Read this first: CatchScan helps you identify fish and understand local fishing rules, but it is a reference tool, not a legal authority. You remain responsible for fishing lawfully. See Fishing regulations.

1. Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the mobile application Fish Identifier: CatchScan and related services ("the app") developed by Venus Cloud Ltd (Company Number 07563716) ("we", "us", "our"). By downloading, installing or using the app, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.

2. Licence

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the app on compatible devices that you own or control, subject to these Terms and to the Apple App Store's terms of service.

3. Subscriptions and billing

CatchScan is free to download and includes a free allowance. Premium removes that limit and unlocks additional features.

  • Free use. Without a subscription you receive one full fish identification per calendar day, including the species, confidence rating, field marks, look-alike comparison and local regulations. The allowance resets daily.
  • Premium. A Premium subscription removes the daily identification limit and unlocks follow-up questions in chat. It is offered on weekly and yearly terms, and may begin with a free trial.
  • Pricing. Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store before purchase, in your local currency, and may vary by territory and change over time. The price displayed at the moment of purchase is the price that applies.
  • Payment and renewal. Payment is charged to your Apple ID on confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is switched off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period.
  • Free trials. Where a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited if you buy a subscription during the trial. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
  • Managing and cancelling. Subscriptions are managed by Apple. Change or cancel yours in your Apple ID account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription.
  • Refunds. Purchases are processed by Apple, so refunds are governed by Apple's policies and requested from Apple. We cannot issue refunds directly.

4. Fishing regulations, and the limits of this app

This section matters more than any other in these Terms. Please read it.

CatchScan provides species identifications and summaries of fishing regulations for informational purposes only. It is a reference tool. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for the official rules published by the authority with jurisdiction over the water you are fishing.

  • Identifications are produced by artificial intelligence and may be wrong. The confidence rating shown is an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Regulations change, sometimes mid-season and sometimes without notice. Information in the app may be out of date, incomplete, or inapplicable to your specific circumstances.
  • Jurisdiction is inferred from the location attached to your photo. That inference may be wrong, particularly near a boundary between state and federal waters or between neighbouring jurisdictions.
  • Local rules, special zones, permit conditions, emergency closures and licence requirements may apply that the app does not know about.

You are solely responsible for fishing lawfully. Always confirm species identification, size and bag limits, seasons and licence requirements with your local fisheries authority before keeping or harvesting any fish. When in doubt, release the fish. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for any fine, penalty, prosecution, forfeiture, loss or other consequence arising from reliance on information provided by the app.

5. Your content

You keep full ownership of the photos and other content you submit. We will not use, reproduce, modify or display your content for any purpose other than providing the service you requested. Your content is not used to train AI models, and is not used for marketing. You confirm that you have the rights to the content you submit and that it does not infringe anyone else's rights or any applicable law.

6. Acceptable use

You agree not to, and not to permit others to, use the app for any unlawful purpose, or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden or impair the service. You must not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the app, attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, circumvent usage limits or authentication, or use automated systems to access the service beyond normal personal use.

7. Intellectual property

The app and all its content, features and functionality are owned by Venus Cloud Ltd and protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

8. Third-party services

The app relies on third-party services, including OpenAI for identification, publicly available NOAA data for United States water boundaries, and Apple for payments. Your use of the app is also subject to their terms. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content or services.

9. Privacy

Our handling of your information is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

10. Updates and availability

We may develop patches, fixes and updates to improve the app, and you agree these may be applied automatically. The app requires an internet connection for new identifications. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability, and we may modify or discontinue features.

11. Termination

We may terminate your access at any time without notice if you breach these Terms. On termination you must stop using the app and delete all copies in your possession.

12. Disclaimer of warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, VENUS CLOUD LTD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

13. Limitation of liability

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VENUS CLOUD LTD BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY FINE OR PENALTY ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON REGULATORY INFORMATION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded under the laws of England and Wales. If you are a consumer, these Terms do not affect your statutory rights.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Venus Cloud Ltd and its officers, directors, employees and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses arising from your use of the app or your breach of these Terms.

15. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any proceedings arising under them will be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales, and you consent to that jurisdiction. If you are a consumer resident elsewhere, you may also have the right to bring proceedings in your local courts.

16. Changes to these Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continuing to use the app after that constitutes acceptance.

17. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent through our contact page or from Settings inside the app.

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