Terms of Service

Article 1 — Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using GigBooks (the "App"), you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

The App is a personal expense tracking tool for freelancers and self-employed individuals. It is not an accounting service, tax advisory service, financial advisory service, or bookkeeping platform.

Article 2 — No Financial or Tax Advice

The App does not provide financial, accounting, tax, or legal advice of any kind. All calculations, statistics, reports, and other information are for reference purposes only and should not be interpreted as:

• Professional accounting services
• Tax filing guidance or tax advice
• Financial planning or investment advice
• Legal advice

Users bear full responsibility for the accuracy of their financial records and tax filings. The developer ("Provider") is not an accountant, tax advisor, or financial professional. Consult a qualified professional for tax and accounting matters.

Article 3 — Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The App is provided "as is." To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Provider is not liable for:

• Indirect or incidental damages arising from use or inability to use the App
• Data corruption, loss, or deletion
• Inaccuracies in calculations, reports, or exported data
• Financial losses resulting from reliance on App data
• Tax filing errors based on exported reports
• Business interruption

Article 4 — Data Loss and Backup Responsibility

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Provider is not liable for data loss or corruption resulting from:

• App crashes or bugs
• Device failure, loss, or theft
• Software updates
• Backup or restore failures
• Cloud storage service disruptions

Article 5 — Accuracy of Financial Records

Users explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

• The App is a record-keeping tool, not an authoritative accounting system
• The accuracy of all records depends entirely on user input
• CSV and PDF exports are generated from user-entered data and may contain errors
• Users should verify all exported data before using it for tax filing or other official purposes
• The Provider is not responsible for errors or omissions in user-entered data

Article 6 — User Obligations and Prohibited Activities

Users agree to:

• Use the App for lawful purposes only
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including tax laws
• Not reverse-engineer or decompile the App
• Not use the App for commercial redistribution without authorization
• Not circumvent Pro version restrictions by unauthorized means

Article 7 — Third-Party Services

The App integrates with the following third-party services. The Provider is not responsible for the actions, fees, or policies of those services.

• Apple App Store / Google Play Store — payment processing for Pro subscriptions
• RevenueCat, Inc. — subscription management and purchase receipt validation. RevenueCat's terms: https://www.revenuecat.com/terms
• Firebase Authentication (Google LLC) — anonymous authentication and optional account creation. Firebase's terms: https://firebase.google.com/terms
• Google Drive / iCloud — cloud backup storage for Pro users. Subject to Google's and Apple's respective terms.

Article 8 — Subscription and Payment Terms

Pro version subscriptions are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The Provider:

• Does not process payments directly
• Cannot handle refunds directly (submit refund requests to the respective store)
• May change prices with reasonable prior notice
• May discontinue Pro features with reasonable prior notice

Cancellation

• Cancel your subscription through the respective store (cancellation from within the App is not available)
• Android: Google Play → Profile icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → GigBooks → Cancel subscription
• iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → GigBooks → Cancel Subscription
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; access continues until then

Refunds

• Subscription fees are generally non-refundable except as required by applicable law
• Submit refund requests directly to Google Play or Apple App Store

Article 9 — Intellectual Property

All content, features, design, and code of the App are owned by or licensed to the Provider and protected by copyright law. Users are granted a limited license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Article 10 — Changes to Terms

The Provider may modify these Terms. For material changes, reasonable prior notice will be given via an app update or in-app notice. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

The Provider reserves the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the App
• Update system requirements
• Change Pro features or pricing (with reasonable prior notice)

App Discontinuation

If the App is permanently discontinued, the Provider will:

• Notify users at least 14 days in advance via an app update or in-app notice
• Advise active subscribers to cancel their subscriptions via the respective store to avoid further charges

Article 11 — Suspension and Termination

The Provider may suspend or terminate a User's access for:

• Material breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Other compelling reasons

Article 12 — Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold the Provider harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from a breach of these Terms or misuse of the App.

Article 13 — Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Disputes arising from these Terms or use of the App shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.

Where mandatory consumer protection laws apply, those laws shall take precedence.

Article 14 — Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary and the remaining provisions will continue in full force.