Terms of Service

Overview

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of GrowHut's Verna (referred to as "the App"), developed and published by Amzu Information Technology Ltd ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not install or use the App.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the App, you represent that:

1. You are at least 13 years of age (or 16 years of age if you are located in the European Economic Area).
2. You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
3. You have read and understood these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. License to Use the App

2.1 Grant of License

Amzu Information Technology Ltd grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download and use the App on any Apple-branded device that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial gardening journaling purposes, subject to these Terms and the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.

2.2 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or sublicense any part of the App.
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App, except to the limited extent permitted by applicable law.
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Use the App in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the App or any connected system.
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the App.
• Use automated tools or scripts to scrape, harvest, or extract data from the App.

2.3 Updates

Amzu Information Technology Ltd may release updates to the App from time to time. Updates may be required for continued use of certain features. These Terms apply to all versions of the App, including any updates.

3. Apple EULA Compliance

The App is distributed through the Apple App Store. In addition to these Terms, your use of the App is also governed by Apple's standard End User Licence Agreement (EULA). The following provisions apply to Apple's benefit as a third-party beneficiary:

• These Terms are concluded between Amzu Information Technology Ltd and you, not with Apple Inc. Apple is not responsible for the App and its content.
• Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App.
• In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any).
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App or your possession and use of it.
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms.

4. User Content and Responsibilities

4.1 Your Content

The App allows you to create and store content, including plant records, photos, garden notes, task descriptions, and other gardening data ("User Content"). You retain ownership of all User Content you create.

By storing User Content in the App and enabling optional cloud backup, you grant Amzu Information Technology Ltd a limited, worldwide, royalty-free licence to store, process, and transmit your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the App's features to you. This licence ends when you delete the content or your data.

4.2 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You agree that you will not create, upload, or store any content that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation.
• Infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party.
• Is false, misleading, or fraudulent.
• Contains malware, viruses, or any other harmful code.

4.3 No Reliance on App Advice

5. Intellectual Property

The App and all its original content, features, functionality, design, code, and branding are and remain the exclusive property of Amzu Information Technology Ltd and its licensors. Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership of intellectual property to you.

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App ("Feedback"), you grant Amzu Information Technology Ltd an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, incorporate, and commercialise that Feedback without compensation to you.

6. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services, including Open-Meteo (weather), PlantNet (plant identification), Kindwise (plant identification and health), Apple CloudKit (iCloud sync), and Neon/Vercel (optional cloud backup). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. Amzu Information Technology Ltd is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of any third-party service.

7. Privacy

Your use of the App is subject to our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

8. No In-App Purchases or Advertising

The App does not offer in-app purchases, subscriptions, or any paid features at this time. The App does not display advertisements and does not include any third-party advertising SDKs.

9. Disclaimers

10. Limitation of Liability

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Amzu Information Technology Ltd and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the App in violation of these Terms; (b) your User Content; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

12. Termination

By You: You may stop using the App and delete it from your device at any time. You may also request deletion of any cloud backup data by contacting support@amzuit.com.

By Amzu Information Technology Ltd: Amzu Information Technology Ltd reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to cloud backup and analytics features at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if we discontinue the relevant service.

Effect: Upon termination, your licence to use the App ends. Sections 4 through 16 survive termination.

13. Modifications to These Terms

Amzu Information Technology Ltd may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, providing a notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. If you are a consumer located in the European Union, you may also have access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. If you are a consumer located in the United States, these Terms do not limit any consumer protection rights you may have under applicable law.

15. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Amzu Information Technology Ltd regarding your use of the App.
• Severability: If any provision is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
• Waiver: Amzu Information Technology Ltd's failure to enforce any right or provision will not be considered a waiver.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms. Amzu Information Technology Ltd may assign its rights and obligations without restriction.
• Language: These Terms are written in English. In the event of any conflict with a translated version, the English version shall prevail.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact: