Terms of Use (EULA)
Privacy
Effective: 2025
Shine Timer ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Shine Timer app (the "App").
1. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Name, email, and password if you create an account.
- Support Requests: Info you provide when contacting us.
- WhatsApp Number: Only used for App functionality. Not shared or used for marketing.
1.2. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Activity logs and preferences.
- Device Info: Device type, OS, and identifiers.
- Analytics: Anonymous performance data.
- Calendar Sync: Used solely for timer functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the App.
- To personalize your experience.
- To respond to support or feedback.
- To comply with legal requirements.
3. Sharing Your Information
- Service Providers: Only when necessary for operation.
- Legal Compliance: As required by law.
- Business Transfers: In case of acquisition or merger.
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 2025
By using the Shine Timer app (the "App"), you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
You confirm you're at least 13 years old. Under 18? Use the App under adult supervision.
2. License
We grant a limited, non-transferable, revocable license for personal, non-commercial use.
3. Responsibilities
- Use the App lawfully.
- Keep login info secure.
- Don’t harm the app or others using it.
You must not:
- Reverse-engineer the App.
- Distribute malware via the App.
- Disrupt app services or operations.
4. Privacy
Use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Payment and Upgrade Terms
Effective Date: 2025
5. Plan Limits
Standard plans allow up to ten (10) active listings. If you exceed this limit, your account will be automatically upgraded to the Enterprise Plan.
6. Automatic Upgrade Process
If your listing count exceeds the plan limit, Shine Timer will automatically upgrade your subscription to the Enterprise Plan at the end of your current billing cycle. You will receive advance notice before this change takes effect.
7. Monthly Subscription Proration
If your plan is upgraded during a monthly billing cycle, your current month will be charged a prorated amount based on the time remaining in the month. Any unused portion of the previous plan will be applied as a balance credit toward the upgrade.
8. Annual Subscription Adjustments
If you are on an annual plan, your billing cycle remains annual. A prorated price difference for the remaining term will be calculated and applied during the upgrade. You will be notified before the change is applied.
9. Cancellation Policy
Downgrades are not supported. If you cancel your subscription or if payment fails, all automated notification services will be suspended immediately. Your account data remains intact, but automation features will pause until reactivation.
10. Reactivation
You may reactivate your account at no additional cost by:
- Submitting a request via the Contact Us page, or
- Clicking the reactivation link in your cancellation confirmation email.
Once reactivated, your previous plan and settings will be restored and billing will resume from that date.
11. Ongoing Payment Acknowledgement
By subscribing to Shine Timer, you authorize us to charge your selected payment method on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your plan). Your continued use of the platform confirms your agreement to ongoing automated billing unless canceled in advance.
Disclaimer of Liability
Effective Date: 2025
12. No Guarantee of Delivery or Performance
Shine Timer offers tools to assist with cleaning and turnover management, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or delivery of any notification, reminder, or feature. This includes—but is not limited to—WhatsApp messages, email alerts, calendar synchronization, and mobile notifications.
13. User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for confirming and verifying all cleaning schedules, bookings, guest turnovers, and team communications. The app is a supplementary tool, not a replacement for human oversight or manual coordination.
14. Calendar Support Notice
At this time, Shine Timer only supports calendar synchronization with Airbnb iCal links. Calendars from VRBO, blocked calendar feeds, or manually imported calendars are not currently supported. Support for additional platforms is planned in future releases.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shine Timer, its developers, owners, and affiliates are not liable for any loss, damages, missed cleanings, lost revenue, negative reviews, or business impact resulting from the use—or inability to use—the app.
This includes issues arising from:
- Third-party outages
- User error, misconfiguration, or incorrect input
- Device issues or internet failure
- Server downtime or app bugs
Use of Shine Timer implies your full understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer.
Additional Legal Terms
Effective Date: 2025
16. Intellectual Property
All content, software, and functionality on Shine Timer, including the design, code, logos, trademarks, and layout, are the exclusive property of Shine Timer or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.
17. Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of Shine Timer at any time without liability. We may also update these Terms and Policies; continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of such changes.
18. Account Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violations of our Terms, suspected fraud, abuse, or illegal conduct. Upon termination, your access to Shine Timer features may cease immediately.
19. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
20. Dispute Resolution
All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Harris County, Texas. You waive your right to a jury trial or to join a class action. The arbitrator’s decision will be final and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.
21. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill service and legal obligations. You may request permanent deletion by contacting support. Deleted data is not recoverable.
22. Export Control
You agree not to use or export Shine Timer in violation of U.S. export control laws. Use outside the U.S. is at your own risk and subject to local laws.
23. Force Majeure
We are not responsible for delays or failures due to events beyond our control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, power failures, internet outages, cyberattacks, or government actions.
Apple Standard EULA
Apps made available through the App Store are licensed, not sold, to you. Your license to each App is subject to your prior acceptance of either this Licensed Application End User License Agreement (“Standard EULA”) or a custom end user license agreement between you and the Application Provider (“Custom EULA”), if one is provided. Your license to any Apple App under this Standard EULA or Custom EULA is granted by Apple, and your license to any Third-Party App under this Standard EULA or Custom EULA is granted by the Application Provider of that Third-Party App. Any App that is subject to this Standard EULA is referred to herein as the “Licensed Application.” The Application Provider or Apple as applicable (“Licensor”) reserves all rights in and to the Licensed Application not expressly granted to you under this Standard EULA.
a. Scope of License
Licensor grants to you a nontransferable license to use the Licensed Application on any Apple-branded products that you own or control and as permitted by the Usage Rules. The terms of this Standard EULA govern any content, materials, or services accessible from or purchased within the Licensed Application as well as upgrades provided by Licensor that replace or supplement the original Licensed Application, unless such upgrade is accompanied by a Custom EULA. Except as provided in the Usage Rules, you may not distribute or make the Licensed Application available over a network where it could be used by multiple devices at the same time. You may not transfer, redistribute, or sublicense the Licensed Application, and if you sell your Apple Device to a third party, you must remove the Licensed Application before doing so. You may not copy (except as permitted by this license and the Usage Rules), reverse-engineer, disassemble, attempt to derive the source code of, modify, or create derivative works of the Licensed Application or updates (except as prohibited by law).
b. Consent to Use of Data
You agree that Licensor may collect and use technical data and related information—including technical information about your device, system and application software, and peripherals—to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support, and other services related to the Licensed Application. Licensor may use this information, as long as it is not personally identifiable, to improve its products or services.
c. Termination
This Standard EULA is effective until terminated by you or Licensor. Your rights will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with its terms.
d. External Services
The Licensed Application may enable access to Licensor’s and/or third-party services and websites ("External Services"). You agree to use External Services at your sole risk. Licensor is not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of any third-party External Services and shall not be liable for any such services. External Services may not be available in all languages or regions. You are solely responsible for compliance with applicable laws when using them.
e. No Warranty
THE LICENSED APPLICATION AND ANY SERVICES PROVIDED ARE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION FROM LICENSOR SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY. SHOULD THE LICENSED APPLICATION PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.
f. Limitation of Liability
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION. IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR’S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00).
g. Export Compliance
You may not use or export the Licensed Application except as authorized by U.S. law. By using the Licensed Application, you warrant you are not located in a U.S.-embargoed country or on any restricted list. You agree not to use it for any purposes prohibited by U.S. law, including development of nuclear, missile, or biological weapons.
h. U.S. Government Users
The Licensed Application and related documentation are “Commercial Items” under 48 C.F.R. §2.101, licensed to U.S. Government end users with only those rights granted to all other users under this EULA.
i. Governing Law
Except as expressly stated otherwise, this Agreement and the relationship between you and Apple shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Santa Clara County, California. If you reside in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, or Iceland, your local laws and courts apply. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.