Terms and Conditions

Effective date: February 16, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Vokabulo ("App," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Vokabulo mobile application and all related services provided by Tathros GmbH, Zum Quellenpark 38, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany ("Operator," "Tathros").

By downloading, installing, creating an account, or otherwise using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the App.

2. Relationship with Apple

2.1. The App is made available to you through Apple Inc.'s ("Apple") App Store. These Terms are between you and Tathros GmbH only — not with Apple. Tathros GmbH, not Apple, is solely responsible for the App and its content.

2.2. The license granted to you for the App is limited to a non-transferable license to use the App on any Apple-branded products that you own or control, as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in Apple's Media Services Terms and Conditions, including access via Family Sharing or volume purchasing programs.

2.3. Tathros GmbH, not Apple, is solely responsible for providing any maintenance and support services with respect to the App. Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance or support services with respect to the App.

2.4. 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) for the App to you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple has no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty are the sole responsibility of Tathros GmbH.

2.5. Tathros GmbH, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your possession and/or use of the App, including but not limited to: (a) product liability claims; (b) any claim that the App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (c) claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation, including in connection with the App's use of HealthKit and HomeKit frameworks (if applicable).

2.6. In the event of any third-party claim that the App or your possession and use of the App infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, Tathros GmbH, not Apple, is solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.

2.7. You represent and warrant that: (a) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (b) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

2.8. Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

2.9. You must comply with all applicable third-party agreement terms when using the App (e.g., your wireless data service agreement).

3. Definitions

4. Eligibility

4.1. You must be at least 16 years old to use this App. If you are between 16 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the App with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.

4.2. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements stated herein and that the information you provide during registration is accurate and complete.

4.3. For users in Brazil: In accordance with the LGPD, users under the age of 13 may not use the App. Users between 13 and 18 require verifiable parental or guardian consent.

5. Account Registration and Security

5.1. To use the App, you must create an account. You may register using Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In, or email (passwordless, via one-time verification code).

5.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

5.3. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete registration information and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

5.4. You must notify us immediately at info@vokabulo.com of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

5.5. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided proves to be inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent.

6. Description of Service

6.1. Vokabulo is a vocabulary learning application that provides the following core features:

6.2. The App is available for iPhone and iPad (requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26). A macOS version may be made available in the future.

6.3. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

7. AI Features — Disclosure and Limitations

7.1. AI Technology Providers: The App uses third-party artificial intelligence (AI) language models to power the AI Translate Service and Moments features. We work with multiple AI providers and may change, add, or replace AI providers at any time without notice to you. The specific AI provider(s) used at any given time are an implementation detail and do not affect the nature of these Terms.

7.2. AI-Generated Content: Content generated by the AI Translate Service and Moments — including vocabulary translations, contextual example sentences, and situational word lists — is AI-generated content produced by third-party large language models.

7.3. No Guarantee of Accuracy: AI-generated content is provided for educational purposes only and may contain inaccuracies, errors, or inappropriate suggestions. You acknowledge that:

7.4. EU AI Act Compliance (Article 50): In accordance with the EU AI Act, we disclose that certain content within the App is generated using generative AI systems. AI-generated text content is clearly identified as such within the App interface. We employ appropriate technical measures to ensure transparency regarding AI-generated outputs.

7.5. Voice Input: The Moments feature supports voice input via the device microphone. Voice data is processed using on-device speech recognition and is not stored by us. See Section 12 for details on microphone permissions.

8. User Content and Community Guidelines

8.1. Ownership: You retain ownership of any Content you create within the App. By sharing Content through Community Sets, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and make available such Content to other users of the App for the purpose of operating the community features.

8.2. Community Sets — Content Standards: Community Sets are collaborative, shared vocabulary lists. All Community Sets are maintained by a Curator (the original creator) who is responsible for reviewing contributions and maintaining quality. By participating in Community Sets — whether as a Curator, contributor, or user — you agree to the following content standards.

