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 circumstances.
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 login details 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 violations.
3. SCOPE OF LICENSE
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, if 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 mandatory law allows 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 copyright or other notices.
3.5 Violations or attempts may be subject to criminal or civil prosecution and to liability 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 them when using the app.
4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires firmware/OS version 1.0.0 or higher (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
The licensor is solely responsible for maintenance and support. The services (Apple/Google) are not obligated to provide support for the app. SeeSection 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 and share content (text, images, audio/video, profile information, messages, etc., UGC). UGC may be visible to others depending on your settings and the app's functionality. You represent and warrant that you own the rights to your UGC; that it is lawful, accurate and non-infringing; that it respects privacy and personality rights; and that it does not contain illegal material, threats, harassment, hate speech or depictions of sexual child abuse. 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. LICENSE 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 is deleted from our systems, except where legal retention or dispute/forensic/security logs require longer storage within legal limits. You retain ownership; to the extent permitted by law you waive moral rights.
9. FREEMIUM, BENEFITS and SUBSCRIPTIONS
RattleStork offers a free tier with limited features and 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 auto-renew unless cancelled. Renewal charges may occur up to 24 hours before the period end. 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 remote sales of digital content or services. This right may cease once provision begins with your prior express consent and confirmation that you lose the right of withdrawal. Purchases 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 decisions and interactions. Be cautious and exercise care, especially with in-person meetings.
12. NOTICE-AND-ACTION (ILLEGAL CONTENT)
Report suspected illegal content or violations via our contact form or the in-app report function (profile/messages menu). Provide the content URL or profile, a description, any applicable legal basis and your contact details. We will review reports without undue delay, take appropriate action and provide — for example under the EU DSA — reasons including available remedies, where legally required.
13. LIABILITY
The licensor's liability is limited to intent and gross negligence. For breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) the licensor is also liable for simple negligence, limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damages. Liability for loss of life, bodily injury or health and mandatory statutory liability remains unaffected.
14. WARRANTY
At the time of download the app is free of malware and substantially conforms to its description. No warranty applies for use on unsupported devices or OS versions, unauthorised modification, misuse, combination with unsuitable hardware/software/accessories, or causes outside the licensor's control.
Defects must be reported promptly (within 30 days of discovery). After confirmation the licensor may remedy the issue or provide a replacement. For store purchases you may request a refund of the purchase price from the store operator; beyond that the store has no further warranty obligations. For businesses, defect claims expire 12 months after delivery; for consumers statutory periods apply. Statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.
15. PRODUCT CLAIMS
For handling claims by end users or third parties relating to the app or your possession/use — including product liability, non-compliance with legal/regulatory requirements and claims under consumer or data protection law — the licensor is responsible, not the stores.
16. LEGAL COMPLIANCE (SANCTIONS)
You represent and 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 list of prohibited or restricted parties.
17. TERMINATION
This EULA remains in force until terminated by you or the licensor. Your rights end automatically without notice if you breach this EULA. After termination you must stop using the app and delete all copies. Cancel subscriptions in your store settings.
18. THIRD-PARTY TERMS and BENEFICIARIES
The licensor observes 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, settlement and resolution of such claims are the responsibility of the licensor (not the services), subject to statutory rights/defences.
20. GOVERNING LAW and CONSUMER RIGHTS
This EULA is governed by German law (excluding conflict-of-law rules). If you are a consumer ordinarily resident in another EU Member State, you also benefit from the mandatory provisions of your country of residence. Nothing in this EULA affects those 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 an appropriate manner before they take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you do not accept the changes, stop using the services and cancel subscriptions in your store settings.
22. MISCELLANEOUS
22.1 Severability clause. If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect; invalid provisions will be replaced by provisions that most closely reflect the original intent.
22.2 Written form. Any side agreements, amendments and additions must be made in writing; any waiver must be 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