1. Agreement to Terms

This is a legally binding agreement ("Agreement") between you ("User," "you," or "your") and My Hygge ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the My Hygge mobile application ("App") and any related services, features, or content (collectively, the "Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the App and delete it from your device.

These Terms incorporate by reference our Privacy Policy, which governs our collection and use of your information.

2. Description of Service

My Hygge is a personal relationship management tool designed exclusively for personal, private, and non-commercial use. The Service allows you to:

• Track important dates (birthdays, anniversaries, meaningful events)
• Store private notes and details about your personal connections
• Organize and visualize your social relationships
• Receive optional reminders and relationship insights

Important Disclaimers About the Service

NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: My Hygge is NOT a medical, mental health, therapeutic, counseling, or professional advisory service. The App does not provide relationship advice, psychological guidance, or professional recommendations of any kind.

NO GUARANTEES ON RELATIONSHIPS: We make no representations or warranties that using the App will improve, maintain, or positively affect your personal relationships. Relationship outcomes depend entirely on your own actions and circumstances.

PERSONAL USE ONLY: The Service is intended solely for managing your own personal relationships. It is not designed for commercial, business, investigative, or surveillance purposes.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirements

Minimum Age

To use My Hygge, you must be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required by applicable law in your jurisdiction, which may be higher).

Parental Consent

If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent and warrant that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed these Terms, agrees to them on your behalf, and consents to your use of the App.

Legal Capacity

By using the App, you represent and warrant that you:

• Have the legal capacity to enter into this binding Agreement
• Are not barred from using the Service under applicable law
• Will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws

We reserve the right to request proof of age or parental consent at any time and to terminate accounts that do not meet these requirements.

4. User Accounts and Security

4.1 Account Creation

• You must create an account to access the full features of the Service
• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• You agree to update your information promptly to keep it accurate and complete

4.2 Account Credentials

• You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials, including any tokens associated with Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In
• You agree not to share your account credentials with any third party
• You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you

4.3 Security Breaches

• You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect unauthorized access or security vulnerabilities

4.4 Limitation of Liability for Account Security

HYGGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR HARM ARISING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE SECURITY OF YOUR ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS OR FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT.

5. User Content and Data Rights

5.1 Your Ownership

You retain 100% ownership of all data, information, notes, and content you enter into the App ("User Content"). We do not claim any ownership rights over your User Content.

5.2 License Grant to My Hygge

By using the Service, you grant us a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, process, transmit, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining the Service
• Improving and optimizing the Service for you
• Securing and backing up your data
• Complying with applicable legal requirements

This license terminates when you delete your User Content or your account, except as required for backup retention periods described in Section 12.

5.3 Responsibility for Third-Party Information

You represent and warrant that:

• You have the necessary rights, permissions, or consent to store information about any third-party individuals you add to the App
• Your storage and use of such information complies with all applicable privacy laws and regulations
• You will not use the App to store information obtained through illegal means

5.4 Prohibited Uses of User Content

You expressly agree NOT to use the App for:

• Stalking, harassment, or unauthorized surveillance of any individual
• Storing information for purposes of discrimination, intimidation, or harm
• Any purpose that violates the privacy rights of others
• Commercial exploitation of information about third parties

5.5 AI and Automated Processing

We may use automated decision-making technology ("ADMT") to provide optional features such as relationship insights, reminders, or suggestions. Regarding ADMT:

• You have the right to opt out of automated features in the App settings
• We do NOT use your personal relationship data to train global AI models for third-party use
• We do NOT sell, license, or share your User Content with third parties for AI training purposes
• Automated insights are suggestions only and should not be relied upon as professional advice

5.6 Data Accuracy

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of your User Content. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from inaccurate or incomplete information you enter.

6. Cloud Infrastructure and Third-Party Services

6.1 Infrastructure Providers

My Hygge is built on and relies upon third-party cloud infrastructure, including:

• Google Firebase (authentication, database, cloud functions)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (data storage, processing, hosting)
• Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In (authentication services)

By using the App, you acknowledge and agree that your data is stored, processed, and transmitted through these third-party services, which are subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

6.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of the Service is also subject to:

• Google Cloud Terms of Service
• Firebase Terms of Service
• Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Terms of Service

6.3 Limitation of Liability for Third-Party Services

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY RELATING TO:

• Outages, downtime, or service interruptions caused by third-party infrastructure providers
• Data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access resulting from third-party service failures
• Changes to third-party service terms, pricing, or availability
• Security breaches originating from third-party services

7. Acceptable Use Policy

7.1 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App
• "Scrape," data-mine, or extract data from the App through automated means
• Use bots, scripts, or other automated systems to interact with the Service
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features or access-control systems
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or other users' accounts
• Use the App to store, transmit, or distribute illegal, defamatory, obscene, or infringing content
• Use the App in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the App for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Resell, redistribute, sublicense, or provide access to the App to third parties

7.2 Consequences of Violation

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

• Immediate suspension or termination of your account
• Deletion of your User Content
• Legal action to recover damages and enforce our rights
• Reporting to law enforcement authorities where appropriate

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Intellectual Property

The App, including but not limited to its design, user interface, graphics, logos, icons, code, software, algorithms, features, and documentation (excluding User Content), is the exclusive property of My Hygge and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License to You

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the App on your personal device(s) for your personal, non-commercial use only.