8.3. Prohibited Content: You agree not to upload, share, suggest, or transmit any Content that:

8.4. Content Moderation: We employ automated content moderation tools to review user-generated content shared through community features. We reserve the right to remove any Content and suspend or ban any user that violates these Terms, without prior notice.

8.5. Reporting Violations: If you encounter a Community Set that violates our content standards, you may report it by opening the set and tapping the warning icon. Reported sets are immediately taken offline pending review by our team.

8.6. Curator Responsibility: Curators are responsible for reviewing suggestions and ensuring their Community Sets comply with these content standards. Repeated violations may result in the removal of a Curator's sets and suspension of their account.

8.7. You acknowledge that Community Sets and other shared Content are visible to other users of the App.

9. Subscriptions and Payments

9.1. The App offers a 3-day free trial. After the trial period, continued access requires a paid subscription ("Vokabulo Pro").

9.2. Subscriptions are processed exclusively through Apple's App Store. All payments are subject to Apple's terms and conditions for in-app purchases.

9.3. Subscription Plans: Available plans and pricing are displayed within the App and on the App Store product page.

9.4. Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

9.5. Cancellation: You may manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings (Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions). Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access until the end of the paid period.

9.6. Refunds: Refund requests are handled by Apple in accordance with Apple's refund policies. Contact Apple Support or visit reportaproblem.apple.com.

9.7. EU/EEA Right of Withdrawal: If you are a consumer in the EU/EEA, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the date of subscription purchase under the Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU). By using the subscription immediately upon purchase, you expressly consent to the performance of the service beginning before the withdrawal period expires and acknowledge that you lose your right of withdrawal once the service has been fully performed during the withdrawal period. This does not affect your statutory rights.

9.8. Germany — Widerrufsrecht (§§ 312g, 355 BGB): German consumers have a statutory 14-day right of withdrawal. The withdrawal period begins upon conclusion of the contract. To exercise this right, you must inform us by an unequivocal statement (e.g., email to info@vokabulo.com). You may use the model withdrawal form provided in Appendix A. If you requested that performance begin during the withdrawal period, you shall pay us a reasonable amount corresponding to the proportion of service already provided.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1. The App, including its design, code, features, trademarks, and all associated content (excluding user-generated Content), is owned by Tathros GmbH and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

10.2. Subject to these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App on Apple-branded devices you own or control, in accordance with Apple's Usage Rules and these Terms.

10.3. You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works of the App or any part thereof, except to the extent permitted by applicable mandatory law (including EU Directive 2009/24/EC on the legal protection of computer programs).

11. Third-Party Services

11.1. The App integrates with third-party services to provide its functionality. These include, but are not limited to:

Service Category Purpose Data Involved
Authentication Provider (currently Clerk) Account creation and sign-in Email, name, OAuth provider info
Backend Infrastructure (currently Convex) Database, real-time sync, cloud storage All app data (vocabulary, quiz sessions, profiles)
AI Language Model Providers (various) AI Translate Service, Moments, content moderation Text prompts (no personal identifiers sent)
Text-to-Speech Provider (currently ElevenLabs) Pronunciation and audio playback Text to be spoken (no personal identifiers sent)
Subscription Management (currently RevenueCat) In-app purchase and subscription handling Apple ID purchase tokens, subscription status

11.2. We may change third-party service providers at any time without notice, provided the change does not materially reduce the functionality or security of the Service.

11.3. Each third-party service operates under its own terms and privacy policy. We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.

11.4. Apple is not responsible for any External Services accessed through the App.

12. Device Permissions

12.1. Microphone: The App may request access to your device microphone to enable voice input for Moments situation descriptions. Audio is processed on-device using Apple's speech recognition framework and is not stored or transmitted by us.

12.2. Speech Recognition: The App uses on-device speech recognition to convert voice input into text for vocabulary generation.

12.3. Push Notifications: The App may request permission to send push notifications for study reminders and community activity updates.

12.4. You may deny or revoke any permission at any time through your device's Settings. Denying permissions will disable the corresponding feature but will not affect other App functionality.

