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Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Spendless (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

TL;DR: Use Spendless responsibly, respect our intellectual property, and we'll provide you with a great mindful spending tracker. We're not liable for financial decisions you make based on your data.

1. Description of Service

Spendless is a mindful spending tracker Progressive Web App (PWA) that helps you:

  • Track your spending manually by category and tags
  • Organize expenses into customizable periods and wallets
  • Gain insights into your spending patterns
  • Understand the emotional motivations behind your purchases

Important: Spendless is a tracking tool, not financial advice. We do not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Spendless. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You meet the age requirements above
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • All information you provide is accurate and current

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized access to your account.

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use Spendless for personal, non-commercial purposes to track your own spending.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Collect user data without consent
  • Use the Service to compete with us or build a similar product

5. User Content

5.1 Your Data

You retain all ownership rights to the financial data you input into Spendless (transactions, categories, notes, etc.). We do not claim ownership of your content.

5.2 License to Use Your Data

By using Spendless, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your data solely to provide the Service to you. This license terminates when you delete your account.

5.3 Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of the data you input. We do not verify, endorse, or take responsibility for user-generated content.

6. Pricing and Payment

6.1 Free Tier

Spendless offers a free tier with limited features (1 month history, basic reports). No payment is required for the free tier.

6.2 Premium Tier

Premium features require a paid subscription. Pricing is displayed on our website and in the app.

6.3 Billing

  • Payment: Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Subscriptions: Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled
  • Cancellation: You may cancel anytime; access continues until the end of the billing period
  • No Refunds: All payments are non-refundable except as required by law

6.4 Price Changes

We may change prices with 30 days' notice. Price changes do not affect current subscribers until their next renewal.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Property

Spendless and all content, features, and functionality (including design, code, text, graphics, logos) are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Trademarks

The Spendless name, logo, and related marks are our trademarks. You may not use them without written permission.

7.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Spendless for your personal use. This license does not include:

  • Resale or commercial use of the Service
  • Derivative works or modifications
  • Downloading (except for caching) or copying content
  • Use of data mining or similar tools

8. Third-Party Services

Spendless may integrate with third-party services:

  • Google Firebase: Cloud hosting and authentication
  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal (for Premium subscriptions)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized)

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 No Financial Advice

IMPORTANT: Spendless is a spending tracker, not a financial advisor. We do not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Any insights or reports are for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified professional for financial advice.

9.2 "As Is" Service

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of data
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
  • Financial losses based on decisions made using Spendless data

Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (or $100 if you used only the free tier).

9.4 Data Accuracy

We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that the Service is error-free. You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of your data and reports.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spendless, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights
  • Your user content

11. Data Backup and Loss

While we implement backup systems, we are not liable for data loss. You are responsible for:

  • Exporting and backing up your own data regularly
  • Maintaining your own records of financial transactions

We recommend exporting your data regularly using the built-in export feature (CSV/JSON).

12. Service Changes and Availability

12.1 Updates and Modifications

We may update, modify, or discontinue features at any time without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

12.2 Downtime

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, upgrades, or technical issues.

12.3 Discontinuation

We reserve the right to discontinue the Service. We will provide 90 days' notice and allow you to export your data.

13. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using Spendless, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, please contact us at hello@spendless.app to resolve the issue informally. We'll work in good faith to resolve disputes.

14.3 Arbitration

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules]. You waive your right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.

14.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations or confidentiality breaches.

15. Termination

15.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting it through the app settings. Your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

15.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Abuse or harm the Service or other users
  • Fail to pay for Premium services

We will provide notice when practical, but immediate termination may occur for serious violations.

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will cease
  • Your data will be deleted (per our Privacy Policy)
  • All licenses granted to you will terminate
  • Sections of these Terms that should survive will remain in effect (e.g., liability limitations, indemnification)

16. International Use

Spendless is operated from [Your Country]. If you access the Service from outside [Your Country], you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

17. Children's Use

Spendless is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will:

  • Notify you via email of significant changes
  • Post the updated Terms on our website
  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Give you 30 days to review changes before they take effect

Continued use of Spendless after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Spendless regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor without your consent.

22. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce it later. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

23. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or need to contact us:

  • Email: hello@spendless.app
  • Legal: legal@spendless.app
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

24. Additional Resources

  • Privacy Policy
  • Help Center
  • Customer Support

By using Spendless, you agree to these Terms of Service.
Thank you for choosing Spendless for your mindful spending journey.

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