Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

By downloading or using ShadowingKit (the “App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using the App.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ShadowingKit, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

ShadowingKit is a language learning application that helps users improve Spanish pronunciation through the shadowing technique. The App provides:

Access to curated Spanish audio content with synchronized text
User-generated content creation capabilities (recording, importing audio/video files)
Progress tracking and favorites management
Premium subscription features for enhanced content access

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the App, you must create an account using Sign in with Apple. You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Subscription Plans and Pricing

4.1 Free Access

The App offers free access to:

20 curated Spanish episodes
Basic content creation features
Progress tracking and favorites

4.2 Premium Subscription

Premium subscription unlocks:

Access to 100+ curated Spanish episodes
Unlimited content creation with speech recognition
All future premium content updates

Subscription Options:

Monthly Plan: $14.99 per month
Annual Plan: $99.99 per year

4.3 Free Trial

New subscribers are eligible for a 7-day free trial of Premium subscription. You will not be charged during the trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew at the regular subscription price unless you cancel before the trial period expires.

Important: Free trials are only available once per user. If you have previously subscribed or used a free trial, you will not be eligible for another trial.

4.4 Payment and Renewal

All payments are processed through your Apple ID account and are subject to Apple’s Terms of Service
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period
Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period
The renewal cost will be the same as the original subscription price unless we notify you of a price change in advance

4.5 Managing and Canceling Subscriptions

You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal through your Apple ID Account Settings
To cancel your subscription, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions on your iOS device and select ShadowingKit
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
You will retain access to premium features until the end of your current billing period
No refunds will be provided for the unused portion of any subscription period

4.6 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will not affect existing subscribers until their next renewal period. We will provide advance notice of any price changes.

4.7 Refunds

All sales are final. Refund requests are handled by Apple according to their refund policies. To request a refund:

Go to reportaproblem.apple.com
Sign in with your Apple ID
Select “Request a Refund”
Follow the instructions

We do not have access to Apple’s payment system and cannot process refunds directly.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to content you create, record, or upload to the App (“User Content”). By creating User Content, you grant us a limited license to:

Store your content on our servers
Process your content to provide transcription and speech recognition features
Display your content back to you within the App

5.2 Content Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your User Content and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to all User Content you upload
Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights (including intellectual property rights)
Your User Content does not contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material
You will not upload copyrighted audio or video content without proper authorization

5.3 Content Storage and Deletion

User Content is stored on secure cloud storage (AWS S3)
You can delete your User Content at any time through the App
When you delete your account, all associated User Content will be permanently deleted
We reserve the right to remove User Content that violates these Terms

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The App and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Jeans Ruiz and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
Use the App for any commercial purpose without our written consent

7. Internet Connection Requirements

Certain App features require an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular data):

Content synchronization and cloud storage
Speech recognition and transcription services
Subscription verification and management
Content downloads

You are responsible for any data charges from your mobile carrier. We are not responsible for the App’s inability to function due to lack of internet connectivity.

8. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services to provide functionality:

Apple App Store: Payment processing and subscription management
RevenueCat: Subscription infrastructure and management
Supabase: Backend services, authentication, and database
AWS S3: Cloud storage for user-generated content
Amplitude & Firebase: Analytics and crash reporting

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of these third-party services.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.

10. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the App:

In any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
To transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive content
To impersonate any person or entity
To interfere with or disrupt the App’s operation or servers
To attempt unauthorized access to any part of the App
To upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code
To harvest or collect information about other users
For any automated use (bots, scrapers, etc.) without written permission

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 Service “As Is”

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 No Guarantee of Results

While we strive to provide high-quality language learning content, we make no guarantees regarding:

Specific learning outcomes or language proficiency improvements
Accuracy or completeness of content
Uninterrupted or error-free service
The correction of all defects or bugs

11.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JEANS RUIZ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the App
Any conduct or content of any third party on the App
Any content obtained from the App
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content

11.4 Device Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device. We recommend:

Keeping your iOS device updated with the latest security patches
Not jailbreaking your device, as this may compromise security and App functionality
Using strong device passcodes and enabling device encryption

12. App Updates and Modifications

The App requires iOS 18 or later
We may release updates to improve functionality, fix bugs, or add features
Some updates may be required to continue using the App
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature at any time without notice
We do not guarantee that the App will always be compatible with your device’s iOS version

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App and delete your account at any time through the App’s settings. Upon account deletion:

Your active subscription will remain valid until the end of the current billing period
All your User Content will be permanently deleted
You will lose access to all premium features after the subscription period ends

13.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, for:

Violation of these Terms and Conditions
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Extended periods of inactivity
Any reason at our sole discretion

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

All licenses and rights granted to you will immediately cease
You must stop using the App and delete it from your device
Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

14. Geographic Restrictions

The App is available worldwide through the Apple App Store, subject to Apple’s geographic restrictions. The App content is currently available in Spanish and English. Access to certain features may vary by region.

15. Age Restrictions

The App is intended for users 18 years of age and older only. The App is rated 18+ in the Apple App Store.

If you are under 18 years of age, you are not permitted to use the App. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a user under 18, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 18 has used the App or provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at shadowifyapp@gmail.com, and we will delete such information and terminate the account.

16. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our practices or services
Legal, regulatory, or security requirements
Improvements to clarity or transparency

When we make changes:

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
For material changes, we will provide notice through the App or via email
Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your country of residence, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App will be resolved through:

Good faith negotiation between you and us
If negotiation fails, through binding arbitration or small claims court in your jurisdiction

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Jeans Ruiz regarding the App and supersede any prior agreements.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: shadowifyapp@gmail.com

App Name: ShadowingKit - Spanish Practice

Developer: Jeans Ruiz

Thank you for using ShadowingKit. We’re committed to helping you improve your Spanish pronunciation and achieve your language learning goals.