Terms of Service

check_circle 1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Contraction Timer mobile application ("App") or visiting our website ("Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Contraction Timer. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

how_to_reg 2. Use of Our Services

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our services. By using the App or Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you should use our services only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

Permitted Use

Our services are provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You may use the Contraction Timer to:

• Track the timing, duration, and frequency of contractions
• Log water breaking events
• View statistics about contraction patterns
• Print or save contraction logs for medical appointments

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Rely on the app as your sole source of medical information or decision-making
• Modify, adapt, hack, or reverse engineer any part of the service
• Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary rights notices
• Use the service in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the service
• Use any automated system to access the service
• Resell or commercially exploit the service

medical_services 3. Medical Information Disclaimer

For Informational Purposes Only

The Contraction Timer is designed solely to help users track and time contractions. All information provided through the App or Website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

Healthcare Provider Consultation

You should always:

• Consult with qualified healthcare providers for medical advice
• Follow your doctor's or midwife's specific instructions about when to go to the hospital
• Seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have a medical emergency
• Not delay or avoid seeking medical care based on any information from this app

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this app does not create a doctor-patient relationship. The app cannot diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or provide medical consultations.

Accuracy Limitations

While we strive for accuracy in our timing functions, we make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations or statistics provided by the app. Technical limitations, user error, or device issues may affect accuracy.

lock 4. No Data Collection

iOS App

Our iOS app operates completely offline and collects NO personal data whatsoever. This means:

• No account creation is required or available
• No personal information is collected
• No data is transmitted to any servers
• All contraction data remains solely on your device
• We have no access to your contraction tracking data
• No analytics, tracking, or advertising services are used

Website

Our website is a static site that:

• Does not require registration or login
• Stores contraction data only in your browser's local storage
• Does not transmit any personal or health data to servers
• May have minimal server logs collected by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for security purposes

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

copyright 5. Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content, features, and functionality of the Contraction Timer app and website, including but not limited to:

• Software code and architecture
• User interface design and graphics
• Logos, trademarks, and branding elements
• Text, images, and audiovisual content
• Documentation and instructions

are owned by Contraction Timer and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Download and use the App on your personal iOS devices
• Access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works
• Distribute, sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the service
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices

shield 6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

No Warranties

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

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CONTRACTION TIMER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Any medical outcomes or decisions made based on app usage
• Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service
• Any damages resulting from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the service
• Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to your device or data

Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

security 7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Contraction Timer, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any medical decisions or actions you take
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

update 8. Modifications

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Changes to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time
• Add or remove features or functionality
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

balance 9. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in California, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

assignment_turned_in 10. Additional Terms

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Contraction Timer regarding the use of our services.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them. We may assign our rights to any of our affiliates or successors.

Survival

Provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law shall survive termination of these Terms.