Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Little Roots ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you are a parent or guardian, you accept these Terms on behalf of your child and are responsible for their use of the App.

2. Age Requirements

For Children

• Little Roots is designed for children ages 3-12
• Children under 13 must have parental consent to use the App
• Parents must create and manage accounts for their children

For Parents

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must provide accurate information during registration

3. App Features & Services

Little Roots provides:

• AI-generated personalized stories featuring Palestinian culture
• Educational games teaching Arabic and cultural traditions
• Interactive learning activities (Tatreez, cooking, music)
• Progress tracking and achievements
• Safe, ad-free environment for children

Token System

Some features require tokens:

• New users receive 1 free token to try story generation
• Additional tokens can be purchased through in-app purchases
• Premium memberships provide unlimited access
• Tokens are non-refundable and non-transferable

4. User Content & Conduct

Acceptable Use

You agree to use Little Roots only for:

• Educational and entertainment purposes
• Personal, non-commercial use
• Age-appropriate activities

Prohibited Activities

You must NOT:

• Share account credentials with others
• Use the App for any illegal or harmful purposes
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or modify the App
• Upload inappropriate content or personal information
• Use automated systems to access the App
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content in Little Roots is protected by copyright and includes:

• Stories, characters, and narratives
• Games, activities, and educational materials
• Artwork, music, and sound effects
• Logos, trademarks, and branding
• Software code and algorithms

Your Rights

You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Access content you've purchased or unlocked
• Save stories for personal use

User-Generated Content

When you create personalized stories:

• You retain rights to personal information (like names)
• We retain rights to the generated story content
• Stories are private and not shared with other users

6. Purchases & Subscriptions

In-App Purchases

• Purchases are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play
• Prices are shown in your local currency
• All sales are final unless required by law
• Parents must authorize all purchases

Premium Memberships

• Monthly and yearly subscription options available
• Auto-renewal unless cancelled 24 hours before renewal
• Manage subscriptions through your app store account
• No refunds for partial subscription periods

7. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy which explains:

• What information we collect
• How we protect children's privacy
• Your rights regarding personal data
• COPPA and GDPR compliance

8. Disclaimers & Limitations

Educational Content

While Little Roots provides educational content:

• Content is for supplementary learning, not formal education
• Cultural representations are respectful but may vary
• Language learning requires additional practice
• Progress may vary by child

Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Features may be updated or removed with notice
• Internet connection required for most features
• Some content may be temporarily unavailable

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Little Roots is provided "as is" without warranties
• We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us
• Some jurisdictions don't allow these limitations

9. Account Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting the App from your device
• Requesting account deletion via email
• Cancelling any active subscriptions

By Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspicious or fraudulent activity
• Extended inactivity (2+ years)
• Legal requirements

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect:

• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Security or privacy improvements

We'll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes means acceptance of new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [To be determined upon incorporation]. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

12. Contact Information

13. Special Terms for Educators