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Terms of Use

Patio · Effective May 18, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Patio mobile application ("App") operated by Swainston Software Development LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account and use the App. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the App, you represent that you meet these requirements.

2. Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Free and Premium Services

Patio offers both free features and a premium subscription ("Patio Premium"). Free features are available to all users at no cost. Patio Premium provides access to additional features and functionality as described in the App.

3.1 Subscriptions

Patio Premium is available as a recurring subscription purchased through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. By subscribing, you agree to the pricing and payment terms presented to you at the time of purchase.

3.2 Billing and Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. Your app store account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription through your app store account settings.

3.3 Refunds

All subscription payments are processed by the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Refund requests are subject to the policies of the respective app store. We do not process payments or refunds directly.

3.4 Changes to Pricing

We may change subscription pricing from time to time. Any price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing period following notice of the change. Your continued use of Patio Premium after a price change constitutes your agreement to the new price.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

5. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit through the App. By posting content, you grant us a limited license to store, display, and transmit that content as necessary to operate the App and provide the Service to you and your designated family members. We do not claim ownership of your content and will not use it for purposes unrelated to operating the App.

6. Intellectual Property

The App and its original content (excluding user content), features, and functionality are owned by Swainston Software Development LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the App without our prior written consent.

7. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the App. You may stop using the App and delete your account at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Active subscriptions should be cancelled through your app store account settings to avoid further charges.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Swainston Software Development LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the App. Our total liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms in the App or on this page. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at cory@swainston.dev.