Terms of Service

1. Description of the Service

wordbeat is a vocabulary learning app that helps users build and retain foreign language vocabulary through focused practice sessions, spaced repetition, real-time duels, weekly competitions, and social features. We may update, change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 16, you must obtain verifiable parental consent before using the Service, in accordance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., EU GDPR). The Service is not intended for users under 13. Contact us at hello@wordbeat.co to provide consent or request account deletion.

You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement and that you will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, national, and international laws.

3. Registration

To use the App, you must create an account using email and password, or sign in with Google. By registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information during registration.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and not share them with others.
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you provide false information, violate these Terms, or for any other reason at our discretion.

4. App functionality

4.1 Learning sessions

The App provides vocabulary practice sessions where users type translations and receive feedback. Session data — including answers, response times, and accuracy — is collected and used to power the spaced repetition algorithm and track your progress. By using the App, you consent to this data collection as described in our Privacy Policy.

4.2 Competitive features

The App offers real-time duels and weekly competitions. Your display name, scores, and rating are visible to other users on leaderboards and in duel results. By participating, you consent to this information being displayed publicly within the App.

4.3 Social features

You may connect with other users, send friend requests, and challenge friends to duels. You may block or report users who engage in inappropriate behavior. We reserve the right to take action on reported accounts at our discretion.

5. Subscriptions and in-app purchases

The App may offer premium features via paid subscriptions or one-time in-app purchases, processed through the Apple App Store.

5.1 Automatic renewal

Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. To cancel or manage your subscription, use your Apple App Store account settings. Deleting your wordbeat account does not cancel your subscription.

5.2 Payment processing

All payments are processed through the Apple App Store via RevenueCat. You agree to comply with Apple's terms of service and payment policies. We are not responsible for payment disputes, refunds, or issues handled by Apple.

5.3 Refunds

Refunds are subject to Apple's refund policies. We do not process refunds directly but will cooperate with Apple to resolve issues. Contact Apple for App Store-related refund requests.

6. Acceptable use

You are responsible for your use of the Service and must comply with all applicable laws. You may not:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to manipulate leaderboards, ratings, or competition results.
• Exploit bugs or vulnerabilities in the App or its infrastructure.
• Harass, abuse, or send inappropriate content to other users.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or derive the source code of the App.
• Use the Service in any way that harms wordbeat or its users.

7. Privacy and data protection

Your privacy is important to us. We collect limited personal data necessary to provide the Service, including your email, display name, learning data, and notification preferences. We do not use third-party analytics or tracking SDKs. We do not sell your data. For full details, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-party services

The Service uses or integrates with the following third-party services:

• Supabase — for database hosting and user authentication.
• RevenueCat — for subscription and in-app purchase management.
• Google Sign-In — for optional OAuth-based authentication.

We are not responsible for the operation, terms, or privacy practices of third-party services. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

9. License to the App

We grant you a non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to download and use the App on a device you own or control, subject to these Terms. You may not:

• Derive or attempt to derive the App's source code.
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App.
• Transfer the App or your license to any third party.

For Apple App Store users: these Terms are between you and wordbeat, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content, has no obligation to provide maintenance or support, and is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms.

10. Intellectual property

All content within the Service — including designs, text, software, vocabulary data, and the wordbeat brand — is owned by us or our licensors. You may not copy, distribute, or reproduce any part of the Service except as permitted by these Terms.

11. No warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy of vocabulary content, the availability of the Service, or error-free operation. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so these limitations may not fully apply to you.

12. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including loss of data, profits, or business interruption. Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months prior to the claim. This limitation does not apply where prohibited by applicable law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless wordbeat, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time for any reason. You may delete your account at any time from within the App, which will permanently remove all your data. Sections 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 18 survive termination.

15. EU/UK consumer protections

EU users have a 14-day right to withdraw from digital subscriptions per Directive 2011/83/EU, unless you expressly consent to immediate access and waive this right. UK users have similar withdrawal rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

16. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Austria, excluding conflict of law provisions. Disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of Vienna, Austria. For EU/UK users, mandatory consumer protection laws in your country may apply in addition.

17. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on wordbeat.co. For material changes, we will provide notice via the App or email. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance. If you do not agree to updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

18. Miscellaneous

• Entire agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and wordbeat regarding the Service.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
• No waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
• Assignment: We may assign these Terms without your consent. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.
• Force majeure: We are not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond our control, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, third-party service outages, or government actions.

19. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at hello@wordbeat.co.