Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using SoniPod ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the App. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SONIK TEN PTY LTD (ABN 16 695 514 044) ("we", "us", "our").
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU/EEA) to use the App. By using the App, you represent that you meet this requirement.
3. Account Registration
To access sync and certain other features, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree to provide accurate information; we may suspend or terminate accounts containing false or misleading information. Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you become aware of any unauthorised use of your account.
4. Subscriptions and Payments
4.1 Free and premium tiers
SoniPod offers a free tier with core functionality and an optional premium subscription ("SoniPod Premium") with additional features.
4.2 Subscription terms
- SoniPod Premium is billed on a recurring basis — currently USD $2.99 per month or USD $23.99 per year — at the price displayed at the time of purchase.
- Subscriptions are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and are subject to their respective terms. Subscription state is managed by RevenueCat as our processor.
- Payment is charged to your App Store or Play Store account upon confirmation of purchase.
4.3 Auto-renewal
Your subscription automatically renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your device's App Store or Play Store settings.
4.4 Refunds
Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google in accordance with their refund policies. We do not process refunds directly.
4.5 Price changes
We may change subscription prices at any time. Price changes take effect at the start of the next billing period following notice. If you do not agree with a price change, you may cancel before it takes effect.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security features of the App
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App or its backend services
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's infrastructure or other users' experience
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the App or any content accessed through it
- Use the App to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
6. Content and Intellectual Property
6.1 App content
The App, including its code, design, logos, and documentation, is owned by SONIK TEN PTY LTD and protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The App includes open-source components used under their respective licences; attributions are listed in the App's licences/acknowledgements screen.
6.2 Podcast content
Podcast content accessed through the App is owned by the respective creators and publishers. We do not host, produce, or claim ownership of podcast content; we provide access to publicly available RSS feeds.
6.3 User content
Data you create within the App (playlists, tags, notes) remains your property. By using the sync service, you grant us a limited licence to store, process, and transmit this data solely to provide the service.
6.4 Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use and incorporate such feedback without obligation to you.
7. Privacy
Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of information as described there.
8. Disclaimers
THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times or free from errors, interruptions, or security vulnerabilities. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the App at any time without notice. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of any podcast content or other third-party content accessed through the App.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
- Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to the App shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or AUD $50, whichever is greater.
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, revenue, or profits.
- Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the Australian Consumer Law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SONIK TEN PTY LTD, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
By you: you may stop using the App and delete your account at any time through the App's settings.
By us: we may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms, your account is inactive for more than 24 months, we are required to do so by law, or we discontinue the App. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 6, 8, 9, 10, and 13) survive.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by email. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. Any dispute shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation; if unresolved within 30 days, it shall be submitted to the courts of Australia. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) that cannot be excluded by agreement.
14. General Provisions
- Entire agreement: these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.
- Severability: if any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
- Waiver: our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of that provision.
- Assignment: you may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms; we may assign ours without restriction.
15. Contact Us
- Email: [email protected]
- Company: SONIK TEN PTY LTD
- ABN: 16 695 514 044
- Jurisdiction: Australia