Terms of Use

Version 1.0  ·  Effective from April 14, 2026  ·  GearLife App

In brief: GearLife is a personal inventory tool. Data in the app is not legally binding against retailers — you are responsible for exercising warranty claims or complaints, not the app. Premium version has three variants (monthly, yearly, lifetime) billed by Apple. Subscriptions auto-renew until you cancel in Settings. Lifetime purchase is valid for the duration the app is available in the App Store. Existing version 1.0 users get Premium free forever.

Introduction

These Terms of Use (hereinafter "Terms") govern the relationship between you as a user (hereinafter "User" or "you") and the developer of the GearLife app (hereinafter "we" or "the developer"; see contact details). GearLife (hereinafter "the App") is iOS / iPadOS / macOS software for documenting and managing home equipment, in particular PC builds, devices, IoT devices, appliances, their warranties, lifecycle events, and attachments.

By downloading, installing or using the App, you confirm that you have read these Terms, understand them, and agree to them. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, do not use the App.

1. License to use

The developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use on Apple devices signed in with your Apple ID, in accordance with Apple's Standard License Agreement for End Users (EULA), which forms part of these Terms.

To the extent these Terms supplement or clarify Apple's EULA, the provisions of these Terms shall take precedence. To the extent these Terms do not conflict with Apple's EULA, they shall apply concurrently.

You may not in particular:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the App unless permitted by mandatory law;
  • Rent, sell, sublicense or otherwise provide the App to third parties beyond Apple Family Sharing;
  • Circumvent App Store payment mechanisms;
  • Use the App for unlawful purposes or in violation of the rights of third parties.

2. The app is an inventory tool — important liability limitation

The App is intended solely for your personal record-keeping of devices, warranties and lifecycle data. Information displayed in the App (such as warranty end date, warranty length, record status) is derived from data you enter yourself or retrieve from publicly available sources.

The App does not provide legal advice or legally binding information. Information displayed in the App does not replace proof of purchase, warranty card, invoice or any other document required to exercise warranty rights or other legal claims against a retailer, manufacturer or insurer.

In particular:

  • You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data you enter.
  • The calculation of warranty end date is indicative and may not reflect the actual legal situation (e.g., statutory warranty, extended warranty from retailer, limitation period).
  • Push notifications about upcoming warranty expiration are an information service — their failure, delay or non-delivery cannot be used as grounds for extending statutory time limits.
  • URL scraping from e-shops and EAN barcode lookups return data from third parties — the developer is not liable for its accuracy and completeness.

In a dispute with a retailer or service provider, you cannot rely solely on information from the App. Always keep original documents outside the App (or at least as PDF attachments in the App, which are only your local copies).

3. Free version (Free tier)

The App can be used free of charge in limited mode (hereinafter "Free tier"). The free version includes all basic features and the following limits:

  • a maximum of 20 devices (Items) in total;
  • a maximum of 1 build (Assembly);
  • a maximum of 10 PDF / image attachments in total.

Data you enter in the Free tier remains in the App even if you cancel a Premium subscription at some point — only the above limits apply for adding new records. Existing records that exceed the limit will remain readable and editable, but no new ones can be added until you reduce your usage below the limit or upgrade to Premium.

Limits may change in the future. You will be informed of material changes (tightening) at least 30 days in advance through the App or email.

4. Premium subscription and lifetime purchase

4.1 Available products

The Premium version of the App unlocks unlimited devices, builds and attachments, and other future Premium features (see roadmap). Three products are available:

  • Premium monthly — automatically renewed subscription for 1 month;
  • Premium yearly — automatically renewed subscription for 1 year, with an introductory 14-day free trial (applies to new subscribers);
  • Premium lifetime — one-time purchase valid for the duration the App is available in the App Store (see Section 4.5 for termination).

The current price in the local currency is shown in the App Store at the time of purchase.

4.2 Payment and billing

All payments take place exclusively through the Apple App Store and are governed by Apple's payment terms. Payment is credited to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation. The developer has no access to your payment information or card details.

4.3 Automatic subscription renewal

Monthly and yearly subscriptions automatically renew at the beginning of the next period at the current price shown in the App Store, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Apple will withdraw payment from your account within 24 hours before the end of the period.

To cancel a subscription: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → GearLife → Cancel Subscription. After cancellation, you have access to Premium features until the end of the paid period.

4.4 Free trial period

If you use the 14-day free trial for the yearly subscription, you can cancel it at any time during those 14 days without any payment. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period, it automatically converts to a paid yearly subscription. The trial can be used only once per Apple ID.

4.5 Lifetime purchase — what "lifetime" means

"Lifetime" means for as long as the App is available in the App Store and actively developed by the developer. Specifically:

  • Once purchased, lifetime Premium does not renew — it is not charged again.
  • The lifetime purchase includes access to all existing and future Premium features within the current major version of the App (GearLife 1.x).
  • If the developer releases an entirely new product in the future (e.g., "GearLife 2" as a separate app), the lifetime purchase may not apply to this new product; we will notify you of this at least 6 months in advance.
  • If the App is discontinued or removed from the App Store, the lifetime purchase loses functionality; any right to a refund of a proportional part of the purchase price is governed by App Store terms and applicable law.
  • The lifetime purchase is tied to your Apple ID and can be restored via "Restore Purchase" after reinstalling or on another device with the same Apple ID. It is shared through Apple Family Sharing according to your Apple settings.

