Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Oneword ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App. Your continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of these terms in their entirety.

2. License Grant

Subject to these Terms, Joshua Deitel (the "Developer") grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App on iOS devices you own or control, solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not redistribute, resell, rent, lease, or lend the App without prior written consent.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The App, including all design, text, graphics, code, and functionality, is owned by or licensed to Joshua Deitel and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of the content you create (your words and notes). The Developer retains ownership of all App intellectual property.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the App without explicit written permission from the Developer.

4. User Content & Ownership

You own all content you create in the App (your daily words, notes, and color tags). The Developer does not claim ownership of your content. By using the App, you grant the Developer a limited license to use, store, and sync your content with Apple's CloudKit infrastructure for the purpose of backup and cross-device access on your own iCloud account.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your content. The Developer does not endorse, monitor, or take responsibility for user-generated content.

5. In-App Purchases

The App offers an optional Pro unlock ($0.99 USD, one-time purchase) that provides access to additional features (word-of-the-year stats, multi-year compare, and custom color tags).

• Purchase: Pro is purchased through Apple's In-App Purchase system (StoreKit).
• Non-Refundable: In-App Purchases are generally non-refundable. Refunds are handled by Apple per App Store policies. The Developer does not issue refunds directly.
• Licensing: Pro is a non-consumable, non-transferable license. It does not transfer to another device or Apple ID account.
• Restoration: You can restore a Pro purchase on a new device using the same Apple ID account via Settings > Restore Purchases.

6. Warranty Disclaimer

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE DEVELOPER MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT:

• The App will meet your requirements.
• The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
• Defects in the App will be corrected.
• Your data will never be lost or corrupted.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE DEVELOPER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• The Developer is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App.
• The Developer's total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App (or $0.99 if you only used the free version).
• The Developer is not responsible for data loss, corruption, or unavailability due to device failure, iCloud issues, or any cause beyond the Developer's control.

Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation of liability for certain damages. If such a limitation is found unenforceable, the Developer's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Joshua Deitel and any associated parties from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the App, your content, or any violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

The Developer may terminate your license to use the App at any time without notice if you violate these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the App ceases immediately.
• You must uninstall the App and cease all use.
• You may lose access to your data if it is stored locally or in iCloud.

Sections regarding Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, and Governing Law shall survive termination.

10. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the App to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation.
• Infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights.
• Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse others.
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the App.
• Distribute malware or attempt to compromise the App's security.
• Engage in any unlawful or harmful activity.

11. Data Loss & Backup

The Developer is not responsible for data loss due to:

• Device theft, loss, or damage.
• App crashes or bugs (though we strive to prevent them).
• OS updates or iOS changes.
• Accidental deletion by the user.
• iCloud sync failures or Apple's infrastructure issues.

You are responsible for backing up your data. The App syncs to your iCloud account if you enable it. We recommend regularly exporting or manually noting your important entries.

12. Changes to the App

The Developer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or any of its features at any time without notice. The Developer also reserves the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the App after updates indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. [NOTE: The Developer should specify a state jurisdiction, e.g., California, New York.]

14. Arbitration & Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, any dispute arising from these Terms or the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than litigation. You agree to waive your right to a jury trial and your right to participate in a class action lawsuit. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Note: Some jurisdictions do not permit class action waivers or mandatory arbitration clauses. If such a provision is found unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining terms shall remain in effect.

15. Contact & Support

For support requests, bug reports, or questions about these Terms, contact the Developer at:

Email: s0533495227@gmail.com
Name: Joshua Deitel

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements or understandings. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

17. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that part shall be removed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Legal Disclaimer

This Terms of Use document is provided as-is and is intended to be comprehensive but not exhaustive. We strongly recommend that you review this document with a legal attorney to ensure it fully complies with applicable laws in your jurisdiction. The developer is not a lawyer and this document does not constitute legal advice.

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