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Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Circa mobile application ("Application") for iOS, developed by Stanislav Perevozchikov ("Developer," "we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the Application, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Application.

These Terms supplement the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the Apple EULA, these Terms shall control with respect to the subject matter covered herein.

Description of Service

The Application is a subscription-based tool that uses artificial intelligence to identify and provide estimated valuations for antiques and collectibles based on photos you submit. The Application also provides a chat feature ("Expert on Call") for general informational discussions about antiques and collectibles.

Subscription and Payment

The Application requires a paid subscription to access its features. Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store and are subject to Apple's payment terms. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree that:

Pricing is subject to change. We will notify you of any price changes in accordance with Apple's policies.

AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

The Application uses artificial intelligence to generate item identifications, valuations, and chat responses. All information provided by the Application is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

User Content and License Grant

When you use the Application, you may submit photos and other content ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content through the Application, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to process, transmit, and temporarily use your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Application's features, including transmitting images to third-party AI service providers for identification and valuation. This license terminates when your User Content is no longer needed to provide the service.

You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit any User Content you provide and that your User Content does not infringe the rights of any third party.

Third-Party Services

The Application transmits data to third-party service providers, including AI providers (Google Gemini, OpenAI) and market data services, to deliver its core functionality. We are not responsible for the practices, availability, or accuracy of any third-party service. Your use of the Application constitutes your acknowledgment that your data may be processed by these third-party providers in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Intellectual Property

The Application, including its design, features, code, and branding, is the intellectual property of the Developer and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our intellectual property except the limited license to use the Application as described herein.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Application is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Application will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided by the Application, including but not limited to AI-generated identifications, valuations, and chat responses.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Developer be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Application.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer's total cumulative liability arising out of or related to these Terms or the Application shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Application in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

You specifically acknowledge that the Developer shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising from reliance on any identification, valuation, pricing estimate, or other information provided by the Application.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Developer from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Application; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your reliance on any information provided by the Application; or (d) your User Content.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Please read this section carefully. It affects your legal rights, including your right to file a lawsuit in court.

You and the Developer agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Application ("Dispute") shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York, New York.

Age Requirement

The Application is not intended for children under the age of 13. By using the Application, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Application at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Application ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.

Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Application after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and the Apple Standard EULA, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding the Application.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact: