Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy
Echos of the Attic — Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: 10/26/2025
Effective Date: 10/26/2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Echos of the Attic (the “App”), the website, associated mobile applications, and any services, features, or content offered by Echos of the Attic, LLC (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By creating an account, accessing, or using the App or Services you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App or Services.
LEGAL NOTICE — IMPORTANT: THESE TERMS CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION, A CLASS ACTION WAIVER, A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, AND A WAIVER OF CERTAIN RIGHTS. READ CAREFULLY.
1. Acceptance; Modification; Scope
1.1 Acceptance. By accessing or using the App or Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority where you reside), have the authority to enter into these Terms, and accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
1.2 Modifications. We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes we will provide notice (e.g., in-app notice or email). Continued use after notice constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. You agree it is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.
1.3 Scope. These Terms cover all aspects of your use of the App and Services, including all content you upload, post, submit, or otherwise provide.
2. Account Registration; User Obligations
2.1 Account creation. You must provide current, accurate, and complete information to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.
2.2 Authorized use only. You shall not share credentials, create accounts for others without authorization, or allow unauthorized access. You must promptly notify us of any suspected account compromise.
2.3 User conduct. You agree not to (and will not assist others to): upload illegal, sexual, violent, hateful, infringing, confidential, or otherwise prohibited material; impersonate others or misrepresent your relationship to any person or entity; interfere with the App; attempt to reverse-engineer or modify the App; engage in scraping, bulk data extraction, or unauthorized automation; or otherwise use the App in any manner that violates law or these Terms.
2.4 Prohibited items. You must not use the App to sell, trade, or document stolen property, contraband, regulated weapons, controlled substances, or other illegal goods. We may remove listings and report illegal activity to law enforcement.
2.5 Age limitations. Minors may not create accounts or use the App without the supervision and consent of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under applicable minimum ages.
3. User Content; License; Responsibility
3.1 User Content. “User Content” means any data, photos, text, notes, metadata, uploads, or other content you submit or upload through the App.
3.2 You retain ownership. You retain ownership of User Content you post. By posting User Content you grant Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, modify, display, transmit, adapt, create derivative works from, and use the content for providing, improving, and promoting the Services and for any related business purpose (including backup, archival, marketing, analytics, and safety enforcement). This license ends for new uses if you delete the content, but copies (backups, caches, or third-party systems) may remain.
3.3 No confidential submissions. Do not submit any confidential, secret, or proprietary information through User Content. You are solely responsible for the content you upload and the consequences thereof.
3.4 Representations & Warranties. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have rights to submit the User Content, (b) the User Content does not infringe or violate any third-party rights, and (c) the User Content complies with applicable law and these Terms.
3.5 Rights to remove. We retain the right (but not the obligation) to remove, disable, or refuse to host any User Content at any time for any reason, including suspected breach of these Terms or our policies, or if deemed illegal, abusive, infringing, or harmful.
4. Moderation, Automated Screening & Flagging
4.1 Automated moderation. We may use automated systems, machine learning models, third-party services, or human reviewers to screen, analyze, or flag User Content for safety and policy compliance. You consent to such processing.
4.2 False positives & limited accuracy. Automated systems are not perfect. We are not liable for false positives, misclassifications, or any failure to detect prohibited content.
4.3 Flagging and appeals. Flagged content may be removed or restricted. You may have the opportunity to appeal in accordance with our policies. Appeals do not guarantee reinstatement.
4.4 Retention of flagged content. We may retain flagged content for investigation, legal compliance, or safety. We may share such content with law enforcement or other parties as required by law.
5. Subscriptions, Billing, Refunds, RevenueCat, and Third-Party Billing
5.1 Paid services. We offer subscription tiers (Browser / Collector / Curator) and trial periods. Features, pricing, and promotions may change.
5.2 Billing providers. Payments are processed by third-party billing providers (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play, RevenueCat, Stripe). You agree to their terms and refund policies. We do not control their billing processes.
5.3 Automatic renewals. Subscriptions may auto-renew. It is your responsibility to cancel prior to renewal to avoid charges. No refunds unless required by the third-party billing provider or applicable law.
5.4 Taxes & fees. You are responsible for taxes, duties, or fees related to your purchases. We may collect taxes where required.
5.5 Fees change. We may change subscription prices and will attempt to notify you, but continued use after change constitutes acceptance.
6. Intellectual Property, Trademarks, and Brand Use
6.1 Our IP. All App design, UI, code, trademarks, logos, documentation, and content are owned by Company or licensors. No rights are transferred except the limited license to use the App as provided.
6.2 User IP claims. If you believe your IP is infringed by User Content, follow our DMCA/notice procedure in Section 18.
6.3 Fair use; feedback. If you provide feedback or suggestions, you assign any rights in that feedback to Company (non-revocable, worldwide, royalty-free) so we may use it without restriction.
