StayStat Terms of Service
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Acceptance of Terms
- By downloading, installing, or using the StayStat mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
- If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our application.
- We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time with notice to users.
Description of Service
- Mobile Application: StayStat is an iOS mobile application for tracking travel and immigration status.
- Core Features: The app helps users monitor country changes through location services, manage visa requirements, and view local travel analytics.
- Local Processing: All personal data processing occurs locally on your device using Core Data and Keychain storage.
- Optional Services: Crash reporting through Firebase Crashlytics (requires user consent and can be disabled).
User Responsibilities
- Accurate Information: Users are responsible for providing accurate travel and immigration information when manually entering data.
- Legal Compliance: Users must comply with all local laws and immigration requirements. The app provides information but not legal advice.
- Device Security: Users are responsible for securing their device, enabling device passcode/biometric locks, and protecting app data.
- Permission Management: Users can revoke location permissions or disable crash reporting at any time through iOS settings or in-app privacy controls.
- Prohibited Uses: Users may not use the app for illegal activities or to circumvent immigration laws.
App Usage and Restrictions
- Personal Use Only: The app is licensed for personal, non-commercial use only.
- No Reverse Engineering: Users may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app.
- No Unauthorized Access: Users may not attempt to access unauthorized features or data.
- Intellectual Property: All app content and trademarks belong to StayStat.
Disclaimers and Limitations
- Information Accuracy: We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all travel information is current or complete.
- Immigration Advice: This app does not provide legal or immigration advice.
- Service Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted service availability.
- User Decisions: Users are solely responsible for their travel and immigration decisions.
Limitation of Liability
- StayStat and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the user for the app (if any).
- This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
Privacy and Data Protection
- Privacy Policy: Your privacy is protected as described in our comprehensive Mobile App Privacy Policy.
- Local Processing: All personal travel data is processed locally on your device using encrypted Core Data and Keychain storage.
- Optional Data Collection: Only anonymous crash reports (with consent) and location data (when granted) may be collected as described in our privacy policy.
- Compliance: We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA, and iOS App Store privacy requirements.
Termination
- You may terminate your use of the app at any time by deleting it from your device.
- We may terminate or suspend access to our app immediately for violations of these terms.
- Upon termination, all data stored locally on your device will remain under your control.
Data Ownership and Backups
- Your Data Ownership: You retain full ownership of all data you create within the StayStat app (travel entries, expenses, notes, preferences).
- Local Storage: Personal data is stored on your device using Core Data protected by iOS Data Protection (FileProtectionType.completeUnlessOpen — selected so CloudKit can continue syncing while the device is locked) and iOS Keychain for sensitive values.
- Apple iCloud Sync (Optional): Travel data can sync across your signed-in Apple devices through your own Apple iCloud account (CloudKit). StayStat does not store or have access to your data on any StayStat or third-party servers, and you can disable iCloud sync anytime in iOS Settings.
- Backup Responsibility: You are responsible for backing up your device through iCloud or Finder/iTunes backups.
- Data Recovery: If you delete the app on all your devices and disable iCloud before backing up, we cannot recover your data.
- Export Functionality: Use the in-app export features (PDF, CSV, IRCC-compliant report) to create your own backups of travel data.
Intellectual Property Rights
- App Ownership: StayStat, including its code, design, trademarks, and logos, is owned by StayStat.
- Limited License: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the app for personal purposes.
- Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or reverse engineer any part of the app.
- User-Generated Content: You retain ownership of data you create, but grant us a license to process it for app functionality.
- Third-Party Materials: The app may use third-party libraries and APIs, each subject to their respective licenses.
- Trademark Notice: "StayStat" and the StayStat logo are trademarks. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Warranty Disclaimer
- As-Is Basis: The app is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.
- No Guarantees: We do not warrant that the app will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your specific requirements.
- Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of travel information.
- Third-Party Data: Visa requirements and travel rules are provided for informational purposes and may not be current.
- Use at Your Own Risk: You acknowledge that you use the app at your own risk and discretion.
Indemnification
- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless StayStat and its developer from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the app
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
- Any illegal activities conducted using the app
Force Majeure
- Excused Performance: We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
- Covered Events: Natural disasters, acts of government, labor disputes, internet outages, third-party service failures (Firebase, Apple services).
- Notification: We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant service disruptions when possible.
Severability
- If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
- Invalid provisions will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make them enforceable while preserving intent.
- The failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
Entire Agreement
- These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page, constitute the entire agreement between you and StayStat.
- These terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
- Any amendments to these terms must be in writing and posted to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Governing Law
- Jurisdiction: These terms are governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Quebec.
- Dispute Resolution: Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the English version of these terms shall prevail.
- Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
Contact Information
- Email: [email protected]
- Publisher: StayStat, Montreal, Canada
- Support: [email protected]