Terms and Conditions

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Hebrew Time application (the "App"), you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.

2. Service Description

Hebrew Time is an Android widget app that provides:

• An analog clock with Hebrew numerals (gematria) that moves counter-clockwise
• Integration with the Jewish calendar, including holidays and parashat ha-shavua
• Accurate calculation of halachic times (zmanim) based on GPS location
• Notifications for Shabbat and Jewish holidays
• Several customizable clock themes
• Optional premium features available via in-app purchase

3. License Grant

Subject to these Terms, Hebrew Time grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Download and install the App on your personal Android device
• Use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Proper Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices from the App
• Use the App in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the App
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App

4.2 Location Data

The App requires access to your device's location to calculate accurate halachic times. By granting location permissions, you acknowledge that:

• Location data is used solely to calculate sunrise, sunset and related times
• Location data is stored only locally on your device
• No location data is transmitted to external servers
• You may revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings

5. In-App Purchases

5.1 Premium Features

The App offers optional premium features available for purchase through Google Play Billing. Premium purchases may include:

• Access to all 5 clock themes
• An ad-free experience (if applicable)
• Support for ongoing development

5.2 Payment and Refunds

All purchases are processed through the Google Play Store and are subject to Google Play's payment and refund policies. Hebrew Time does not process or store any payment information.

6. Intellectual Property

The App, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by Eliáš Sidon and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.1 Third-Party Libraries

The App uses the following open-source libraries:

• KosherJava - Jewish calendar and zmanim calculations (LGPL 2.1 License)
• Other Android open-source libraries as needed

7. Accuracy of Information

7.1 Zmanim Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: While Hebrew Time aims to provide accurate halachic times, these calculations are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon exclusively for halachic observance.

Users should:

• Confirm zmanim with local halachic authorities when precision is critical
• Understand that GPS accuracy may vary by device and location
• Consider local customs and minhagim that may differ from calculated times
• Ensure correct Israel/Diaspora settings for accurate holiday observance

7.2 No Warranty

The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Eliáš Sidon will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether direct or indirect, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the App
• Any inaccuracies in halachic times or calendar information
• Any unauthorized access to our servers or use of any personal information stored therein
• Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues that may be transmitted to or through the App
• Any errors or omissions in any content

9. Updates and Modifications

9.1 App Updates

From time to time we may provide updates or modifications to the App. These updates may:

• Add new features or functionality
• Fix bugs or improve performance
• Update halachic calculations or calendar data
• Modify or remove existing features

9.2 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy available at privacy-policy.html. By using the App, you agree to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the App will immediately cease
• You must remove all copies of the App from your devices
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Czech Republic, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App will be resolved by:

1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. If unresolved, by the courts in Prague, Czech Republic

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be modified and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms together with the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Eliáš Sidon regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Eliáš Sidon
Email: Contact
Address: Petrské Náměstí 1186/1, Prague 11000, Czech Republic

17. Acknowledgment

By using Hebrew Time you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.