Mobile App Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Operator Information

BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Vahrenwalder Str. 315A, 30179 Hannover, Germany
Commercial Register: HRB 218756
Registry Court: Amtsgericht Hannover
Represented by: André Schild, Managing Director
Email: admin [at] best-ai-tools [dot] org
Tel.: +49 157 55331915

This mobile application ("App") is an official extension of the website https://best-ai-tools.org, operated by BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("we," "our," or "us").

By downloading or using the App, you agree to these Terms of Service, which supplement our online Terms of Service, Mobile Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer.

Terms of Service

1. Scope & Acceptance

These App Terms govern your use of the Best AI Tools mobile application available on Apple App Store and Google Play. By installing or using the App, you confirm that:

• You are at least 17 years old (or the legal minimum age in your jurisdiction)
• If local law requires parental consent for users under 18, you confirm such consent has been obtained
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• You accept these Terms and our general Terms of Service
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

2. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Download and install the App on devices you own or control
• Use the App solely for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Access the App's features and content as made available by us

This license does not include any right to: (a) resell or make commercial use of the App; (b) modify, adapt, or create derivative works; (c) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App; (d) use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools; or (e) remove or modify any proprietary notices.

3. App Store Specific Clauses

3.1 Apple App Store (iOS)

If you download the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge and agree that:

• These Terms are concluded between you and BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt), not with Apple Inc.
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support services for the App
• In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any) to you. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation with respect to the App
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your possession and/or use of the App, including: (a) product liability claims; (b) any claim that the App fails to conform to applicable legal or regulatory requirements; (c) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation
• In the event of any third-party claim that the App or your possession and use of the App infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt), not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim
• Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary
• Apple has no warranty obligations beyond any refund of the purchase price, if applicable
• You represent and warrant that: (i) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (ii) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties

3.2 Google Play (Android)

If you download the App from Google Play, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Distribution through Google Play is governed by the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement ("DDA")
• Google is not responsible for the App's functionality, security, content, or any claims relating to the App
• You will comply with the then-current Google Play Terms of Service
• Google is a third-party beneficiary to these Terms as they relate to your use of the App downloaded from Google Play

3.3 Export Compliance

You represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country or region subject to comprehensive sanctions or embargoes (including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk regions), and that you are not a restricted party under applicable EU, U.S., U.K., or other sanctions and export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws when using the App.

3.4 Purchases & Refunds via App Stores

If any purchases or subscriptions are offered in the future, billing, cancellations, and refunds are administered by the relevant app store and subject to its terms. We do not process payments directly in the App.

4. Updates & Availability

We may, from time to time, develop and provide App updates, which may include upgrades, bug fixes, patches, and other error corrections and/or new features (collectively, "Updates"). Updates may also modify or delete in their entirety certain features and functionality. You agree that we have no obligation to provide any Updates or to continue to provide or enable any particular features or functionality.

Based on your device settings, when your device is connected to the internet either:

• The App will automatically download and install all available Updates; or
• You may receive notice of or be prompted to download and install available Updates

You shall promptly download and install all Updates and acknowledge that the App or portions thereof may not properly operate should you fail to do so. You further agree that all Updates will be deemed part of the App and be subject to all terms and conditions of these Terms.

Availability: The App is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that the App will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of the App without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the App is unavailable at any time or for any period.

5. User Accounts & Data

If the App requires or offers account creation, tool submission, or profile features, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials and accept all risks of unauthorized access
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to disable any user account at any time if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms.

Account Deletion

You can delete your account in-app (Profile → Danger Zone → Deactivate Account) or by emailing admin [at] best-ai-tools [dot] org.

6. App Permissions

The App may request the following permissions from your device:

• Internet Access (Required): To retrieve AI tool listings, news, and updates
• Storage/Cache (Required on iOS): Cache tools and legal notes locally to provide offline features
• Analytics (Optional): Anonymous usage metrics for performance improvement

The App does not access your device's location, camera, microphone, contacts, photos, or calendars.

All permissions are disclosed before activation and can be managed in your device settings at any time. See our Mobile Privacy Policy for details on data collection.

7. Third-Party Content & Links

The App provides a directory of third-party AI tools and may contain links to external websites and services. Important disclaimers:

• We do not host, control, endorse, or verify any third-party AI tools or content
• We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, legality, or quality of third-party tools
• You access and use third-party tools entirely at your own risk
• Third-party tools operate under their own terms of service and privacy policies
• Adult content and NSFW AI tools are NOT displayed in the mobile app
• We provide an automated directory service and do not manually curate listings

By clicking a link to a third-party tool, you acknowledge that you are leaving our App and that we have no control over the content, privacy practices, or security of external sites. External links open in your device browser and are governed by the destination's terms and privacy policy.

7A. Rankings & Sponsored Placements

"Top" lists and rankings use a mix of editorial judgment and quantitative signals. Sponsored placements, where offered, are clearly labeled "Sponsored" and do not alter non-sponsored ranking criteria.

7B. No Professional Advice

The App and its content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. You are solely responsible for your use of any information or tool from this App.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers or networks connected to the App
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the App or any systems or networks connected to the App
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the App
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the App
• Remove, circumvent, disable, damage, or otherwise interfere with security-related features
• Use the App to transmit any viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, or other items of a destructive nature
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the App

Violation of this section may result in immediate termination of your account and legal action.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

The App and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt), its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by German and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

The Best AI Tools name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt) or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

9A. Open-Source Components

The App may include open-source software licensed under their respective terms. Applicable notices and licenses are available at https://best-ai-tools.org/legal/open-source.

10. User-Generated Content

If the App allows you to submit, post, or share content (e.g., tool submissions, reviews, comments), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or control all rights to your content; (b) your content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law; (c) your content will not cause injury to any person or entity.

10A. Feedback

If you provide feedback, ideas, or suggestions about the App, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and exploit them without restriction or compensation.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the App will immediately cease
• You must immediately uninstall the App from all devices
• All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability

You may terminate these Terms at any time by uninstalling the App and ceasing all use.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or third-party tools

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. You may have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BITAUTOR UG (HAFTUNGSBESCHRÄNKT), ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the App
• Any damages arising from third-party content or tools accessed through the App
• Any damages arising from unauthorized access to your data or account

MAXIMUM LIABILITY: Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of (a) the fees paid by you in the 6 months preceding the claim, or (b) EUR 100.

These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the App

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict of law provisions and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Hannover, Germany, and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you also have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

16. Dispute Resolution (EU Users)

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR), which you can access at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

We are not obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board, but we are willing to do so on a case-by-case basis.

17. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by:

• Posting a notice in the App
• Sending an email to your registered email address (if applicable)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the App after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Mobile Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us in the App, constitute the entire agreement between you and BitAutor UG (haftungsbeschränkt) concerning the App.

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: admin [at] best-ai-tools [dot] org
• Postal Address: Vahrenwalder Str. 315A, 30179 Hannover, Germany
• Phone: +49 157 55331915

21. Service Modifications & Force Majeure

We may modify or discontinue features at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to outages, cyberattacks, natural disasters, or acts of governmental authorities.

22. Notices & Electronic Communications

We may provide notices to you by in-App messages, email to your registered address, or posting within the App. You consent to receive electronic communications from us related to the App. All notices will be deemed given when sent or posted.

23. Assignment; No Waiver; Governing Language

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Governing Language: These Terms are drafted in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only; in case of conflict, the English version controls.