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Terms of Use

Please review these Terms of Use carefully. They contain important disclaimers of warranties, strict limitations of liability, an agreement to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and a binding class action waiver.

Last updated: September 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Kanaiyalal Kavathiya (“Developer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your download, installation, access, and use of the LocalMusic mobile application for iOS and any related documentation or websites (collectively, the “App” or “Software”).

BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR USING LOCALMUSIC, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND UNCONDITIONALLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, OR USE THE APP.

1. Nature of the Software: Offline Tool Utility Only

LocalMusic is strictly a neutral, standalone, offline software audio player and metadata organization tool designed exclusively for playing and organizing audio files that you independently possess and choose to import from your device or personal storage.

  • No Hosted Music Catalog: LocalMusic does not provide, host, stream, index, search, license, transmit, rip, download, or distribute any songs, audio recordings, musical compositions, or lyrics.
  • Tool-Only Function: The App is a technical playback engine (comparable to a physical hardware audio player or standard media player software like QuickTime or VLC) with substantial non-infringing uses.
  • User-Supplied Files: You furnish 100% of the content that interacts with the App.

2. License Grant and Restrictions

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and the Apple App Store Terms of Service, we grant you a personal, limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to download and use the App on Apple-branded devices that you own or control.

You agree that you will not:

  • Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, decrypt, or disassemble any portion of the App, except to the extent expressly permitted by mandatory applicable law;
  • Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security, digital rights management, or feature-gating mechanisms in the App;
  • Rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit the App;
  • Use the App for any illegal, infringing, unauthorized, or tortious purpose, or in violation of any local, national, or international law, treaty, or copyright regulation.

3. User Content, Intellectual Property, and Non-Infringement Warranty

You retain full responsibility for all content you import into LocalMusic. This includes all audio files (e.g., MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, AIFF, CAF), lyrics files (.lrc, .srt, .txt), and embedded or assigned album artwork.

YOUR EXPRESS WARRANTY: You represent and warrant that:

  1. You are the sole legal owner of, or hold all necessary legal licenses, consents, and permissions from copyright holders to import, store, process, and play all audio, lyrics, and image files you introduce into the App;
  2. Your use of audio files with LocalMusic does not and will not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, moral right, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other proprietary right of any third party or musical entity;
  3. You will not use LocalMusic to facilitate copyright infringement, piracy, illegal sharing, or unauthorized reproduction of protected works.

The Developer does not monitor, inspect, access, or verify your audio files and disclaims any and all liability arising from your importation or playback of any content.

4. User Backup Obligation and Disclaimer of Data Loss

YOU ARE STRICTLY OBLIGATED TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT, SECURE BACKUPS OF ALL YOUR AUDIO FILES, PLAYLISTS, AND METADATA OUTSIDE OF THE APP.

LocalMusic is a playback interface, not a secure cloud storage or permanent archive service. The Developer shall not be responsible or liable for any lost, deleted, inaccessible, modified, corrupted, or overwritten files, playlists, tags, or listening statistics resulting from app updates, iOS updates, device resets, database reindexing, operating system storage cleanups, uninstallation, hardware failure, or bugs.

5. Hearing Health, Sound Level, and Hardware Safety Warning

CAUTION: LISTENING TO AUDIO AT HIGH VOLUMES OR UTILIZING EXTREME EQUALIZER GAIN BOOSTS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS, TINNITUS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL INJURY, AND MAY DAMAGE SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONES.

The App features a 10-band equalizer and pre-amplification adjustments. You are solely responsible for setting safe playback volume levels and monitoring listening duration. The Developer expressly disclaims any liability for temporary or permanent hearing impairment, ear injury, medical expenses, or speaker/headphone hardware damage resulting from your use of the App.

6. In-App Purchases, Auto-Renewing Subscriptions, and Lifetime Unlocks

LocalMusic provides a free tier permitting import of up to 5 songs. To unlock unlimited song imports and advanced capabilities, optional Pro upgrades are offered through Apple In-App Purchase:

  • LocalMusic Yearly Pro ($19.99 / year): An auto-renewable annual subscription billed to your Apple ID.
  • LocalMusic Lifetime Pro ($9.99 one-time): A non-consumable, one-time purchase granting permanent Pro access without recurring charges.