8.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices or labels
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without prior written permission
• Transfer, assign, or sublicense your rights under this license

8.4 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the App ("Feedback"), you agree that:

• We may freely use, implement, and incorporate such Feedback without obligation to you
• You waive any claims to compensation or ownership of implementations based on your Feedback
• All Feedback becomes our exclusive property

9. Disclaimers and "As-Is" Provision

9.1 No Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, My Hygge expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information
• Uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free operation
• Correction of defects or errors

9.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be available at all times or in all locations
• The Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Service is free from viruses, malware, or harmful components

9.3 Data Loss Disclaimer

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING YOUR OWN BACKUPS OF CRITICAL INFORMATION. While we make reasonable efforts to protect and back up your data, we do not guarantee against data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access. You acknowledge and accept this risk.

9.4 Relationship Outcomes Disclaimer

HYGGE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF ANY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. The App is a tool for organization and reminders only. We are not responsible for:

• The quality, success, or failure of your personal relationships
• Any decisions you make based on information stored in or generated by the App
• Emotional distress, disappointment, or harm arising from relationship outcomes
• Actions taken or not taken based on reminders or insights from the App

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Cap on Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HYGGE'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

(A) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00); OR

(B) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID TO HYGGE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

10.2 Exclusion of Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL HYGGE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages arising from relationship outcomes or interpersonal conflicts
• Emotional distress, mental anguish, or psychological harm
• Cost of substitute services
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Damages arising from third-party conduct, services, or content

THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF HYGGE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10.3 Essential Purpose

You acknowledge that these limitations of liability are essential elements of the Agreement between you and My Hygge, and that My Hygge would not provide the Service without these limitations.

10.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

11.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless My Hygge and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising from or relating to:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights
• Any dispute between you and a third party relating to the Service
• Your negligence or willful misconduct

11.2 Defense and Control

We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. You agree to cooperate fully with our defense of any such claim.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate this Agreement at any time by:

• Deleting your account through the App settings
• Ceasing all use of the Service
• Deleting the App from all your devices

12.2 Effect of Your Termination

Upon account deletion:

• Your access to the Service will immediately cease
• Your User Content will be removed from active systems promptly
• Backup copies of your data will be permanently purged within ninety (90) days
• We may retain anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you

12.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, including if:

• You breach any provision of these Terms
• We are required to do so by law or legal process
• We discontinue the Service or any part thereof
• We believe your account has been compromised
• Your conduct creates risk or legal exposure for us

12.4 Effect of Termination by Us

Upon termination by us:

• Your right to access and use the Service immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and User Content without further notice
• You remain liable for any obligations incurred prior to termination

12.5 Survival

The following sections survive termination of this Agreement: Sections 5.2 (License Grant), 8.4 (Feedback), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), 13 (Governing Law), and 15 (General Provisions).

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

This Agreement and any disputes arising out of or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

13.3 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Service shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

• Arbitration shall take place in Kansas, USA, or at another mutually agreed location
• The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
• Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction

13.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND HYGGE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

You expressly waive any right to participate in:

• Class action lawsuits
• Class-wide arbitration
• Private attorney general actions
• Any consolidated or representative proceedings

13.5 Small Claims Court

Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies.

13.6 Injunctive Relief

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.

14. Modifications to Terms and Service

14.1 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
• Providing notice through the App (such as a pop-up or notification)
• Sending an email to your registered email address for significant changes

14.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and delete your account.

14.3 Changes to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any features or portions thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and My Hygge regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of My Hygge.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations without restriction or notice.

15.5 No Agency or Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or fiduciary relationship between you and My Hygge.

15.6 Force Majeure

My Hygge shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, labor disputes, power outages, internet or telecommunications failures, or third-party service provider failures.

15.7 Notices

Any notices to you may be provided via the App, email to your registered address, or other reasonable means. Notices to us must be sent through the app's support section.

15.8 Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. government prohibited or restricted party list.

15.9 Electronic Communications

By using the Service, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. You agree that all agreements, notices, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a concern, please contact us through the app's support section.

17. Acknowledgment

BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE APP, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

1. You have read and understand these Terms of Service
2. You agree to be legally bound by these Terms
3. You meet the eligibility requirements to use the Service
4. You have reviewed and agree to the Privacy Policy
5. You understand the disclaimers, limitations, and waivers contained herein

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE APP.