Periodica

Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 14, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Periodica, a mobile application developed and maintained by Hayden D'Errico ("Periodica," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your use of our mobile application and any related features, content, or services provided through it (collectively, the "Service").

2. Eligibility

The Service is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age or older. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

3. Description of the Service

Periodica is an educational application designed to help users explore and learn chemistry concepts through interactive tools and visual aids. The app does not require account registration. User preferences and activity data are stored locally on the device.

4. Acceptance and Modifications

By using Periodica, you agree to comply with these Terms. We reserve the right to update or modify the Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes go into effect means you accept the revised Terms.

5. License and Use Restrictions

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Periodica on a device you own or control, for non-commercial educational purposes only. You may not:

6. Intellectual Property

All original content, code, and visual design elements of Periodica are the property of Hayden D'Errico, unless otherwise stated. Data displayed is sourced from IUPAC and PubChem, with proper attribution provided in the app.

7. Third-Party Libraries

Periodica uses third-party libraries and frameworks to deliver certain features. These are used in accordance with their respective licenses, with attribution in the app's acknowledgments section.

8. User Data and Privacy

Periodica is designed to respect user privacy. User activity, preferences, and history are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to external servers. Refer to the Privacy Policy for more details.

9. Warranties and Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available", without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that it meets your academic, legal, or scientific needs.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. Our total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid (if any) by you for the Service in the 12 months prior to the claim.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, with or without notice. Upon termination, your locally stored data will remain on your device unless deleted by you.

12. Translations

Periodica may be available in languages other than English. Translations are provided for convenience and may contain errors. The English (U.S.) version of these Terms is the official and legally binding version.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Montreal, Quebec.

14. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms, contact support@periodica.io.