Terms of Service

Last updated: January 30, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Coffee Sip&Explore mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service") provided by the individual developer ("Developer", "I", "me", or "my").

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SERVICE.

1. Eligibility

The Service is intended for users who are at least 16 years old. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 16 and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you use the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent you are authorized to accept these Terms for that organization.

2. Accounts and Security

You may need an account to use certain features. You agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date. You are responsible for all activity under your account and for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.

You must promptly notify me of any unauthorized use or security breach related to your account.

3. The Service

The Service helps coffee enthusiasts log tastings (brew method, flavor notes), discover coffee shops via an interactive map, share posts in a social feed, rate coffees/coffee shops, earn achievements, and view profile statistics.

I may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

4. User-Generated Content

The Service may allow you to create, submit, post, or share content, including tasting notes, ratings, reviews, comments, photos, and information about coffee shops and beverages ("User Content").

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or sharing it. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have all necessary rights to your User Content; and (b) your User Content does not violate applicable law, these Terms, or any third-party rights.

User Content reflects the views and experiences of the users who post it and does not necessarily reflect my views. I do not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of User Content (including ratings, reviews, or recommendations). Any reliance on User Content is at your own risk.

5. License You Grant Me

You retain any rights you may have in your User Content. By posting or sharing User Content through the Service, you grant me a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, modify (for formatting/display), publish, display, distribute, and otherwise use your User Content for the purpose of operating, providing, maintaining, improving, and promoting the Service, including displaying your User Content to other users according to your settings.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to do (and not to help others do) any of the following:

Post or share unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, or otherwise harmful content.
Post User Content that infringes intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of others.
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity (including businesses).
Use the Service to spam, solicit, or run unauthorized promotions.
Attempt to access or interfere with the Service, accounts, or systems without authorization.
Introduce malware or otherwise disrupt the security or operation of the Service.
Scrape, harvest, or collect information from the Service by automated means without my prior written consent, except where prohibited by law.

7. Moderation and Enforcement

I am not obligated to monitor User Content. However, I may (but am not required to) review, remove, restrict access to, or delete User Content at any time, with or without notice, if I believe it violates these Terms, third-party rights, or applicable law, or to protect the Service or users.

I may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Service for violations of these Terms, for security reasons, or for legal or operational reasons.

8. No Affiliation with Businesses

Coffee shops, brands, and other businesses referenced in the Service are not affiliated with me unless explicitly stated. Any names, trademarks, and logos are the property of their respective owners.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may integrate with or rely on third-party services (for example, map/place providers, analytics providers, authentication/email providers), and may include links to third-party websites or services. I do not control and am not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.

10. Intellectual Property

The Service (excluding User Content), including its software, features, design, text, graphics, and other materials, is owned by me or my licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or reverse engineer any part of the Service unless permitted by law or authorized by me in writing.

11. Feedback

If you submit suggestions, ideas, or feedback ("Feedback"), you grant me the right to use the Feedback without restriction or compensation.

12. Copyright / IP Complaints

If you believe content on the Service infringes your intellectual property rights, contact me at kochurov.roman.ge@gmail.com with sufficient information to identify the content and your rights. I may remove or restrict access to content where appropriate.

13. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT (INCLUDING USER CONTENT) ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

I DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT USER CONTENT (INCLUDING REVIEWS OR RATINGS) WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL I BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, REVENUE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SERVICE OR ANY USER CONTENT, EVEN IF I HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MY TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 90 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM (OR, IF YOU HAVE PAID NOTHING, 0).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

15. Release

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you release me from any claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with disputes between you and other users, or between you and any third party (including any coffee shop or business) related to the Service or User Content.

If you are a California resident, you waive California Civil Code §1542 (to the extent applicable), which says that a general release does not extend to claims you do not know or suspect to exist at the time of the release.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless me from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

I may assume control of the defense of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with my defense. You may not settle any indemnified claim without my prior written consent.

