sBudget Terms of Service
Clear, simple terms for your budget tracking. Your rights, responsibilities, and our commitments explained in plain language.
1. Introduction and Acceptance
In short: By using sBudget, you agree to these terms. The app works offline by default with a free tier, Pro is a one-time purchase for multiple accounts, recurring transactions, and custom categories. Cloud sync is an optional subscription available to all users.
Welcome to sBudget ("we," "our," or "the App"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the sBudget mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By downloading, installing, or using sBudget, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE APP.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and:
Anthony Eli Rasch - sapplify
PO Box 004
91501 Nové Mesto nad Váhom
Slovakia
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will notify you of material changes through the App or other appropriate means.
2. Description of Service
sBudget is a privacy-focused personal finance and budget tracking application designed to help users:
- Track income and expenses across multiple accounts
- Create and monitor budgets by category
- Organize transactions with customizable categories
- Set up recurring transactions
- View financial analytics and reports
- Export data in standard formats (JSON, CSV)
2.1 Local-First Architecture
By default, sBudget operates entirely on your device with local data storage. Your financial data does not leave your device unless you explicitly enable cloud sync.
2.2 Optional Cloud Sync
Users may optionally subscribe to cloud sync to:
- Synchronize data across multiple devices
- Access data from any signed-in device
- Maintain a cloud backup of their financial data
Cloud sync is a paid subscription feature, available to both Free and Pro users, and requires creating an account.
2.3 What sBudget Is NOT
sBudget is a personal budgeting tool and is NOT:
- A banking application
- A payment processing service
- A financial advisory service
- Connected to your bank accounts
- An investment management tool
3. User Eligibility
3.1 Age Requirements
To use sBudget, you must be at least 13 years old. In some EU member states, the minimum age for consenting to data processing may be higher (up to 16 years) in accordance with local law under GDPR Article 8.
The local-only features of sBudget can be used without providing any personal information. Creating an account for cloud sync requires you to meet the applicable age requirements.
3.2 Account Registration
If you choose to create an account for cloud sync, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Promptly update any changes to your information
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.3 One Account Per Person
Each account is for a single individual. You may not share your account credentials with others or create multiple accounts for the same person.
4. Privacy and Data Storage
4.1 Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
4.2 Local Data Storage
By default, all your financial data is stored locally on your device using:
- SQLite Database: For transactions, accounts, categories, and budgets
- Shared Preferences: For app settings
- Secure Storage: For authentication tokens (when signed in)
This local storage is strictly necessary for providing the budgeting service you requested.
4.3 Cloud Data Storage
If you enable cloud sync, your data is stored on secure servers located in Frankfurt, Germany (EU), operated by our infrastructure provider Supabase. Your data is protected by:
- Encryption in transit (TLS)
- Encryption at rest
- Row Level Security ensuring only you can access your data
4.4 Your Data Rights
You retain full ownership of your financial data. You may:
- Export your data at any time in JSON or CSV format
- Delete your local data through the app
- Delete your cloud account and all associated data
- Use the app without creating an account
5. Financial Information Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.
5.1 Not Financial Advice
sBudget is a personal budgeting and expense tracking tool. The App does NOT provide:
- Financial advice or recommendations
- Investment advice
- Tax advice
- Legal advice
- Professional accounting services
Any information, reports, or analytics provided by sBudget are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice.
5.2 Consult Professionals
For financial decisions, tax planning, investment strategies, or legal matters, you should consult with qualified professionals such as:
- Certified financial planners
- Tax advisors or accountants
- Investment advisors
- Legal professionals
5.3 Accuracy of Data
You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the financial data you enter into sBudget. The App performs calculations based on the data you provide. We do not verify, validate, or guarantee the accuracy of:
- Transaction amounts you enter
- Category assignments
- Budget calculations based on your data
- Any reports or analytics generated from your data
5.4 No Bank Connection
sBudget does not connect to your bank accounts, credit cards, or any financial institutions. All data entry is manual. We do not have access to your actual bank balances or transactions.
6. Account and Cloud Sync
6.1 Account Creation
To use cloud sync, you must create an account using one of our supported authentication methods:
- Google Sign-In
- Apple Sign-In
We do not currently offer email/password registration.
