Terms of Service

1. Scope and Subject Matter

1.1 These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of the mobile application "SplitHappens" ("App") and its associated services, provided by Daniel Kimmich, c/o Block Services, Stuttgarter Str. 106, 70736 Fellbach, Germany ("Provider", "we").

1.2 By registering for and using the App, you accept these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the App.

1.3 These Terms of Service shall apply exclusively. Any conflicting or deviating terms of the user shall not be recognized.

2. Registration and User Account

2.1 Registration is required to use the App. You may register using an email address and password or through third-party services (Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In).

2.2 Use of the App is restricted to persons aged 16 or older. By registering, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old.

2.3 You are obligated to provide truthful and complete information during registration and to keep this information up to date.

2.4 You are responsible for the security of your account. Keep your login credentials confidential and notify us immediately at info@splithappens.io if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

2.5 Each person may only create one user account. Sharing login credentials with third parties is not permitted.

3. Description of Services

3.1 SplitHappens is an application for managing and splitting shared expenses within groups. The App offers the following features in particular:

• Recording and managing expenses and receipts
• Automatic receipt recognition using AI-powered optical character recognition (OCR)
• Calculation of balances and settlement suggestions between users
• Management of friendships and groups
• Real-time synchronization between devices

4. User Obligations

4.1 The user agrees to use the App exclusively for lawful purposes and not to upload any content that:

• Violates applicable law
• Infringes upon the rights of third parties (in particular copyrights, trademarks, or personal rights)
• Contains false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Contains malware or malicious code

4.2 The following activities are expressly prohibited:

• Misusing the App for fraudulent purposes (e.g., entering fictitious invoices)
• Performing automated access to the App (bots, scraping)
• Circumventing or manipulating the App's security mechanisms
• Using the App in a manner that impairs its operation or use by other users

4.3 In the event of a violation of these user obligations, we reserve the right to temporarily suspend or permanently delete the user account.

5. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

5.1 The App is provided "as is". We do not guarantee the uninterrupted, error-free, or secure availability of the App.

5.2 Disclaimer for calculations: We assume no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the calculations, balances, or settlement suggestions generated by the App. Users are responsible for verifying the results themselves.

5.3 Disclaimer for AI-powered features: The automatic receipt recognition (OCR) may contain errors. We assume no liability for incorrectly recognized amounts, items, or other data. The user is obligated to verify the recognized data before accepting it.

5.4 Disclaimer for data loss: Although we take reasonable measures to protect your data, we assume no liability for the loss of data stored in the App. We recommend documenting important financial data outside the App as well.

5.5 Limitation of liability: To the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to cases of intent and gross negligence. Liability for slight negligence is excluded, except where essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) are breached. In cases of liability, compensation is limited to the foreseeable, typically occurring damage.

5.6 The above limitations of liability do not apply in cases of injury to life, body, or health, or in cases of mandatory statutory liability provisions.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 All rights to the App, including the source code, design, the "SplitHappens" trademark, and other content, remain with the Provider.

6.2 Registration grants the user a simple, non-transferable, revocable right to use the App for the duration of the contractual relationship.

6.3 The reproduction, distribution, modification, or other exploitation of the App or its components is not permitted without the express written consent of the Provider.

7. User-Generated Content

7.1 The user retains all rights to the content they upload (e.g., receipt photos, descriptions).

7.2 By uploading content, the user grants the Provider a simple, free-of-charge right to use such content to the extent necessary for the provision of the App's services (in particular for AI-powered receipt recognition and data storage).

7.3 Receipt photos are processed exclusively for text recognition and data extraction and are stored and deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Availability and Maintenance

8.1 We strive to ensure high availability of the App but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability.

8.2 Planned maintenance will be announced in advance where possible. In emergencies (e.g., security incidents), we reserve the right to temporarily restrict or shut down the App without prior notice.

8.3 There is no entitlement to specific features or performance characteristics. We reserve the right to modify, expand, or discontinue features of the App at any time.

9. Termination and Account Deletion

9.1 The user may delete their account at any time and without giving reasons:

• In the App settings under "Delete Account"
• By email to info@splithappens.io
• Via the Account Deletion page

9.2 Upon account deletion, all personal data of the user will be irreversibly deleted within 30 days, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

9.3 We reserve the right to suspend or delete user accounts with immediate effect in the event of a violation of these Terms of Service.

9.4 The free use of the App may be discontinued by the Provider at any time with reasonable notice. In such a case, users will be informed in a timely manner and given the opportunity to export their data.

10. Changes to the Terms of Service

10.1 We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time. The current version is always available at this URL.

10.2 In the event of material changes, we will notify you via the App and/or by email and request your renewed consent.

10.3 If you do not agree to the amended Terms of Service, you have the right to delete your account. Continued use of the App after the amended Terms take effect constitutes acceptance.

11. Final Provisions

11.1 Applicable law: The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

11.2 Place of jurisdiction: To the extent permitted by law, the place of jurisdiction is Weinstadt, Germany.

11.3 Severability clause: Should any provision of these Terms of Service be or become invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the economic purpose of the invalid provision.

11.4 Online dispute resolution: The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

12. Contact

See also our Privacy Policy.

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