Birdex Terms of Service

Terms of Service for BirdexLast Updated: February 9, 2026
Effective Date: February 9, 2026These 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 BirdexBirdex is a gamified birdwatching app available on iOS and Android that allows users to log sightings, collect bird cards, earn rewards, customise cards with cosmetics, connect with friends, compete on leaderboards, and track their progress. Birdex is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.2. EligibilityYou 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 RegistrationTo use Birdex, you must sign in using one of the following platform-specific methods:- iOS: Apple Sign-In
- Android: Google Sign-InYou 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 ContentWhen you log bird sightings, upload notes, add photos, or save locations, 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
- Your content does not infringe any third party's rights (copyright, privacy, or otherwise)
- Your content does not contain unlawful, offensive, or harmful materialYour photos and sightings are private and are not shared with other users. Your bird sighting details, photos, location data, and notes are never visible to other users, even if they are on your friends list.5. Social FeaturesBirdex includes optional social features that allow you to:- Share your unique friend code with others so they can add you
- Send and receive friend requests
- View a limited summary of your friends' profiles (display name, avatar, level, species count, badges, sightings count, and photos count)
- Compare progress on a friends leaderboard
- View a global leaderboard rankingSocial features are entirely opt-in. You must actively choose to add friends using friend codes. You can remove friends at any time. Your detailed progress, bird sightings, photos, location data, and notes are never shared with friends or other users.6. Acceptable UseYou agree not to:- Use Birdex for commercial, illegal, or abusive purposes
- Upload false, misleading, or harmful information
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our servers or other users' data
- Copy, decompile, or reverse engineer the App or its content
- Exploit bugs, glitches, or vulnerabilities to gain unfair advantages in gameplay
- Use automated tools, scripts, or bots to interact with the App
- Interfere with the operation or security of Birdex
- Harass, abuse, or send unwanted friend requests to other usersWe reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts violating these rules.7. Intellectual PropertyAll content within Birdex — including the app design, artwork, graphics, bird illustrations, 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, card designs, cosmetic assets, and UI elements are proprietary to Birdex and may not be reused outside the App without prior written consent.8. Rewards, XP, Virtual Items, and CosmeticsBirdex includes a progression system with XP, levels, badges, daily quests, daily quizzes, and in-app currency ("Seeds"). These are virtual items with no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real-world money, goods, or services.You may use Seeds to purchase cosmetic items (such as card backgrounds and patterns) within the App. Cosmetic purchases are final and non-refundable, as Seeds have no monetary value.We reserve the right to modify, reset, or remove XP, Seeds, cosmetics, badges, or rewards in the event of data corruption, cheating, exploits, or system updates. We will endeavour to provide notice of significant changes where possible.9. Offline FunctionalityBirdex requires an active internet connection for most features. If you log a sighting while offline, it will be stored temporarily on your device and automatically synced to our servers when connectivity is restored. We are not responsible for data loss if offline sightings fail to sync due to app deletion, device issues, or other circumstances.10. Data and PrivacyYour 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 your Apple ID or Google account identifier, optional email, and display name) for account authentication, gameplay, social features, and diagnostics.11. Ownership of Uploaded PhotosYou retain all rights to your uploaded photos. You may share your own photos on social media or elsewhere. Your photos within Birdex are private and only visible to you. We do not use your photos for marketing, promotion, or any purpose other than displaying them within your personal sighting records.12. Giveaways and PromotionsBirdex may occasionally feature in-app giveaways or promotions. These may link to external websites or services. Participation in giveaways is voluntary. Separate terms and conditions may apply to specific giveaways and will be made available at the time of the promotion. We are not responsible for the content or practices of external websites linked from giveaways.13. TerminationWe 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 at the email below. 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.14. Disclaimer of WarrantiesBirdex 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 or operating system versions.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.15. Limitation of LiabilityTo 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, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of virtual items, or interruption of service.In all cases, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) to use Birdex.16. IndemnificationYou 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, your interactions with other users through social features, or your violation of these Terms.17. Updates to the App and TermsWe may update Birdex periodically, adding, modifying, or removing features. We may also update these Terms. Updated Terms will be posted in the App with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Birdex after such updates means you accept the new Terms.If we make significant changes to these Terms, we will endeavour to notify you through the App.18. Governing LawThese 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.19. ContactIf you have any questions about these Terms or Birdex, contact us at:Email: [email protected]20. Summary- Use Birdex responsibly and lawfully
- Available on iOS (Apple Sign-In) and Android (Google Sign-In)
- You own your content but must respect others' rights
- Social features are opt-in; your sightings and photos stay private
- No commercial use or redistribution of app materials
- Virtual rewards and Seeds have no cash value
- Cosmetic purchases with Seeds are final
- We may suspend accounts for misuse
- Birdex is provided "as is" with limited liability
- Governed by the laws of England and WalesThank you for using Birdex!If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].