Plain terms for using Stoiceum. No legal maze, no hidden clauses. Just a clear agreement between you and us.
By downloading, installing, or using Stoiceum, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the app. These terms apply to all versions of the application, whether distributed through an app store or made available through other means.
Stoiceum is developed and maintained by Bounded.cc. When these terms refer to "we", "us", or "our", they refer to Bounded.cc. You can reach us at legal@bounded.cc for any questions about these terms.
Stoiceum is intended for general audiences. If you are under the age of 13, you may not use the app unless a parent or legal guardian agrees to these terms on your behalf.
Stoiceum grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the application on devices that you own or control, in accordance with the terms of the store or platform through which you obtained it. You may not redistribute, resell, sublicense, or make the app available to third parties.
The free version of Stoiceum provides valuable but limited features, giving you a meaningful introduction to the reading, reflection, and practice tools within the app. The free version contains no advertising.
The premium version unlocks the full set of features, including the complete library of works across all authors with side by side translations, an enhanced wheel of emotion, detailed practices, global search, additional themes and typography, and unlimited bookmarks.
Premium may be offered as a recurring subscription or a one-time purchase, depending on the platform. Pricing, billing cycles, renewal terms, and refund policies are determined by the store or platform through which you make the purchase. Please review the policies of your store provider before subscribing.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in accordance with the store provider's cancellation process. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are handled by the store provider in accordance with their refund policy.
Some of the translations included in Stoiceum are in the public domain and belong to their respective authors. The Stoiceum translations, along with the application design, source code, interface, illustrations, and all other original content, are the intellectual property of Bounded.cc and its licensors.
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Stoiceum operates entirely offline. All content you create, including journal entries, bookmarks, and progress data, is stored only on your device. We do not have access to it and cannot recover it if it is lost. You are responsible for maintaining backups of your device if you wish to preserve your data.
Stoiceum is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error free, or free of harmful components. We do not warrant that the philosophical content will meet your expectations or produce any particular outcome.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stoiceum and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the app. This includes, without limitation, loss of data, loss of profits, or any emotional or psychological outcome resulting from your engagement with the philosophical material.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits any rights you have under mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence. If any provision of these terms conflicts with such laws, the law prevails and the provision is deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary.
Stoiceum is a reading and reflection tool grounded in ancient Stoic philosophy. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek help from a qualified professional or a local emergency service.
We may update the app and these terms from time to time. When we make material changes to these terms, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the app if you violate these terms. You may stop using the app at any time by uninstalling it from your device.
These terms are governed by the laws of Scotland, United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the app shall be resolved in the courts of Scotland.
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
In short: use the app honestly, enjoy the philosophy, and if you subscribe, you can cancel anytime.