Terms / EULA
# 📜 Terms of Use
**Version 1.3 – Last updated: April 24, 2026**
These Terms of Use govern the use of the mobile application **PermaPlans**, provided by:
**Christoffer Montenero**
Email: [terms@permaplans.com](mailto:terms@permaplans.com)
By using or registering in the app, you agree to be bound by these terms.
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## 2. Subject of the Agreement
The app provides:
– digital garden planning and plant management
– community features including **direct messages**
– gamification elements and achievements
– a **marketplace** to create and browse offers and requests
– the option to make your garden **publicly visible**
– optionally including GPS data, allowing other users to **understand plant placements**
There is no entitlement to specific features or permanent availability of the app.
Use of the app is voluntary. The app may be modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice.
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## 3. Registration and User Account
Full use of the app requires registration via email, Apple, or Google.
Users agree to provide accurate information and keep their account credentials confidential.
Only one account per person is permitted.
The provider reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts in case of violations of these Terms.
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## 4. User Content
Users may upload their own content (e.g., gardens, comments, texts, photos, entries).
Users confirm that they own the rights to the content or have the necessary permissions and that no third-party rights are violated.
By uploading content, you grant the provider a **simple, non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, and royalty-free license** to use the content **for its intended purpose**, in particular for:
– display and use within the **PermaPlans** app
– assignment, description, and illustration of plants
– display to other users within the app
– use in **printed Permaplay plant portraits** and comparable app-related print products
– internal evaluations, rankings, and editorial processing within the app
The use is **strictly limited to the context of PermaPlans and Permaplay**.
There is no transfer to third parties or use for external advertising purposes outside this context.
The provider is entitled to technically process the content (e.g. scaling, cropping, compression), provided that the original character of the content is not distorted.
You remain the author of your content at all times.
Consent to use the content may be **revoked at any time with effect for the future**.
In this case, the affected content will be removed or no longer publicly displayed, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
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## 5. Community Guidelines
Our platform is based on **mutual respect** and a positive environment. Please note:
– Content that is **offensive, provocative, or inappropriate** may be reported and removed
– **Discrimination, threats, and harassment** are not tolerated
– Spam, fake accounts, or unauthorized advertising are prohibited
– Marketplace listings related to gardening are allowed
– Mass promotion or advertising outside the marketplace is not permitted
– **Privacy**: do not share personal data of others without consent
– **Conduct**: maintain respectful communication, avoid harassment or stalking
– Users can **block** other users
– Violating content may be reported
**Consequences for violations**: warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent account removal.
Changes to these guidelines will be communicated to users in advance.
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## 6. General Rules of Conduct
It is prohibited to:
– publish illegal, offensive, or discriminatory content
– upload content without proper rights
– upload content showing identifiable individuals without consent
– manipulate the app technically (e.g., bots, scripts)
– distribute spam, advertisements, or harmful content
Violations may result in immediate suspension or deletion of the account.
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## 7. Rights to the App
All rights to the app, including source code, data, text, and design, are owned by the provider or its licensors.
Commercial use, modification, or redistribution without prior written consent is prohibited.
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## 8. Graphics, Icons & Copyright
The app uses both proprietary and public-domain graphics (e.g. from **Pixabay** under **CC0 license**).
No attribution is required for CC0 graphics.
Proprietary graphics of the provider are protected by copyright and may not be used or distributed without explicit permission.
Unless otherwise stated, the provider does not claim exclusive rights to CC0 materials.
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## 9. In-App Currency (“Pachams”)
The app may include a virtual currency (“Pachams”), which can be earned through app interactions or game mechanics.
This currency has no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for real money.
Any remaining balance expires upon account deletion.
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## 10. Subscriptions (Auto-Renewable)
Some features of the app may be offered as auto-renewable subscriptions.
– Payment will be charged to your respective app store account (e.g., Apple App Store or Google Play Store) at confirmation of purchase
– Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
– Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
– You can manage or cancel your subscription in your app store account settings
Prices and subscription durations are displayed within the app before purchase.
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## 11. Effects of Cancellation
After expiration or cancellation of a subscription, premium features will no longer be available.
Previously created content (e.g., gardens or plants) remains accessible and can still be viewed.
However, functional limitations may apply, especially if the limits of the free version are exceeded. In such cases, content may no longer be editable or extendable until a suitable subscription is reactivated.
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## 12. Data Protection
Personal data is processed in accordance with the
[Privacy Policy](https://permaplans.com/privacy).
This policy provides information on the type, duration, and legal basis of data processing, as well as your rights under applicable data protection laws.
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## 13. Availability & Liability
The provider strives to ensure stable and secure app usage but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
There is no entitlement to specific content or stored data.
Use of the app is at your own risk.
The provider is only liable for damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct.
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## 14. Plant Information Disclaimer
Information about plants (e.g., edibility, medicinal use, toxicity) is provided for general informational purposes only.
It does not constitute medical or legally binding advice.
The provider assumes no liability for damages resulting from consumption, use, or misuse of plants.
No guarantee is given for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information.
No responsibility is assumed for third-party content or linked websites.
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## 15. Termination and Deletion
Users may delete their account at any time via the app or by contacting the provider.
The provider may terminate the agreement with 14 days’ notice or immediately in case of violations.
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## 16. Changes to the Terms
The provider reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, particularly in response to new features or legal requirements.
Significant changes will be communicated within the app.
If the updated Terms and Conditions are not accepted, the user relationship will automatically end.
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## 17. Applicable Law
These Terms are governed exclusively by the laws of Germany.
The place of jurisdiction, where legally permissible, is the provider’s place of business.
If any provision of these Terms is invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.