6.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
- Securing your Google/Apple account with strong passwords and two-factor authentication
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
6.3 Cloud Sync Features
Cloud sync enables:
- Real-time synchronization across all your devices
- Automatic conflict resolution for changes made on different devices
- Cloud storage of your financial data
Cloud sync provides data synchronization across devices and is not a substitute for personal backups. We recommend regularly exporting your data.
6.4 Sync Limitations
Cloud sync requires:
- An active internet connection
- A valid subscription (after any trial period)
- Sufficient storage within your account limits
We do not guarantee uninterrupted sync service and are not liable for temporary sync failures or delays.
6.5 Device Management
You can view and manage devices connected to your account. We recommend signing out from devices you no longer use.
7. Subscriptions and Purchases
7.1 Free Features
sBudget offers a free version with core budgeting functionality:
- Add unlimited transactions
- Budget creation and tracking
- Analytics and insights
- Transaction history
- Default categories
- Dark mode
- Data export (JSON, CSV)
- Full offline functionality
7.2 Pro Features (One-Time Purchase)
The following features are available through a one-time Pro purchase:
- Multiple Accounts: Create and manage multiple accounts (e.g., "Personal", "Business", "Savings")
- Recurring Transactions: Set up automatic recurring income and expenses
- Custom Categories: Create and customize your own income and expense categories
Pro is a lifetime purchase that does not expire or require renewal.
7.3 Sync Subscription
Cloud sync is available as a separate subscription and can be purchased by both Free and Pro users:
- Synchronize data across multiple devices
- Access your data from any signed-in device
- Cloud storage of your synced data
Sync subscription plans:
- Monthly: Billed monthly
- Yearly: Billed annually (with savings)
Prices are displayed in the App and may vary by region.
7.4 Payment Processing
All payments are processed through:
- Apple App Store for iOS users
- Google Play Store for Android users
We do not collect, store, or process your payment information directly. All billing is handled by Apple or Google according to their respective terms.
7.5 Subscription Renewal
Sync subscriptions automatically renew unless:
- You cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Auto-renewal is turned off in your device's subscription settings
The Pro one-time purchase does not renew.
7.6 Cancellation
You may cancel your Sync subscription at any time through:
- iOS: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
- Android: Google Play Store > Subscriptions
Upon cancellation:
- You retain sync access until the end of your paid period
- Your data remains on your local device
- Cloud sync will stop at the end of your subscription
- Pro features (if purchased) remain available permanently
- You can export your data before your subscription ends
7.7 Refunds
Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google according to their refund policies. We do not process refunds directly. Contact Apple Support or Google Play Support for refund inquiries.
7.8 Price Changes
We may change subscription prices with reasonable notice. Price changes will not affect your current subscription period. You will be notified before renewal at a new price. One-time purchase prices may also change, but purchases already made are not affected.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Intellectual Property
The App, including its code, design, graphics, interface, and content, is owned by sapplify and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute the App
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
- Use our trademarks without permission
8.2 Your Content
You retain full ownership of the financial data you enter into sBudget. We do not claim any intellectual property rights over your data.
8.3 License Grant
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.
8.4 Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use and incorporate such feedback without obligation to you.
9. Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use sBudget to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Track finances for illegal activities, including money laundering
- Infringe on the rights of others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' data
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
- Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Service
- Use the App in any way that could damage our reputation
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account and access to the Service.
10. User Responsibilities
10.1 Data Accuracy
You are responsible for:
- The accuracy of all financial data you enter
- Regularly reviewing your entries for errors
- Correcting any mistakes in your data
10.2 Data Backup
We strongly recommend:
- Regularly exporting your data as a backup
- Keeping exported backups in a secure location
- Testing your backups by importing them
Even with cloud sync enabled, maintaining local backups is your responsibility.
10.3 Account Security
You must:
- Keep your login credentials secure
- Use secure, unique passwords for your Google/Apple account
- Enable two-factor authentication where available
- Sign out from shared or public devices
10.4 Lawful Use
You agree to use sBudget only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
11. Updates and Modifications
11.1 App Updates
We may release updates to:
- Fix bugs and improve stability
- Add new features
- Improve performance
- Address security issues
- Ensure compatibility with new operating system versions
Some updates may be required for continued use of the App or cloud sync service.
11.2 Terms Updates
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted. We will notify you of material changes through:
- In-app notifications
- Email (if you have an account)
- Update to the "Last updated" date
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
11.3 Feature Changes
We reserve the right to:
- Add, modify, or remove features
- Change the user interface
- Update pricing for new subscriptions
Existing Pro purchasers will retain their Pro features permanently. Sync subscribers will maintain access to cloud sync for the duration of their subscription. Specific implementations may evolve over time.
11.4 Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to cloud services. The local functionality of the App will continue to work offline.
12. Disclaimers
12.1 "As Is" Basis
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
12.2 No Warranty
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF DATA
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
12.3 Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for:
- Apple App Store or Google Play Store policies or availability
- Google or Apple authentication service availability
- Third-party operating system bugs or issues
- Internet connectivity issues
You acknowledge that Apple and Google have no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App.
12.4 Data Loss
While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee against data loss. You are responsible for maintaining backups of your data.
12.5 Sync Conflicts
We are not responsible for any data inconsistencies that may occur due to synchronization conflicts across multiple devices. While we implement conflict resolution strategies, simultaneous edits on different devices may result in unexpected data states.
12.6 App Store Provisions
The following provisions apply to the extent you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store:
- Third-Party Beneficiary: Apple Inc. and Google LLC are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple and Google shall have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.
- Product Claims: sapplify, not Apple or Google, is solely responsible for the App and its content. Any claims relating to the App, including product liability claims, claims that the App fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements, and claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation, are the sole responsibility of sapplify.
- Intellectual Property Claims: In the event of any third-party claim that the App or your use of the App infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, sapplify, not Apple or Google, shall be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such claim.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1 Exclusion of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SAPPLIFY, ITS DEVELOPER, AFFILIATES, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, or data
- Business interruption
- Financial decisions made based on App data
- Costs of substitute services
This applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, or otherwise).
13.2 Maximum Liability
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:
- The amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or
- €50 (fifty euros)
13.3 Essential Purpose
These limitations apply even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
13.4 Consumer Rights
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. This does not affect your mandatory consumer protection rights under EU law.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless sapplify, its developer, affiliates, and service providers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Financial decisions you make based on data in the App
- Your negligence or misconduct
We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense.
15. Termination
15.1 Termination by You
You may stop using sBudget at any time by:
- Uninstalling the App (removes local data)
- Deleting your cloud account (removes cloud data)
- Canceling your subscription
15.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service:
- For violation of these Terms
- For suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, based on credible reports or evidence
- If required by law or valid legal process
- If you fail to pay subscription fees
- If we discontinue the Service (with reasonable notice)
Note: We do not actively monitor or access your local or cloud data. Any action taken for suspected illegal activity will be based on credible external reports, legal requests, or evidence of Terms violations through our systems.
15.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your license to use the App ends
- Cloud sync access is revoked
- You should export any data you wish to keep before termination
- Local data remains on your device unless you uninstall the App
We are not responsible for data loss if you do not export your data prior to account termination.
15.4 Survival
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including: Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.
16. Miscellaneous
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and sapplify regarding the Service.
16.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
16.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.
16.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights, except for Apple Inc. and Google LLC as set forth in Section 12.6 (App Store Provisions).
16.6 Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
16.7 Language
These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of conflict, the English version prevails.
17. Governing Law and Disputes
17.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Slovak Republic, without regard to conflict of law principles. This does not affect your mandatory consumer protection rights under EU law, which may provide additional protections regardless of the governing law.
17.2 Jurisdiction
For users in the European Union, any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Slovakia, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence provide otherwise.
17.3 Dispute Resolution
Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to contact us first at contact@sapplify.com to attempt to resolve the issue informally. We will work with you in good faith to reach a fair resolution.
17.4 EU Online Dispute Resolution
If you are a consumer in the EU, you may also use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
17.5 Supervisory Authority
For data protection matters, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. Our lead supervisory authority is:
Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov Slovenskej republiky
Hraničná 12, 820 07 Bratislava 27
Slovakia
Website: dataprotection.gov.sk
18. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms or the Service, please contact us:
Anthony Eli Rasch - sapplify
PO Box 004
91501 Nové Mesto nad Váhom
Slovakia
General Inquiries: contact@sapplify.com
Privacy & Data Protection: privacy@sapplify.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
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