Terms of Service

By downloading, installing, or using talavo (the "App"), you agree to these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you don't agree, don't install the App. These Terms form a binding contract between you and talavo (the "Studio").

talavo is a free Safari-based web browser for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that filters certain UI elements out of websites you visit (notably YouTube ads, Shorts, and comments). The App is distributed exclusively through the Apple App Store. You may install it on any device tied to your Apple ID, subject to Apple's licensing terms.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Studio grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the App on devices you own or control. You may not:

• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App;
• Sublicense, sell, rent, lease, or distribute the App;
• Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;
• Use the App to violate any applicable law or third-party rights.

The App is free to download and use. Core functionality — ad blocking, distraction filters, mini-player, all customization — works without any payment. The free tier displays one brief advertisement when you launch the App.

The optional Premium tier ($0.99/month or $9.99/year, prices subject to local taxes and Apple's pricing tiers) removes that single launch ad. No other functionality is gated. Billing and renewal are handled by Apple under their standard auto-renewal terms; manage or cancel from iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

You agree to use the App lawfully. Specifically you will not:

• Use the App to access content that is illegal in your jurisdiction;
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or circumvent the App's integrity or security;
• Use the App in any way that would violate the Terms of Service of any third-party website (e.g. YouTube's ToS) in a way that creates legal exposure for the Studio — note that ad filtering is generally legal but explicitly discouraged by some sites' ToS, and you accept the associated risk yourself.

The App does not collect personal browsing data. Settings sync via Apple iCloud (we never see them). The Studio operates no server that observes your URLs or content. For the full statement of how data is or isn't handled, see the Privacy Policy.

The App may interact with third-party services (notably Apple App Store, Apple iCloud, and the websites you visit while browsing). The Studio is not responsible for the behavior, availability, or terms of these third-party services. Your use of those services is governed by their own terms.

All rights, title, and interest in the App, including the talavo name, logo, design, and codebase, remain with the Studio. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership to you.

The App is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Studio does not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that specific filters will work on every site or after every YouTube update.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Studio be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the App. The Studio's aggregate liability for any claim arising under these Terms is limited to the amount you have paid the Studio in the preceding 12 months (which, for most users, is $0).

You agree to indemnify and hold the Studio harmless from any claim, loss, or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the App in violation of these Terms or applicable law.

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it. The Studio may suspend or terminate access to the App if you materially breach these Terms. Sections 8 (Intellectual property), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of liability), and 14 (Governing law) survive termination.

The Studio may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the App or website at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use of the App after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

These Terms are governed by the laws of Austria, without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Vienna, Austria, unless mandatory consumer-protection law in your country of residence provides otherwise.

Questions about these Terms? See /support for the contact channels. Legal correspondence: see /impressum.