Terms of Service
Last Updated: April 5, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using VinylIQ ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

VinylIQ is a vinyl collection management app that helps you organize and explore your record collection. The App integrates with third-party services including Discogs and Apple Music to provide features such as:

3. User Accounts

You may create an account using email, Google, or Apple sign-in. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

4. Third-Party Services

VinylIQ integrates with third-party services (Discogs, Apple Music). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of these third-party services.

5. AI-Powered Features

Our AI features are powered by Anthropic's Claude API. AI-generated insights, recommendations, and analyses are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of AI-generated content, including any value estimates or market information.

6. Subscription and Payments

VinylIQ offers a free tier and a premium subscription. VinylIQ Premium is available for $3.99/month and includes unlimited collection size, unlimited AI queries, Apple Music sync, and barcode scanning.

Subscriptions are billed monthly and renew automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

8. Intellectual Property

VinylIQ and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by VinylIQ and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Your vinyl collection data remains your property.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VINYLIQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through the App. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

carterblackconsulting@gmail.com