Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

• "App" refers to MacCare, the macOS system maintenance application.
• "Service" refers to the App and any related services provided.
• "User," "You," "Your" refers to the individual using the App.
• "Company," "We," "Us," "Our" refers to the developer(s) of MacCare.
• "Subscription" refers to a paid plan (Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime) that unlocks premium features.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using MacCare, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using MacCare on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use MacCare on your personal macOS device(s) for personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.

You may:

• Install and use MacCare on macOS devices you own or control.
• Use all features available under your subscription tier.

You may not:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App.
• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App.
• Distribute, sell, lease, or sublicense the App to third parties.
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws.
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels on the App.

4. Subscription Plans & Payments

4.1 Plans

MacCare offers the following subscription tiers:

• Monthly: $6.99/month — Full access, cancel anytime.
• Yearly: $49.99/year — Full access, save 40%.
• Lifetime: $99.99 one-time — Permanent access to all features and future updates.

4.2 Billing

Payments are processed through Apple's App Store. All billing is managed by Apple, and Apple's terms of service apply to payment processing. Prices are in USD and may vary by region due to currency conversion and local taxes.

4.3 Auto-Renewal

Monthly and Yearly subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings.

4.4 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple in accordance with their refund policy. We do not process refunds directly. For Lifetime purchases, no refund is available after 14 days of purchase.

5. Free Tier

MacCare offers a free tier with limited functionality including basic system scan, storage overview, duplicate detection, limited cleanup actions, and a basic file browser. Free tier features may change at our discretion.

6. User Data & Privacy

MacCare operates entirely on your local machine. We do not collect, transmit, or store your personal files or data on external servers. For full details on data handling, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Permissions & System Access

MacCare requires certain macOS permissions to function:

• Full Disk Access: Required for comprehensive filesystem scanning.
• Security-Scoped Resource Access: Used for user-selected folder access.
• Notification Permission: For smart alerts and scheduled scan notifications.

You grant these permissions voluntarily through macOS System Settings. You can revoke permissions at any time, though this may limit the App's functionality.

8. File Operations & Liability

9. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in MacCare, including but not limited to source code, design, graphics, logos, and documentation, are owned by or licensed to us. These Terms do not transfer any intellectual property rights to you.

10. Third-Party Services

MacCare may integrate with third-party services including:

• Apple's App Store for subscription management.
• RevenueCat for subscription analytics.
• Firebase for crash reporting and analytics.
• Cloud storage providers (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive) for cloud scanning features.

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

MacCare is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
• Scan results will be 100% accurate or complete.
• Cleanup suggestions will be appropriate for all use cases.
• The App will be compatible with all macOS versions or hardware configurations.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption, arising from your use of or inability to use MacCare.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the 12 months preceding the claim.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to MacCare at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination:

• Your license to use the App is immediately revoked.
• You must uninstall and destroy all copies of the App.
• Sections regarding liability, intellectual property, and dispute resolution survive termination.

14. Updates & Changes

We may update MacCare and these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will notify users of material changes through the App or our website.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Company operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of MacCare shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association.

17. Contact