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Terms of Service

Last updated: May 17th, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of all mobile applications and related services ("Apps") provided by Pioneer Stack LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), an Oregon limited liability company. By accessing or using any of our Apps, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Overview

Pioneer Stack LLC develops a suite of mobile applications under the Pioneer Stack® brand, each designed to provide users with AI-powered object identification across a variety of categories. These applications use computer vision, machine learning, and curated datasets to offer fast and user-friendly recognition of real-world objects.

As of this version, the Pioneer Stack product family includes (but is not limited to):

Additional stacks or features may be introduced periodically. Not all stacks are available in every region or subscription tier.

All Pioneer Stack apps are intended for recreational, educational, and general information purposes only. The apps do not provide professional, legal, medical, safety, or scientific certification, and users are solely responsible for verifying results before acting on them.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to access or use any of our Apps. By using the Apps, you represent and warrant that you meet this minimum age requirement.

If you are under the age of 18, you may only use the Apps with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Our Apps are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as required by applicable law.

3. Accounts & Access

To use our Apps, you must create an account via email or through a third-party login provider, such as Google or Apple. By registering, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep your login credentials confidential.

We collect and store the following information associated with your account:

  • Email address (used for login and communication)
  • Stack selections and usage history
  • Saved collections and favorites
  • Identification submissions, feedback, and related metadata (e.g., time, location if enabled)

If you register using email, your password is securely processed and stored by our authentication provider using industry-standard encryption. We do not have access to your actual password.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for any activity under it. Please notify support@pioneerstack.com immediately if you suspect unauthorized access or misuse.

We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that are misused, impersonate others, or violate these Terms.

4. Subscriptions & Payments

Our Apps operate on a subscription-based model. Users may:

  • Subscribe to a base stack (e.g., terraSTACK)
  • Add additional stacks for an extra fee
  • Subscribe to an all-access plan that includes all available stacks

Pricing is determined by region, platform, and subscription tier, and is subject to change at our discretion. Any price changes will be communicated in advance via in-app notification, email, or through the billing provider.

4.1 Payment Processing

All payments are securely processed by third-party platforms, including but not limited to:

  • Apple App Store (iOS)
  • Google Play Store (Android)
  • Stripe (for direct web-based payments)

By purchasing a subscription, you also agree to the terms and conditions of the applicable payment processor. All billing questions, refund requests, or transaction disputes must be directed to the platform through which you made the purchase.

4.2 Renewals and Cancellations

Subscriptions may be billed on a recurring basis (e.g., monthly or annually) depending on the plan you select. Unless you cancel your subscription before the renewal date, it will automatically renew under the same terms.

You may manage or cancel your subscription at any time via:

  • The App Store or Google Play account settings (for mobile purchases), or
  • Your account settings (for web-based purchases via Stripe)

We do not offer refunds for unused time, partial subscription periods, or accidental purchases, except as required by applicable law.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Apps only for lawful, respectful, and intended purposes. By using any service provided by Pioneer Stack LLC, you agree not to:

  • Upload, submit, or share any content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, violent, or discriminatory
  • Use the Apps to threaten, harass, stalk, exploit, or harm others
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, or otherwise interfere with the App's functionality, code, APIs, databases, or security systems
  • Use the Apps in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our systems or services
  • Deploy automated tools (e.g., bots, scripts, scrapers) to access or misuse any part of the Apps
  • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent access restrictions, subscription controls, or authentication mechanisms
  • Use the Apps to promote or share spam, scams, or misleading information

We may suspend or permanently terminate your access to any of our Apps, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, our community guidelines (if applicable), or any applicable law. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any fees paid.

6. User Content & Intellectual Property

6.1 User Submissions

Some features of our Apps may allow users to submit content, including images, metadata, identification feedback, or other information ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it through the App, you grant Pioneer Stack LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, store, reproduce, and analyze the content solely for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

You are solely responsible for the content you submit and represent that you have the necessary rights to upload it. You agree not to upload content that:

  • Infringes on any third-party intellectual property rights (e.g., trademarks, copyrights, logos, proprietary designs)
  • Violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Is knowingly false, misleading, or harmful

6.2 Intellectual Property Ownership

All content and materials provided through the Apps (including but not limited to app interfaces, designs, AI-generated outputs, code, and branding) are the property of Pioneer Stack LLC or its licensors and are protected under U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, or exploit any part of the Apps or their output except as expressly permitted by these Terms or with prior written consent.

6.3 Trademark & Copyright Complaints

If you believe that content appearing in the App violates your copyright or trademark rights, please contact support@pioneerstack.com with the following:

  • Your name and contact information
  • A detailed description of the alleged infringement
  • The location (e.g., screenshot or in-app context) of the content in question
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that your complaint is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder

We may remove infringing content in accordance with applicable intellectual property laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

7. AI Results, Disclaimers & Assumption of Risk

Our apps use artificial intelligence (AI) and third-party databases to provide identification suggestions based on images or user inputs. While we strive to improve accuracy, we do not guarantee the correctness, completeness, or safety of any result provided.

By using any Pioneer Stack app, including but not limited to terraSTACK, you agree to the following:

7.1 Informational Use Only

All identification results, tips, categories, metadata, or related outputs are provided for general informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended as professional, expert, or certified advice, and should not be used in place of such.

7.2 Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that relying on identification suggestions from our apps may carry risks, including but not limited to:

  • Foraging Risk: Consuming or handling misidentified plants, fungi, or natural materials can result in serious illness, injury, or death.
  • Wildlife Risk: Attempting to approach, track, or interact with animals, insects, or natural habitats based on app results can result in personal injury or harm to wildlife.
  • DIY Risk: Using any Pioneer Stack app for tool identification, repairs, or equipment-related decisions may lead to improper use, malfunction, or physical harm.
  • Environmental Misuse: Misuse of app results in protected ecosystems or regions may violate local or federal laws.

You expressly assume full responsibility and all associated risks for any actions taken based on content or results presented in the apps.

7.3 No Guarantee of Accuracy or Fitness

We make no warranty or representation that:

  • Results will be accurate, reliable, current, or error-free
  • Results will be safe to act upon
  • Our systems will always function without interruption or failure

Your use of the apps is at your own discretion and risk, and you should independently verify any results before making decisions that affect safety, health, legality, or finances.

7.4 No Liability for Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pioneer Stack LLC, its owners, affiliates, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Injuries or losses resulting from reliance on app content or services
  • Errors, omissions, delays, or interruptions in services
  • Use or misuse of the app's outputs, including AI identifications

If you are not willing to accept this limitation of liability and disclaimer of warranties, do not use the app.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Apps integrate with various third-party services to deliver core functionality. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Supabase – for backend infrastructure, data storage, and user authentication
  • Google and Apple – for user login and account creation
  • Stripe – for secure payment processing
  • External AI APIs – for identification, classification, and image analysis

These services are governed by their own privacy policies and terms of use, and we do not control how these third parties collect, store, or process your data. By using our Apps, you agree to abide by the applicable third-party terms and authorize us to interact with these services on your behalf where required.

We are not responsible for any downtime, loss, or issues caused by failures or changes in these external services.

9. Privacy & Data Use

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We collect and use data to:

  • Deliver core features (e.g., identification, user profiles, subscription access)
  • Maintain and improve app performance
  • Provide personalized content and stack recommendations
  • Monitor usage trends and detect abuse

The types of data we collect may include:

  • Email address and authentication details
  • User-submitted content (e.g., identification photos, location metadata, saved collections)
  • Device and app usage information (e.g., device type, time stamps, error logs)

We do not sell your personal data, and we only share information with third-party services as necessary to operate the app (e.g., authentication, storage, payments, and AI processing).

Your use of our services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which provides full details on what we collect, how we store it, your data rights, and how to contact us regarding privacy matters.

10. Account Termination

We may suspend, restrict, or permanently delete your account at our sole discretion if we determine that you have:

  • Violated these Terms
  • Misused the App or any related services
  • Attempted to compromise security or functionality
  • Used the App in a fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful manner

We are not required to provide advance notice, and no refunds will be issued for terminated or suspended accounts.

You may request voluntary deletion of your account at any time by contacting us at support@pioneerstack.com. Upon verified request, we will delete your account and associated personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

We reserve the right to retain certain anonymized or aggregated data for legitimate business or legal purposes.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising from your use of our Apps shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to waive any right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration related to any claim against Pioneer Stack LLC or its affiliates.

12. Modifications

We may update or modify these Terms of Service at any time, at our sole discretion. Changes may reflect updates to our business practices, features, legal requirements, or other operational needs.

We will post the revised Terms within the App and/or on our website. In the case of material changes, we may also notify you via email or in-app notification.

By continuing to access or use our Apps after the effective date of any changes, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must discontinue use of the Apps.

We encourage you to review the Terms regularly to stay informed of your rights and responsibilities.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, feedback, or need to send a legal notice related to these Terms, you may contact us at:

Pioneer Stack LLC
State of Oregon, United States
support@pioneerstack.com

For legal notices, please include your name, contact information, and a clear description of your request or concern. We may require identity verification for data-related inquiries.