7. Privacy; Data Use; Backups
7.1 Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy explains data collection, storage, and processing. By using the App you consent to those practices.
7.2 Data retention & backups. We may retain user data and backups for operational, security, and legal purposes even after account deletion. You should maintain your own backups for critical data.
7.3 No guarantee of data recovery. We do not guarantee recovery of deleted or corrupted data. We are not liable for loss of User Content.
7.4 Export & portability. We may provide export tools for paid tiers. Availability and format may change.
8. No Appraisal, No Professional Advice
8.1 Not an expert service. The App is for personal record-keeping and documentation only. We do not provide expert valuations, appraisals, authentication, legal, financial, insurance, or tax advice. Any valuations are estimates and should not be relied upon as appraisals.
8.2 Third-party professionals. For appraisals or legal needs consult qualified professionals. We disclaim any reliance or loss resulting from following or relying on App content.
9. Third-Party Services & Integrations
9.1 Third-party vendors. The App may integrate with third-party services (cloud providers, payment processors, analytics tools). Those services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their actions or availability.
9.2 Third-party links. The App may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for third-party content.
10. Security; No Guarantees
10.1 Reasonable security. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. However, no service is 100% secure.
10.2 Your security responsibilities. You must use strong passwords, secure your devices, and report breaches promptly.
10.3 Breach response. If a security breach occurs, we will comply with applicable laws in providing notice, but we do not accept liability for breaches beyond our reasonable control.
11. Availability, Uptime, and Force Majeure
11.1 No uptime guarantee. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may suspend operations for maintenance, upgrades, or emergencies.
11.2 Force majeure. We are not liable for failure to perform resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, natural disaster, network outages, third-party service outages (e.g., AWS), strikes, riots, governmental actions, pandemics, or cyber-attacks.
12. Suspension, Termination, and Account Deletion
12.1 Termination rights. We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your account and access for suspected policy violations, security risks, legal compliance, or other reasons, with or without notice.
12.2 Effect of termination. On termination, your right to access content ceases. We may delete or retain data in accordance with law and our policies.
12.3 No liability. We are not liable for damages or loss from account termination or service discontinuation.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of law; (d) your use of the App; or (e) your interactions with other users or third parties. We reserve the right to control the defense of any claim in our name.
14. Limitation of Liability; Warranty Disclaimers; Remedies
14.1 NO WARRANTIES. THE APP AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
14.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY (NOR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS OR LICENSORS) BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP OR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
14.3 CAP ON DIRECT DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO COMPANY IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY; OR (B) $100 USD. Some jurisdictions prohibit limitations on liability; in those jurisdictions the above may not fully apply.
14.4 NO PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE, TREBLE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
15. Emergency Relief; Injunctive Relief
15.1 Irreparable harm. You acknowledge that our remedies at law for your breach may be inadequate. We may seek injunctive or equitable relief without posting bond or other security.
16. Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Class Action Waiver
16.1 Informal resolution. Before initiating litigation or arbitration, you agree to contact us at support@echosoftheattic.com
to seek informal resolution for at least 30 days.
16.2 Binding arbitration & waiver. Except where prohibited by law, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be finally resolved by confidential binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (or another mutually agreed arbitration provider) in [Oklahoma], USA. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
16.3 Class action waiver. YOU AND COMPANY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION. ALL DISPUTES MUST BE ARBITRATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
16.4 Small claims exception. Either party may pursue claims in small claims court for disputes within the jurisdictional limit.
16.5 Opt-out. If you do not want to be bound by arbitration, you may opt out within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to support@echosoftheattic.com
with your name, email, and account id. Opt-out means disputes can be litigated in court.
17. Governing Law; Venue
To the extent arbitration does not apply and subject to your right to opt out, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Oklahoma], without regard to conflict of laws. You and Company consent to exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue in the state and federal courts located in [Oklahoma County], [Oklahoma].
18. Copyright & DMCA
18.1 DMCA policy. If you believe your copyrighted work has been posted in a way that infringes your copyright, submit a notice containing the required information under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) to our designated agent: support@echosoftheattic.com
. Provide identification, description, location of allegedly infringing material, contact information, statement of good faith, and signature.
18.2 Counter-notice. If a user’s content is removed pursuant to a DMCA notice, the user may submit a counter-notice. We will follow applicable law. We reserve the right to terminate repeat infringers.
19. Compliance, Export Controls, & Sanctions
19.1 Compliance. You must comply with all applicable export controls, sanctions, and trade laws. You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country to which the U.S. or Company has embargoed or restricted dealings.
