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Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Qibla Finder mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the App.

2. Description of Service

Qibla Finder is a mobile application that provides:

  • Accurate Qibla direction from any location worldwide
  • Augmented Reality (AR) view showing the Kaaba
  • Compass functionality for prayer direction
  • Prayer time calculations
  • GPS-based location services

The App is provided free of charge and is intended for personal, non-commercial use.

3. License to Use

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 your personal mobile device
  • Use the App for its intended purpose of finding Qibla direction
  • Access and use all features provided within the App

This license does not allow you to:

  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works of the App
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use the App for commercial purposes
  • Distribute, sell, or sublicense the App to third parties

4. User Responsibilities

When using the App, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate device permissions when requested (location, camera for AR)
  • Use the App in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Ensure your device is calibrated properly for accurate compass readings
  • Keep your device away from magnetic interference for best results
  • Not use the App for any unlawful or prohibited purposes

5. Accuracy and Limitations

While we strive to provide accurate Qibla direction:

  • Accuracy depends on your device's GPS, compass, and sensor capabilities
  • Environmental factors may affect compass readings
  • We recommend verifying direction with local mosques when possible
  • The App requires proper device calibration for optimal performance

Important: The App is provided as a guidance tool. Users should use their best judgment and consult with local religious authorities when necessary.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the App, including but not limited to:

  • Software code and algorithms
  • User interface design
  • Graphics, logos, and icons
  • AR models and animations
  • Documentation and text

Are owned by or licensed to CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7. Privacy and Data Use

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to:

  • The collection and use of location data for Qibla calculation
  • Anonymous usage analytics for App improvement
  • Diagnostic data collection for technical support

Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling.

8. Disclaimers and 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
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of information
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We do not warrant that the App will meet all your requirements or that defects will be corrected.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or use
  • Damages arising from your use or inability to use the App
  • Any inaccuracies in Qibla direction calculations
  • Device malfunction or compatibility issues

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App (which is zero for this free App).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit or share through the App

11. Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Update, modify, or discontinue the App at any time
  • Change these Terms with notice through the App or website
  • Add or remove features without prior notice
  • Require App updates for continued use

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

12. Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated. We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, if:

  • You breach any provision of these Terms
  • We are required to do so by law
  • We discontinue the App

You may terminate these Terms by deleting the App from your device.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that comes closest to the intent of the original.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Company: CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI

Email: support@qiblafinder.app

App Store: View on App Store

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI regarding the use of the Qibla Finder App and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

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