Terms and Conditions

Last updated: April 21, 2025

Agreement to Our Legal Terms

We are HomeGrind LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We operate the website www.homegrind.app (the “Site”), the HomeGrind mobile application (the “App”), and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Legal Terms. If you do not agree with all of these terms, you must stop using the Services immediately.

The Services are intended for users aged 13 or older. Persons between 13 and 17 must use the Services only under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Persons under 13 are not permitted.

1. OUR SERVICES

The information provided by the Services is for general informational purposes. We do not tailor the Services to comply with industry-specific regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GLBA). You are responsible for compliance with any laws applicable to your use.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

We or our licensors own all rights to the Services, including code, graphics, trademarks, and content (the “Content”). You are granted a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access and view the Services for your personal use, subject to these Terms.

2.1 User Content License

You retain ownership of content you upload (“User Content”), but grant HomeGrind LLC a worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual, irrevocable license to store, reproduce, display, modify, and otherwise use that User Content solely to provide and improve the Services.

2.2 Representations & Warranties

By submitting User Content, you represent that you have all necessary rights, that it does not violate any law or third‑party right, and that it is appropriate for display.

2.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify us for any claim arising from your breach of these warranties or your User Content.

2.4 Moderation Rights

We may review and remove any User Content at our discretion.

3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Services you warrant that your registration information is accurate, you have legal capacity, and your use complies with all laws.

4. USER REGISTRATION

4.1 Account Types

• Barista Accounts: Must register via Sign in with Apple.
• Customer Access: Guest checkout (no sign-in) or optional Sign in with Apple.

4.2 Future Methods

We may add Google Sign‑In or email/password in the future; those methods will follow these Terms.

4.3 Credentials & Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and must notify us of any unauthorized use.

4.4 Profile Information

By authenticating via Apple (or future providers), you authorize us to collect and store the profile data they make available.

4.5 Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for policy breaches, false information, fraud, or abuse.

5. SOFTWARE

Any software we provide in connection with the Services (“App Software”) is licensed, not sold. You may use it only to access the Services in accordance with these Terms.

6. PURCHASES AND PAYMENT

6.1 Free (Basic) Tier

You may use the Free tier at no charge; its features are limited and subject to change.

6.2 Premium (Barista Pro) Tier

Barista Pro is available via Apple in‑app purchase (monthly or annual). We do not collect or store payment details.

6.3 Pricing & Currency

All fees are in USD and charged by Apple. We may vary pricing, trials, or tiers at any time; changes apply only to new subscriptions or renewals after notice.

6.4 Your Obligations

Keep your Apple ID payment information current. You authorize Apple to charge your payment method for all subscription fees.

7. SUBSCRIPTIONS

7.1 Billing & Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions auto‑renew unless canceled. You authorize Apple to charge your payment method on file at each renewal.

7.2 Free Trials & Promotional Periods

Trials or promotions may vary. Apple will not charge until the trial ends. Cancel before the trial expires to avoid charges.

7.3 How to Cancel

Cancel in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before renewal. No prorated refunds.

7.4 Price Changes & New Tiers

We may adjust fees or introduce tiers. Price increases apply only after notice and on your next renewal; if you disagree, cancel before renewal.

8. RETURN/REFUNDS POLICY

All subscriptions and in‑app purchases are final. Refunds or billing disputes are handled by Apple Support (“Report a Problem”). We do not issue direct refunds.

9. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You may not, without our permission:

• Scrape or automate access (robots, spiders, scripts).
• Upload or transmit malware or harmful code.
• Upload User Content you don’t own or that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or hateful.
• Infringe any third‑party IP or privacy rights.
• Circumvent our technical or content‑moderation measures.
• Reverse‑engineer or decompile the Services.
• Impersonate any person or post misleading information.
• Use the Services to harm or harass others.

Material Breach; Termination. Violation is a material breach and may lead to immediate suspension or termination.

10. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

The Services may allow you to post content (“Contributions”). You warrant that your Contributions comply with all laws and these Terms. Violation may result in removal and account suspension.

11. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

By posting Contributions you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty‑free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute them in any media.

12. MOBILE APPLICATION LICENSE

If you access the Services via our App, we grant you a revocable, non‑exclusive license to install and use the App on devices you own, solely to access the Services in accordance with these Terms. You may not reverse‑engineer or redistribute the App.

13. PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated here by reference.

14. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) NOTICE AND POLICY

Designated Agent:
HomeGrind LLC
487 9th St, Unit 2
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Email: info@homegrind.app

To report copyright infringement, send a notice meeting 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) requirements to our agent.

15. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Terms remain in effect while you use the Services. We may suspend or terminate your access at any time without notice.

16. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Services at any time without notice. We are not liable for any loss caused by downtime or changes.

17. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of New York without regard to conflict of law principles.

18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

18.1 Informal Negotiations

You and we agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute by written notice and informal negotiations for 30 days before arbitration.

18.2 Binding Arbitration

Unresolved disputes (except IP enforcement, injunctive relief, or theft/piracy claims) will be resolved by binding arbitration under AAA rules in Kings County, New York. No class actions or representative claims.

19. CORRECTIONS

We may correct errors or omissions on the Services at any time without notice.

20. DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES. BARISTAS ARE INDEPENDENT OPERATORS. We are not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss caused by their actions.

21. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. NOTHING HERE LIMITS (I) INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, (II) LIABILITY FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, (III) LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR (IV) ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE NET SUBSCRIPTION FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

22. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify us from any claim arising out of your use of the Services, your breach of these Terms, or your User Content.

23. USER DATA

You are responsible for backing up your data. We are not liable for any loss or corruption.

24. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES

By using the Services, you consent to receive electronic communications and agree that all notices satisfy legal requirements.

25. MISCELLANEOUS

These Terms and any policies posted constitute the entire agreement. If any provision is invalid, the remainder remain in effect. We may assign our rights at any time.

26. CONTACT US