Terms of Use
AlcoBalance — Terms of Use. Last updated: November 26, 2024
1. General Information
Owner: Individual Developer (to be replaced with a legal entity in the future).
Brand name: AlcoBalance
Age restriction: 18+ or 21+, depending on the user's local law. By using the App you confirm that you meet the minimum legal age required in your jurisdiction.
2. User Accounts & Authorization
- Registration is available via email + one-time password.
- The email address is stored to maintain the user's account and data history.
- One-time passwords are valid for a limited time and can only be used once.
- Accounts inactive for three (3) years will be deleted along with associated personal data.
- Accounts may be deleted earlier upon the user's request.
3. Collected Data
The App collects the following personal data provided by the user:
- Age (numeric)
- Gender
- Weight
- Activity level (low / medium / high / athlete)
- Time zone
The App records consumption history, including:
- Date and time
- Type of drink
- Drink name
- Volume
- Alcohol percentage
- Food intake marker (yes/no, type of food)
This section may be expanded in future versions of the App to reflect additional data categories.
4. Forecast & Analytics
- The App calculates approximate blood alcohol concentration (BAC), peak BAC time, and sobering time.
- Forecast values may be stored both on the user's device and on servers to improve functionality and analytics.
- Aggregated and anonymized analytics may be retained even after account deletion to maintain system integrity.
5. Disclaimer of Liability
The App is not a medical device. Forecasts are based on mathematical formulas and average values (for example, 0.15‰ alcohol metabolism per hour). User-provided information may refine these values but does not constitute laboratory analysis.
The App must not be used to determine legal or medical fitness for driving, working, or other activities regulated by law. The Developer is not responsible for discrepancies between App forecasts and laboratory results, nor for legal, medical, or personal consequences resulting from reliance on the App.
6. Subscriptions & Payments
Basic functionality is provided free of charge. A premium subscription is available via App Store, Google Play, or the official website.
Refund policy:
- Purchases via App Store or Google Play are subject exclusively to their refund policies.
- Purchases made via the official website may be refunded within twenty-four (24) hours of purchase, provided that premium features have not been actively used.
- Repeated refund requests from the same user may be rejected.
7. Analytics & Advertising
The App uses Google Analytics, Firebase, and AdMob. These services may collect technical data, device identifiers, and event logs. Advertisements may be displayed to free users.
8. User Rights
- Users may request account deletion at any time.
- Upon deletion, personal data and consumption history are erased, while anonymized aggregated analytics may be retained.
- Users may request export of their consumption history (excluding full personal profile and technical logs).
9. Intellectual Property
All rights to the App, its code, design, and content belong to the Developer (or future legal entity). Users may not copy, distribute, sell, or otherwise exploit the App without prior written consent.
10. Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of Armenia. Disputes shall be resolved in Armenian courts, unless the parties agree to alternative mediation. The Developer reserves the right to transfer ownership and obligations from an individual developer to a legal entity in the future without additional user consent.
11. Changes to Terms
These Terms may be updated from time to time. Users will be notified of material changes via in-App notice or email. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Beta Disclaimer
The App is in an early stage of development ("beta"). Functionality may change without prior notice. The Developer does not guarantee uninterrupted operation or error-free performance.