17. Dispute Resolution: Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

Please read this section carefully. It affects your rights. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you and I agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service (a "Dispute") will be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis, rather than in court, except that either party may seek relief in small claims court where available and eligible.

17.1 Informal Resolution First

Before starting arbitration, you agree to contact me at kochurov.roman.ge@gmail.com and provide a brief description of the Dispute and your contact information. I will try to resolve the Dispute informally.

17.2 Arbitration Procedure

If a Dispute is not resolved informally, it will be resolved by binding arbitration conducted in English. The arbitrator will have the authority to award any relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could award, consistent with these Terms, and the arbitrator's decision will be final and binding.

If the arbitration clause is found unenforceable as written in your jurisdiction, the parties agree it will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law and reformed as necessary to make it enforceable.

17.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND I AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, representative, or private attorney general proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of representative proceeding.

17.4 Jury Trial Waiver

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you and I waive any right to a trial by jury.

18. Governing Law

Except as otherwise required by applicable law, these Terms are governed by the laws of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Where arbitration is not permitted or not enforced in your jurisdiction, Disputes will be brought in the competent courts located in Georgia, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

19. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date shows when these Terms were last revised. If changes are material, I may provide notice through the Service and/or by other reasonable means. Your continued use after the effective date means you accept the revised Terms.

20. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also subject to the Privacy Policy shown on this page (switch via the navigation above).

21. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact me:

By email: kochurov.roman.ge@gmail.com

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 30, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the individual developer of Coffee Sip&Explore ("Developer", "I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use the Coffee Sip&Explore mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Definitions

Account means an account created to access the Service.
Personal Data means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
Usage Data means data collected automatically when using the Service (for example, device information and app interactions).
User-Generated Content or UGC means content users create and share, such as posts, ratings, reviews, comments, photos, tasting notes, and shop information.
Service Provider means a third party that processes data on my behalf.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use the Service, you may provide:

Account information: email address and password. You may also optionally provide a phone number.
Profile information: name, username, profile photo, and optional details you choose to add.
UGC: coffee tasting records (brew method, flavor notes), ratings and reviews of coffees and coffee shops, comments, photos, and posts.
Communications: information you provide when you contact me (for example, support requests).

Password note: your password is processed and stored in a hashed/secured form by my authentication provider (Supabase). I do not store or have access to your plaintext password.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, I may automatically collect:

Usage Data: app interactions, screens viewed, clicks/taps, session duration, crash reports, and performance data.
Device Data: device model, operating system version, language, and unique device identifiers.
Approximate location signals: such as IP-based region (for security and basic analytics).

2.3 Location Data (With Permission)

If you enable location permissions, I may collect precise or approximate location data to provide map and discovery features, such as showing nearby coffee shops or tagging tastings with a location. You can enable or disable location access at any time in your device settings.

2.4 Contacts, Camera, and Photos (Only If You Enable It)

If you choose to use features that require it, I may request access to your contacts (for example, to help you find friends), and to your camera/photo library (for example, to upload photos to your posts). You can enable or disable these permissions in your device settings.

3. How I Use Information

I use Personal Data and Usage Data to:

Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
Create and manage your account, authenticate you, and keep the Service secure.
Send essential account-related messages (for example, verification emails, security notifications, and important service messages).
Enable social features and display content you share through the Service (including public posts, ratings, reviews, and comments).
Provide map-based discovery and location features when you grant permission.
Analyze usage, debug issues, and improve performance.
Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents, and enforce the Terms of Service.

4. How I Share Information

I may share information in the following situations:

4.1 With Service Providers

I may share information with trusted Service Providers who help run the Service (for example, hosting, authentication, email delivery, analytics, and maps). They may process information only to provide services to me and according to their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.

4.2 With Other Users (Social Features)

The Service includes social features. By default, the Service includes a public feed, which means your profile information and UGC (such as your posts, ratings, reviews, comments, and photos) may be visible to other users of the Service. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public posts or comments.

4.3 For Legal Reasons and Safety

I may disclose information if I believe in good faith it is necessary to comply with law, protect rights and safety, investigate fraud or abuse, or enforce agreements.

4.4 Business Transfers

If I am involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. User-Generated Content and Opinions Disclaimer

Users may create content such as tasting notes, ratings, reviews, and comments about coffees and coffee shops. User-Generated Content reflects the views and experiences of the users who post it and does not necessarily reflect my views.

6. Advertising

I do not currently show third-party ads in the Service.

If I introduce advertising in the future, I will update this Privacy Policy before changes become effective and, where required by applicable law, provide appropriate choices and/or request your consent.

7. Third-Party Services Used

The Service currently uses the following third-party services:

Supabase (Authentication / Account emails)
Used to support account registration, authentication, and sending account-related emails (such as verification emails).
Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy
Firebase (Analytics / Performance)
Used to understand usage of the Service and improve performance and reliability.
Privacy and Security: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy/
Google Places (Map / Places data)
Used to return information about places and coffee shops. Google may process information in accordance with its policies.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Data Retention

I retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing the Service, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

You may request deletion of your account and associated Personal Data. Some information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes (for example, security, fraud prevention, and backups).

9. Security

I use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. Where required, I use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

11. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

Accessing, correcting, or deleting your Personal Data.
Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent (for example, location permissions).
Objecting to or restricting certain processing in some jurisdictions.
Requesting a copy of your data (data portability) where applicable.

You can also manage certain data via your device settings (location, contacts, camera/photos) and via your account settings in the app.

12. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 16. I do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided Personal Data, please contact me and I will take steps to delete it.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after the changes become effective means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me:

By email: kochurov.roman.ge@gmail.com

Community Guidelines

Last updated: January 30, 2026

Coffee Sip&Explore is a community for coffee lovers to share tastings, ratings, notes, and experiences. These Community Guidelines explain what is and isn't allowed. They apply to all User Content, including posts, comments, ratings, reviews, photos, and profile information.

1. Be respectful

Be kind and constructive. Disagreements are fine; harassment is not.
No hate speech, threats, bullying, or targeted harassment.
Don't encourage others to "brigade" a business or user.

2. Reviews and ratings: keep it honest

Share your real experience: what you drank, where, and why you rated it that way.
Do not post false or misleading statements about coffee shops or individuals.
No coordinated manipulation of ratings (e.g., mass downrating a shop).
Avoid accusations of criminal behavior unless you have strong evidence and it is necessary—otherwise report the issue to the proper authorities.

3. No illegal or harmful content

No content that promotes illegal activity.
No instructions or encouragement for violence or self-harm.
No explicit sexual content.

4. Protect privacy (yours and others)

Do not post personal data such as phone numbers, home addresses, private emails, ID documents, or financial details.
Do not post someone else's private information without their permission.
If you upload photos, make sure you have the right to share them (and that people in them are okay with it).

5. Intellectual property

Only post content you created or have permission to use.
Do not post copyrighted content (photos, text) from others without rights or a valid license.

6. Spam and promotion

No spam, scams, or deceptive content.
No unsolicited ads or repetitive promotional posts.
If you are affiliated with a coffee shop or brand, be transparent in your posts.

7. Impersonation and authenticity

Do not impersonate other people, businesses, or organizations.
Do not misrepresent your relationship with a coffee shop or brand.

8. Reporting and moderation

I may remove content or restrict accounts that violate these Guidelines or the Terms of Service, and I may do so without prior notice when necessary for safety, legal compliance, or to protect the community.

If you believe content violates these Guidelines, you can contact me at kochurov.roman.ge@gmail.com. Please include a description and, if possible, screenshots or links.

9. Enforcement examples

Actions may include:

Removing or limiting visibility of content
Temporary restrictions
Account suspension or termination for severe or repeated violations

10. Updates

These Guidelines may be updated from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when they were last revised.