Terms of Service

In these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

• "App" means the WageWarden mobile application for Android and iOS.
• "Service" means the App and all related services, including cloud synchronization, provided by BoltOrigin.
• "User", "you", "your" means any individual who downloads, installs, or uses the App.
• "We", "us", "our", "BoltOrigin" means BoltOrigin, the provider of WageWarden.
• "Account" means a registered user account that enables cloud synchronization and social features.
• "Content" means any data, information, or material you enter into the App.
• "Premium Features" means paid features available through in-app purchases or subscriptions.

These Terms of Service govern your use of WageWarden. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the App.

These Terms apply in addition to:

• Our Privacy Policy
• The terms of the platform through which you downloaded the App (Google Play Store or Apple App Store)

You must be at least 16 years old to use the App. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

3.1 What WageWarden does

WageWarden is a shift tracking and earnings calculation app that allows you to:

• Track work shifts across multiple jobs
• Calculate earnings including premium rates (night shifts, weekends, holidays)
• View statistics about your work hours and income
• Share schedules with colleagues (optional, requires account)
• Trade shifts with team members (optional, requires account)
• Subscribe to your shifts via calendar feed (optional, requires account)

3.2 What WageWarden is not

WageWarden is:

• Not official payroll software or a substitute for your employer's time tracking system
• Not a tax calculation or filing tool
• Not a legally binding record of employment
• Not financial or legal advice

Calculations in the App are estimates based on the data you enter. Always verify important financial information with your employer or a qualified professional.

3.3 Offline functionality

The App is designed to work offline. You can use core features without an internet connection or user account. Cloud synchronization and social features require an account and internet connection.

Offline functionality is provided on a best-effort basis and may be affected by device limitations or software updates.

4.1 Account creation

Creating an account is optional but required for:

• Cloud synchronization across devices
• Team features (sharing schedules, shift trading)
• Calendar subscription feeds

4.2 Account responsibilities

If you create an account, you are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4.3 Account deletion

You may delete your account at any time via Settings > Account > Delete Account. Upon deletion, your data will be handled as described in our Privacy Policy.

5.1 Permitted use

You may use the App for personal or internal professional purposes in accordance with these Terms.

"Internal professional purposes" means use by you to support your own work activities, and not the provision of services to third parties based on the App.

5.2 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, other accounts, or our systems
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the App
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the App
• Share your account credentials with others
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Upload or share content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
• Circumvent any payment mechanisms

5.3 Team features

When using team features, you additionally agree to:

• Only share schedules with legitimate colleagues
• Not abuse invite codes or team membership
• Respect other team members' privacy
• Not use team features for harassment or spam

6.1 Our intellectual property

The App, including its design, features, code, graphics, logos, and all related intellectual property, is owned by BoltOrigin. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved.

"WageWarden" and the WageWarden logo are trademarks of BoltOrigin (registration pending).

6.2 License to use the App

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the App for personal or internal professional purposes.

This license does not include:

• The right to sublicense, sell, or distribute the App
• The right to modify or create derivative works
• The right to use the App for external commercial purposes (such as reselling services based on the App) without our consent

6.3 Your content

You retain ownership of the data you enter into the App. By using cloud synchronization, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and transmit your data solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

7.1 Free features

Core features of WageWarden are available for free. You can track shifts, calculate earnings, and view statistics without payment.

7.2 Premium features

Certain enhanced features may be offered as Premium Features, available through:

• One-time in-app purchases
• Subscription plans (monthly or annual)

7.3 Pricing and billing

All purchases are processed through the platform where you downloaded the App:

• Google Play: Purchases are processed by Google. Google's terms apply.
• Apple App Store: Purchases are processed by Apple. Apple's terms apply.

Prices are displayed in your local currency and include applicable taxes. Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

7.4 Subscriptions

If you purchase a subscription:

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• You will be charged at the start of each billing period
• You can cancel at any time through your device's app store settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• No partial refunds are provided for unused periods

7.5 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by the platform where you made the purchase:

• Google Play: Google Play Refund Policy
• Apple App Store: Apple Refund Policy

We do not process refunds directly. Please contact Google or Apple for refund requests.

8.1 Termination by you

You may stop using the App at any time by:

• Uninstalling the App from your device
• Deleting your account (if you have one)
• Cancelling any active subscriptions

8.2 Termination by us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Your account is inactive for an extended period (at least 24 months)
• We discontinue the Service (with reasonable notice)

Where reasonably possible, we will provide prior notice before account termination due to inactivity.

8.3 Effect of termination

Upon termination:

• Your license to use the App ends
• Your data will be handled as described in our Privacy Policy
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect (including intellectual property, liability, and dispute resolution)

9.1 Availability

We strive to keep the App available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The App may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Emergency repairs
• Technical issues beyond our control
• Third-party service outages

9.2 Changes to the App

We may update, modify, or discontinue features of the App at any time. We will try to notify you of significant changes, but are not obligated to maintain any specific feature.

9.3 Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date
• We will notify you through the App or by email
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind
• We do not warrant that the App will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted
• We do not warrant that calculations or results will be accurate or complete
• We do not warrant that the App will meet your specific requirements

Important: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. If you are a consumer in the European Union, you have statutory rights that cannot be waived. These Terms do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• We are not liable for any loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
• Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or the App is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim arose, or €100, whichever is greater

These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

For consumers, these limitations apply only to the extent permitted under mandatory consumer protection law.

Important: Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability for certain types of damages. If you are a consumer in the European Union, these limitations only apply to the extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for fraud, gross negligence, or any other liability that cannot be legally excluded.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BoltOrigin and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit or share through the App

This indemnification obligation does not apply to consumers to the extent prohibited by applicable consumer protection laws in the European Union.

The App may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:

• Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In for authentication
• Google Play and Apple App Store for purchases
• Calendar applications for shift subscriptions

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store, the following additional terms apply:

• These Terms are between you and BoltOrigin, not Apple. Apple is not a party to these Terms.
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance, support, or warranty for the App.
• If the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any). Apple has no other warranty obligation.
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or third parties relating to the App or your possession/use of the App.
• In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes intellectual property rights, Apple is not responsible for investigation, defense, settlement, or discharge of such claims.
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance, Apple has the right to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.
• You represent that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and you are not on any U.S. Government prohibited or restricted party list.

15.1 Governing law

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

15.2 Dispute resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally at legal@boltorigin.com.

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any legal proceedings will be brought exclusively in the courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

15.3 Consumer rights

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you retain the right to bring proceedings in your member state of residence. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

EU consumers may also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

16.1 Entire agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BoltOrigin regarding the App.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16.5 Language

These Terms are available in English and Dutch. In case of any inconsistency, the English version prevails.

For questions about these Terms of Service:

BoltOrigin
[Address to be added upon company registration]
The Netherlands
KvK: [To be added upon registration]

Email: legal@boltorigin.com

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: privacy@boltorigin.com