19.2 No export of data. You will not use the App to export, re-export, transfer, or release any data, software, or technology in violation of export laws.
20. Taxes, VAT, and Governmental Fees
You are responsible for all local taxes and fees related to paid services. Company may collect taxes where required. Prices do not include taxes unless expressly stated.
21. Severability; Waiver; Assignment; Survival
21.1 Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
21.2 Waiver. Failure to enforce a right is not a waiver.
21.3 Assignment. Company may assign these Terms to any successor; you may not assign without written consent.
21.4 Survival. Sections concerning ownership, payment, disclaimers, indemnity, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and any other clauses that by their nature should survive, will survive termination of these Terms.
22. Changes to Services; Discontinuation
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features or the entire App at any time. We are not liable for any such changes. We may also impose usage limits and remove features without notice.
23. Contact Information
For questions, notices, DMCA reports, or other communications:
Email: support@echosoftheattic.com
Address: [Your Business Address]
24. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other incorporated policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Company with respect to the App and supersede all prior agreements.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/26/2025
Welcome to Echos of the Attic (“we,” “our,” “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile app, website, and related services (“Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use Echos of the Attic.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Data: Name, email address, password, and optional profile photo.
Subscription Data: Payment status, plan level, renewal info, and associated IDs via RevenueCat or in-app purchase platforms (Apple/Google).
User Content: Photos, item details, notes, valuations, and metadata you upload.
Support Requests: When you contact us, we may collect your messages, attachments, or contact info to respond.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device & App Data: Device model, OS version, app version, crash logs, and diagnostic data.
Usage Analytics: Anonymous statistics via Firebase Analytics or similar tools (page views, feature usage, retention).
Log Data: IP address, timestamps, and basic network identifiers used for debugging and security.
1.3 Third-Party Sources
We may receive limited data from:
RevenueCat for subscription validation.
Google/Firebase for authentication, analytics, and storage.
Cloud Vision / AI Moderation APIs to screen images for prohibited or unsafe content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
Create and manage your account.
Sync and display your antique collection securely.
Process subscriptions and verify entitlements.
Communicate updates, technical notices, or security alerts.
Detect, prevent, and address fraud or misuse.
Improve functionality, personalization, and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data on these legal grounds:
Contract performance: To provide the app and related services.
Legitimate interests: Improving safety, analytics, and service quality.
Legal obligations: Complying with laws, subpoenas, or regulatory requests.
Consent: When required (e.g., optional analytics or marketing emails).
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share data with:
Service Providers: Firebase (authentication, hosting, analytics), Google Cloud, RevenueCat, AWS, moderation APIs, and similar vendors—only as necessary for operation.
Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or users.
Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, data may transfer under equivalent protection terms.
We never sell user data, and all third parties are bound by confidentiality and data-processing agreements.
5. User Content & Moderation
Uploaded content (photos, notes, item info) is stored in Firebase Storage or a secure cloud bucket.
We may automatically or manually review content for policy or safety violations.
Inappropriate or flagged items may be hidden or removed per our Terms.
We do not actively monitor private collections but reserve the right to investigate misuse.
6. Data Retention
We retain user data as long as your account is active or as needed for legal, accounting, or security purposes.
When you delete your account, most data is deleted within 30–90 days, but backups and logs may persist temporarily for system integrity or legal requirements.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and organizational safeguards, including:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
Restricted database rules enforcing user UID access
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection from breaches or unauthorized access.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your region (e.g., GDPR/CCPA), you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request data portability.
Object to certain processing.
To exercise rights, email privacy@echosoftheattic.com
. We will verify identity before processing requests.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or minimum age under local law).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to remove it.
10. International Data Transfers
Data may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries.
We use industry-standard safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border data transfers where required.
11. Cookies & Tracking
The app itself does not use browser cookies, but integrated analytics and crash tools may use local storage or similar identifiers for functionality and usage statistics.
12. Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for the practices or policies of linked third-party websites or payment processors.
Review their privacy policies (e.g., Google, Apple, RevenueCat, Stripe) before providing information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notice. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact Us
For any privacy inquiries, access requests, or complaints:
📧 support@echosoftheattic@gmail.com
📍 Echos of the Attic, LLC
[Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Contact: support@echosoftheattic.com]
United States
15. Additional Legal Protections
CCPA (California Residents): We do not sell personal data. You may request disclosure, correction, or deletion of collected information.
GDPR (EU/EEA): You may lodge complaints with your local Data Protection Authority.
Retention for Legal Defense: Even after deletion requests, certain minimal records may be retained to demonstrate compliance with law or dispute resolution.
✅ Summary of Core Promises
We never sell user data.
We store content only to deliver your app experience.
We protect uploads with Firebase security rules.
You can delete your data anytime.
We comply with major global privacy frameworks.