Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 8, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Pinio application. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

• Application: The software program provided by the Company, downloaded by You on any electronic device, named Pinio.
• Company (referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our"): Adrian Gruber, Peralohstraße 61A, 81737 München, Germany.
• Content: All information, data, text, URLs, or other materials you submit, post, or save to the Service, including what we define as "Pins" and "Discoveries" within the app.
• Country: Germany.
• Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a mobile phone or tablet.
• In-App Purchase: Refers to the purchase of a product, item, service, or subscription made through the Application and subject to these Terms and/or the terms of the Application Store.
• Service: The Pinio Application and all related services provided by the Company.
• Terms: These Terms of Service that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service.
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service.

2. Acknowledgment

By creating an account, downloading, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

Your use of the Service is also conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect and use your personal information. Please read our Privacy Policy carefully before using our Service.

You represent that you are over the age of 16. The Company does not permit those under 16 to use the Service.

3. User Accounts

To use Pinio, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password.
• Be solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Content and Conduct

• Your Content: You retain full ownership of Your Content. We do not claim any ownership rights to the information you save in Pinio.
• License to Us: By submitting Content to the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, process, and display that Content solely for the purpose of operating, providing, and improving the Service for you. This includes processing your "Pins" to generate "Discoveries."
• AI Processing: The "Discoveries" feature uses artificial intelligence to analyze your Content. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the reliability, completeness, or correctness of any information generated by the AI. You are responsible for verifying the output.
• Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to use the Service to upload, store, or process any Content that:
  • Is illegal, fraudulent, or harmful.
  • Infringes on any third party's copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
  • You do not have the legal right to use.

5. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

Certain features of the Service may be available only through an In-App Purchase, including automatically renewing subscriptions.

• All In-App Purchases are processed through the digital distribution service where you downloaded the Application (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store).
• Subscriptions will automatically renew unless you cancel them through your Application Store account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
• You are responsible for managing your subscriptions. We cannot manage cancellations or refunds on your behalf.
• We reserve the right to modify our subscription fees at any time. Any price changes will be communicated to you in advance.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by You), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Adrian Gruber. Our trademarks and branding may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, and we may delete your account and all associated Content.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties ("AS IS")

The Service is provided to You "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, we expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We make no warranty that the Service will meet your requirements, be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, or business interruption) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Service.

Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company under any provision of these Terms shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 EUR if You haven't purchased anything through the Service. This limitation of liability does not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Company.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Germany, excluding its conflicts of law rules. If you have a dispute, you agree to first contact us at hello@pinio-app.com to try and resolve it informally.

For users in the European Union, you may also use the European Commission's online dispute resolution platform, which you can access here: http://ec.europa.eu/odr.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If a change is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice before the new terms take effect. By continuing to use the Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: hello@pinio-app.com.