SocialWise — Terms of Use (Terms of Service)

Effective Date: 2026-03-25 Version: 1.0

These Terms of Use ("Terms") are a legal agreement between you ("you", "your", or "User") and Burak Öztopuz ("we", "us", "our", or "Developer") governing your access to and use of the SocialWise mobile application (the "App" or "SocialWise"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

• About the App

SocialWise is a social networking application available on iOS that enables users to create profiles, connect with others, share and interact with content, and use features offered on a freemium basis (free access with optional in-app purchases including subscriptions and one-time purchases). The App uses third-party services including Firebase (authentication, analytics, cloud backend), RevenueCat (payments/subscription management), OpenAI (AI/ML features), and Firebase Analytics.

• Acceptance and Changes to the Terms

• By using the App you agree to these Terms and to any future modifications. We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice (for example, via the App or email) and indicate the Effective Date. Continued use after the Effective Date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

• You are responsible for reviewing the Terms periodically.

• Eligibility and Age Restrictions

• You must have the legal capacity to enter into a contract and be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction to use online services). If your jurisdiction requires a higher minimum age (for example, 16 in some EU member states), you must meet that higher age requirement to use the App.

• The App is not directed at children under the applicable minimum age. If you are a parent or guardian and you learn that a child under the minimum age has provided us with personal information without your consent, contact us at boztopuz@gmail.com so we can delete the information.

• Account, Registration, and Security

• You may need to create an account and provide accurate, current information. You agree to keep your login credentials secure and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account unless caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

• We reserve the right to refuse registration, cancel accounts, or remove access at our discretion.

• User Obligations and Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App lawfully and in good faith. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Posting, uploading, transmitting, or distributing content that is illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually exploitative (including sexual content involving minors), hateful, threatening, harassing, or that encourages violence or illegal activity.

• Impersonating others or using another person’s account without authorization.

• Infringing the intellectual property or other rights of third parties.

• Uploading or distributing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

• Circumventing technological restrictions, reverse engineering the App, or attempting to access the App's source code or backend systems.

• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting data from the App without our prior written consent.

• Using the App to send spam, unsolicited messages, or commercial communications without consent.

• Interfering with the operation of the App (including overloading, hacking, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems).

• User-Generated Content

• “User Content” means any content you submit, post, upload, or distribute through the App including text, photos, audio, video, feedback, comments, messages, and other materials.

• You retain ownership of your User Content, subject to the rights you grant in these Terms.

• By submitting User Content you grant Developer a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works of, communicate, publish, publicly perform, and display such User Content for the purpose of operating, improving, promoting, and providing the App and related services, including across our platforms and to other users. This includes the right to allow third-party service providers (such as analytics, cloud, and payment providers) to process your User Content.

• You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant the license above and that your User Content does not violate any law or the rights of any third party.

• We do not endorse User Content and are not responsible for it. We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, review, remove, or disable access to User Content that we believe violates these Terms or applicable law, or that we find otherwise objectionable.

• You may be held liable for User Content that violates these Terms or the law.

• Content Guidelines and Moderation

• Use common sense and respect community standards. Prohibited content includes: sexual content involving minors, non-consensual intimate images, hate speech, threats, harassment, direct doxing (sharing private information), illegal activity facilitation, and content that infringes intellectual property.

• We provide features for reporting abusive or infringing content. When you report content, we may take action including removal, account suspension, or forwarding information to law enforcement as required by law.

• We reserve the right to implement and change community rules, features, and moderation tools.

• Intellectual Property

• The App, its design, interface, graphics, logos, trade dress, text, and other content provided by Developer (excluding User Content) are the Developer’s or its licensors’ intellectual property and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

• You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of the App or its content except as expressly permitted in these Terms or authorized in writing by Developer.

• If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed by content on the App, please contact us at boztopuz@gmail.com and provide the information required by applicable law (where relevant, include sufficient detail for a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act).

• AI-Generated Content and Limitations

• The App may provide features using AI/ML services (including OpenAI) to generate or transform content (e.g., suggestions, summaries, automated responses, creative output). AI-generated content may be labeled or otherwise identified in the App.

• AI outputs are provided for convenience and informational purposes only and may be inaccurate, incomplete, offensive, or biased. Do not rely on AI-generated content as professional, legal, medical, financial, or other advice.

• You acknowledge and agree that:

- The Developer and AI service providers do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of AI-generated content. - You are responsible for verifying and evaluating AI-generated content before acting on it. - You should not submit any Sensitive Personal Data (e.g., government identifiers, health records, financial account numbers, highly sensitive personal details) when using AI features unless explicitly permitted by the App. - Your inputs and outputs processed by AI services may be transmitted to and processed by third-party AI providers and may be stored or used pursuant to their terms. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

• Ownership: Unless otherwise stated, you retain ownership of your inputs. AI-generated outputs may be subject to rights under third-party AI provider terms; to the extent permitted, Developer grants you a license to use outputs through the App. Developer and its providers may also use aggregated or de-identified data for improvement of services.

• Subscriptions, Free Trials, and In-App Purchases

• The App operates a freemium business model. Certain features are available for purchase as one-time purchases or on a subscription basis. Subscriptions and purchases are offered via Apple’s in-app purchase system and may be managed by RevenueCat on the backend.

• Free Trial: We may offer a free trial (currently 3 days) for certain subscriptions. Unless canceled prior to the end of the free trial period, the subscription will automatically convert into a paid subscription and your payment method associated with your Apple ID will be charged.

• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage, cancel, or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings. We do not have access to or control over Apple’s subscription management user interface; please consult Apple support for instructions.

• Billing and Payment: All purchases and subscription payments for the App on iOS are processed by Apple through the App Store. RevenueCat is used for subscription management and receipt validation; however, Apple processes the payment and maintains the billing relationship with you. Prices, billing cycles, and payment methods are determined by Apple and may include applicable taxes. You authorize Apple and any applicable payment service to charge you for all fees and applicable taxes.

• Refunds and Cancellations: Refunds are subject to Apple’s refund policies. We do not control Apple’s refund practices. You may request a refund from Apple via your purchase history or contact Apple Support. We may, at our discretion, assist with refund requests processed by RevenueCat or Apple but are not obligated to issue refunds directly.

• Price Changes: We may change subscription prices. We will provide appropriate notice and obtain consent as required by law or the App Store rules for any material price changes.

• Trial Abuse: We reserve the right to limit or refuse trial offers to any user and to prevent abuse of trial offers or promotions.

• Third-Party Services and Links

• The App integrates third-party services: Firebase (authentication, cloud backend, analytics), RevenueCat (payment/subscription management), OpenAI (AI/ML services), and Firebase Analytics. When you use the App, your data may be transmitted to and processed by these third-party providers in accordance with their terms and our Privacy Policy.

• The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, practices, privacy policies, or terms. Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms.

• Privacy

• Use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information. Our Privacy Policy contains details on data transfers, your rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws, and how to exercise those rights.

• By using the App you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

• Disclaimers

• THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEVELOPER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

• WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT THE APP IS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL DEVICES OR NETWORKS.

• AI and content-related disclaimers: AI-generated content is inherently probabilistic and may be unpredictable or incorrect. You assume all risk for reliance on such content.

• Limitation of Liability

• TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DEVELOPER, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE APP, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

• TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEVELOPER'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD $100), OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID TO DEVELOPER FOR USE OF THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages; where such limitations are prohibited, liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

• Indemnification