Terms & Conditions

Section 01

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the AppLock Vault mobile application ("App"), published on the Google Play Store. By using the App, you enter into a binding agreement with the developer ("we", "us", "our").

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the App following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Section 02

App Description & Intended Use

AppLock Vault is a personal security application that provides:

• App locking with PIN, pattern, password, biometric, and face unlock
• A private encrypted file vault for photos, videos, audio, documents, and notes
• Intruder selfie detection on failed unlock attempts
• Guest mode for temporary, restricted device access
• Panic / stealth mode with optional SOS messaging to trusted contacts
• Security profiles with time-based and Wi-Fi-based auto-switching
• On-device security intelligence and anomaly detection

AppLock Vault is intended for personal, lawful use only to protect your own device and data.

Section 03

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use AppLock Vault on your Android device solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the App or any part of it
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Use the App to create a competing product or service
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the App
• Transfer, sublicense, or sell your rights to use the App

Section 04

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use AppLock Vault to:

• Lock or restrict access on a device you do not own or have permission to control
• Monitor, spy on, or surveil another person without their knowledge and consent
• Capture photos of individuals without their consent using the intruder selfie feature
• Send SOS messages to contacts without their prior consent to receive such messages
• Engage in any activity that violates local, national, or international laws
• Attempt to bypass, hack, or compromise the security mechanisms of the App
• Use the App in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the App or servers

Section 05

Permissions & System Access

AppLock Vault requires certain Android permissions to function. By granting these permissions, you authorise the App to access the relevant device capabilities solely for the stated purposes. You may revoke permissions at any time through Android Settings, though doing so may disable certain features.

The App uses Android Usage Access (a special permission granted via Settings, not a normal runtime permission). This allows the App to detect which app is currently open. This information is processed locally and is not transmitted externally.

Section 06

User Data & Privacy

Your use of AppLock Vault is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your PIN, pattern, password, and Rescue Key security answer. We cannot recover your credentials if you forget them and have not set up a Rescue Key.

Section 07

Advertising (Google AdMob)

AppLock Vault may display advertisements provided by Google AdMob. By using the App, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Ads may be displayed within the App interface
• Google AdMob may use your Advertising ID and device data to serve relevant ads
• You can opt out of personalised advertising via Android Settings → Google → Ads
• Ad content is controlled by Google and may vary based on your profile and region
• We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements

Section 08

Analytics & Crash Reporting (Firebase)

We use Google Firebase for anonymous crash reporting and usage analytics. This helps us improve stability and user experience. Firebase collects anonymised technical data such as device model, OS version, and crash logs. It does not access your vault content, locked app list, or credentials.

By using AppLock Vault, you consent to this anonymised data collection. For more information, see Firebase Privacy & Security.

Section 09

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The App will be error-free or uninterrupted
• The App will prevent all unauthorised access to your device
• The App will be compatible with all Android devices or OS versions
• Data stored in the vault will never be lost due to device failure

We strongly recommend maintaining regular backups of important files outside the App.

Section 10

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from unauthorised access to your device or files
• Damages resulting from your failure to maintain your unlock credentials
• Damages caused by third-party apps, malware, or Android OS changes

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from use of the App shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or USD $10, whichever is greater.

Section 11

Third-Party Services

AppLock Vault integrates with the following third-party services. Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms:

We are not responsible for the actions, content, or practices of any third-party service.

Section 12

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or if required by law.

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by uninstalling it. Upon uninstallation, all locally stored data will be deleted by your device's operating system.

Sections on Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, and Governing Law survive termination.

Section 13

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Section 14

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.