Terms of Use

Last updated: May 23, 2026 · Effective: May 23, 2026

These Terms govern your use of StreamEar (the "App") across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Android. By installing or using the App you agree to these Terms.

1. The Service

StreamEar aggregates publicly available news, security advisories, and natural-event data from 23+ sources (including news RSS feeds, USGS, NASA FIRMS, NASA EONET, OpenWeather) and applies AI translation and analysis. The App is provided "as is" for informational purposes only.

2. Accounts

StreamEar does not require user accounts. Your device is identified anonymously via APNs / FCM tokens or a locally generated UUID.

3. Pro Subscription

The App offers an optional auto-renewing subscription unlocking premium features:

• Monthly: $2.99 USD or local equivalent
• Yearly: $29.99 USD or local equivalent (~17% savings)
• Both plans include a 1-month free trial for new subscribers

Premium features include: alert translation to 8 languages, AI strategic analysis, AI Geophysicist (30 fault analyses/day vs 3/day free), unlimited folders, archive of up to 1000 alerts, PDF export, AI Market Intelligence with history, and removal of any future ads.

3.1 Billing

• iOS / iPadOS / macOS / tvOS subscriptions are billed by Apple per Apple's standard policies.
• Android subscriptions are billed by Google Play per Google's standard policies.
• Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends.
• Renewal charges the same payment method on file with Apple / Google.

3.2 Cancellation and Refunds

• Cancel anytime via iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions or Google Play → Subscriptions.
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; no proration.
• Refund requests are handled by Apple / Google. We have no authority to issue refunds directly.

3.3 Free Trial

New subscribers receive 1 month free. If you don't cancel before the trial ends, you will be charged the regular subscription price. The trial is offered once per Apple ID / Google account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code (other than where permitted by law).
• Use the App to harass, defame, or harm any individual or group.
• Republish or commercialise the AI-generated content as a competing service.
• Bypass quota limits or paywalls.
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

News content shown in the App is the property of its original publishers (cited in each alert). StreamEar provides links and brief excerpts under fair-use / fair-dealing principles. The App's UI, code, AI prompts, and 3D Threat Globe rendering are © 2026 Serhan Ucar.

6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

The App displays AI-generated translations, strategic analysis, fault-line analysis, and market correlations produced by Google Gemini. AI output may be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. Do not use AI Geophysicist analysis for actual seismic hazard decisions; consult licensed geologists. Do not use Market Intelligence as investment advice; consult licensed financial advisors.

7. Public Data Sources

Earthquake data comes from USGS. Wildfire data comes from NASA FIRMS. Severe-weather and natural-event data comes from NASA EONET. Weather data comes from OpenWeather. Market data comes from Alpha Vantage. Their respective terms apply. We attribute these sources in-app.

8. Modifications to the Service

We may add, remove, or change features at any time. If a material feature you paid for via Pro is removed, you may request a pro-rated refund through Apple / Google.

9. Termination

You can stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it. We can suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms.

10. Liability Limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The App is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App.
• Our total cumulative liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for Pro in the 12 months prior to the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
• We are not liable for losses caused by acting (or failing to act) on news content, AI analysis, or push notifications. See §1 disclaimer.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Serhan Ucar against any third-party claim arising from your misuse of the App or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Kuwait. Any dispute that cannot be resolved by negotiation will be submitted to the competent courts of Kuwait City.

If you are a consumer resident in the EU, UK, or Turkey, you retain the protections of your local mandatory consumer-law provisions, including the right to bring claims in your local courts.

13. Apple-Specific Acknowledgement (iOS / iPadOS / macOS / tvOS)

Per Apple's standard EULA addendum:

• These Terms are between you and Serhan Ucar, NOT with Apple.
• Apple is a third-party beneficiary of this EULA.
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance and support.
• Apple is not responsible for any product liability claims, consumer claims, or intellectual property claims.
• You represent you are not in a country subject to a US Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist-supporting" country.

14. Google Play-Specific Acknowledgement (Android)

Per Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement, you acknowledge that Google is not a party to this agreement and is not responsible for the App or its content.

15. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be announced via in-app banner. Continued use of the App after such an announcement constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms: support@streamear.app

Operator: Serhan Ucar · Block 1, Street 125, Bldg 184, Apt 23, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait