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1. Acceptance of these terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") are a legal agreement between you and the independent developer of Aperture Protocol ("the app," "we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the app, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app. You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or have the consent of a parent or guardian, to use the app.
2. License to use the app
We grant you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use one copy of the app on devices you own or control, for your own personal, non-commercial use, in accordance with these Terms and the applicable app-store rules. You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, distribute, sell, or lease the app except as permitted by law.
3. Wellness disclaimer — please read carefully
Aperture Protocol is offered for personal wellness, relaxation, and reflection only. The concepts it presents — including the "personal throat," the variable it calls η (eta), "condensate" language, and any related model, figures, or estimated values — are part of a speculative, esoteric framework. They are presented as a contemplative aid, not as established scientific or medical fact, and should not be interpreted as such.
The app, including any on-screen value, "coherence" reading, "habitat index," or progress figure, is not a medical device and does not provide a medical, clinical, or diagnostic measurement. Heart-rate biofeedback in the app is for general wellness and self-reflection and must not be relied upon for any health decision. Nothing in the app is medical, psychological, psychiatric, or mental-health advice.
Always seek the advice of a qualified physician, licensed mental-health professional, or other appropriate provider with any questions about your physical or mental health. Never disregard professional advice, or delay seeking it, because of something in this app.
4. Health & safety
The app includes breathwork and focused-attention exercises. To use it safely:
- Practice while seated or lying down in a safe, comfortable place. Do not use the app, breath-holding, or any exercise while driving, operating machinery, in or near water, or in any situation where reduced attention or lightheadedness could be dangerous.
- Breath-pacing and breath-holding can cause dizziness or lightheadedness in some people. If you feel faint, dizzy, or unwell, stop immediately and breathe normally.
- Consult your doctor before beginning if you are pregnant, or have a cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or psychiatric condition, or any other condition that could be affected by breathing exercises or relaxation practices.
- The app is not a crisis or emergency service and is not monitored. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line in your area right away.
5. No guarantees of results
Individual experiences vary. We make no promise or guarantee that the app will produce any particular outcome, feeling, or benefit. Any descriptions of how the practice "works" are framed within the speculative model described above and are not claims of physical, medical, or therapeutic effect.
6. Acceptable use
You agree to use the app only for lawful, personal purposes and not to misuse it, interfere with its operation, or use it in any way that could harm you or others. You are responsible for how you choose to use the app and any content you create in it.
7. Intellectual property
The app and its original content, features, design, text, graphics, audio, and software are owned by the developer and protected by intellectual-property laws. These Terms do not grant you any right to our trademarks, logos, or branding. The framework the app draws upon is credited within the app and remains the work of its respective author(s); the app is an independent interpretation and is not endorsed by them.
8. Apple and app-store terms
If you downloaded the app from the Apple App Store, the following also applies, and you acknowledge and agree that:
- These Terms are between you and the developer only, not with Apple. Apple is not responsible for the app or its content.
- Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services for the app.
- To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no warranty obligation with respect to the app; any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty are solely our responsibility.
- Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the app, including product-liability, regulatory, or intellectual-property claims.
- Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.
- You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as "terrorist-supporting," and are not on any U.S. Government restricted-parties list.
Your use of the app must also comply with the applicable app-store Usage Rules (for example, Apple's Licensed Application End User License Agreement and Google Play's terms). If you obtained the app through another store, that store's terms apply in place of the Apple-specific terms above.
9. Disclaimer of warranties
The app is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, accurate, or secure, or that any measurement, estimate, or figure it produces is correct or fit for any purpose.
10. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will the developer be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the app, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. To the extent any liability cannot be excluded, our total aggregate liability is limited to the amount you paid for the app (which may be zero). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developer from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the app or your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.
12. Changes & termination
We may update these Terms from time to time; the "Last updated" date above shows the latest version, which applies from the date it is posted. We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue the app at any time. Your continued use after a change means you accept the updated Terms.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state or country in which the developer resides, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules, except where mandatory consumer-protection laws of your place of residence provide otherwise. Nothing in these Terms limits any non-waivable statutory rights you may have as a consumer.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at [email protected].
This document is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Consider having a qualified attorney review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before publishing.