Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026 · Version 1.1

These Terms of Service apply to the use of the Curlify mobile app on iOS and Android. By registering or using the app, you agree to these Terms.

1. Scope and Acceptance

(1) These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the relationship between Maxim Fröhlich ("Provider", "we", "us" or "our") and all individuals who download, install or use the Curlify mobile application ("App" or "Service") ("User" or "you").

(2) These Terms apply to all use of the App, including the free base features and the paid premium subscription "Curlify Pro".

(3) By registering for or using the App, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. Your continued use of the App constitutes ongoing acceptance.

(4) Curlify is intended exclusively for individual end-consumers for private, non-commercial purposes.

(5) These Terms are available in German and English. In the event of any discrepancy, the German version ("Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen") shall prevail.

2. Provider

The Service is provided by:

Maxim Fröhlich
Mollstr. 27
68165 Mannheim
Germany
Email: help.curlify@gmail.com
Phone: +49 151 42049578

The Provider operates as a Kleinunternehmer (small business) pursuant to § 19 para. 1 of the German VAT Act (UStG) and therefore does not charge or display VAT.

3. Description of Service

(1) Curlify is a mobile application (iOS and Android) for analyzing hair care products using the Curly Girl Method. The App provides the following core features:

3.1 Free Tier

The free tier includes:

3.2 Curlify Pro (Paid Subscription)

Curlify Pro additionally includes:

The exact scope of Curlify Pro is defined by the current description in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The Provider reserves the right to develop, expand, or adjust the feature set without creating an entitlement to any specific feature state.

3.3 Technical Requirements

Full use of the App requires an active internet connection and a compatible iOS or Android device. The Provider assumes no responsibility for limitations arising from a user's lack of network access or use of an outdated device or operating system.

4. Registration and Account

(1) Using the App requires registration. Sign-in is only available via Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In. Anonymous access without an account is not available.

(2) You must be at least 16 years old to use the App. By registering, you confirm that you meet this minimum age requirement. If we become aware that a user is under 16, the account and all associated data will be deleted immediately.

(3) You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Your login credentials (including the Google or Apple ID used) must be kept confidential and must not be shared with third parties.

(4) You agree to notify us immediately of any suspected unauthorized access to your account (help.curlify@gmail.com).

(5) Accounts are non-transferable. Sharing your account with third parties is prohibited.

(6) The Provider reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts where there is reasonable suspicion of abuse or a breach of these Terms, with prior notification where practicable.

5. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct

(1) You agree to use the App only in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

(2) The following is strictly prohibited:

(3) You are solely responsible for any content you input into the App (custom products, routines, daily logs) and must ensure such content does not infringe the rights of others.

(4) Violations of these obligations may result in account suspension or termination.

6. Subscription and Payment

6.1 Purchasing Curlify Pro via In-App Purchase

(1) Curlify Pro is purchased exclusively as an in-app purchase (IAP) through the applicable platform:

(2) The payment contract for the subscription is concluded between you and Apple Inc. or Google LLC (the "Platform"), who acts as the merchant of record. The service agreement granting access to Curlify Pro features is concluded between you and the Provider.

6.2 Pricing and Billing

(1) Current pricing for Curlify Pro is shown in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store listings. As a small business (Kleinunternehmer) under § 19 para. 1 UStG (German VAT Act), the Provider does not charge VAT. Prices displayed by the platforms may include local taxes or levies depending on your region.

(2) Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period (monthly or annual) unless cancelled before the renewal date via the relevant platform.

(3) Billing is handled by the platform (Apple ID / Google account).

(4) Price changes are communicated through the platform. The price in effect at the time of your original subscription applies to the current billing period.

6.3 Free Trial

Where a free trial period is offered through the Apple App Store or Google Play, the platform's applicable terms govern the trial. Unless cancelled before the trial period ends, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription.

7. Cancellation and Termination

7.1 Cancelling Your Subscription

(1) You may cancel your Curlify Pro subscription at any time through the relevant platform's account settings:

(2) Cancelling directly with the Provider (by email or through the App) is not possible for subscription billing, as all payments are processed exclusively through the platform.

(3) After cancellation, you retain access to Curlify Pro features until the end of the paid billing period. Refunds for unused time are subject to the applicable platform's refund policy.

7.2 Deleting Your Account

(1) You may permanently delete your Curlify account and all associated data at any time via Settings → Delete Account in the App.

(2) Account deletion takes effect immediately and is irreversible. All stored data (hair profile, routines, daily logs, favorites) will be permanently erased.

⚠️ Important: Deleting your account within the App does not automatically cancel your subscription. To avoid future charges, you must separately cancel your subscription through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (see Section 7.1).

7.3 Termination by the Provider

The Provider may terminate your account immediately and without notice if you:

Where termination is caused by your breach, no refund of prepaid subscription periods will be issued.

8. Right of Withdrawal (EU / EEA Consumers)

(1) If you are a consumer within the EU or EEA, you may have a statutory right of withdrawal under applicable national consumer protection law (in Germany: §§ 355, 312g BGB).

Note on In-App Purchases:
Because the payment contract for Curlify Pro is concluded directly between you and the applicable platform (Apple Inc. / Google LLC) as the merchant of record, any right of withdrawal and refund claims relating to the payment are governed by that platform's terms and refund policy:

Apple: support.apple.com/en-us/118223
Google: support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637

(2) Where a right of withdrawal applies directly against the Provider, you have the right to withdraw within 14 days of the date the contract was concluded, without giving any reason. To exercise this right, please send a clear written statement to help.curlify@gmail.com.

