Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

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1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to BuildLog.diy ("BuildLog.diy," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services, including the BuildLog.diy mobile application, website at buildlog.diy (the "Site"), API, and any related software, features, content, or services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

By creating an account, accessing, or using BuildLog.diy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you are agreeing to these Terms for that organization and representing that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

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2. Description of Service

BuildLog.diy is a mobile-first DIY project tracker and build log app that provides:

- Project creation and management tools
- Task tracking and organization
- Work session timing with documentation
- Materials cost tracking
- Photo capture and time-lapse video generation
- Cloud synchronization of project data
- User authentication via email/password or third-party providers (Apple, Google)

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3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use BuildLog.diy, you must create an account. You agree to:

- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

- All activities that occur under your account
- Maintaining the security of your login credentials
- Enabling and managing biometric or device-based authentication features

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your credentials.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

- Violates these Terms or any applicable law
- Poses a risk to the security or integrity of the Service
- May cause liability to BuildLog.diy or its users

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4. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use BuildLog.diy. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use BuildLog.diy.

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5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Uses

BuildLog.diy is designed for personal DIY project tracking, hobby build logs, and home improvement documentation. You may use the Service for lawful, non-commercial purposes consistent with its intended use.

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

- Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Upload, transmit, or share content that is offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any account, system, or network
- Interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity of the Service
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers without authorization
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
- Circumvent, disable, or manipulate security features
- Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity

5.3 Content Standards

You retain ownership of content you create and upload to BuildLog.diy ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you:

- Grant BuildLog.diy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your content solely to provide and improve the Service
- Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content
- Agree not to upload content that infringes on intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties

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6. Subscription and Payments

6.1 Free Tier

BuildLog.diy offers a free tier with limited features. Usage limits, storage quotas, and feature availability may be changed at our discretion with reasonable notice.

6.2 Paid Subscriptions

If BuildLog.diy offers premium features or subscription plans:

- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
- You authorize us to charge the payment method on file for subscription fees
- We may change pricing with 30 days' prior notice

6.3 Payment Information

All payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors. BuildLog.diy does not store your full payment card information.

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7. Data Storage and Sync

7.1 Local Storage

BuildLog.diy stores data locally on your device. You are responsible for:

- Backing up your data
- Understanding that local data may be lost if you uninstall the app or lose your device

7.2 Cloud Synchronization

When you enable cloud sync:

- Your data may be transmitted to and stored on our servers
- Sync occurs automatically based on your settings and network availability
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free synchronization

7.3 Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

7.4 When a Paid Plan Ends

If your paid plan ends (for example, you cancel it or it isn't renewed), or you move to a plan with less storage, your account keeps all of its projects, tasks and sessions. If your photos and videos in the cloud are more than your new plan's storage allowance:

- We'll email you, and your cloud media stays available to view and download for 60 days
- We'll remind you 30 days and 7 days before that period ends
- After 60 days, we remove the cloud copies over your allowance, starting with time-lapse videos and then your oldest photos
- Copies stored on your device are not affected

You can avoid this at any time by choosing a plan with enough storage, or by downloading or deleting media until you're within your allowance. This applies to plans that end on or after December 1, 2026. We may keep media longer where the law requires it.

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8. Intellectual Property

8.1 BuildLog.diy Content

The Service, including but not limited to its design, code, logos, trademarks, and documentation, is owned by BuildLog.diy and protected by intellectual property laws. You receive no ownership rights.

8.2 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service ("Feedback"), we may use it without obligation to you.

8.3 Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, contact us with:

- A description of the copyrighted work
- A location in the Service of the allegedly infringing material
- Your contact information

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9. Third-Party Services

BuildLog.diy may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:

- Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In
- Cloud storage providers
- Analytics services

These third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party providers.

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10. Disclaimers

10.1 "AS IS" Basis

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not guarantee that:

- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Any content or data will be accurate, complete, or reliable
- The Service will meet your specific requirements

10.2 No Professional Advice

BuildLog.diy is not a professional services platform. Nothing on the Service constitutes professional advice (legal, financial, medical, etc.). Use at your own risk.

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11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BUILDLOG AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service
- Unauthorized access to your data or account

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

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12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BuildLog.diy and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

- Your violation of these Terms
- Your misuse of the Service
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your User Content

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13. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will:

- Post the revised Terms on the Site with an updated "Effective Date"
- Provide notice of material changes via email or in-app notification
- Give you 30 days' prior notice for significant changes

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

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14. Modifications to Service

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, including:

- Adding or removing features
- Changing storage limits
- Updating the application

We are not liable for any such modifications.

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15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in the United States.

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16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact BuildLog.diy and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

16.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, you agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration, except for:

- Claims that may be brought in small claims court
- Intellectual property claims

You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

16.3 Exceptions

Nothing in these Terms shall prevent BuildLog.diy from seeking injunctive relief in any jurisdiction.

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17. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by:

- Deleting your account through the Service settings
- Contacting us for account deletion

Upon termination:

- Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
- We may delete your data within a reasonable period
- Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive

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18. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our [Privacy Policy](/privacy) to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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19. Security

BuildLog.diy implements industry-standard security measures, including:

- Encryption of all data sent between the app or website and our servers
- Encryption of personal information stored on our servers
- Protection against repeated sign-in attempts
- Secure one-way hashing of passwords

However, no system is completely secure. You acknowledge that you use the Service at your own risk.

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20. Export Controls

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations.

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21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by BuildLog.diy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BuildLog.diy regarding your use of the Service.

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22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.

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23. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

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24. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

BuildLog.diy
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://buildlog.diy

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