Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the ValuX iOS application ("App") or visiting valuxapp.com ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the App or Site.

These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and the developer of ValuX ("we", "us", or "our"). For App Store downloads, these Terms are between you and us only, not Apple. We, not Apple, are solely responsible for the App and its content, subject to Apple's role as App Store provider and third-party beneficiary as described below.

2. License to Use the App

We grant you a limited, personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download, install, and use the App on Apple-branded products that you own or control, as permitted by the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions and Apple's Usage Rules. The App may also be accessed by other accounts associated with you through Family Sharing or volume purchasing where Apple permits that access.

You do not acquire ownership of the App, the Site, our software, our source code, our design, our brand, our scoring systems, our data structures, or any content made available through the App or Site. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by us and our licensors.

3. License Restrictions

Except where applicable law gives you a non-waivable right, you must not, and must not allow anyone else to:

• copy, reproduce, redistribute, publish, mirror, frame, rent, lease, lend, sell, resell, sublicense, transfer, host, or commercially exploit the App, the Site, or any protected part of them;
• modify, adapt, translate, localize, alter, tamper with, or create derivative works from the App, the Site, our interface, our design, our scoring system, or our content;
• reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, decode, extract, or attempt to derive source code, algorithms, data models, server logic, security controls, or non-public APIs from the App or our services;
• remove, obscure, or alter copyright, trademark, attribution, legal, or proprietary notices;
• bypass, disable, overload, interfere with, or evade authentication, App Check, purchase verification, subscription entitlement checks, rate limits, scoring controls, ad gates, anti-cheat systems, account limits, or other technical protections;
• use bots, scripts, emulators, scraping tools, automation, replay tools, modified clients, unofficial clients, or network interception to manipulate gameplay, hints, scores, purchases, ads, leaderboards, accounts, or backend requests;
• extract, scrape, archive, republish, sell, train models on, or build a competing dataset from vehicle images, vehicle details, prices, gameplay results, or other content shown in the App or Site;
• use the App or Site in a way that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, deceptive, infringing, harmful, or inconsistent with these Terms or applicable third-party terms; or
• attempt to access, test, scan, attack, or compromise any account, device, system, network, database, storage bucket, Cloud Function, or service associated with ValuX.

4. Description of Service

ValuX is a casual knowledge and trivia game in which users guess the approximate sale price of vehicles displayed within the App. The App is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Prices shown in the App are approximate historical or listed values sourced from licensed third-party data providers and do not constitute financial advice, vehicle valuations, or offers to buy or sell any vehicle. We make no representation that any price shown reflects current market value.

5. Eligibility

You must be at least 12 years of age to use the App, consistent with the App Store age rating. If you are under the age of majority where you live, you should use the App only with parental or guardian permission.

6. User Accounts

You may use the App anonymously or sign in with Apple or Google. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree to provide accurate information when creating a named account and to notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms or that we reasonably believe is being used fraudulently or abusively.

7. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

The App offers optional in-app purchases including auto-renewing subscriptions ("ValuX Pro") and consumable hint packs, processed through Apple's App Store. All purchases are subject to Apple's payment terms.

• Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal.
• You may manage or cancel subscriptions at any time via iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.
• We do not issue refunds for partial subscription periods. Refund requests must be directed to Apple.
• Consumable hint packs are non-refundable once credited to your account.
• Prices may vary by region and are subject to change. Changes to subscription pricing will be communicated before the next renewal.

Premium features are granted only after successful server-side verification of your purchase. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature at any time.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Attempt to circumvent, reverse-engineer, tamper with, or exploit the App, its servers, or its scoring system.
• Use automated tools, bots, scripts, or any method to manipulate gameplay, scores, or leaderboard rankings.
• Impersonate any other user or person, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
• Transmit or post any content that is harmful, abusive, offensive, or infringing on the rights of others (including via your display name).
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any account, system, or network associated with the App.

9. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, code, text, graphics, interface elements, and branding, is owned by us and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any part of the App without our prior written consent.

Vehicle data and associated media displayed within the App are sourced from licensed third-party data providers. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is used under applicable licensing arrangements.

10. User-Generated Content

The App allows you to set a display name visible on the global leaderboard. By submitting a display name, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display it within the App and on associated leaderboards. You are solely responsible for ensuring your display name does not infringe any third-party rights or violate these Terms. We may reject, hide, reset, or remove display names that are offensive, abusive, impersonating, spammy, or otherwise inappropriate. Users can report leaderboard display names in the App or by contacting support.

11. Advertising

Free users may see advertisements served by Google AdMob. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. Upgrading to ValuX Pro removes all advertisements.

12. Third-Party Services and Terms

The App and Site may use or interact with third-party services, including Apple services, Apple App Store purchases, Apple or Google sign-in, Firebase, analytics, advertising, hosting, vehicle-data providers, and external websites. We are not responsible for third-party services, content, data, policies, outages, or decisions.

You must comply with all applicable third-party terms when using the App, including the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, App Store rules, payment terms, wireless data service terms, sign-in provider terms, and any terms that apply to third-party services used with the App.

13. Maintenance and Support

We are solely responsible for providing maintenance and support for the App as described in these Terms or as required by applicable law. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services for the App.

14. Warranties and Apple Refunds

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the App, Site, and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, quiet enjoyment, and non-infringement.

If the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty that cannot lawfully be disclaimed, you may notify Apple, and Apple may refund the purchase price for the App, if any. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the App, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to a warranty failure are our responsibility, not Apple's, except where law provides otherwise.

15. Product Claims

You acknowledge that we, not Apple, are responsible for addressing claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your possession or use of the App, including product liability claims, claims that the App fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements, and claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, advertising, subscription, or similar laws. Nothing in these Terms limits liability beyond what applicable law permits.

16. Intellectual Property Claims

You acknowledge that, if a third party claims that the App or your possession and use of the App infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, we, not Apple, are solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of that intellectual property infringement claim.

17. Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country or region subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated by the U.S. Government as a terrorist-supporting country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties. You agree not to use, export, re-export, or transfer the App except as authorized by applicable law, including U.S. export control and sanctions laws.

18. Disclaimers

THE APP AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Vehicle prices displayed in the App are for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for any financial or purchasing decision.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ValuX, our affiliates, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers will have no liability to you or any third party arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use) the App, the Site, any content displayed in them, any vehicle price or valuation, any third-party advertising, any interruption or termination of service, or these Terms.

This exclusion covers all categories of loss, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, and punitive damages, and any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible loss — whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Where applicable law does not permit a complete exclusion of liability, our liability is limited to the minimum amount that the law allows. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law (such as liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by negligence).

20. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim, liability, damage, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

21. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time from within the App (Profile → Manage Account → Delete Account). Deletion permanently erases your gameplay data, score, streak, and leaderboard entry. Active subscriptions must be cancelled separately via Apple's subscription management; deleting your ValuX account does not automatically cancel any active Apple subscription.

22. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time and for any reason, including breach of these Terms, without prior notice or liability. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.

23. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

24. Governing Law & Disputes

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App or Site shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation by contacting us at [email protected].

If the dispute is not resolved through negotiation, we have the sole and exclusive right to choose the governing law, jurisdiction, and venue in which the dispute will be heard, including the right to require binding arbitration in a forum of our choosing. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue we designate and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

Nothing in this section limits any non-waivable rights you may have under mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

25. 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 continue in full force and effect.

26. Apple Third-Party Beneficiary

You and we acknowledge and agree that Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms as they relate to the App. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right, and will be deemed to have accepted the right, to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.

27. Contact

Questions, complaints, or claims about these Terms or the App: [email protected]