Terms & conditions

These terms and conditions ("Terms") apply to your use of the ColorAlarm mobile application ("the app"), developed by Zack van Nieuwenhuizen ("we", "us"). By downloading or using the app, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

1. The app

ColorAlarm is an alarm clock that is turned off by pointing your phone's camera at a real-world object that matches a target color. We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the app on Android devices you own or control, for personal, non-commercial use.

2. Reliability of alarms

We work hard to make ColorAlarm ring reliably, but we can't guarantee it will ring in every situation. Alarms can be affected by things outside our control, including device settings, battery optimisation, operating system updates, manufacturer restrictions, permissions you have not granted, a muted or powered-off device, or a flat battery.

Do not rely on ColorAlarm as your only alarm for anything critical, such as flights, exams, medical needs, work shifts or safety-related wake-ups. We recommend using a backup alarm for anything important.

3. Using the app safely

ColorAlarm asks you to get up and move around, often just after waking and possibly in low light. You are responsible for doing this safely. Please:

• Turn on a light before moving around, and watch out for stairs, pets and obstacles.
• Never search for colors near hazards, including stoves, roads, water or heights.
• Don't use the app in any way that breaks the law or disturbs other people.
• Consider turning on the escape hatch in Settings if you might not be able to find a color, for example because of a disability, color vision deficiency or a limited environment.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• copy, modify, distribute, sell or lease any part of the app;
• reverse engineer or try to extract the app's source code, except where the law allows it;
• use the app's name, logo or branding without our written permission.

5. Intellectual property

The app, including its design, code, name, logo and graphics, belongs to us and is protected by intellectual property laws. Alarm sounds are used under their own licences. These Terms give you no ownership rights in the app.

6. Privacy

ColorAlarm collects no personal data. Everything stays on your device. See our privacy policy for details.

7. Updates and availability

We may update, change or stop offering the app, or parts of it, at any time. Some updates may be needed for the app to keep working. We do not promise the app will always be available, work on every device or be free of errors.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

The app is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of the app. This includes oversleeping, missed appointments or travel, lost income, and injury or damage to property while using the app. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited, or your statutory consumer rights.

10. Third-party services

The app is distributed through Google Play, and your use of Google Play is governed by Google's own terms. Google is not responsible for the app or these Terms.

11. Termination

You may stop using the app at any time by uninstalling it. Your licence to use the app ends automatically if you break these Terms.

12. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, without affecting any mandatory consumer protection rights you have where you live.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "last updated" date. If you keep using the app after changes take effect, you accept the updated Terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email hello@coloralarm.app.