🌍 Terms of Service

Welcome to Quba! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Quba ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the Quba mobile application (the "App") and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the App and delete it from your device.

To use Quba, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be at least 13 years of age. If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission to use the App.
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract under applicable law.
• You must not be prohibited from using the Services under any applicable laws or regulations.
• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when using the App.

No Account Required: Quba operates without requiring user registration or account creation. All data is stored locally on your device. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and any data stored within the App.

Quba provides the following features and services:

• Travel Recording: Create and manage travel records including destinations, dates, transportation methods, companions, photos, and personal notes.
• Interactive World Map: Visualize your travel footprint on an interactive map powered by OpenStreetMap data.
• Photo Management: Attach, organize, and view photos associated with your travel experiences.
• Statistics and Analytics: View comprehensive statistics about your travel history, including countries visited, total trips, and travel patterns.
• Virtual Currency System: Earn and spend Quba Coins for premium features within the App.
• In-App Purchases: Purchase Quba Coins through Apple's In-App Purchase system to unlock additional features.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.

Quba Coins: The App uses a virtual currency system called "Quba Coins" which can be used to access premium features within the App.

Purchase Terms:

• All purchases are processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system and are subject to Apple's Terms and Conditions.
• Prices are displayed in US Dollars (USD) and may vary by region based on applicable taxes and currency conversion rates.
• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
• Quba Coins are consumable virtual items with no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash or real-world currency.
• Quba Coins are non-transferable and cannot be sold, traded, or gifted to other users.
• Unused Quba Coins will remain in your account until used or until the App is deleted from your device.

Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify pricing for Quba Coins at any time. Price changes will not affect Coins already purchased.

Your Content: You retain all ownership rights to the content you create, upload, or store in the App, including but not limited to photos, text, travel records, and notes ("User Content").

License Grant: By using the App, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Services, including:

• Storing your data locally on your device
• Displaying your travel records on maps and in the App interface
• Creating backups if you choose to use backup features

Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to all User Content you upload
• Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
• Your User Content does not contain illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
• Your User Content does not contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code

Our Intellectual Property: The App, including its design, features, functionality, graphics, user interface, and all related intellectual property, is owned by us and protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App without our express written permission.

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the App
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
• Use the App for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the App or any systems or networks connected to the App
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the App or servers or networks used to make the App available
• Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the App
• Transmit any viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, or other items of a destructive nature
• Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm another person or entity
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to the App and potential legal action.

The App integrates with and displays content from third-party services:

OpenStreetMap: Map tiles and geographic data are provided by OpenStreetMap contributors and are licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL). We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of OpenStreetMap data.

Apple Services: In-App Purchases are processed through Apple's payment system. Your use of Apple's services is subject to Apple's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links: The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party sites or services.

Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and the third party. We disclaim all liability arising from your use of third-party services.

AS IS" BASIS: THE APP AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

No Warranty: We do not warrant that:

• The App will meet your requirements or expectations
• The App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the App will be corrected
• The App will be compatible with all devices or operating systems

Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the App shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

Data Loss: You are solely responsible for backing up your data. We are not liable for any loss of data, including travel records, photos, or other content stored in the App.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Quba, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights
• Your User Content or any content you submit, post, or transmit through the App
• Your use or misuse of the App
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

Termination by You: You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device. Upon deletion, all locally stored data will be permanently removed.

Termination by Us: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, and without liability. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Technical or security reasons
• Discontinuation of the App or Services

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof shall be resolved as follows:

1. Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at qubaxk7m@outlook.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 60 days.

2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in English in San Francisco, California, or another mutually agreed location.

3. Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive any right to pursue disputes on a class-wide basis or in a representative capacity.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Export Control: You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations in your use of the App.

U.S. Government Rights: If you are a U.S. government entity, the App is a "commercial item" as defined in 48 C.F.R. 2.101, and you have only those rights granted to all other end users under these Terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or the App, please contact us:

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within 5-7 business days.