4.6 Refunds

Refunds for app purchases and subscriptions are handled exclusively by Apple through reportaproblem.apple.com. The developer has no technical ability to process refunds directly. In case of technical issues with the App, contact us and we will help document the problem for Apple.

4.7 Grandfathering — existing version 1.0 users

Users who used the App before the Premium subscription was introduced (i.e., version 1.0 / MVP users) have free Premium access forever, as long as they use the same Apple ID. This status is derived from the oldest record in the App on that Apple ID. It is not transferable to another account and cannot be provided to others. The scope of Premium features is the same as the currently sold Premium tier.

5. Family sharing (CKShare) and shared responsibility

From version 1.2 onwards, the App offers a household sharing feature through Apple's CKShare technology. This feature is governed by separate terms that apply alongside these Terms. For overview:

  • A shared household is established by an owner (owner) with an active Premium subscription. Invited participants do not need their own Premium.
  • All household members have full read and write access to shared data; any member can add, edit or delete any item in the shared zone.
  • Deleted items in the shared zone are moved to the household Trash and remain recoverable for 30 days. Permanent deletion before this period expires can only be done by the owner.
  • The person who added content to the shared zone is responsible for that content. The developer is not a content intermediary and has no access to shared data.
  • Sharing takes place exclusively through iCloud between Apple devices. The developer does not operate any central server or collect metadata about sharing.
  • Leaving a household is described in the App. Data you added to the shared zone remains with the owner after you leave. See details in the App and the Privacy Policy.

If you are not the owner, ensure that the owner complies with applicable law and that you consent to sharing the data you enter. The developer is not liable for misuse of the App among members of a shared household.

6. Accounts, security and data

The App does not require registration or a user account. Access to your data is tied to the security of your Apple device (passcode, Touch ID, Face ID) and your Apple ID.

You are responsible for:

  • protecting your Apple ID and device;
  • regular backup of your device (iCloud Backup, Finder/iTunes);
  • the accuracy of data you enter into the App;
  • using the App in compliance with the law and these Terms.

Handling of personal data is addressed separately in the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

7. Intellectual property

The App, its source code, graphics, icons, texts and data structure are intellectual property of the developer, protected by copyright and other laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to intellectual property beyond the explicitly granted license in Section 1.

Content you upload to the App (device names, photos, PDF attachments, notes) remains your property. The developer has no access to it and claims no rights to it.

8. Warranty disclaimer and liability limitation

The App is provided "as is". To the extent permitted by law, the developer provides no express or implied warranties, in particular regarding:

  • uninterrupted availability or error-free operation of the App;
  • compatibility with future versions of Apple operating systems;
  • suitability of the App for your specific purpose;
  • accuracy of data from third-party sources (UPCitemdb, e-shops, web content).

The developer is not liable for damage caused by:

  • data loss caused by device failure, iCloud service failure or your misuse;
  • missed, delayed or incorrectly calculated warranty expiration notifications;
  • decisions made based on data displayed in the App (e.g., not claiming warranty because the App showed the wrong warranty end date);
  • conduct of third parties (retailers, service providers, other members of a shared household);
  • outages of iCloud, App Store or other external services.

The total extent of the developer's liability for any claim related to the App is limited to the amount you paid for the App in the last 12 months, or the lifetime purchase price if higher. This limitation does not apply to the extent prohibited by law (in particular for intentional acts or gross negligence, personal injury and consumer rights that cannot be excluded or limited).

9. Termination of license

You may terminate the license at any time by uninstalling the App. Cancel your subscription separately in iOS Settings (see Section 4.3).

The developer reserves the right to terminate or restrict your license if you materially breach these Terms, in particular by circumventing payment mechanisms, misusing family sharing or attempting to gain Premium access fraudulently.

10. Changes to these Terms

The developer may update these Terms from time to time (in particular when introducing new features, price changes or in response to legal requirements). You will be notified of material changes at least 30 days in advance through the App (in-app notification) or on this website. The date of the last revision is shown in the page header.

If you do not agree with the changes, you have the right to stop using the App and cancel any subscription. Your continued use of the App after the new Terms become effective constitutes your agreement to the new version.

11. Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the law of the Czech Republic. Any disputes arising from the relationship established by these Terms are subject to the jurisdiction of Czech courts.

If you are a consumer, you have the right to resolve consumer disputes through out-of-court mechanisms offered by the Czech Trade Inspection Authority (coi.cz) or the European Online Dispute Resolution platform (ODR).

The provisions of this section do not affect consumer rights under the Civil Code (Act No. 89/2012 Coll.) and the Consumer Protection Act (Act No. 634/1992 Coll.).

12. Final provisions

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. An invalid provision will be replaced by a provision that is most consistent with its meaning and purpose.

The developer's failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

An integral part of these Terms are the Privacy Policy and Apple's Standard License Agreement (EULA).

13. Contact

App Developer: Lukáš Hroch, IČO 75900661
Email: hello@gearlife.app
Privacy: privacy@gearlife.app
Web: gearlife.app

© 2026 GearLife. Terms of Use v. 1.0.