Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Catchuply. By creating an account, joining the waitlist, or otherwise accessing the service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

1. Definitions

• "Catchuply", "we", "us", "our" — the operator of the Catchuply service, an individual operating from Poland, EU.
• "Service" — the Catchuply web application available at https://catchuply.com and all related features, APIs, and content.
• "User", "you", "your" — any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Service.
• "Subscription" — a paid plan granting access to the full features of the Service.
• "Content" — articles, summaries, metadata, and other materials aggregated or generated by the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

3. Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at support@catchuply.com if you suspect unauthorised access.

You may not share your account with others. Each account is for a single individual only.

4. Free Trial and Subscription

4.1 Free Trial

New users receive a 7-day free trial with full access to the Service. No credit card is required to start the trial. At the end of the trial period, continued access requires a paid Subscription.

4.2 Paid Subscription

The Subscription is billed at $9.00 USD per month, charged in advance at the start of each billing cycle. Pricing may change with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers.

4.3 Payment

Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. By providing payment details, you authorise us to charge the applicable fees. If payment fails, we will notify you and may suspend access until payment is resolved.

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your Subscription at any time from your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to the Service until that date.

4.5 Refund Policy

All payments are non-refundable. We do not issue refunds or credits for partial billing periods, unused features, or cancelled accounts. The 7-day free trial provides sufficient opportunity to evaluate the Service before committing to a paid plan.

An exception may be made at our sole discretion in cases of demonstrable technical failure on our part that prevented you from using the Service for a material portion of your billing period. To request consideration, contact support@catchuply.com.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service or its infrastructure
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Service without our prior written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Use automated tools (bots, scripts) to interact with the Service in a way that places unreasonable load on our infrastructure
• Resell or sublicense access to the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules, without prior notice and without refund.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Aggregated Content

The Service aggregates publicly available content from third-party sources including RSS feeds, HackerNews, and engineering newsletters. We do not own this third-party content. It remains the property of its respective authors and publishers. We display it under fair use principles and in compliance with applicable terms of each source.

6.2 Our Platform

The Catchuply platform — including its design, software, ranking algorithms, and original written content — is our intellectual property and is protected by copyright and other applicable laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any part of the platform without our prior written consent.

6.3 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use that feedback without compensation or attribution.

7. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties including:

• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of aggregated content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party intellectual property

Content displayed in the Service is aggregated from third-party sources. We make no representations about its accuracy and accept no responsibility for decisions made based on it.

We are a solo-operated service and do not guarantee specific uptime or availability. We will make reasonable efforts to maintain service continuity but may need to take the Service offline for maintenance or unforeseen circumstances.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Catchuply and its operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total fees you paid to us in the 3 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) $27 USD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Termination

9.1 By You

You may close your account at any time from your account settings or by emailing support@catchuply.com. Closing your account cancels any active Subscription at the end of the current billing period.

9.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if we reasonably believe continued access poses a risk to the Service or other users. We may also discontinue the Service entirely, in which case we will provide at least 30 days' notice and a pro-rata refund of any prepaid fees.

9.3 Effect of Termination

On termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitation of liability) will remain in effect.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. For material changes, we will provide at least 14 days' notice by email (if you have an account) and by posting the updated Terms on this page. Continued use of the Service after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes your acceptance.

If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you may cancel your account before the effective date.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Poland and, where applicable, European Union law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Poland.

If you are a consumer resident in the EU, you may also have the right to refer a dispute to the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

12. General Provisions

• Entire agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Catchuply regarding the Service.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
• No waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign ours in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

13. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:

Catchuply
Email: support@catchuply.com
Location: Poland, European Union