Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Candid. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Candid mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old and that your use of the Service does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.

3. Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

During account creation, we may collect personal information including your name, email address, and phone number. This information is used to create and manage your user profile, enable communication features, and provide support services.

4. User Content

Our Service allows you to post, upload, share, and store content, including photos, videos, comments, and other materials (collectively, "User Content"). You retain ownership rights in your User Content. However, by submitting User Content to the Service, you hereby grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display your User Content in any media formats and through any media channels for any purpose in connection with providing and promoting the Service.

You represent and warrant that: (i) you own the User Content submitted by you or have the right to grant the rights and licenses set forth above, and (ii) the posting of your User Content on or through the Service does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person.

You acknowledge and agree that the app owners may use, store, modify, adapt, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display your User Content for any purpose at their sole discretion.

5. Data Collection and Usage

By using our Service, you acknowledge that we collect and process various types of data, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Location data (coarse location)
  • User content (photos, videos, messages, and other content you create)
  • Identifiers (user ID, device ID)
  • Usage data (product interaction, advertising data, and other usage patterns)
  • Diagnostic data (crash reports, performance metrics, and other technical information)
  • Purchase information (when you buy Candid Premium)

This data is used for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and improving the Service
  • Analyzing app usage and performance
  • Delivering relevant advertisements (for non-Premium users)
  • Ensuring the security and stability of the Service
  • Managing and verifying Premium status

For complete information on how we collect, use, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Candid Premium

Candid Premium is a one-time in-app purchase that provides enhanced features for the Service. By purchasing Candid Premium, you agree to the following terms:

Premium Features

Candid Premium includes the following features:

For events where you are marked as a "Host":

  • Full Quality photo upload & download (note - the only compression is when converting the image to the .jpeg format or any compression that occurs via Firebase or via your device)
  • Host events with more than 8 members, up to a maximum of 200 members
  • Post more than 25 photos, up to a maximum of 1000 photos per event
  • Events can last more than 24 hours (measured from created time to the time when photos can no longer be uploaded)

For the entire app:

  • Removal of advertisements

Purchase Terms

  • Candid Premium is a one-time purchase that provides lifetime access to the Premium features available at the time of purchase
  • Premium purchases can be restored via Apple's restoration process
  • The price of Candid Premium varies by region and is subject to change
  • Additional features introduced after your purchase may require an additional purchase
  • All purchases are subject to Apple's payment terms and conditions
  • We do not provide refunds for Candid Premium purchases; refund requests must be directed to Apple

We reserve the right to modify Premium features, introduce new Premium tiers, or discontinue certain Premium features with reasonable notice to users.

7. Third-Party Services and Advertising

Our Service incorporates third-party services, including advertising networks, analytics providers, and data processing services. By using our Service, you agree that:

  • We may share certain data with these third-party services as described in our Privacy Policy
  • These third-party services may collect and process data about your use of our Service
  • We may display personalized advertisements based on your information and usage patterns (for non-Premium users)
  • You can manage your advertising preferences through your device settings
  • Candid Premium removes advertisements from the Service

We work with the following types of third-party services:

  • Advertising networks that help us display relevant ads to non-Premium users
  • Analytics services that help us understand app usage and performance
  • Cloud services for data storage and processing
  • Payment processors for handling transactions, including Premium purchases
  • Social media platforms for sharing and authentication

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Using the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law;
  • Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or impersonating any other user of the Service;
  • Posting or transmitting any content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, offensive, or otherwise objectionable;
  • Attempting to circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features of the Service;
  • Engaging in any automated use of the Service, such as using scripts to send comments or messages;
  • Interfering with, disrupting, or creating an undue burden on the Service or the networks or services connected to the Service;
  • Attempting to impersonate another user or person;
  • Using the account, username, or password of another user;
  • Selling or otherwise transferring your profile;
  • Using any information obtained from the Service to harass, abuse, or harm another person;
  • Accessing the Service through any technology other than the official Candid app or website;
  • Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the Service;
  • Attempting to bypass Premium feature limitations through technical means or fraudulent accounts.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Candid and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Candid.

10. Diagnostic Data Collection

To improve the Service and provide a stable user experience, we collect diagnostic information about app performance and usage. This includes:

  • Crash data (information about app crashes or errors)
  • Performance data (app loading times, response times, and other metrics)
  • Other diagnostic data (battery usage, memory consumption, and system logs)

This diagnostic information is used to:

  • Identify and fix bugs or errors
  • Optimize app performance
  • Improve overall user experience
  • Prioritize development of new features

We use industry-standard tools and services to collect and analyze this diagnostic data. This information is not linked to your identity and is used solely for the purpose of improving the Service.

11. Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users of the Service to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law and are properly provided to us. If you believe that your content has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
  • Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an email address;
  • A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

Upon account termination, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. We may also retain cached or archived copies of your information for a certain period of time. Even after account termination, we may continue to use any non-personal information aggregated with data from other users for analytics purposes.

If you have purchased Candid Premium, termination of your account does not entitle you to a refund. If you reinstall the app and restore your purchase through Apple, your Premium status will be restored, but any content or data associated with your previous account may not be recoverable.

13. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Candid, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

14. Disclaimer

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

Candid does not warrant that (i) the Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location; (ii) any errors or defects will be corrected; (iii) the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components; or (iv) the results of using the Service will meet your requirements.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

16. Notifications

By using the Service, you consent to receive communications from us, including push notifications, in-app messages, and email notifications. You can manage your notification preferences through your account settings, but we may still send you certain service-related notifications even if you opt out of promotional communications.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

18. Contact Us

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

contact@candid.support

Last Updated: May 7, 2025

By using the Candid app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.