Effective as of March 20, 2026
These Terms and Conditions apply to the Spots app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by William York (hereby referred to as "Service Provider"). The Application includes both free and premium features.
By downloading or using the Application, you are automatically agreeing to the following terms. Please read them carefully before using the Application.
The Application is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. By using the Application, you represent that you are at least 13 years old. Users under 13 are not permitted to create an account or use the Application. If the Service Provider discovers that a user is under 13, the account will be terminated without notice. The Service Provider may use age-gating mechanisms, user reports, or other reasonable means to identify underage users. Parents or guardians who believe a child under 13 has created an account should contact the Service Provider at william.dw.york@gmail.com to have the account removed.
Unauthorized copying, modification, or distribution of the Application or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. You may not attempt to extract the source code, translate the Application into other languages, or create derivative versions. All trademarks, copyrights, database rights, and other intellectual property rights related to the Application remain the property of the Service Provider.
The Application allows you to create Content as defined in Section 2. If you share Content with other users through the Application, you grant the Service Provider a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, display, reproduce, distribute, and process your Content within the Application and its services, including through third-party service providers necessary to operate the Application. This license survives account termination or deletion to the extent necessary to maintain anonymized community contributions as described in Section 11.
You retain ownership of Content you create.
You are solely responsible for the Content you submit. By submitting Content, you represent that:
You agree not to use the Application to post, upload, share, or transmit:
The Service Provider reserves the right to remove any Content that violates these Terms and to suspend or terminate accounts of users who violate these Terms, at any time and without notice.
The Application includes a community reporting system. Users may report Content they believe violates these Terms or community standards.
The Application allows you to invite other people to view specific spots by providing their email address. By sending an invitation:
Invitation emails do not contain spot names, descriptions, GPS coordinates, or other Content. The invitation contains only the inviter's display name, a link to accept the invitation, and the invitation expiry date.
The Service Provider enforces rate limits on invitation sending to prevent abuse.
The Application displays information about outdoor locations ("spots") contributed by users. The Service Provider does not verify the accuracy, safety, legality, or accessibility of any location shown in the Application. Some spots may display safety warnings contributed by other users; these warnings are user-contributed and are not verified by the Service Provider.
The Application uses third-party services with their own Terms and Conditions. By using the Application, you also agree to be bound by the applicable terms of these services:
The free tier of the Application displays contextual advertisements served by Google AdMob. All ad requests are tagged as child-directed under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), meaning no personalized or behavioral advertising is served. Premium tier users do not see advertisements. The Service Provider reserves the right to modify the advertising experience, including the placement and frequency of ads, at any time.
The Application's location data, spot descriptions, photos, and safety warnings are submitted by users and may be inaccurate, outdated, or unsafe. The Service Provider does not verify user-submitted content. Do not rely solely on Application content when visiting any location. The Service Provider accepts no liability for loss, damage, or injury arising from reliance on user-submitted information.
If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify the Service Provider immediately at william.dw.york@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
Guest users may use limited features without creating an account. Guest data is stored locally on your device, is not synced or backed up, and may be permanently lost if the Application is reinstalled, the device is reset, or you later create an account.
The Service Provider strongly advises against jailbreaking or rooting your phone, which could expose your device to security vulnerabilities and may result in the Application not functioning correctly.
If you have created an account, you may request account deletion at any time through the in-app account settings (Settings > Account > Delete Account) or by emailing william.dw.york@gmail.com.
Upon account deletion:
The Service Provider respects intellectual property rights and responds to valid claims of copyright infringement. If you believe that Content on the Application infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice to the Designated Agent registered with the U.S. Copyright Office:
Your notice must include: (1) identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (2) identification of the infringing material with sufficient detail to locate it in the Application; (3) your name, address, telephone number, and email address; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (5) a statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner; and (6) your electronic or physical signature.
The Application is designed to work without an internet connection — you can create and view spots offline. Some features, including account sign-in, syncing your data across devices, and sending invitations, require an internet connection. The Service Provider is not responsible if the Application cannot connect due to lack of internet access or if you have exhausted your mobile data allowance.
If you use the Application on a mobile network, your carrier's data charges may apply. You are responsible for any such charges.
The Service Provider may update, modify, or discontinue the Application at any time. You will be notified of any new paid features or charges before they are incurred. The Service Provider may also charge for services at any time; any such charges will be clearly communicated to you.
The Application may require updates to continue functioning. The Service Provider does not guarantee that the Application will remain compatible with all operating system versions. If the Service Provider decides to discontinue the Application, advance notice will be provided where reasonably possible.
THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE SERVICE PROVIDER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE SERVICE PROVIDER DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE APPLICATION.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE PROVIDER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APPLICATION, RELIANCE ON CONTENT SUBMITTED BY OTHER USERS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN AT LOCATIONS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION, OR ANY INTERRUPTION, DELAY, OR FAILURE OF THE APPLICATION OR ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICES.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Service Provider from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Application; (b) Content you submit, post, or share through the Application; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America.
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Service Provider at william.dw.york@gmail.com. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, either party may pursue resolution through the state or federal courts located in Gregg County, Texas.
Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. Claims eligible for small claims court may be brought in small claims court in any jurisdiction where you reside.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Service Provider regarding the Application, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
The following sections survive termination of your account or these Terms: Section 4 (User-Generated Content, to the extent of the license for anonymized community contributions), Section 8 (Outdoor Activity Disclaimer), Section 14 (DMCA), Section 17 (Disclaimer of Warranties), Section 18 (Limitation of Liability), Section 19 (Indemnification), Section 20 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), and Section 23 (Survival).
The Service Provider may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For material changes, users will be notified via in-app notification or email at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Application after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. You are advised to review this page regularly.
If you have any questions or suggestions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact the Service Provider at: