Terms of Use
App: Benedict Effective Date: March 26, 2026 Last Updated: October 21, 2026
1. General Provisions
1.1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use (“Agreement”) are a legally binding contract between you (“User”, “you”) and the developer of the Benedict app, Oleksandr Dordiuk (“we”, “us”, “our”), regarding the use of the Benedict mobile application (“App”).
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.
1.2. Description of the App
Benedict is an egg timer for iPhone. The App allows you to:
- Choose doneness, egg size, and whether the eggs come from the fridge, and get a cooking time
- Run a timer that rings an alarm or sends a notification when the eggs are ready
- Run an ice bath timer after cooking
- With Benedict Pro: save presets, follow the countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Live Activity), and use Home Screen widgets
2. Right to Use
2.1. License
Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App on Apple devices that you own or control, for personal, non-commercial purposes, as permitted by the Usage Rules in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.
2.2. Age Restrictions
To use the App, you must:
- Be at least 13 years old, or
- Have parental or legal guardian consent if you are under 13 years old
2.3. Usage Restrictions
You agree NOT to:
- Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the App
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App, except where the law expressly allows it
- Remove or alter any copyright notices
- Use the App for illegal purposes
- Attempt to bypass in-app purchases or gain unauthorized access to App systems
3. Free Features and Purchases
3.1. Free Features
The core of the App is free and has no ads: the timer for every doneness level and egg size, the ice bath, alarms and notifications.
3.2. Benedict Pro
Benedict Pro is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. It unlocks:
- Saved presets
- Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island
- Home Screen widgets
Benedict Pro is not a subscription and never renews automatically. The price is shown in the App in your local currency before you confirm the purchase. The purchase is linked to your Apple ID, and you can restore it on any device signed in with the same Apple ID using Restore purchases in the App’s Settings or on the Benedict Pro screen.
Benedict Pro includes the features described at the time of purchase. We may add new features to it, but we do not promise any future features.
3.3. Tips
You can also leave an optional tip to support the developer: A cup of coffee, Coffee & croissant, or Full breakfast. Tips are voluntary one-time (consumable) purchases. They do not unlock any features and cannot be restored.
3.4. Payment
- All payments are processed by Apple through the App Store
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase
- Prices may include applicable taxes
- There are no recurring charges
3.5. Refunds and Right of Withdrawal
In-app purchases are sold by Apple and are governed by the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, including any right of withdrawal that applies in your country. We cannot issue refunds ourselves. To request a refund, visit reportaproblem.apple.com.
4. User Content
4.1. Your Data
You retain all rights to the data you create in the App, including preset names and timer settings.
4.2. Local Storage
Your data is stored locally on your device. We do not have access to it and cannot recover it if it is lost.
4.3. Backup Responsibility
You are responsible for backing up your device. We recommend regular backups via iCloud or Finder/iTunes.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1. Our Rights
The App, including its design, code, the Benedict character, illustrations, animations, sounds, text, and other elements, is our intellectual property or the property of our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
5.2. Trademarks
“Benedict” and related logos are our trademarks. You may not use them without our prior written permission.
5.3. Feedback
If you provide us with suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the App, you grant us a royalty-free right to use them without any obligations to you.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.1. “As Is”
The App is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of merchantability
- Warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights
6.2. No Guarantee of Uninterrupted Operation
We do not guarantee that:
- The App will operate continuously or without errors
- Defects will be corrected
- The App will be compatible with all devices and iOS versions
6.3. Cooking Times
Cooking times in the App are guidance only. The result depends on the size and freshness of the eggs, their starting temperature, altitude, the amount of water, your cookware and stove. Check your eggs and adjust the time to your taste. We are not responsible for cooking results.
6.4. Food Safety
Runny and soft-boiled eggs may carry a risk of salmonella. Pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should eat only fully cooked eggs or use pasteurized eggs. Be careful with boiling water and hot cookware.
6.5. Alarms and Notifications
An alarm or notification may be delayed or may not appear if you have not allowed alarms or notifications, if Focus or other iOS settings limit them, if your device is off or its battery is drained, or for other reasons outside our control. Do not leave the stove unattended and do not rely on the App as your only reminder.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1. General Limitation
To the extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any:
- Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of data
- Damages arising from the use or inability to use the App
7.2. Maximum Liability
Our maximum aggregate liability for any claims related to this Agreement shall not exceed the amount you actually paid for in-app purchases in the App during the last 12 months, or 10 euros, whichever is greater.
7.3. Mandatory Law
Nothing in this Agreement limits liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud, or for any other liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
7.4. EU Consumer Rights
If you are a consumer in the European Union, you have legal rights that cannot be limited by this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement affects your rights under the mandatory provisions of EU and national consumer protection law.
8. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of this Agreement
- Your violation of third-party rights
- Your illegal use of the App
9. Changes to the App and Agreement
9.1. App Updates
We reserve the right to:
- Update, modify, or discontinue the App at any time
- Add or remove features
- Change device and operating system requirements
9.2. Changes to the Agreement
We may modify this Agreement at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- In-app notifications (if necessary)
Continued use of the App after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Agreement.
10. Termination
10.1. Your Right to Terminate
You may terminate this Agreement at any time by deleting the App from your devices.
10.2. Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend or terminate your license to use the App in case of:
- Your violation of this Agreement
- Abuse of the App
- At the request of law enforcement authorities
10.3. Consequences of Termination
Upon termination of the Agreement:
- Your license to use the App terminates
- You must delete the App from all devices
- The provisions of Sections 5–8 and 11–13 remain in effect
11. Apple and Third-Party Services
11.1. Apple
- This Agreement is concluded between you and us, not with Apple Inc. (“Apple”). We, not Apple, are solely responsible for the App and its content.
- Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support services for the App.
- If the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price of the App (if any). To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the App.
- We, not Apple, are responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App, including product liability claims, claims that the App fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements, consumer protection claims, and claims that the App infringes third-party intellectual property rights.
- You confirm that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a “terrorist supporting” country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
- Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and may enforce it against you.
- If this Agreement conflicts with the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, Apple’s terms apply.
11.2. Service Providers
The App uses RevenueCat to process in-app purchases and TelemetryDeck for anonymous usage analytics. How they handle data is described in our Privacy Policy.
12. Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
12.1. Applicable Law
This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Poland and applicable European Union legislation.
12.2. Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Republic of Poland.
12.3. EU Consumer Rights
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union:
- You may bring a claim in the courts of your country of residence
- You may use the out-of-court dispute resolution bodies available in your country
- You are protected by the mandatory provisions of consumer protection legislation of your country of residence
12.4. Pre-Trial Settlement
Before going to court, the parties undertake to make reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute through negotiations within 30 days. Please write to us first; most issues can be solved by email.
13. General Provisions
13.1. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the App.
13.2. Waiver
Our failure to exercise any right under this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of that right in the future.
13.3. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
13.4. Assignment
You may not assign your rights under this Agreement without our written consent. We may assign our rights without your consent.
13.5. Force Majeure
We are not liable for failure to perform obligations caused by force majeure circumstances (war, natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions, etc.).
13.6. Language
This Agreement is prepared in English. In case of translation into other languages, the English version prevails, unless mandatory law of your country provides otherwise.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Agreement, contact us:
Developer: Oleksandr Dordiuk Email: alexdordiuk@gmail.com Country of Registration: Republic of Poland
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