13. Data Protection and Privacy

13.1. Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of Personal Data is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.vokabulo.com/en/privacy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

13.2. Data We Collect: We collect and process the following categories of Personal Data:

13.3. What We Do Not Collect: We do not collect precise location data (GPS), advertising identifiers (IDFA), health data, financial information, or browsing history. We do not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs.

13.4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Art. 6):

13.5. Data Retention: We retain your Personal Data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Upon account deletion, your data is permanently removed within 30 days, unless retention is required by applicable law.

13.6. International Data Transfers: Your data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required by GDPR, UK IDTAs where required by UK law, and equivalent mechanisms for other jurisdictions.

14. Jurisdiction-Specific Data Protection Provisions

14.1. European Union (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the following applies under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679:

(a) Data Controller: Tathros GmbH, Zum Quellenpark 38, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany. Email: info@vokabulo.com.

(b) Your Rights: You have the right to: access your Personal Data (Art. 15); rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16); erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17); restrict processing (Art. 18); data portability (Art. 20); object to processing (Art. 21); withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3)); and lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

(c) Data Protection Officer: Wolfgang Männel, c/o Tathros GmbH, contact details see above.

(d) Automated Decision-Making: The App uses automated processing for spaced repetition scheduling and AI-powered content generation. These features do not produce legal effects or similarly significant effects on you. AI features generate suggestions that you choose whether to accept.

14.2. Germany

If you are located in Germany:

(a) TDDDG (Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz): The App constitutes a "digital service" under the TDDDG. In accordance with § 25 TDDDG, we obtain your explicit consent before storing information on or accessing data from your device beyond what is strictly necessary to provide the Service you explicitly requested.

(b) Impressum (§ 5 DDG — Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz):

Tathros GmbH, Zum Quellenpark 38, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany

Email: info@vokabulo.com, Managing Director: Wolfgang Männel

Commercial Register: Königstein HRB 7391, VAT ID: DE264657778

(c) Right of Withdrawal (Widerrufsrecht): See Section 9.8 and Appendix A.

(d) Minors (§ 20 TDDDG): Additional safeguards apply to the processing of minors' personal data under German law.

(e) Dispute Resolution: The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board (Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle), unless required by law.

(f) Liability (BGB): Statutory warranty rights (gesetzliche Gewährleistungsrechte) remain unaffected. In cases of intentional misconduct (Vorsatz) or gross negligence (grobe Fahrlässigkeit), full liability applies. For breaches of essential contractual obligations (Kardinalpflichten) due to simple negligence (einfache Fahrlässigkeit), liability is limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damages. Liability for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health is not limited.

14.3. Italy

If you are located in Italy:

(a) Supervisory Authority: The Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (www.garanteprivacy.it).

(b) Codice della Privacy (D.Lgs. 196/2003, as amended by D.Lgs. 101/2018): Processing of your Personal Data complies with the Italian Privacy Code as harmonized with the GDPR. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Garante.

(c) Cookie and Tracking Guidelines: In accordance with the Garante's guidelines on cookies and tracking tools (Provvedimento n. 229/2021), we obtain your consent before using any non-essential tracking technologies.

(d) Consumer Protection (Codice del Consumo, D.Lgs. 206/2005): Italian consumers benefit from mandatory consumer protection provisions, including the right of withdrawal from distance contracts (14 days), protection against unfair contract terms (clausole vessatorie), and the right to conformity of digital content under Articles 128-135 of the Codice del Consumo. Any clause found to be unfair shall be deemed void (nullo).

14.4. France

If you are located in France:

(a) CNIL Compliance: The App complies with the recommendations of the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) regarding mobile applications (April 2025), including privacy by design, clear mapping of all personal data processing, explicit consent for non-essential SDK-based processing, and clear identification of data controller and processor roles.

(b) Loi Informatique et Libertés (Loi n° 78-17): Your Personal Data is processed in compliance with the French Data Protection Act. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr).

(c) Consumer Protection (Code de la Consommation): French consumers benefit from mandatory pre-contractual information requirements and protections under the Code de la Consommation. These Terms do not limit or exclude any mandatory rights granted to you under French consumer law, including the legal guarantee of conformity for digital content (Articles L217-1 et seq.).

