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, notes, preferences).
  • Local Storage: All personal data is stored locally on your device using encrypted Core Data and iOS Keychain.
  • No Cloud Sync: We do not store your personal travel data on remote servers or cloud storage.
  • Backup Responsibility: You are responsible for backing up your device through iCloud or iTunes backups.
  • Data Recovery: If you delete the app or lose your device without backing up, we cannot recover your data.
  • Export Functionality: Use the in-app export features (PDF, CSV) 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.

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