Last Updated: October 28, 2025These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Birdex mobile application and related services (“the App,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By downloading, accessing, or using Birdex, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.1. About Birdex
Birdex is a gamified birdwatching app that allows users to log sightings, collect bird cards, earn rewards, and track their progress. Birdex is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum legal age in your country) to use Birdex. By using the App, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian’s permission to use Birdex.3. Account Registration
To use Birdex, you must sign in using Apple Sign-In. You agree to provide accurate and current information when creating your account and to keep it up to date. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Do not share your login credentials or allow others to use your account. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.4. User Content
When you log bird sightings, upload notes, or add photos, you retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting content within Birdex, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide licence to store, display, and process that content solely to operate and improve the App. You represent and warrant that you own or have permission to upload any photos or content you submit, that your content does not infringe any third party’s rights (copyright, privacy, or otherwise), and that your content does not contain unlawful, offensive, or harmful material. We do not publicly share your photos or sightings with other users. If future versions of Birdex include social or sharing features, you will be able to control whether and how your content is shared.5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use Birdex for commercial, illegal, or abusive purposes; upload false, misleading, or harmful information; attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or other users’ data; copy, decompile, or reverse engineer the app or its content; or interfere with the operation or security of Birdex. We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts violating these rules.6. Intellectual Property
All content within Birdex — including the app design, artwork, graphics, sounds, layout, and code — is owned by Birdex or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Birdex content except as expressly permitted in writing. All bird illustrations and UI assets are proprietary to Birdex and may not be reused outside the app without prior written consent.7. Rewards, XP, and Virtual Items
Birdex includes a progression system with XP, levels, and in-app currency (“Seeds”). These are virtual items with no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real-world money, goods, or services. We reserve the right to modify, reset, or remove XP, Seeds, or rewards in the event of data corruption, cheating, or system updates.8. Data and Privacy
Your data is handled according to our Privacy Policy, available at https://birdexprivacypolicy.carrd.co. By using Birdex, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in that Policy. We may process limited personal data (such as Apple ID identifier and optional email) for account authentication, gameplay, and analytics.9. Ownership of Uploaded Photos
You retain all rights to your uploaded photos. You may share your own photos on social media or elsewhere, but you may not download or share another user’s photos without their explicit permission. If you believe your content has been used without permission, please contact us at the email below and we will take appropriate action.10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to Birdex at any time, without notice, if you violate these Terms or if we reasonably believe your actions may harm the app, other users, or our systems. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us or using available account management features. Upon termination, your right to use the App ends immediately, and any data associated with your account may be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.11. Disclaimer of Warranties
Birdex is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the App will be error-free, secure, uninterrupted, or compatible with all devices. Your use of Birdex is at your own risk. We are not responsible for loss of data, gameplay progress, or damage to your device resulting from use of the App.12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Birdex, its developers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App. In all cases, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) to use Birdex.13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Birdex and its team from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the App, your content, or your violation of these Terms.14. Updates to the App and Terms
We may update Birdex periodically, adding or removing features. We may also update these Terms. Updated Terms will be posted in the App and on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of Birdex after such updates means you accept the new Terms.15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.16. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms or Birdex, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]17. Summary
Use Birdex responsibly and lawfully. You own your content but must respect others’ rights. No commercial use or redistribution of app materials. Virtual rewards have no cash value. We may suspend accounts for misuse. Birdex is provided “as is” with limited liability.