Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Excuse You mobile application ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Excuse You is a habit tracking application designed to help users build lasting habits through:

Research-based habit formation methodology (66-day model)
Conversational interaction and progress tracking
Local data storage on user devices
Customizable reminders and notifications
Visual progress analytics

3. Use License

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

You May:

Use the App on any device you own or control
Track your personal habits and progress
Customize settings and preferences

You May Not:

Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
Use the App for any unlawful purpose
Distribute, sell, or sublicense the App
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks

4. User Responsibilities

Your Obligations:

Personal Use: Use the App only for your own personal habits and goals
Compliance: Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Data Management:

You are solely responsible for:

All data you create or store within the App
Backing up your data (if desired) before uninstalling
Understanding that uninstalling the App permanently deletes all local data

5. Privacy & Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key Points:

All habit data is stored locally on your device
No habit data is transmitted to servers or third parties
Limited technical data (crashes, performance) is collected via Firebase

6. Disclaimers

Not Medical or Therapeutic Advice:

IMPORTANT: Excuse You is a productivity and self-improvement tool, NOT a medical device, therapeutic tool, or health application. The App:

Does not provide medical, mental health, or therapeutic advice
Is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment
Does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition
Should not be relied upon for medical decision-making

Consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical or mental health concerns.

No Guarantees:

We do not guarantee that using the App will result in:

Successful habit formation
Behavior change or personal improvement
Achievement of specific goals or outcomes
Any particular results or benefits

Your success depends on personal effort, consistency, and circumstances beyond our control.

Research References:

The App's methodology is based on published scientific research (Lally et al., 2009, UCL). While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the applicability of this research to your specific situation.

7. Limitation of Liability

AS-IS Basis:

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
Warranties that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

Damages:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GOODIDEED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the App
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your device or data
Statements or conduct of third parties using the App

Maximum Liability:

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. Since the App is currently free, this means our liability is limited to zero dollars ($0).

8. Modifications to the App

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the App at any time without notice
Update features, content, or functionality
Change or remove content without liability to you

We are not obligated to maintain, support, update, or provide bug fixes for the App.

9. Modifications to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when we post the updated Terms with a new "Effective Date." Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

10. Termination

By You:

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device. This permanently deletes all locally stored data.

By Us:

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Any reason or no reason, at our sole discretion

Effect of Termination:

Upon termination, your license to use the App ends immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution.

11. Intellectual Property

The App and all content, features, and functionality are owned by goodideed and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You acknowledge that:

All rights not expressly granted are reserved
Trademarks, logos, and service marks are property of goodideed
You acquire no ownership rights by using the App

12. Third-Party Services

The App uses Firebase services (provided by Google LLC) for crash reporting, performance monitoring, and optional analytics. Your use of these services is subject to:

Google's Terms of Service
Firebase Terms of Service
Google Privacy Policy

We are not responsible for third-party services or their terms.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Governing Law:

These Terms are governed by the laws of the EU, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Informal Resolution:

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at support@goodideed.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

14. Regional Provisions

European Union Users:

If you are located in the EU, you have certain rights under the GDPR, including rights to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. See our Privacy Policy for details.

California Users:

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: If you have a question or complaint regarding the App, please contact us at support@goodideed.com. California residents may reach the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by mail at 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210.

15. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement:

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and goodideed regarding the App.

Severability:

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Waiver:

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment:

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries:

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: support@goodideed.com
Subject: "Excuse You Terms of Service Inquiry"

17. Apple App Store Requirements

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge that:

These Terms are between you and goodideed, not Apple
Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support
Apple is not responsible for the App or its content
Apple is not liable for any claims related to the App
Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them