Effective date: [24 February 2026]
App: Scentcircle (the “App”)
Company: Techbuddie Solutions (“Scentcircle”, “we”, “us”)
Contact: [support@techbuddie.org]
Privacy Policy: https://techbuddie.org/privacy-policy-scentcircle/
By downloading, accessing, or using Scentcircle, you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the App.
1) Who We Are
Scentcircle is a perfume discovery and community app that lets users build a personal vault and wishlist, log wears, review fragrances, and follow other users.
2) Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) to use Scentcircle. If you are under the age of majority, you represent that you have permission from a parent/guardian.
3) Your Account
- You’re responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- You agree that the information you provide is accurate and up to date.
- You may not share your account, impersonate others, or create accounts for abusive purposes.
- We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4) License to Use the App
Subject to these Terms, Scentcircle grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and use the App for your personal, non-commercial use on devices you own or control.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or reverse engineer the App (except where permitted by law).
- Use the App to violate any law, infringe rights, or harass others.
- Attempt to access non-public systems or data.
5) User Content (Posts, Reviews, Photos, Vault Entries)
Scentcircle may allow you to create or share content (“User Content”), including posts, reviews, comments, images, and profile details.
A. You own your content
You retain ownership of your User Content. However, you grant Scentcircle a license to use it as described below.
B. License you grant to Scentcircle
By posting User Content, you grant Scentcircle a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, modify (for formatting/display), publicly display, and distribute your User Content solely to operate, improve, and promote the Services.
C. You’re responsible for what you post
You represent that:
- You have the rights to post your User Content (including any photos you upload).
- Your content does not violate laws or rights of others.
D. Content removal
We may remove or restrict User Content that violates these Terms or applicable laws, or if necessary to protect users or the platform.
6) Community Rules (What’s Not Allowed)
You agree not to:
- Post hate speech, harassment, threats, or discriminatory content.
- Post pornography, explicit sexual content, or content involving minors.
- Share personal data of others without permission (doxxing).
- Spam, scam, or solicit users in a deceptive way.
- Upload copyrighted images you don’t have rights to (e.g., brand marketing images) if you’re not authorized.
- Manipulate ratings, reviews, or trending content.
- Use bots or automated scripts to scrape, abuse, or overload the App.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.
7) Subscriptions & In-App Purchases (Scentcircle Premium)
A. Billing and renewal
If you purchase Scentcircle Premium, payment will be charged to your Apple ID or Google account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device account settings.
B. Pricing and availability
Prices may vary by country and may change over time. If pricing changes, Apple/Google may provide notice or request consent where required.
C. Free trials / intro offers (if applicable)
If you start a free trial or introductory offer, you will be charged at the end of the trial period unless you cancel in time. Only eligible users can use trials/offers (as determined by Apple/Google).
D. No refunds from us
Apple/Google handles refunds and billing disputes. If you believe you were charged incorrectly, request a refund through Apple or Google support.
E. Premium features
Premium features may include (examples): unlimited vault items, unlimited dupe searches, unlimited combo saves, and extended wear history. Features may change as the product evolves.
8) Intellectual Property
The App, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Scentcircle or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.
Scentcircle may reference third-party brand names (e.g., perfume houses) for informational purposes. Those marks belong to their respective owners and do not imply endorsement.
9) Disclaimers
Scentcircle is provided “as is” and “as available.”
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of fragrance data, reviews, recommendations, or “dupe” matches.
- Fragrance performance varies by person (skin chemistry, environment, batch variations).
- Any recommendations are informational and not professional advice.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scentcircle disclaims all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scentcircle will not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages,
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill,
- Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the App.
Scentcircle’s total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid to Scentcircle for the App in the 12 months before the event giving rise to the claim (or $0 if you did not pay).
Some jurisdictions don’t allow certain limitations; in that case, these limits apply to the extent permitted.
11) Termination
You may stop using the App at any time.
We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, misuse the App, or if required by law. Where possible, we’ll provide notice.
Upon termination, your license to use the App ends.
12) Changes to the App and Terms
We may update features or discontinue parts of the App.
We may update these Terms from time to time. If changes are material, we’ll provide notice in the App or via other reasonable means. Continued use after the effective date means you accept the updated Terms.
13) Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Country/State], without regard to conflict of law rules.
If you are a consumer, you may also have rights under the laws of your country of residence.
14) Dispute Resolution (Optional — include only if you want)
Option A (simple, recommended for global apps):
Disputes will be resolved in the courts of [City, Country], unless consumer law requires otherwise.
Option B (arbitration — US-focused):
Any dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis, and not as a class action, except where prohibited by law. [Add full arbitration clause only with legal review.]
15) Apple/Google Platform Terms (Required Notes)
If you downloaded Scentcircle from the Apple App Store:
- These Terms are between you and Scentcircle, not Apple.
- Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support.
- Apple is not responsible for claims relating to the App.
- In case of conflict, Apple’s usage rules and applicable App Store terms may apply.
16) Contact Us
Questions about these Terms?
Email: [support@techbuddie.org]