(3) Expiry of the right of withdrawal for digital content: The right of withdrawal expires upon commencement of the service, provided you have given your express consent to immediate delivery before the withdrawal period has expired and have acknowledged that you thereby lose your right of withdrawal (in Germany: § 356 para. 5 BGB; EU Consumer Rights Directive Art. 16(m)).

9. AI-Powered Analysis – No Medical or Professional Advice

⚠️ Important Notice: Curlify is not a medical device. Its analyses and recommendations do not constitute medical, dermatological, or professional advice of any kind.

(1) Curlify provides AI-assisted evaluations of hair care products based on the Curly Girl Method. These evaluations are for informational and guidance purposes only.

(2) The AI-powered optical character recognition (OCR) and ingredient analysis may contain errors, omissions, or misclassifications. In particular:

(3) You are solely responsible for your decisions regarding the use of hair care products. If you have known allergies, skin conditions, scalp issues, or any other medical concerns, please consult a qualified physician, dermatologist, or pharmacist.

(4) The Provider accepts no liability for:

10. Camera Access and Image Processing

(1) To scan product labels, the App requests access to your device camera with your explicit permission (required under § 25 of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Act, TDDDG).

(2) Captured images are transmitted solely for OCR text recognition to the third-party AI service OpenRouter. Images are not permanently stored either on the Provider's servers or by OpenRouter; all transmissions are encrypted.

(3) No photos of users, facial images, or biometric data are captured or processed. Camera use is limited to photographing product packaging.

(4) For more details on data processing during scans, please see our Privacy Policy (Sections 3.3 and 4.5).

11. Availability and Maintenance

(1) The Provider endeavors to maintain high Service availability but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.

(2) Temporary interruptions may occur due to:

(3) The Provider reserves the right to modify, restrict, or discontinue the Service or specific features at any time. In the event of a full discontinuation of the Service, users will be notified at least 30 days in advance. A pro-rata refund will be initiated or facilitated through the relevant platform for prepaid subscription periods extending beyond the discontinuation date.

(4) There is no entitlement to any specific analysis result, to the availability of any particular product in the database, or to a minimum number of database entries.

12. Intellectual Property

(1) All rights in and to the App, its source code, design, the "Curlify" brand and name, the ingredient database, and all other content of the Service are owned by the Provider or licensed third parties, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

(2) The Provider grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes, for the duration of the contract. This license terminates automatically upon termination of your account.

(3) Any use beyond this license is strictly prohibited without the Provider's express written consent, including:

(4) Content you create within the App (routines, daily logs, custom products) remains your intellectual property. By storing such content, you grant the Provider a limited, non-exclusive license to process and store it solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service, for the duration of your account.

13. Limitation of Liability

(1) The Provider's liability is unlimited for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health, and for damages caused by willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Provider or its agents.

(2) For breaches of material contractual obligations ("cardinal obligations") caused by ordinary negligence, the Provider's liability is limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damage.

(3) All other liability for ordinary negligence is excluded. This includes in particular:

(4) These liability limitations also apply to the conduct of employees, agents, and other parties engaged by the Provider.

(5) These limitations do not apply where the Provider has fraudulently concealed a defect or given an express guarantee.

(6) Mandatory liability under applicable product liability law remains unaffected.

14. Privacy

Information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data in connection with the App is set out in our Privacy Policy:

The Privacy Policy forms part of these Terms. By registering, you confirm that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to These Terms

(1) The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms with future effect, particularly in the event of:

(2) You will be notified of material changes at least 30 days before they take effect via in-app push notification and/or email.

(3) If you do not object to the amended Terms within 30 days of receiving the notification, the amended Terms will be deemed accepted. The notification will expressly draw your attention to this consequence and your right to object.

(4) If you object in time, the Provider may terminate the user relationship with 30 days' notice. Section 7.1(3) applies accordingly to prepaid subscription periods.

(5) Minor editorial corrections (typos, clarifications without substantive change) may be made without prior notice.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Governing Law

(1) These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

(2) If you are a consumer residing in an EU Member State, the mandatory consumer protection provisions of your country of residence also apply (Art. 6 Rome I Regulation).

16.2 Jurisdiction

For disputes with merchants, legal entities under public law, or special public-law funds, the exclusive place of jurisdiction is Mannheim, Germany. For consumers, the applicable statutory place of jurisdiction applies.

16.3 Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution (ODR) platform: ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. The Provider is neither willing nor obligated to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

16.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is or becomes invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by the applicable statutory law; where no such law exists, the parties shall replace it with a valid provision that most closely reflects the economic purpose of the invalid one.

16.5 Language

These Terms are available in German and English. In case of any discrepancy between the two versions, the German version ("Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen") shall prevail.

17. Additional Terms for Apple App Store Users

If you download or use the App through Apple's App Store or on an Apple-branded device, this Section 17 applies in addition to the rest of these Terms.

(1) These Terms are concluded between you and the Provider only, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). The Provider, and not Apple, is solely responsible for the App and its content.

(2) Your license to use the App is limited to a non-transferable license to use the App on Apple-branded products that you own or control, as permitted by the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions. The App may also be accessed through Family Sharing or volume purchasing where applicable.

(3) The Provider, and not Apple, is solely responsible for maintenance, support, warranties, and handling claims relating to the App, including product liability claims, legal or regulatory compliance claims, consumer protection or privacy claims, and third-party intellectual property infringement claims.

(4) If the App fails to conform to an applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple may refund the purchase price paid for the App, if any. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the App.

(5) You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo and are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

(6) You must comply with applicable third-party terms when using the App.

(7) Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you as a third-party beneficiary.

Version 1.1 · April 2026
Provider: Maxim Fröhlich, Mollstr. 27, 68165 Mannheim, Germany · help.curlify@gmail.com