The rules for using NorthScan.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, accessing or using NorthScan, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use NorthScan. NorthScan is a product of NorthVault.

2. About NorthScan

NorthScan is a document scanning application for iPhone. It helps you capture, enhance, organise, search and share documents, receipts, whiteboards and books.

NorthScan is local-first. Scans, folders, tags, OCR text and library metadata are intended to live on your device for core use. NorthScan is provided for personal document capture and record-keeping purposes.

3. Subscriptions and Billing

NorthScan offers an optional auto-renewable subscription, NorthScan Plus, which unlocks additional productivity features. Core scanning, OCR, search, organisation and single-document PDF export remain available at no cost.

• NorthScan Plus is offered on a monthly or annual basis. The price, billing period and any introductory offer are shown in the app, in your local currency, before you confirm a purchase.
• Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase.
• The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase.
• Where a free trial or introductory offer is provided, any unused portion is forfeited if you buy a subscription during the offer, where applicable.

Purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store and are subject to Apple's terms. Refund requests are handled by Apple in accordance with App Store policies.

4. Your Documents and Content

You retain ownership of the documents and content you scan or import. NorthScan does not claim any ownership over your scans.

You are responsible for having the right to scan, store and share the documents you capture, and for complying with any laws or third-party rights that apply to that content.

5. Local Storage and Backups

Because NorthScan is local-first, your scans are stored on your device unless you choose to share, export or back them up. If your device is lost, damaged or reset, scans stored only on that device may be lost.

You are responsible for maintaining backups of documents that are important to you, for example through Apple services or another destination you control.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use NorthScan for unlawful purposes or to capture content you have no right to.
• Attempt to interfere with the app or related services.
• Circumvent security measures.
• Introduce malicious code or harmful content.
• Reverse engineer, copy, modify or create derivative works from NorthScan except as permitted by law.
• Misrepresent ownership of NorthScan content or branding.

7. Sharing and External Services

A document only leaves your device when you choose a sharing or export destination such as Messages, Mail, AirDrop, Files or another app. Once shared, that content is handled by the destination you choose.

We are not responsible for external service interruptions, external terms or external privacy practices. Your use of external services remains subject to their respective terms and policies.

8. No Professional Advice

NorthScan is a scanning and organisation tool only. It does not provide legal, financial, tax, accounting, medical or other professional advice, and text recognised from your documents is provided for convenience only. You remain responsible for verifying the accuracy of scanned or recognised content before relying on it.

9. Availability

We aim to provide a reliable experience; however, we do not guarantee that NorthScan will always be available, error-free, uninterrupted, or compatible with every device or iOS version. Availability may be affected by software updates, operating system changes, maintenance or matters beyond our control.

10. Optional iCloud Sync

NorthScan offers optional iCloud sync. When enabled, your scans and library metadata synchronise through your own private iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit, and your documents remain within your personal Apple account. iCloud sync stays off until you enable it and can be turned off at any time. Additional optional features may be introduced in the future and, where applicable, will be described before use.

11. Intellectual Property

NorthScan, including its software, design, branding, logos, graphics, screenshots and related materials, is owned by NorthVault or its respective rights holders and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights in NorthScan except the right to use the app in accordance with these Terms.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, NorthVault and its owners, developers, contributors and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, NorthScan, including loss of documents or data. Your use of NorthScan is at your own risk.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue NorthScan, or your access to it, at any time where necessary to protect the application, users, intellectual property or service integrity.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When material changes are made, the "Last updated" date will be revised. Continued use of NorthScan after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Australia, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of South Australia, Australia.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to support@getnorthvault.com.