Last Updated: October 2, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Garage Vault ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
Garage Vault is an inventory management application that helps users organize and track items in their garage, workshop, or storage spaces. The App provides features including:
- AI-powered product scanning and identification
- Local inventory storage
- QR code generation for storage organization
- Optional household sharing features
- Low stock alerts and notifications
3. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate information when using the App
- Use the App only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or tamper with the App
- Not upload offensive, inappropriate, or copyrighted content
- Keep your device and data secure
- Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
4. AI-Powered Features
The App uses artificial intelligence (OpenAI GPT-4o) to analyze photos and identify products. You acknowledge that:
- AI identification may not always be 100% accurate
- You should verify all auto-filled information
- Photos are processed by third-party AI services (see Privacy Policy)
- We are not responsible for errors in AI-generated data
5. User Content
You retain all rights to the photos and data you upload to Garage Vault. By using the App, you grant us a limited license to:
- Process your photos through AI services for product identification
- Store your inventory data locally on your device
- Sync data to cloud storage if you enable household sharing
We do not claim ownership of your content and will not use it for any purpose other than providing the service.
6. Household Sharing
If you choose to use household sharing features:
- Your inventory data will be stored on our cloud servers (Supabase)
- Other household members will have access to shared inventory data
- You are responsible for who you invite to your household
- You can leave a household at any time from Settings
7. Fees and Payments
Garage Vault is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to:
- Introduce premium features or subscriptions in the future
- Provide advance notice of any pricing changes
- Continue offering a free tier with basic features
8. Disclaimers
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
- Accuracy of AI-generated product information
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Data loss or corruption
- Compatibility with all devices
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the App
- Third-party actions or content
10. Data Backup
You are responsible for backing up your data. We recommend:
- Using the household sharing feature for cloud backup
- Regularly exporting important inventory data
- Maintaining local device backups
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the App at any time, with or without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Abusive behavior
- Extended periods of inactivity
You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted in the App. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
- Email: support@garagevault.app
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Garage Vault regarding use of the App.