(d) Right of Withdrawal: In accordance with Articles L221-18 et seq. of the Code de la Consommation, you have 14 days from the date of subscription to exercise your right of withdrawal. If you consent to the immediate provision of the Service, you may waive this right.

(e) Mediation: In accordance with Article L612-1 of the Code de la Consommation, in the event of an unresolved dispute, you have the right to refer the matter free of charge to a consumer mediator.

14.5. Spain

If you are located in Spain:

(a) LOPDGDD (Ley Orgánica 3/2018): Processing of your Personal Data complies with the LOPDGDD. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) at www.aepd.es.

(b) LSSI-CE (Ley 34/2002): As a provider of information society services, we comply with the LSSI-CE, including obligations regarding service provider identification and commercial communications.

(c) Digital Rights (Title X LOPDGDD): Spanish users benefit from digital rights guaranteed under Title X, including the right to digital education and the right to digital security.

(d) Consumer Protection (Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007): Spanish consumers are entitled to protections under the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users, including the right of withdrawal (14 days) and protection against unfair terms.

14.6. Brazil

If you are located in Brazil, the following applies under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (Lei nº 13.709/2018, "LGPD"):

(a) Legal Basis: Personal Data is processed on the following legal bases under Article 7 LGPD: consent, performance of contract, and legitimate interest.

(b) Your Rights (Art. 18 LGPD): You have the right to: confirm the existence of processing; access your data; correct incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data; anonymize, block, or delete unnecessary or excessive data; data portability; delete data processed with your consent; information about shared data with third parties; information about the possibility of denying consent and the consequences thereof; and withdraw consent.

(c) Data Protection Officer (Encarregado): Wolfgang Männel, c/o Tathros GmbH, contact details see above.

(d) ANPD: The competent authority is the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD) at www.gov.br/anpd. You may file complaints there.

(e) Response Time: We will respond to data subject requests within 15 days, extendable by an additional 15 days where necessary.

(f) Children and Adolescents (Art. 14 LGPD): Processing of personal data of children under 12 requires specific and prominent consent from a parent or legal guardian. The App is not directed at users under 13.

(g) Consumer Protection (Código de Defesa do Consumidor, Lei nº 8.078/1990): Brazilian consumers are entitled to protections under the CDC, including the right to clear and adequate information about services and protection against abusive contractual clauses. The disclaimers and limitations in these Terms do not limit rights guaranteed under the CDC.

14.7. United Kingdom

If you are located in the United Kingdom:

(a) UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Your Personal Data is processed in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

(b) Your Rights: You have the same data protection rights as outlined in Section 14.1(b), adapted under UK law. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

(c) PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003): We obtain your consent before using non-essential storage and access technologies on your device and before sending direct marketing communications.

(d) International Data Transfers: Where your data is transferred outside the UK, we rely on UK adequacy regulations or UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs).

(e) Age of Digital Consent: Under the Data Protection Act 2018, the age of digital consent in the UK is 13.

14.8. United States of America

If you are located in the United States:

(a) California (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act): right to know what Personal Data is collected, used, and shared; right to delete; right to correct; right to opt out of the sale or sharing of Personal Data; right to limit the use of sensitive Personal Data; and right to non-discrimination.

We do not sell or share your Personal Data as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than providing the Service.

To exercise your rights, email info@vokabulo.com or use the in-app account management features.

(b) Other State Privacy Laws: If you reside in a state with a comprehensive privacy law — including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Texas (TDPSA), or others — you may have additional rights including access, correction, deletion, data portability, and the right to opt out of targeted advertising, profiling, and the sale of Personal Data. We honor these rights as applicable.

(c) COPPA: The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13 in the United States. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

(d) Do Not Track: The App does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no industry standard for mobile app compliance.

(e) Notice of Financial Incentive: We do not offer financial incentives related to the collection of Personal Data.

15. Disclaimers

15.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APP AND ANY SERVICES PERFORMED OR PROVIDED BY THE APP ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY TATHROS GMBH SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY.

15.2. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that AI-generated content will be accurate, complete, or suitable for your purposes; or that defects will be corrected.

