TERMS OF SERVICE FOR THE "BREWLOG" MOBILE APP
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1. General Provisions
1. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of the "BrewLog" mobile application ("App") provided by MatCode Mateusz Arczyński, a sole proprietorship operating as MatCode Mateusz Arczyński, ul. Portowa 10, 86-200 Chełmno, Poland, NIP 875-156-25-99, REGON 383604557, e-mail: matcode.help@gmail.com ("Provider").
2. The App is a tool for manual coffee brewing: it offers, among other things, a stage timer, ratio calculator, custom recipes, bean management, a brew journal with sensory profile, statistics and data backup.
3. By installing or starting to use the App, the User enters into an agreement with the Provider for electronic services on the terms set out here. Before using the App the User must read the Terms. Without acceptance the App may not be used.
4. Using the App does not require an account. Personal data processing is described in the Privacy Policy.
2. Technical Requirements
1. Correct operation requires a mobile device running:
a) Android 7.0 (API 24) or newer, or
b) iOS 15.0 or newer,
and an optional Internet connection (needed only to show ads and download updates - the core features work offline).
2. The Provider does not guarantee correct operation on devices that have been jailbroken, rooted or modified with custom software. This may expose the device to malware and compromise security features.
3. For stage-end notifications the App may ask for notification permission and (on Android) the exact alarm permission. Declining does not prevent use of other features. While brewing, the App may keep the device screen on.
3. License and Intellectual Property Rights
1. The Provider grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App solely for its intended purpose and in accordance with the Terms.
2. The User is in particular prohibited from:
- copying or modifying the App or its parts (including the Provider's trademarks);
- reverse engineering, decompiling, attempting to extract source code or translating the App - except to the extent mandatory law permits;
- creating derivative works based on the App;
- removing, bypassing or interfering with consent and ad mechanisms in a way that infringes third-party rights;
- using the Provider's trademarks in a way contrary to law or good practice.
3. All intellectual property rights in the App (including trademarks, copyrights and database rights) remain with the Provider.
4. Content entered by the User (notes, recipes, ratings, bean data) remains the User's property. It is stored locally on the User's device and the Provider has no access to it.
4. User Data and Backup
1. Data is stored only on the User's device. Uninstalling the App, clearing its data, device failure, loss or replacement may cause permanent data loss.
2. The App provides JSON backup: an automatic local backup, saving a file, sharing the file with an app of the User's choice, and import with preview (with the option to merge or replace data). The User is responsible for creating backups regularly and keeping exported files safe.
3. Importing a file in replace mode may irreversibly remove existing entries. Review the preview before importing and, where needed, back up your current data first. The App tries to recover valid records from corrupt files but does not guarantee full recovery.
5. Rules of Use, No Advice and Liability
1. The App is an auxiliary, hobby tool. Recipes, ratios, temperatures and times are indicative; results depend on beans, grinder, water and equipment.
2. Brewing involves hot water and equipment. The User uses the App at their own risk and should handle hot liquids with care and attention. The App is not a medical device and does not provide health or nutrition advice (including on caffeine intake).
3. The Provider strives for the App to work correctly but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, in particular the accuracy of the timer and calculator (which may be affected by power-saving settings, OS modes and background behavior). To the extent permitted by law, the Provider is not liable for:
- effects resulting from lack of, or limited, Internet access;
- data loss in the situations described in section 4;
- damage caused by the User's breach of the Terms;
- indirect or consequential damage from relying on calculator results or timer measurements.
4. The above limitations do not exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under mandatory law, including statutory consumer rights.
5. When using the Internet outside Wi-Fi, the User bears data costs under their mobile plan. If the User is not the bill payer of the device, they should have the payer's permission to use the App.
6. Advertising and Third-Party Services
1. The App is funded by ads served by Google AdMob (banner and full-screen ads). Ads may be personalized only with the User's consent, given in the consent form (UMP) and, on iOS, the App Tracking Transparency prompt. See the Privacy Policy for details. The Provider is not responsible for the content of third-party ads or advertisers' products and services.
2. The App uses third-party services that set their own terms. Terms of the services used:
7. Fees
1. The App is provided free of charge. The Provider reserves the right to introduce fees for the App or selected features in the future (e.g. ad removal), with reasonable advance notice clearly stating what is charged. Consumer rights acquired earlier are not reduced.
8. Updates and Termination
1. The Provider may release updates improving security, functionality or performance. System requirements may change; to keep using the App the User may need to install an update.
2. The Provider does not guarantee that the App will always be updated for compatibility with every OS version.
3. The Provider may discontinue the App or parts of it, subject to rights under mandatory law. Upon termination the license expires and the User should stop using the App and, if necessary, remove it from the device. Before termination the Provider will make reasonable efforts to let the User back up their data, where possible.
4. The User may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it. The Provider may block or restrict access in case of a serious breach of the Terms.
9. Complaints
1. Complaints about the App may be sent to matcode.help@gmail.com, describing the problem and stating the device model, OS version and App version.
2. The Provider will respond to a complaint within 14 days of receipt, at the e-mail address it was sent from.
10. Amendments to Terms
1. The Provider may amend the Terms for valid reasons, in particular changes in law, App functionality or distribution-platform requirements. The amended Terms will be made available in the App or at https://matcode.eu/hub/brewlog/terms-en.html at least 7 days before taking effect, unless the change results from mandatory law.
2. Continued use of the App after the changes take effect means acceptance. A User who disagrees may stop using the App.
11. Final Provisions and Contact
1. Matters not regulated by the Terms are governed by Polish law, subject to mandatory consumer-protection provisions of the consumer's country of residence.
2. Disputes with business users are resolved by the court competent for the Provider's seat. Consumers may use out-of-court dispute resolution, including mediation, local consumer ombudsmen or consumer protection authorities, and may bring claims before the court competent under general rules.
3. For questions or suggestions about the App or the Terms, contact: matcode.help@gmail.com
These Terms take effect on October 31, 2026.