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Terms of Service
Effective date: June 3, 2026 · Last updated: June 3, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the applications published by DS Labs ("DS Labs", "we", "us", or "our") for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS (each an "App", and together the "Apps") and the websites we operate, including www.stuecken.com (the "Site"). Our current Apps include the Typesense Desktop Client for macOS and DSTerm for iPad and iPhone. These Terms apply to all of them, as well as to future DS Labs apps, unless an individual App is accompanied by its own separate terms.
By downloading, installing, or using an App or the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Apps or the Site.
1. License to Use the Apps
Subject to these Terms, DS Labs grants you a personal, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the Apps on devices you own or control, solely for your own lawful purposes.
Apps obtained through the Apple App Store are also subject to Apple's Licensed Application End User License Agreement (the standard EULA). Where these Terms conflict with Apple's standard EULA for App Store purchases, the standard EULA governs for those purchases.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Apps or Site for any unlawful purpose, or to access systems or data you are not authorized to access.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Apps, except to the extent that applicable law expressly permits it.
- Copy, redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or sell the Apps, or remove or alter any proprietary notices.
- Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features or license enforcement.
- Use the Apps to transmit malware, or to disrupt or harm any network, server, or service.
You are solely responsible for your conduct, for the servers and services you connect to, and for any content you access, store, or transmit through the Apps.
3. Purchases, Subscriptions, and Licenses
Some Apps or features require a one-time purchase, subscription, or lifetime license. Pricing and what each plan includes are shown at the point of purchase.
- App Store purchases — payment, billing, renewals, and refunds are handled by Apple under your Apple Account, subject to Apple's terms. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel them in your device's settings.
- Direct purchases — where offered, payments made outside the App Store are processed by our payment provider (e.g., Stripe or Paddle). The license you receive is governed by these Terms and any license terms shown at checkout.
Except where required by law or expressly stated, fees are non-refundable. For App Store purchases, refund requests are handled by Apple.
4. Your Data and Credentials
Our Apps are designed to run on your device and connect directly to the servers and services you choose. You are responsible for your credentials, keys, and the data you handle through the Apps. DS Labs does not receive, store, or relay this content. How we handle the limited information we do process is described in our Privacy Policy.
5. Intellectual Property
The Apps and the Site, including their software, design, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, are owned by DS Labs or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks or branding. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
Third-party names and marks (such as Typesense and Apple) are the property of their respective owners. Our Apps may be independent, third-party clients that are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by those companies.
6. Third-Party Services
The Apps and Site may interoperate with or link to third-party services (for example, the servers you connect to, Apple, payment providers, and update or release providers). DS Labs is not responsible for those services, and your use of them is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Apps and Site are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Apps or Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that they will meet your requirements. You use them at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, DS Labs will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, revenue, or business, arising out of or related to your use of the Apps or Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. To the maximum extent permitted by law, DS Labs' total liability for any claim relating to the Apps or Site will not exceed the amount you paid us for the App giving rise to the claim in the twelve months before the event, or USD 50 if you paid nothing.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DS Labs from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Apps or Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
10. Termination
These Terms apply for as long as you use the Apps or Site. We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms or use the Apps unlawfully. You may stop using the Apps at any time by uninstalling them. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including sections 5, 7, 8, 9, and 12) will survive.
11. Changes to the Apps and Terms
We may update, modify, or discontinue the Apps or Site, in whole or in part, at any time. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, for material changes, provide notice on the Site or within the relevant App. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable at DS Labs' principal place of business, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Mandatory consumer-protection rights in your country of residence are not affected. Any disputes will be subject to the competent courts of that jurisdiction, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact DS Labs at:
- Web: www.stuecken.com
- Email: dslabs@stuecken.com