Terms of Service
Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Swana mobile application (the "App") operated by Swana Motion ("we," "our," or "us").
Please read these Terms carefully before using the App. By accessing or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
Definitions
"App" means the Swana mobile application
"User," "you," or "your" means any person who accesses or uses the App
"Content" means any video recordings, images, text, or other materials uploaded, posted, or transmitted through the App
"Services" means all features and functionality provided through the App
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the App.
Account Registration
To access certain features of the App, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Keep your password secure and confidential
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, false, or incomplete.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
Upload, post, or transmit any Content that infringes intellectual property rights
Share Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
Upload Content containing individuals without their consent
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers or networks connected to the App
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the App or any other systems or networks
Use the App to transmit any viruses, worms, or malicious code
Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
Use the App for any commercial purposes without our prior written consent
Create multiple accounts or use automated means to access the App
User Content
Ownership
You retain all ownership rights in the Content you upload to the App. We do not claim ownership of your Content.
Licence Grant
By uploading Content to the App, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable licence to use, store, copy, modify, and display your Content solely for the purpose of operating, developing, and improving the App and our Services.
Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your Content and the consequences of uploading or publishing it. You represent and warrant that:
You own or have the necessary rights and permissions to use and authorise us to use your Content
You have obtained consent from any individuals appearing in your Content
Your Content does not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party
Your Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws
Content Removal
We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to review, refuse, or remove any Content that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without prior notice.
Subscriptions and Payments
Subscription Plans
Some features of the App require a paid subscription. Details of available subscription plans, including pricing and features, are available within the App.
Billing
Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your selected plan). Payment is processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Automatic Renewal
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel it before the renewal date. You can manage and cancel your subscription through your device's app store settings.
Price Changes
We reserve the right to change subscription prices. Any price changes will be communicated to you in advance and will apply from your next billing period.
Refunds
Refunds are handled in accordance with the refund policies of the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not directly process refunds.
Intellectual Property
Our Intellectual Property
The App and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Swana Motion and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United Kingdom and other countries.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our App or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software.
Feedback
If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the App, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.
Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
We use the following third-party services to operate the App:
Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and cloud storage
Expo: App development and updates
RevenueCat: Subscription management
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
Disclaimers
"As Is" Basis
The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
No Guarantee
We do not warrant that:
The App will be available at all times or at any particular time
The App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable
Any errors in the App will be corrected
Use at Your Own Risk
Your use of the App is at your sole risk. You are responsible for any damage to your device or loss of data that results from your use of the App.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Swana Motion and its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates shall not be liable for:
Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Any damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the App
Any damages resulting from any Content obtained from the App
Any damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or Content
This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Swana Motion and its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:
Your use of the App
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights
Any Content you upload to the App
Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the App settings or by contacting us at help@swana.co.uk.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
Your right to use the App will immediately cease
We may delete your account and Content
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated Terms in the App
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
Sending you a notification if the changes are significant
Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the App.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorised representative of Swana Motion.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Swana Motion regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.