To The Point Map — Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the To The Point Map mobile application (the "App"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the App.

1. About the App

To The Point Map is a unique social platform that lets users share and discover personal stories tied to real-world locations. Whether at a favorite venue or a memorable street corner, users can read, post, and interact with stories from around the world. The App may offer both a free tier and optional paid subscriptions or in‑app purchases for additional features.

2. Eligibility & Accounts

You must be at least 18 years old to use the App. By using the App, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (username and password) and for all activities that occur under your account.
You agree to provide accurate information when creating or updating your account.
Each user is permitted one account. You may not impersonate others or create accounts on behalf of another person without permission.

3. License & Acceptable Use

We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to install and use the App on a device that you own or control, solely for your personal, non‑commercial use and strictly in accordance with these Terms and applicable app store rules.

You agree that you will not:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App.
Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the source code.
Use the App for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent activity.
Infringe our intellectual property rights or those of any third party.
Post false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content.
Harass, bully, or threaten other users.
Use the App to spam or distribute unsolicited advertisements.

4. User Content & Community Guidelines

To The Point Map allows you to post stories ("User Content") that are tied to specific locations. By posting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to post the content.
Your content does not violate any laws or third‑party rights.
Your content is accurate and not intentionally misleading.

Public Nature of Content: All stories you post are public and visible to all users of the App. Your username will be displayed alongside your stories.

Prohibited Content: You may not post content that:

Is hateful, discriminatory, or incites violence
Contains explicit sexual content or nudity
Promotes illegal activities or self‑harm
Infringes on privacy rights or shares personal information of others without consent
Is spam, advertising, or commercial solicitation
Violates any applicable laws or regulations

Content Moderation: We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

License to Your Content: By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content within the App and for promotional purposes.

5. Location Services

The App uses location services to help you discover stories near you and to associate your stories with specific locations. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of location data as described in our Privacy Policy. You can manage location permissions through your device settings.

6. Subscriptions, Purchases & Billing

The App may offer in‑app purchases or subscriptions for premium features. Billing and management of subscriptions are generally handled by the platform (Google Play / App Store).

Prices, billing periods, and trial terms are shown in the store.
You can manage or cancel subscriptions via your app store account settings, subject to the store's policies.
Except where required by law or store policy, payments are generally non‑refundable once processed.

7. Interactions & Features

The App allows you to interact with stories through likes and dislikes. These interactions are used to calculate story popularity and weekly "most liked" features. By using these features, you acknowledge that your interactions may influence content visibility.

8. Third‑Party Services & SDKs

The App integrates official third‑party SDKs and services (e.g., mapping services, cloud infrastructure, analytics, and authentication) to provide location-based features, data storage, analytics, and user authentication. Your use of the App is also subject to the applicable third‑party terms and policies.

9. Connectivity & Device Responsibility

Some features require an active internet connection. You are responsible for any data charges imposed by your mobile carrier or internet provider.
You are responsible for keeping your device secure, charged, and functioning properly. We are not liable if the App cannot be used due to device or connectivity issues.

10. Intellectual Property

All rights, title, and interest in and to the App (including but not limited to software, design, graphics, trademarks, logos, and content) are owned by the developer or its licensors. These rights are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You receive no ownership rights in the App under these Terms.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or used the App in a harmful or unlawful way. Upon termination, your right to use the App will end, and you should delete the App from your devices.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis 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 error‑free, uninterrupted, secure, or that any defects will be corrected.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the App, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “effective date” below. Your continued use of the App after changes have been published means that you accept the revised Terms.

Effective date: 2026-02-13

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Email: tellataleapp@gmail.com