1. THE APPLICATION
RattleStork (the licensed application) is software that connects users, in particular donors and recipients, and is designed for iOS and Android devices (Devices). It is a matching and communication platform in the context of sperm donation and co-parenting. The app does not provide medical or legal services and does not operate a medical facility or a sperm bank.
The app is not tailored to sector-specific regulations such as HIPAA, FISMA or GLBA. Do not use the app if such laws apply to your individual case.
2. ELIGIBILITY and ACCOUNT
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction if higher). You are responsible for securing your access credentials and for all activity under your account. The licensor may introduce identity/age verification (optional or mandatory) and may suspend or terminate accounts for EULA breaches.
3. SCOPE OF LICENCE
3.1 A non-transferable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable licence to install/use the app on devices you own or control, as permitted by the terms of use (including Family Sharing/volume licences, where applicable).
3.2 Updates/supplements are subject to this EULA unless a separate licence applies.
3.3 You may not share, sell, rent, lend, lease, distribute, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, or create derivative works from the app, except to the extent required by applicable law or with the prior written consent of the licensor.
3.4 You may create backup copies for your own devices; remove the app before transferring a device. Do not remove any proprietary notices.
3.5 Violations or attempts may be subject to criminal or civil prosecution and to claims for damages. The licensor may amend licence terms for the future.
3.6 Nothing in this licence limits applicable third-party terms; you must comply with those terms when using the app.
4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires firmware/OS version 1.0.0 or later (current version recommended). Compatibility may change; specifications may be updated at any time. You are responsible for ensuring your device meets the requirements.
5. MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
For maintenance and support the licensor is solely responsible. The services (Apple/Google) are not obliged to provide support for the app. See Section 23.
6. USE OF DATA
The processing of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy. The app may collect technical data to provide support, deliver updates, improve features and ensure integrity and security. Store operators process payment data; the licensor does not store full payment details.
7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT (UGC)
You may create or share content (text, images, audio/video, profile information, messages, etc., UGC). UGC may be visible to others depending on settings and app functionality. You warrant that you own the rights to your UGC; that it is lawful, accurate and not infringing; that it respects privacy and personal rights; and that it does not contain illegal content, threats, harassment, hate or depictions of sexual abuse of children. No spam or unauthorised advertising.
The licensor may, at its discretion, remove, restrict or reclassify UGC to protect users or to comply with laws, this EULA and our Acceptable Use Policy.
8. LICENCE TO UGC
To provide and improve the service, you grant the licensor a non-exclusive, worldwide, transferable, royalty-free licence to host, store, reproduce, display, perform, transmit and technically adapt your UGC solely to provide the app (including moderation, security and backup). This licence ends when your UGC has been deleted from our systems, except where statutory retention or the resolution of disputes or security logging within the legal framework require longer storage. You retain ownership; to the extent permitted by law, you waive moral rights.
9. FREEMIUM, BENEFITS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
RattleStork offers a free plan with limited features as well as premium subscriptions with enhanced features. Benefits may vary by country, platform (iOS, Android, Web) and billing cycle. Current plans, prices and details are shown in the app or on our Subscription Overview.
Examples (not exhaustive): Free users may send up to three initial messages per month and see 'last online'; premium users may send unlimited initial messages, see 'last active' and use visibility boosts.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. Renewal charges may occur up to 24 hours before the end of the period. Trial periods (if offered) may be forfeited upon purchase. Manage or cancel via Apple / Google. Refunds are handled by the store operator; the licensor does not provide refunds except as required by law.
10. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL (EU)
EU consumers generally have a 14-day right of withdrawal for distance sales of digital content/services. This right may cease once provision begins with your prior explicit consent and confirmation that you will lose the right of withdrawal. Purchases made via Apple/Google are subject to their processes and policies.
11. SAFETY AND NO ADVICE
The app does not provide medical, legal or professional advice. Information is general and does not replace professional advice. You are responsible for your own decisions and interactions. Be cautious and take care, especially when meeting people in person.
12. NOTICE-AND-ACTION (ILLEGAL CONTENT)
Report allegedly unlawful content or breaches via our contact form or the in-app report function (profile/messages menu). Provide the content URL or profile, a description, the legal basis if applicable and your contact details. We will review reports without undue delay, take appropriate measures and, for example under the EU-DSA, provide a justification including available remedies where legally required.
13. LIABILITY
The licensor's liability is limited to wilful misconduct and gross negligence. For breach of material contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) the licensor is also liable for ordinary negligence, limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damages. Liability for injury to life, body or health and other mandatory statutory liability remains unaffected.
14. WARRANTY
At the time of download the app is free from malware and substantially conforms to its description. No warranty applies where the app is used on unsupported devices or OS, in cases of unauthorised modification, misuse or combination with unsuitable hardware/software/accessories, or for causes outside the licensor's control.
Defects must be reported without undue delay (within 30 days of discovery). After confirmation the licensor may remedy the defect or supply a replacement. For store purchases you may request a refund of the purchase price from the store operator; beyond that there are no warranty obligations of the store. For businesses defect claims expire 12 months after provision; for consumers statutory periods apply. Statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.
15. PRODUCT CLAIMS
For handling claims from end users or third parties relating to the app or your possession or use — including product liability, non-compliance with statutory or regulatory requirements and claims under consumer or data protection law — the licensor is responsible, not the stores.
16. LEGAL COMPLIANCE (SANCTIONS)
You warrant that you are not located in a country subject to a US Government embargo or designated as supporting terrorism, and that you are not listed on any US sanctions lists as a prohibited or restricted party.
17. TERMINATION
This EULA applies until terminated by you or the licensor. Your rights end automatically without notice if you breach this EULA. After termination you must stop use and delete all copies. Cancel subscriptions in your store settings.
18. THIRD-PARTY TERMS AND BENEFICIARIES
The licensor respects applicable third-party terms. Apple and Google (and their subsidiaries) are third-party beneficiaries of this EULA and may enforce it against you after your acceptance.
19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
If a third party claims that the app or your possession/use infringes intellectual property rights, investigation, defence, defence, settlement and resolution of such claims are the responsibility of the licensor (not the services), subject to statutory rights/defences.
20. APPLICABLE LAW and CONSUMER RIGHTS
This EULA is governed by German law (excluding conflict-of-law rules). If you are a consumer habitually resident in another EU Member State, you will additionally benefit from the mandatory provisions of your country of residence. Nothing in this EULA affects such rights.
21. CHANGES TO THIS EULA
We may change this EULA from time to time. Material changes will be communicated in the app and/or in a reasonable manner before they take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, stop using the services and cancel subscriptions in the store settings.
22. MISCELLANEOUS
22.1 Severability clause. If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains effective; invalid provisions will be replaced by provisions that come closest to the original purpose.
22.2 Written form. Side agreements, amendments and additions require written form; a waiver of this is only possible in writing.
22.3 No assignment. You may not assign this EULA or any rights under it without the prior written consent of the licensor.
22.4 Entire agreement. This EULA incorporates our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Acceptable Use Policy; these apply in addition.
23. CONTACT
RattleStork UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Sternstraße 23, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany
Contact and notices: rattlestork.org/contact
Email: rattlestork[at]gmail.com