Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions applies to the Around app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by Around App, Inc. (hereby referred to as "Service Provider") as a Free service.

Agreement to Terms

Upon downloading or utilizing the Application, you are automatically agreeing to the following terms. It is strongly advised that you thoroughly read and understand these terms prior to using the Application. Unauthorized copying, modification of the Application, any part of the Application, or our trademarks is strictly prohibited. Any attempts to extract the source code of the Application, translate the Application into other languages, or create derivative versions are not permitted. All trademarks, copyrights, database rights, and other intellectual property rights related to the Application remain the property of the Service Provider.

The Service Provider is dedicated to ensuring that the Application is as beneficial and efficient as possible. As such, they reserve the right to modify the Application or charge for their services at any time and for any reason. The Service Provider assures you that any charges for the Application or its services will be clearly communicated to you.

Location Data Usage

By using the Application, you acknowledge and agree that the Service Provider collects and uses your city-level location data as described in our Privacy Policy. This location data is collected even when the Application is running in the background to ensure the accuracy and functionality of the service, including displaying your approximate location on the map to other users.

You understand and agree to the following:

Consent to Location Tracking:

  • Upon first use of the Application, you will be prompted to allow location access. You can choose to grant location access "Always," "While Using the App," or "Never."
  • You may change your location permissions at any time through your device settings.

Use of Location Data:

  • Your location data is used to enhance the functionality of the Application by showing your location to other users in real-time.
  • Your location data is stored and processed according to the guidelines detailed in our Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing:

The Service Provider does not share your location data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Your data may be shared with third-party service providers who assist in operating the Application, provided they comply with our privacy standards.

Device and Security

The Application stores and processes personal data that you have provided to the Service Provider in order to provide the Service. It is your responsibility to maintain the security of your phone and access to the Application. The Service Provider strongly advise against jailbreaking or rooting your phone, which involves removing software restrictions and limitations imposed by the official operating system of your device. Such actions could expose your phone to malware, viruses, malicious programs, compromise your phone's security features, and may result in the Application not functioning correctly or at all.

Third-Party Services

Please note that the Application utilizes third-party services that have their own Terms and Conditions. Below are the links to the Terms and Conditions of the third-party service providers used by the Application:

  • Google Play Services
  • Google Analytics for Firebase

Network Connectivity and Charges

Some functions of the Application require an active internet connection, which can be Wi-Fi or provided by your mobile network provider. The Service Provider cannot be held responsible if the Application does not function at full capacity due to lack of access to Wi-Fi or if you have exhausted your data allowance.

If you are using the application outside of a Wi-Fi area, please be aware that your mobile network provider's agreement terms still apply. Consequently, you may incur charges from your mobile provider for data usage during the connection to the application, or other third-party charges. By using the application, you accept responsibility for any such charges, including roaming data charges if you use the application outside of your home territory without disabling data roaming.

Application Updates

The Service Provider may wish to update the application at some point. The application is currently available as per the requirements for the operating system (and for any additional systems they decide to extend the availability of the application to) may change, and you will need to download the updates if you want to continue using the application. The Service Provider does not guarantee that it will always update the application so that it is relevant to you and/or compatible with the particular operating system version installed on your device. However, you agree to always accept updates to the application when offered to you.

Termination

The Service Provider may also wish to cease providing the application and may terminate its use at any time without providing termination notice to you. Unless they inform you otherwise, upon any termination, (a) the rights and licenses granted to you in these terms will end; (b) you must cease using the application, and (if necessary) delete it from your device.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

The Service Provider may periodically update their Terms and Conditions. Therefore, you are advised to review this page regularly for any changes. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms and Conditions on this page.

These terms and conditions are effective as of 2024-06-05

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about the Terms and Conditions, please do not hesitate to contact the Service Provider at privacy@aroundmeet.com.