15.3. For EU/EEA consumers: These disclaimers do not affect your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection law, including the Digital Content Directive (EU) 2019/770. Where the Service does not conform to the contract, you have the right to have the Service brought into conformity, to receive a proportionate reduction in price, or to terminate the contract.

15.4. For German consumers: See Section 14.2(f).

15.5. For Italian consumers: See Section 14.3(d).

15.6. For French consumers: See Section 14.4(c).

15.7. For Brazilian consumers: These disclaimers do not limit rights guaranteed under the Código de Defesa do Consumidor.

16. Limitation of Liability

16.1. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TATHROS GMBH BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF TATHROS GMBH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

16.2. In no event shall Tathros GmbH's total liability to you for all damages (other than as may be required by applicable law in cases involving personal injury) exceed the amount you paid for the App or Subscription in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or fifty euros (€50.00), whichever is greater.

16.3. The above limitations do not exclude or limit liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; (c) any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable mandatory law.

17. Indemnification

17.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tathros GmbH, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the App; (b) your Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

17.2. For EU/EEA consumers: This indemnification clause applies only to the extent permitted by applicable mandatory consumer protection law in your jurisdiction.

18. Termination

18.1. By You: You may terminate your account at any time using the "Delete Account" feature within the App (Settings > User Account > Delete Account) or by contacting us at info@vokabulo.com.

18.2. By Us: We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms — in particular, if you violate the Community Guidelines in Section 8.

18.3. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Your data will be handled in accordance with our data retention policy (Section 13.5).

18.4. Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 2, 7.3, 10, 15, 16, 17, and 19.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

19.1. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles.

19.2. For EU/EEA consumers: You benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of your country of residence. Nothing in these Terms affects your right to rely on such mandatory provisions. You may bring proceedings in the competent courts of your place of residence.

19.3. EU Online Dispute Resolution: The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

19.4. For UK consumers: These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. You may bring proceedings in England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, as applicable to your residence.

19.5. For Brazilian consumers: In accordance with the Código de Defesa do Consumidor, disputes shall be resolved before the competent courts of the consumer's domicile.

19.6. For US consumers: Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, except that you may bring claims in small claims court if eligible. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration. This arbitration clause does not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable state law. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language.

20. Changes to These Terms

20.1. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by email at least 30 days before they take effect.

20.2. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance.

20.3. For EU/EEA consumers: Material changes that affect your rights will require your explicit acceptance where required by applicable law.

21. Miscellaneous

21.1. Severability: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable by a competent court, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that achieves the economic purpose of the invalid provision as closely as possible.

21.2. Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tathros GmbH regarding the App.

21.3. Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right shall not constitute a waiver of such right.

21.4. Assignment: We may assign our rights under these Terms. You may not assign your rights without our prior written consent.

21.5. Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, or third-party service outages.

21.6. Language: These Terms are drafted in English. Translations may be provided for convenience. In the event of any discrepancy, the English version shall prevail, except where prohibited by applicable mandatory law (in particular, French law requires that the French version prevails for French consumers where applicable).

21.7. Export Compliance: You may not use or export the App except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the App was obtained.

21.8. U.S. Government End Users: The App and related documentation are "Commercial Items" as defined at 48 C.F.R. §2.101, and are licensed to U.S. Government end users only as Commercial Items with the rights granted herein.

22. Contact Information

Tathros GmbH, Zum Quellenpark 38, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany

Email: info@vokabulo.com, Website: www.vokabulo.com

Managing Director: Wolfgang Männel

Commercial Register: Königstein HRB 7391, VAT ID: DE264657778

For data protection inquiries: Data Protection Officer: Wolfgang Männel, see above

Apple Inc. is not responsible for addressing your questions, complaints, or claims with respect to the App.


APPENDIX A: Model Withdrawal Form (EU/Germany)

(Complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)

To: Tathros GmbH, Zum Quellenpark 38, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany, info@vokabulo.com

I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract for the provision of the following service:

Vokabulo Pro Subscription

(*) Delete as appropriate.