LockPic: Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2025-04-05

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hidden Photo Vault: LockPic (“the App”). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you must not access or use the App.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this App. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the App with the prior consent of your parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

3. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy, available at Privacy Policy, is incorporated by reference into these Terms. The Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal information. By using the App, you consent to the processing of your information as explained in the Privacy Policy.

The App may offer biometric authentication options (fingerprint, facial recognition) as an alternative to password entry. Biometric data is processed exclusively by your device’s operating system and is never stored or transmitted to our servers.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not use the App in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

4.2 Prohibited Content

You agree not to use the App to store, process, or share:

• Illegal content, including but not limited to child sexual abuse material, non-consensual intimate imagery, or content that violates copyright or intellectual property laws
• Malware, viruses, or other malicious code
• Content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic
• Content that endangers national security or facilitates illegal activities
• Content that violates any third party’s rights, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights

4.3 Security Measures

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your device
• Creating and maintaining strong passwords
• Not sharing your passwords or access credentials with others
• Implementing appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your User Content

5. Security & Data Protection

Your private photos and videos are encrypted and stored locally on your device.

If you use our Cloud sync, your data is securely encrypted and only accessible with your unique password.

We are not responsible for any loss of data due to forgotten passwords, device failures, or unauthorized access.

6. Subscription & Payment

Some features of the App may require a premium subscription:

• Subscriptions are billed automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
• You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your App Store account settings.
• Refunds are subject to App Store policies.

7. App Disguise Feature

The App offers a disguise mode (e.g., Conversion, Calculator or Notes app appearance) for additional privacy. However, it is your responsibility to use this feature lawfully and ethically.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Intellectual Property

The App, including all of its content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), is owned by us, our licensors, or other providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights 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, install, and use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

8.3 Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, or sublicense the App
• Use the App for any commercial purpose

8.4 User Content

You retain all ownership rights to your User Content. By using the App, you grant us a limited license to encrypt, store, and process your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the App’s services to you.

9. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

9.1 Technical Prohibitions

• Attempt to bypass, disable, or circumvent any security features of the App
• Use automated systems, bots, scripts, or spiders to access the App
• Introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, systems, or networks

9.2 Legal Prohibitions

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe the intellectual property rights of others
• Engage in any activity that compromises the privacy or security of others
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose

9.3 Behavioral Prohibitions

• Impersonate any person or entity
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Harass, abuse, or harm others through your use of the App
• Collect or harvest data about other users

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 “As Is” and “As Available” Basis

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

10.2 No Guarantees

We do not warrant that:

• The App will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The App is free of viruses or other harmful components
• The results of using the App will meet your requirements

10.3 Data Loss

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA RESULTING FROM:

• Forgotten passwords
• Device failures or damage
• Software malfunctions
• Unauthorized access to your device
• Force majeure events

10.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your use of 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, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the App

10.5 Cap on Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, FOR ACCESS TO THE APP DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by:

• Uninstalling the App from all your devices
• Canceling any subscriptions associated with the App
• Requesting account deletion by contacting our support team

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the App will immediately cease
• If you have a subscription, you will not receive a refund for any unused portion
• You remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination
• Sections 7, 9, 10, 13, and 14 of these Terms shall survive termination

12. Changes to These Terms

12.1 App Updates

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or any part of it at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the App.

12.2 Terms Updates

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website. By continuing to access or use the App after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the App.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions

13.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

13.2 No Waiver

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

13.3 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

14. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.