Avocado Allowance Support

Terms of Service for Avocado Allowance

Effective Date: September 16, 2025

Welcome to Avocado Allowance (the "App"), operated by Kevin Taniguchi ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our App and the services, features, content, or applications offered by us (collectively, the "Services").

Please read these Terms carefully before using the App. By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (available at https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/54dc76ed-1220-4b7e-bcf0-edccabe3bc50), which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the App.

1. Description of Service

Avocado Allowance is a mobile application designed to help users plan, organize, track, and manage personal finances, allowances, and savings goals. Features include budget creation, allowance and chore tracking, expense logging, savings goal management, and AI-powered assistance features.

2. User Accounts & Apple ID

Access to certain features of the App, such as iCloud/CloudKit synchronization, requires an active Apple ID and is subject to Apple's terms and conditions for iCloud services. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Apple ID and for all activities that occur under your account.

3. License to Use the App

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App for your personal, non-commercial use on iOS devices that you own or control, strictly in accordance with these Terms.

4. Use of AI Features (Gemini API)

User Input: To use AI Features, you may provide text or voice input. This input will be transmitted to the third-party AI service provider for processing to generate a response. Your use of these AI Features is subject to our Privacy Policy regarding data handling.

Disclaimer for AI Output: AI-generated content, suggestions, budgets, or any other output from AI Features are provided for informational and organizational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any AI-generated output. You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and evaluating the AI output and consulting with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We are not liable for any errors in AI-generated content or for any decisions or actions you take based on such content.

Fair Use of AI Features: You agree to use the AI Features in a fair and reasonable manner, consistent with personal finance management. We reserve the right to monitor usage and, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the AI Features if we deem your use to be abusive, excessive, or in violation of these Terms.

5. User-Generated Content

You are solely responsible for all financial data, transaction information, text, notes, and other content ("User Content") that you create, upload, or store using the App. You retain all ownership rights to your User Content.

6. Cloud Sync & Backup

The Cloud Sync & Backup feature utilizes Apple's iCloud/CloudKit services to synchronize your data across your enabled devices. This service is dependent on your iCloud account functioning correctly. We are not responsible for data loss or synchronization errors that may occur due to issues with iCloud/CloudKit services, your internet connection, or your device.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the App to violate any law, infringe on intellectual property rights, transmit malicious code, attempt to reverse engineer the App, or engage in any conduct that harms us or other users.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The App and its original content (excluding your User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Kevin Taniguchi and its licensors.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App and Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, BE SECURE, OR THAT THE RESULTS OF USING THE APP WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Kevin Taniguchi BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP OR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT, INCLUDING AI-GENERATED CONTENT. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS IS LIMITED TO FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00 USD).

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Kevin Taniguchi from any and all claims, damages, and expenses resulting from your use of the App or a breach of these Terms.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be settled by binding arbitration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes. By continuing to use the App after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: DIYManagerApp@proton.me


Welcome!

Thank you for using Avocado Allowance! We're here to help you get the most out of managing your finances.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I create a new savings goal using the AI Assistant?

A:

  1. Navigate to the "Gemini Assistant" or "Chat" tab in the app.
  2. Clearly describe the goal you want to create. For example: "Start a new savings goal called 'Vacation Fund'. My target is $2000. I want to save $150 a month."
  3. The AI will process your request and create the goal with the details you provided.

Q: How do I log a transaction using the AI Assistant?

A:

  1. Navigate to the AI Assistant.
  2. State the transaction details clearly. For example:
  3. The AI will confirm and log the item. You can then find it in the relevant budget or goal.

Reporting a Bug

If you encounter a bug, please email us at DIYManagerApp@proton.me with as much of the following information as possible:

Contact Us

For any other questions, feature requests, or support needs, please email us at: DIYManagerApp@proton.me

We'll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible!

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