Apple App Store Subscription & Billing Terms:

  • Payment is charged directly to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation.
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the conclusion of the current billing cycle.
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the then-current subscription price.
  • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your iOS device settings (Settings > [Your Apple ID] > Subscriptions).
  • All payment transactions, billing, tax collection, and refunds are administered exclusively by Apple Inc. in accordance with Apple's terms and policies. The Developer does not possess your payment information and cannot issue direct monetary refunds.
  • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

7. Absolute Disclaimer of Warranties (“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”)

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LOCALMUSIC IS PROVIDED STRICTLY ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

THE DEVELOPER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, TITLE, ACCURACY, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The App will meet your personal requirements or expectations;
  • The App will operate uninterrupted, secure, or completely error-free;
  • The App will be compatible with every audio codec, file container, bitrate, tag format, sample rate, or device configuration;
  • Defects, audio glitches, or software bugs will be corrected immediately or within any specified timeframe;
  • The App will not conflict with other applications, operating system processes, or third-party audio accessories.

8. Limitation of Liability and Absolute Monetary Cap

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KANAIYALAL KAVATHIYA, HIS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

  • Damages for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or business opportunity;
  • Loss, damage, corruption, or recovery of data, audio files, playlists, or metadata;
  • Device failure, battery drain, storage depletion, hardware damage, or malfunction;
  • Personal injury, hearing loss, medical conditions, or emotional distress;
  • Interruption of business, missed events, DJ or performance disruptions;
  • Third-party claims or copyright infringement actions arising from your content;

regardless of the theory of liability (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, warranty, or otherwise), even if the Developer has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY CAP: IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE DEVELOPER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU SPECIFICALLY FOR THE LOCALMUSIC APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR TEN UNITED STATES DOLLARS ($10.00 USD), WHICHEVER IS LESS.

9. Comprehensive User Indemnification

YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS KANAIYALAL KAVATHIYA, HIS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, DAMAGES, JUDGMENTS, PENALTIES, FINES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COURT COSTS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

  • Your access to, download of, or use of the App;
  • Any audio file, song, music recording, lyrics, album artwork, or metadata you import, store, manipulate, display, or play using the App;
  • Any allegation or lawsuit asserting that content you imported infringes, misappropriate, or violates any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or intellectual property right of any third party or musical rights organization (e.g., RIAA, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, GEMA, etc.);
  • Your violation of any provision of these Terms or any applicable law, rule, or regulation;
  • Any dispute between you and any third party regarding ownership or licensing of imported media.

This defense and indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the App.

10. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) & Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. Because LocalMusic is an offline utility that does not host, transmit, store on servers, or distribute any media files, the Developer has no technical ability to remove files residing locally on your personal device.

However, in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and international copyright standards, if any copyright owner believes that our App or website infringes their copyright, they may submit a formal notification to our Designated Copyright Agent:

Designated Copyright Agent:
Kanaiyalal Kavathiya
Email: kanaiyalalkavathiya@gmail.com
Subject: “DMCA Copyright Notification - LocalMusic”

Notifications must include: identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; identification of the allegedly infringing material; contact information of the complainant; a statement of good-faith belief; and a statement under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that the complainant is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

11. Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, and Mandatory Venue

Informal Dispute Resolution: Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first contact the Developer at kanaiyalalkavathiya@gmail.com and attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally for a minimum period of thirty (30) days.

Governing Law: These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to the App shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Gujarat, India, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law rules.

Exclusive Jurisdiction & Venue: You agree that any legal action, suit, or judicial proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App that is not subject to informal resolution shall be instituted exclusively in the competent courts located in Gujarat, India, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Binding Class Action Waiver and Jury Trial Waiver

YOU AND THE DEVELOPER MUTUALLY AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, OR CONTROVERSIES MUST BE BROUGHT EXCLUSIVELY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF, CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, MASS ACTION, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAPACITY.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP.

13. One-Year Statute of Limitations

YOU AGREE THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY STATUTE OR LAW TO THE CONTRARY, ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THE APP OR THESE TERMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE, OR BE PERMANENTLY AND FOREVER BARRED.

14. Apple App Store Required Terms

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • These Terms are concluded between you and Kanaiyalal Kavathiya only, and not with Apple Inc. (“Apple”). The Developer, not Apple, is solely responsible for the App and its content.
  • Apple has no obligation whatsoever 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 for the App to you (if applicable); to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple has no other warranty obligation whatsoever.
  • Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App, including product liability claims, consumer protection claims, or intellectual property infringement claims.
  • 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.

15. Severability, Integration, and Updates

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding the App. We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time by updating the “Last updated” date.

16. Contact Information

For inquiries, support, or legal questions concerning these Terms, contact:
Kanaiyalal Kavathiya
Email: kanaiyalalkavathiya@gmail.com
Support Portal: https://krk-8.github.io/localmusic-website/support.html