Terms of Use

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Spinz (the “Application” or the “Service”), owned and operated by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). To access the Service, you must at all times agree to and abide by these Terms of Use, including any additional guidelines and any future modifications (collectively, these “Terms”). These Terms are a legal contract between you, a user of at least 18 years of age (“you” or “User”), and the Company regarding your use of the Service.

By accessing, installing, browsing, using, or subscribing to the Service (including any content created, uploaded, or identified during the use of the Service), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If at any time you do not agree to these Terms, please terminate your use of the Service immediately.

2. AI Identification & Data Accuracy Disclaimer

Spinz utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and third-party databases (including but not limited to Google Gemini and Discogs) to identify vinyl records and provide market metadata.

  • Non-Expert Advice: While we strive for accuracy, the Service is not perfect. AI can generate incorrect identifications (“hallucinations”), and third-party data may be incomplete or outdated.

  • Commercial Risk: You agree and understand that no content, identification, or feedback from the Service can be used as the sole basis for civil or commercial activities (e.g., buying, selling, or trading vinyl records).

  • Assumption of Risk: All risks and responsibilities arising from commercial activities performed by you in reliance on the Service shall be borne entirely by you, not by the Company.

3. Valuation & Price Suggestion Disclaimer

Spinz provides "Price Suggestions" and market value estimates based on historical third-party data.

  • NOT AN APPRAISAL: These figures are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute a professional appraisal or a guaranteed sale price.

  • Liability Cap: The Company is not responsible for any financial loss incurred due to selling a record for less than its value or purchasing a record for more than its value based on Application data.

4. Eligibility & Authorized Users

Your access to and use of the Service is subject to all applicable international, national, and local laws. You represent and warrant that you will not use the Service for any purpose that is unlawful. The Service is strictly for persons 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, do not use the Service.

5. Limited License

Subject to these Terms, the Company hereby grants you a limited, revocable, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the Service solely for private, non-commercial purposes. Any use of the Materials other than for private use is strictly prohibited.

6. Ownership & Proprietary Rights

The Service is owned and operated by the Company. The visual interfaces, graphics, design, compilation, computer code, algorithms (including Neural Recommendation logic), and all other elements of the Service (“Materials”) are protected by copyright, trade dress, patent, and trademark laws. Except as expressly authorized, you agree not to sell, license, distribute, copy, modify, or create derivative works from the Materials.

7. User Content

  • Prohibited Content: You shall not use the Service to capture or upload images that contain obscenity, pornography, violence, or that infringe on the privacy or intellectual property rights of others.

  • License to Your Content: By uploading photos (scans) to the Service, you grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and process such content to provide and improve the Service. We will not publicly share or sell your personal photos without your express consent.

8. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

  • Billing: Spinz offers various tiers (e.g., Basic and Premium). All financial transactions are processed through the Apple App Store.

  • Refunds: Because all transactions are handled by Apple, you must contact Apple directly for any refund requests. The Company does not have the authority to issue refunds for App Store transactions.

9. Restrictions

You agree not to:

  • Use any robot, spider, or automated means to access the Service or bypass scan limits.

  • Interfere with security-related features of the Application.

  • Intentionally overburden the Company’s infrastructure or server environment.

10. Termination

The Company, in its sole discretion and for any or no reason, may terminate your account or access to the Service without prior notice. You agree that the Company will not be liable to you or any third party for such termination.

11. DISCLAIMERS; NO WARRANTIES

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD) OR THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the Company and its partners harmless from any claims, losses, or damages (including attorney's fees) arising out of your misuse of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

14. Disputes & Arbitration

  • Disputes: You agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute with the Company informally.

  • Arbitration: If a dispute is not resolved within 60 days, it shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules.

  • Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the [State of New York / Your Jurisdiction] without regard to conflict of law principles.

  • Venue: The seat of arbitration shall be [New York, NY / Your City].

15. Apple App Store Required Terms

You acknowledge that these Terms are between you and the Company only, not with Apple, Inc. Apple has no obligation to furnish maintenance or support for the Application. Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you relating to the Application, including product liability or intellectual property infringement claims. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and have the right to enforce them against you.

16. Contact Information

Spinz Studios Address: Portland, OR USA Email:jason@spinzvinyl