Terms of Use

Last Modified: April 24, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Storklet ("Service," "App," "we," "us," or "our"). Storklet is a mobile application and associated website designed to help parents and caretakers track their children's development and daily activities. The Service is owned and operated by an individual based in Finland.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Storklet application and website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through Storklet.

By downloading, accessing, registering for, or using Storklet, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our separate Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Service.

2. Definitions

"Service" or "Storklet" refers to the Storklet mobile application, website (storklet.com), and any related services or features offered.
"User," "you," or "your" refers to the individual accessing or using the Service, typically a parent or legal caretaker of a child.
"Content" refers to any data, text, information, graphics, photos, videos, profiles, audio clips, links, notes, milestones, measurements, health records, feeding logs, sleep logs, diaper change logs, tummy time logs, allergy information, and other materials that users input, upload, submit, store, share, or display on or via the Service.
"Subscription" refers to the paid access plan for premium features of the Service.
"Child Profile" refers to the collection of data and Content related to a specific child within the Service.

3. Account Registration and Eligibility

3.1 Account Creation

To access most features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process (including your first name, last name, and optionally, a photo) and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You may not use an account name that is offensive, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise infringes on the rights of others.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding the password or other credentials used to access the Service and for any activities or actions under your account, whether or not you have authorized them. We encourage you to use "strong" passwords (passwords that use a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols). You agree to notify us immediately at account@storklet.com upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above.

3.3 Eligibility and User Authority

While there is no minimum age requirement to create an account (as the app is intended for adult parents/caretakers), you must have the legal authority to provide information about any child whose data you input into the Service. By creating an account and adding a Child Profile, you represent and warrant that you are the parent or legal guardian of the child, or you have obtained explicit, verifiable consent from the parent or legal guardian to manage the child's information within Storklet. We may require proof of such authority or consent at any time.

3.4 Multiple Users and Permissions

Storklet allows the primary creator of a Child Profile ("Owner") to grant access to other registered users (e.g., other parents, family members, caretakers) to view and/or manage that Child Profile's data. The Owner is responsible for inviting users and setting appropriate viewing and editing permissions for each invited user. By granting access, the Owner acknowledges that invited users will be able to access potentially sensitive information based on the permissions granted. Both the Owner and invited users are responsible for using this feature appropriately and respecting the privacy of the child and other users associated with the Child Profile. Storklet is not responsible for disputes between users regarding access or permissions.

4. Service Description and Subscription

4.1 Free Tier

Storklet offers a free tier providing access to a basic set of features for tracking children's data, such as feeding, sleep, diapers, and basic growth measurements. The specific features included in the free tier may change over time at our discretion.

4.2 Paid Subscription

Storklet offers a paid subscription ("Subscription") providing access to an extended feature set, which may include premium functionality allowing for more detailed tracking, advanced insights, analytics, reports, or other features designed to enhance the user experience ("Premium Features"). The specific Premium Features available under a Subscription are described within the App and/or on our website and may change over time.

4.3 Payment and Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (e.g., monthly or annually), as selected by you at the time of purchase. Payments are processed through a third-party payment processor (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Stripe). By providing payment information, you agree to the terms and conditions of the applicable payment processor. You authorize us (through the third-party processor) to charge your selected payment method for the recurring Subscription fees. You are responsible for providing complete and accurate billing and contact information and notifying us of any changes.

4.4 Auto-Renewal

Your Subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel it before the end of the current period through your account settings within the App, the relevant app store subscription management page, or by contacting us at billing@storklet.com. Cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free tier.

4.5 No Refunds

All payments for Subscriptions are final and non-refundable. We do not provide refunds or credits for any partial subscription periods, unused time, downgrades, or if you are unsatisfied with the Service, except as required by applicable law.

4.6 Changes to Service and Pricing

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part or Content thereof) with or without notice at any time. We reserve the right to change the features offered in the free tier and the Subscription tier. We also reserve the right to change Subscription fees. Any fee changes will be communicated to you in advance (e.g., via email or in-app notification) and will only apply to subsequent billing cycles following the notice period. Your continued use of the Service after a price change comes into effect constitutes your agreement to pay the modified Subscription fee amount.

5. User Content

5.1 Content Ownership and Responsibility

You retain full ownership of all Content you input, upload, or store in Storklet. You are solely responsible for your Content and the consequences of posting, submitting, storing, or sharing it, including ensuring you have all necessary rights and permissions (especially concerning children's data and images/videos).

5.2 License Grant to Storklet

By submitting Content to the Service, you grant Storklet a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of (solely for formatting/display purposes), display, and perform the Content only in connection with providing and operating the Service for you and any users you explicitly grant access to (as described in section 3.4). We will not use your Content for any other purpose, such as advertising or selling data to third parties. We will not use user-uploaded Content for our own service improvement purposes. This license is necessary for us to, for example, store your data on our servers, display it back to you within the app, and allow sharing functions initiated by you. This license terminates when you delete your Content or your account, subject to residual copies remaining in backups for a limited period.

5.3 Content Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

You own the Content posted by you on or through the Service or otherwise have the right to grant the license set forth in these Terms.
You have obtained all necessary permissions, consents, and authorizations, particularly from legal guardians if the Content involves minors (including photos, videos, health data), to upload and share such Content via the Service.
The posting and use of your Content on or through the Service does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, intellectual property rights, or any other rights of any person or entity.
The Content you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Your Content complies with the restrictions outlined in section 5.5.

5.4 Public Sharing Feature

Storklet may offer a feature allowing you to generate a public URL to share specific, selected Content (e.g., a milestone announcement, a photo album) with individuals outside the Storklet app. You have sole control over if and what Content you choose to share publicly using this feature. By generating and sharing a public URL:

You explicitly instruct us to make the selected Content accessible to anyone who has the URL.
You acknowledge that Content shared publicly is no longer private and can be viewed, potentially copied, saved, or redistributed by anyone with the link, outside of our control.
You assume all risks associated with such public sharing. We are not responsible for how third parties use Content you choose to make public.
Publicly shared content will be view-only via the URL; modification is not possible through the public link.
Even if you later disable the public link or delete the Content from your account, copies may persist elsewhere if copied or cached by third parties.

You agree not to share Content publicly if you do not have the absolute right to do so or if you are uncomfortable with the potential for widespread access and lack of control.

5.5 Content Restrictions

You agree not to post, upload, or share Content that:

Is illegal, unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, libelous, obscene, pornographic, profane, threatening, abusive, hateful, harassing, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
Violates or encourages conduct that would violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law, including but not limited to laws related to child protection, privacy, and data security.
Infringes or violates the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other proprietary rights of any third party.
Contains or transmits viruses, worms, malware, trojan horses, or other harmful or destructive code.
Constitutes unsolicited promotions, political campaigning, advertising, or solicitations (spam).
Exploits, harms, or attempts to exploit or harm minors in any way, including by exposing them to inappropriate content or asking for personally identifiable information.
Impersonates any person or entity, or falsely states or otherwise misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity.
Contains sensitive personal information of any third party (e.g., social security numbers, non-public phone numbers, or addresses) without their explicit consent.

5.6 Content Monitoring and Removal

We do not generally pre-screen Content, but we reserve the right (but not the obligation) in our sole discretion to review, refuse, remove, or disable access to any Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed objectionable, without prior notice. We may also take action against your account, including suspension or termination, for violations. If you encounter Content you believe violates these Terms, please report it to us at moderation@storklet.com.

5.7 No Responsibility for Content

You understand that by using the Service, you may be exposed to Content from other users that might be inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable. Storklet does not endorse any Content submitted to the Service by any user or other licensor, or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein. You agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against Storklet with respect thereto. Under no circumstances will Storklet be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any Content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Service.

5.8 Content Backup

Storklet performs regular backups of its data, but the Service is not intended as a guaranteed backup or storage service. We do not guarantee that your Content will always be available or that it will not be lost or corrupted. You are strongly encouraged to maintain your own backups of any important Content you upload or input into the Service. We will not be liable for any loss or corruption of your Content.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data (including the sensitive data related to children) are described in detail in our separate Privacy Policy. By using Storklet, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

6.2 Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. This includes storing data in encrypted databases on servers located within Europe (primarily Finland) to align with European data protection standards like GDPR. However, you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6.3 Data Retention

As stated in your input, we currently retain user data indefinitely unless you specifically request its deletion by contacting us at account@storklet.com or using any in-app account deletion feature if available. Upon receiving a verifiable deletion request for your account, we will take steps to delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for more details on data retention and deletion procedures.

6.4 Sensitive Children's Data

You acknowledge that the primary purpose of Storklet is the collection and management of data related to children, which inherently includes sensitive information such as names, photos/videos, health details (measurements, allergies, health records), developmental milestones, and daily activity logs (feeding, sleep, diapers, etc.). By using the Service to input, store, or share such data, you explicitly confirm:

You have the full legal right and authority (as parent, legal guardian, or authorized caretaker with explicit consent) to provide and manage this sensitive information within the Service.
You understand the nature of the data being collected and consent to its processing as described in these Terms and the Privacy Policy for the purpose of using the Storklet service.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service and management of children's data complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction concerning children's privacy and data protection.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Storklet's Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, design, functionality, software, code, text, graphics, logos, icons, and images are and will remain the exclusive property of the owner of Storklet and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of Finland and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent. You obtain no rights under these Terms from us or our licensors to the Service, except for the limited license granted below.

7.2 License to Use the Service

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the Storklet application on a compatible device that you own or control, and to access and use the Service solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes related to tracking and managing information for children under your care.

7.3 Feedback

If you choose to provide input, suggestions, ideas, improvements, or other feedback regarding the Service ("Feedback"), you agree that we are free to use such Feedback for any purpose (including incorporating it into the Service) without any obligation or compensation to you. You grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up license to use and exploit any Feedback you provide.

8. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Storklet (e.g., links to informational articles from organizations like the WHO). We provide these links solely for informational purposes and user convenience. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites. You acknowledge and agree that Storklet shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Service and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party website or service that you visit.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 NO MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER

STORKLET IS AN INFORMATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL TOOL ONLY. IT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. The content and features provided through the Service, including tracking tools, growth charts, milestone information, articles, tips, and any personalized insights or recommendations (see section 9.2), are for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from qualified healthcare providers (such as pediatricians, doctors, lactation consultants, therapists, etc.).

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your child's health, development, feeding, sleep, or any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or tracked on the Storklet Service. If you think you or your child may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. Storklet does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Service. Reliance on any information provided by Storklet is solely at your own risk.

9.2 Disclaimer Regarding Personalized Recommendations/Insights

The Service may analyze the Content you input and provide certain observations, patterns, summaries, or potential insights related to your child's data (e.g., sleep patterns, feeding totals, growth percentile estimates). You acknowledge and agree that:

These insights are generated by automated algorithms based solely on the data you provide and general, non-individualized statistical models or guidelines.
They are not equivalent to a professional assessment or personalized medical/developmental advice from a qualified healthcare provider who has examined your child.
The accuracy and relevance of any insights depend entirely on the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of the data you input.
Growth and development vary significantly between individual children. Algorithmic insights may not accurately reflect your specific child's unique situation or needs.
You should not make significant decisions about your child's care, feeding, sleep, or health based solely on insights provided by the App without consulting a qualified professional.
Storklet and its owner are not liable for any actions you take or decisions you make based on these automated insights.

9.3 "As Is" and "As Available" Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STORKLET AND ITS OWNER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

STORKLET MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (I) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (II) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (III) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE (INCLUDING ANY DATA, CHARTS, OR INSIGHTS) WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT; (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; OR (V) ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICE WILL BE CORRECTED.

9.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL STORKLET, ITS OWNER, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE;
ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE;
ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE (INCLUDING RELIANCE ON SUCH CONTENT OR INSIGHTS);
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT;
ANY PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL HARM TO ANY CHILD;
ANY DECISIONS MADE OR ACTIONS TAKEN BASED ON INFORMATION OR INSIGHTS PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE;
ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICE BY ANY THIRD PARTY;
ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICE; AND/OR
THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS OR OUR PRIVACY POLICY.

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF STORKLET AND ITS OWNER FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES, IF ANY, PAID BY YOU TO STORKLET FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED EUROS (€100.00).

9.5 Exclusions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, or for liability resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct. Accordingly, some of the above limitations in Sections 9.3 and 9.4 may not apply to you, but they shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by Finnish law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Storklet and its owner, affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service, including, but not limited to, your User Content.
Any use of the Service's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party, including privacy or intellectual property rights.
Any claim related to the accuracy, appropriateness, or legality of the Content you provide, especially concerning children's sensitive data.
Any dispute between you and another user related to shared access or permissions for a Child Profile.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. You can terminate your account and request deletion of your data by sending an email request to account@storklet.com. If you have a paid Subscription, cancelling your Subscription (as per section 4.4) does not automatically delete your account or data, it only stops future billing and reverts you to the free tier at the end of the current billing period. Account deletion must be requested separately.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to and use of the Service, including your account, immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms. We may also terminate or suspend access for prolonged inactivity, or if required by law.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account, your right to access and use the Service will immediately cease. We may, in our sole discretion, delete your account and all associated Content upon termination, although backup copies may remain for a period as outlined in our Privacy Policy. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, limitations of liability, governing law, and dispute resolution clauses. Termination of your account will not entitle you to any refund of Subscription fees already paid.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Modified" date at the top of these Terms. For substantial changes, we may also provide additional notice, such as through an in-app notification or email. We will provide a grace period of at least thirty (30) days before the updated Terms become effective.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective (following the grace period), you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, you must stop using the Service and close your account.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts located in Helsinki, Finland. You hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

14.2 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargos, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials, or failures of public or private telecommunications networks.

14.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Storklet regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Service.

14.4 No Waiver

No waiver by Storklet of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Storklet to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms, without such consent, will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@storklet.com.