Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading or using Taplings ("the App"), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. Not a Medical Device

Taplings is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. It makes no clinical claims. The App is a general-purpose distraction tool for caregiving moments; it is not a substitute for professional medical, developmental, or psychological advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your child's health or development.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the developers of Taplings shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App, including but not limited to:

• Any adverse reaction (physical, sensory, or otherwise) experienced by a child during or after use
• Reliance on the App as a substitute for medical or professional care
• Device damage, data loss, or interruption of service
• Audio exposure resulting from device hardware volume settings, external speakers, or headphones — the App's volume controls are software-level only and do not override or limit device hardware volume

Use of the App is entirely at the caregiver's own risk and discretion.

4. Photosensitivity

The App contains moving visual elements. If your child has a history of epilepsy, seizures, or photosensitivity, consult a doctor before use. The App includes flash rate limiting designed to meet WCAG 2.3.1 guidelines, but this does not guarantee safety for individuals with diagnosed photosensitive conditions. The App cannot detect or prevent seizures in children with or without a prior diagnosis.

5. Appropriate Use

The App is designed for brief caregiving moments (diaper changes, medicine time, doctor visits, nail cutting, and similar situations). It is not designed for extended or unsupervised use. Caregivers are responsible for monitoring session duration and use.

6. Data & Privacy

All data (your settings and a local 24-hour usage log) is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to any server. The App collects no personal data, usage analytics, or identifying information of any kind. The App is designed to comply with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). See our full Privacy Policy for details.

7. No Warranty

The App is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California, USA, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

If you are a consumer residing in a jurisdiction whose laws provide mandatory rights that cannot be waived or overridden by contract (including but not limited to the European Union, United Kingdom, or Australia), nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify those mandatory rights.

9. Availability

The App is provided as a standalone, offline application. The developer does not guarantee continued availability, compatibility with future operating system versions, or uninterrupted functionality.

10. Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

11. Contact

For questions or concerns, contact: aarambamllc@gmail.com