Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Octy ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Octy.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

Octy: Friends & Fun (Bundle ID: com.sorinnotsorry.octyapp) is a cross-platform mobile application and web service designed for location-based sports event discovery and social coordination. Our Service includes:

Current Website Features

• Early access registration and notification system
• Information about upcoming mobile app launch
• Email signup processing via secure backend infrastructure

Mobile Application Features

• Interactive map-based event discovery using Google Maps API
• Real-time event creation and participation system
• In-app group chat for event coordination with real-time features
• User profiles with social features and photo sharing
• Push notifications for event reminders and messages
• Location-based matching with GPS precision up to 6 decimal places
• Multi-provider OAuth authentication (Google, Apple)
• Real-time secure connections for live updates

Technical Platform

The mobile application is built using modern cross-platform development frameworks with secure backend infrastructure for data storage, authentication, and real-time features.

The Service is currently in early access phase with the website operational and mobile app in development. Features and functionality may change as we continue to develop and improve the platform.

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.

Data Collection and Usage

Personal Information Collected

When you use our Service, we collect various types of information to provide and improve our functionality:

Account Information

• Email address (required for registration)
• Full name and profile information
• Profile photographs uploaded to secure cloud storage
• Bio/description and other optional profile data
• Authentication tokens and session data

Location Data

• Real-time GPS coordinates for location-based services
• Processed location data for efficient matching algorithms
• Address information from place searches
• Event location data for activities you create or join
• Location history associated with your event participation

Activity and Social Data

• Events you create, join, or express interest in
• Chat messages within event-specific group conversations
• Event participation history and attendance records
• Social interactions including following, ratings, and connections
• User-generated content shared within the platform

Technical and Device Information

• Basic device and operating system information
• App usage analytics and feature interaction data
• Error logs and crash reports for debugging and improvement
• Network connection status for functionality
• Performance metrics for service optimization

Data Processing Purposes

We process your data for the following purposes:

• Event discovery and location-based matching algorithms
• User authentication and account management
• Real-time messaging and social communication features
• App functionality optimization and performance monitoring
• Safety, security, and fraud prevention measures
• Analytics for service improvement and feature development

Device Permissions and Access

Required Permissions

Location Services

• Precise Location (GPS): Required for event discovery and location-based matching
• Usage: Active location tracking when app is in use for event creation and discovery
• Storage: Coordinates stored with events you create and participate in
• User Control: Can be revoked in device settings, though this will limit app functionality

Camera and Photos

• Camera Access: For taking profile photos and sharing event content
• Photo Library: For selecting existing photos from your device
• Usage: Only when you explicitly choose to update profile or share content
• Storage: Photos uploaded to secure cloud storage with encryption

Network Access

• Internet Connection: Required for all app functionality
• Data Usage: API calls, real-time messaging, file uploads, and map data

Optional Permissions

• Push Notifications: Event reminders and chat message notifications
• Calendar Access: Future feature for adding events to your device calendar
• Contacts: Future feature for social connections and friend finding

Communication Features and Real-Time Services

In-App Messaging

• Event-Specific Chat Rooms: Automatically created for each event with persistent message history
• Real-Time Delivery: Secure connections for instant messaging
• Message Storage: All messages stored securely unless you delete your account
• Content Moderation: Basic filtering and community flagging capabilities

Push Notifications

• Event Reminders: Scheduled notifications at 3 days, 24 hours, 2 hours, and 60 minutes before events
• Chat Messages: Real-time notifications for new messages in your event groups
• Event Updates: Host announcements, cancellations, and important changes
• Social Notifications: New followers, event invitations, and community interactions

Real-Time Features

Our Service uses secure connections to provide real-time updates for event changes, messaging, and location-based discovery. These connections are managed through reliable infrastructure with global distribution.

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

Essential Service Providers

Backend Infrastructure Provider

• Purpose: Primary backend infrastructure for database, authentication, and real-time features
• Data Shared: All user data, events, messages, and uploaded files
• Location: Global distributed infrastructure
• Security: Industry-standard security measures and compliance certifications

Google Services

• Google Maps API: Mapping, geocoding, and place search functionality
• Google OAuth: User authentication option
• Data Shared: Location queries, coordinates, email, name, and profile photo
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Apple Services

• Apple Sign-In: User authentication for iOS users
• Data Shared: Email (optional) and name
• Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy

Development Platform Services

• Purpose: Development and deployment infrastructure for mobile app
• Data Shared: App usage analytics and crash reports

Data Retention and Storage

• Active User Data: Retained while your account is active
• Chat Messages: Stored indefinitely unless you delete your account
• Location Data: Processed in real-time and stored with events you participate in
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after processing for performance insights

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Service in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to engage in unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
• To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
• For any obscene or immoral purpose
• To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

Our Service may allow you to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material ("Content"). You are responsible for the Content that you post to the Service, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

By posting Content to the Service, you grant us the right and license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service.

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Octy and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Security Measures and Data Protection

Technical Security

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted using secure protocols
• Authentication: Secure token-based authentication with automatic refresh
• Data Storage: Industry-standard encryption at rest
• API Security: Rate limiting, input validation, and authorized access controls
• Session Management: Secure token storage using device security features

User Privacy Controls

• Account Deletion: Complete data removal including user profile, events, chat messages, and uploaded files
• Data Portability: Users can request data export in standard formats
• Privacy Settings: Granular controls over location sharing and profile visibility
• Communication Preferences: Control over push notifications and email communications

Compliance and Rights

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with applicable data protection laws, including:

• GDPR Compliance: Right to deletion, data portability, and consent management for EU users
• OAuth 2.0 Standards: Secure third-party authentication with revocable permissions
• Permission Management: Granular control over device permissions and app access
• Data Minimization: Collection limited to necessary functionality and user consent

Our comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and these Terms.

Analytics and Performance Monitoring

Data Collection for Service Improvement

• Usage Analytics: Feature usage patterns, user flows, and performance metrics
• Error Tracking: Crash reports and error logs for debugging and stability improvements
• Performance Monitoring: App load times, API response times, and system performance
• User Feedback: In-app feedback, support requests, and feature suggestions

Data Anonymization and Privacy

• Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized to protect individual privacy
• Personal identifiers are removed from performance metrics and usage statistics
• Location data is generalized for usage patterns and service optimization
• Individual user behavior is not tracked or profiled for advertising purposes

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Availability

We strive to provide a reliable service, but we cannot guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be subject to maintenance, updates, or unforeseen interruptions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Octy 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.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Octy. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Data Sales and Commercial Use

We want to be clear about our data practices:

• No Data Sales: User data is never sold to third parties
• No Advertising Data Sharing: We do not share data for advertising or marketing purposes
• No Data Brokerage: We do not engage in commercial data distribution
• Service Providers Only: Data is shared only with essential service providers for app functionality

Contact Information

For different types of inquiries, please contact us at the appropriate email address: