NorthTerms of Use
These terms are an agreement between you and NorthAlliance ("we") for the use of the SmartScan PDF application ("the App"). By installing or using the App you accept them. If you do not agree, do not use the App. Apple's standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement also applies to the extent it does not conflict with these terms: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.
1. Licence
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to install and use the App on Apple devices you own or control, for your own purposes, in accordance with the App Store rules. You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, resell, rent or distribute the App or circumvent its subscription and advertising mechanisms.
2. Free features, ads and SmartScan Pro
- Scanning, editing and organising documents are available to everyone. Exporting a document in the free version requires watching a short rewarded advertisement; if no ad can be shown, the export is not blocked.
- SmartScan Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (weekly or yearly) that removes ads and unlocks all features. Prices are shown in the App in your local currency before purchase.
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends.
- Manage or cancel in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Deleting the App does not cancel a subscription.
- Any free trial period, when offered, converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled before it ends. Unused trial time is forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
- Refunds are handled by Apple under its policies: support.apple.com/HT204084.
3. Your content
Documents you scan or import belong to you and stay on your device. You are responsible for having the right to scan, edit and share them and for keeping backups. We do not receive or store your documents (see the Privacy Policy).
4. Acceptable use
Do not use the App to produce forged documents, to infringe copyright or other rights, or in any way that violates applicable law. Features such as signatures and text editing are tools; the legal effect of a document you create is your responsibility.
5. Third-party services
The App uses Apple In-App Purchase for subscriptions and Yandex Mobile Ads for advertising in the free version. Those services are governed by their own terms and policies; we are not responsible for their availability.
6. Updates and availability
We may update, change or discontinue features at any time. Some features depend on the iOS version and device capabilities (for example, on-device text recognition). We do our best to keep the App working but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
7. Disclaimer and limitation of liability
The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by law. To the extent permitted by law, NorthAlliance is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages, loss of data or loss of profits arising from the use or inability to use the App. Our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid for the App in the 12 months preceding the claim. Nothing in these terms limits rights that consumer law grants you and that cannot be waived.
8. Termination
You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it. We may terminate the licence if you breach these terms. Sections 3, 4 and 7 survive termination.
9. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, without prejudice to mandatory consumer-protection rules of your country of residence. Disputes that cannot be settled amicably are resolved in the courts of Astana, Kazakhstan, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
10. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms; the current version is always available at this address with its effective date. Continued use after a change means acceptance of the new terms.
11. Contact
NorthAlliance, Astana, Kazakhstan · support@northalliance.kz