Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Zones mobile application ("App") developed and published by Mahamo Studios ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Description of the Service

Zones is a world clock and timezone converter application available on iOS and Android. The App provides the following features:

• World clock dashboard — view multiple timezones simultaneously with real-time updates, day/night context, and UTC offsets.
• Time scrubbing — drag a time slider to compare hours across all saved timezones at once, with 5-minute snap intervals and haptic feedback.
• Timezone search — search by city name or timezone abbreviation from a database of approximately 190 world cities.
• Timeline view — a grid visualization showing working-hours overlap across all saved timezones.
• Reminders — set time-based reminders tied to specific timezones.
• Shareable links — generate and share timezone views via messaging, email, or clipboard.
• Home screen widgets — configure native iOS and Android widgets to display selected timezones.
• Customization — dark mode, light mode, system-automatic theme, 12-hour or 24-hour time format, and configurable working hours.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use the App. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are under the age of 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

3. User Accounts

The App does not require or support user accounts, registration, or sign-in. All data is stored locally on your device. No personal information is required to use the App.

4. Free Tier and Pro Subscriptions

4.1 Free Tier

The App is free to download and use with the following limitations:

• You may save up to 3 timezones (in addition to your local timezone).
• Advertisements (banner ads, interstitial ads) are displayed during normal use.
• You may watch a rewarded video advertisement to temporarily unlock unlimited timezones for 24 hours at no cost.

4.2 Zones Pro

You may upgrade to Zones Pro to unlock premium features. The following plans are available:

Prices are in USD and may vary by region based on Apple App Store and Google Play Store pricing.

4.3 Pro Benefits

• Unlimited timezones — no limit on the number of cities you can save.
• Ad-free experience — all banner, interstitial, and rewarded ads are removed.

4.4 Billing and Payment

• All purchases are processed through the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). We do not directly collect or process any payment information.
• Subscription fees are charged to the payment method associated with your Apple ID or Google account.
• We use RevenueCat as a purchase management platform to validate and track subscription status.

4.5 Subscription Renewal and Cancellation

• Auto-renewable subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
• You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through:
  • iOS: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
  • Android: Google Play Store > Payments & Subscriptions > Subscriptions
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain Pro access until that date.
• The Lifetime plan is a one-time purchase that does not renew or expire.

4.6 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google in accordance with their respective refund policies:

• Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084
• Google: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637

4.7 Restoring Purchases

If you reinstall the App or switch devices, you can restore your previous purchases by tapping "Restore Purchases" on the Subscription or Paywall screen.

4.8 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. Any price change will take effect for your next billing cycle, and you will be notified by the respective app store. You may cancel before the new price takes effect.

5. Advertisements

5.1 Ad-Supported Free Tier

The free tier displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob, including:

• Banner ads displayed on the main screen.
• Interstitial ads displayed at certain interaction points.
• Rewarded video ads that you may voluntarily watch to unlock unlimited timezones for 24 hours.

5.2 Third-Party Ad Content

Advertisements are served by Google AdMob and may link to third-party websites or services. We do not control the content of these advertisements and are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of ad content, or any products, services, or offers promoted. Interacting with advertisements is at your own risk.

5.3 Ad-Free Experience

Pro subscribers do not see any advertisements. Upgrading to any Pro plan removes all ad formats for the duration of the subscription or purchase.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership

The App, including its design, user interface, code, graphics, animations, and all associated documentation, is the intellectual property of Mahamo Studios and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 License Grant

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the App on devices that you own or control, for personal, non-commercial purposes.

6.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App, except to the extent permitted by applicable law.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices in the App.
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks connected to the App.

6.4 Third-Party Components

The App incorporates the following third-party components, used under their respective licenses:

• Timezone data — derived from the IANA Time Zone Database, which is in the public domain.
• Inter font family — provided by Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License (OFL).
• Open-source libraries — various Flutter and Dart packages used under their respective open-source licenses.

7. User Conduct

You agree to:

• Use the App only for its intended purpose as a timezone management tool.
• Not use the App in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the App.
• Not attempt to circumvent any technical limitations or security measures in the App.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 "As Is" Basis

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 Timezone Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate timezone information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of timezone data displayed in the App. Timezone rules are subject to change by governments and may not be immediately reflected. You should not rely solely on the App for time-critical decisions.

8.3 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAHAMO STUDIOS, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR INR 5,000, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mahamo Studios and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in connection with your violation of these Terms or your use of the App.

11. Platform-Specific Terms

11.1 Apple App Store

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store:

• These Terms are between you and Mahamo Studios, not Apple Inc. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support services for the App.
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms.
• You must comply with any applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the App.

11.2 Google Play Store

If you downloaded the App from the Google Play Store:

• These Terms are between you and Mahamo Studios, not Google LLC.
• Google is not responsible for the App or its content.
• You must comply with the Google Play Store Terms of Service.

12. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://mahamo.in/zones/privacy/. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

13. Modifications to the App

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the App.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through an in-app notice or other reasonable means. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

16. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution through the courts as specified in Section 15.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

18. Waiver

The failure of Mahamo Studios to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mahamo Studios regarding your use of the App.

20. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us at: