Terms of Service for CoPals
Last Updated: 1st September 2025
Important Notice
CoPals is a scheduling and communication tool. It does not provide legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional legal counsel regarding custody arrangements.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the CoPals mobile application ("the App") developed and operated by a single individual based in the United Kingdom ("I", "me", "Developer").
By downloading, installing, or using CoPals, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
1. License to Use the App
Subject to these Terms, I grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use CoPals for your personal co-parenting needs.
You may:
- Use the App on devices you own or control
- Create schedules, journal entries, and notes for co-parenting purposes
- Share appropriate information with your co-parent through the App
You may not:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Share your account credentials with others
- Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or its systems
- Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm others
2. Payment and Refunds
CoPals is a paid application with a one-time purchase fee. No subscription or recurring payments are required.
Refunds are handled according to the policies of the platform where you purchased the App (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). I do not control these refund policies.
The purchase grants you ongoing access to the App and its features, subject to these Terms.
3. User Content and Responsibilities
Your Content: You retain ownership of all content you create in the App (schedules, notes, journal entries). However, you grant me a limited license to store and process this content to provide the App's services.
Your Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Use the App respectfully and appropriately
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respect your co-parent's privacy and wellbeing
- Keep your account information secure
Prohibited Content: You may not use the App to create, store, or share content that is:
- Illegal, harmful, or threatening
- Harassing, abusive, or defamatory
- Infringing on others' rights
- Spam or unwanted communications
4. Service Availability
I strive to keep CoPals available and functional, but I cannot guarantee:
- 100% uptime or uninterrupted service
- Error-free operation
- Compatibility with all devices or operating system versions
I may perform maintenance, updates, or improvements that temporarily affect service availability.
5. Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how your data is collected, used, and protected.
By using CoPals, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
6. Limitation of Liability
Important: CoPals is a tool to help organize co-parenting activities. It is not a substitute for legal advice, court orders, or professional mediation services.
I am not liable for:
- Disputes between co-parents
- Missed appointments or scheduling conflicts
- Legal consequences of custody arrangements
- Decisions made based on information in the App
- Technical issues or data loss
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
My total liability to you for any claims related to CoPals shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App.
7. Account Termination
You may: Stop using the App at any time and request account deletion by contacting hello@copals.app
I may: Suspend or terminate your access if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Use the App for illegal purposes
- Engage in abusive behavior
- Attempt to harm the App or other users
Upon termination, your right to use CoPals ends immediately.
8. Updates and Changes
App Updates: I may release updates to improve CoPals. Some updates may be required for continued use.
Terms Changes: I may update these Terms occasionally. Significant changes will be communicated through the App or by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Dispute Resolution
If you have concerns about CoPals, please contact me at hello@copals.app first. I'm committed to resolving issues fairly and promptly.
Any legal disputes will be governed by the laws of England and Wales and resolved in UK courts.
10. Third-Party Services
CoPals uses Google Firebase for data storage and authentication. Your use of these services is also subject to Google's terms and policies.
I am not responsible for third-party services or any changes to their terms or availability.
11. Intellectual Property
CoPals, including its design, code, and trademarks, is my intellectual property. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights in the App itself.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or CoPals, contact me at:
Email: hello@copals.app
I'll respond to inquiries as promptly as possible.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the complete agreement between you and me regarding CoPals.
If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining parts will continue to apply.