Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 17, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Told Me mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the App.
Told Me is operated by Timeside, LLC ("we," "us," or "our").
Contact Information:
Timeside, LLC
730 I St. #200, Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: contact@toldmeto.com
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
3. License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.
4. User Accounts
Account Creation
- You must create an account using Google Auth, Apple Sign-In, or email
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
Account Termination
- You may delete your account at any time through Settings > Data Management > Delete Account in the App
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
5. Subscriptions and Payments
Subscription Plans
Told Me offers subscription plans with premium features. Subscription details, pricing, and features are displayed within the App.
Payment Processing
- All subscriptions are processed through RevenueCat and your device's native payment system (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)
- Payment will be charged to your App Store or Google Play account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
- You can manage and cancel your subscriptions through your device's account settings
Free Trials
If offered, free trials give you access to premium features for a specified period. You will be charged the subscription fee when the free trial ends unless you cancel before the trial period expires.
Pricing Changes
We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect your current subscription period but will apply upon renewal. You will be notified of price changes in advance.
Refunds
Refunds are handled by Apple and Google according to their respective refund policies. We do not process refunds directly. Contact Apple or Google support for refund requests.
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time:
- iOS: Settings app > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Told Me > Cancel Subscription
- Android: Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > Told Me > Cancel Subscription
Upon cancellation, you will retain access to premium features until the end of your current billing period.
6. User Content
Your Content
- You retain all ownership rights to the content you create, upload, or store in the App (including recommendations, notes, reviews, photos, and recommender information)
- We do not claim any ownership rights to your content
- You are solely responsible for your content and the consequences of posting or publishing it
Content License to Us
- By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to store, display, and process your content solely for the purpose of providing the App's services to you
- This license terminates when you delete your content or account
Data Export
You may export your data at any time through the App's export functionality.
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Use the App for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
- Use automated systems or software to extract data from the App ("scraping")
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Violate the intellectual property rights of others
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Circumvent or attempt to circumvent subscription verification systems
- Share your account credentials with others
8. Intellectual Property
Our Property
- The App, including its design, features, text, graphics, and source code, is owned by Timeside, LLC
- "Told Me" is a trademark of Timeside, LLC
- You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App without our express written permission
Your License to Share
- When you use the App's share features, you grant us permission to display your shared content as part of the App's functionality
- This license is limited to the purpose of facilitating sharing
9. Third-Party Services
The App integrates with third-party services, including:
- Google Authentication
- Apple Sign-In
- Supabase (cloud storage and database)
- PostHog Analytics
- RevenueCat (subscription management)
- Apple App Store / Google Play Store (payment processing)
Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
"AS IS" Basis
The app is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
No Liability for Data Loss
Important: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAINTAIN BACKUPS OF YOUR CONTENT. WHILE WE IMPLEMENT REASONABLE SECURITY MEASURES, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, CORRUPTION, OR DELETION OF YOUR DATA. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING BACKUPS OF YOUR CONTENT.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Timeside, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the App
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the App
- Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted to or through the App
- Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the App
- Payment processing errors or subscription billing issues
- Any third-party service failure or interruption
In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid us in the past twelve months, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Timeside, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your content or conduct on the App
- Any subscription or payment disputes
- Your breach of any third-party service terms
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through:
- In-app notification
- Email notification (if you have provided an email)
- Posting the updated Terms in the App
Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App and may delete your account.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:
- Breach of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Extended periods of inactivity (we will provide notice before termination)
- Payment fraud or subscription abuse
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the App will cease immediately
- You may request deletion of your data as described in our Privacy Policy
- Any outstanding subscription fees remain due and payable
- Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Timeside, LLC shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Sacramento County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
15. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at contact@toldmeto.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 60 days.
Arbitration Agreement
If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any disputes arising from these Terms or the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Sacramento, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Exception: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action, and you waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent authority, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by Timeside, LLC.
18. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Timeside, LLC regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
20. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
21. Electronic Communications
By using the App, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails, push notifications, and in-app messages. These communications may include:
- Subscription confirmations and renewal reminders
- Payment receipts and billing notifications
- Account notices and security alerts
- Service updates and feature announcements
- Transactional information
- Administrative messages
You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
22. Apple App Store Additional Terms
If you download the App from the Apple App Store, the following additional terms apply:
- These Terms are between you and Timeside, LLC only, not with Apple
- Apple has no obligation to furnish maintenance and support services
- Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App
- Apple is not responsible for any product liability claims
- Apple is not responsible for any claim that the App fails to conform to applicable legal or regulatory requirements
- Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce these Terms against you
23. Google Play Store Additional Terms
If you download the App from the Google Play Store, you agree to comply with Google's Terms of Service and the following:
- These Terms are between you and Timeside, LLC only, not with Google
- Google has no obligation or liability with respect to the App or these Terms
- You may only use the App on devices that you own or control
24. Subscription Terms for iOS
For subscriptions purchased through the Apple App Store:
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription
25. Subscription Terms for Android
For subscriptions purchased through Google Play:
- Payment will be charged to your Google Play Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on Google Play after purchase
- Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription
26. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: contact@toldmeto.com
Mail: Timeside, LLC, 730 I St. #200, Sacramento, CA 95814
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 business days.
Acknowledgment
By using Told Me, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.