8.8 — Save the NightTerms of Use
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the 8.8 — Save the Night mobile application (the "App"), operated by Applora ("we", "us", or "our"). By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
1. The service
8.8 is a campaign and community app for raising awareness of light pollution. It lets you join dated campaign events, commit to actions such as switching off lights, share content to a public stream, see other participants on a map, follow celestial events, and invite others through referral links. The App is provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use.
2. Eligibility and accounts
- You must be at least 13 years old (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction) to use the App.
- You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide when creating an account and for keeping your credentials secure.
- You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorized use.
3. Your content
- You retain ownership of the photos, text, and other content you post in the App ("User Content").
- By posting User Content to the public stream, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, display, and distribute that content within the App and in connection with promoting the 8.8 campaign.
- You represent that you have the rights to the content you post and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.
- You can delete your User Content at any time from within the App. Deleting content or your account ends the license above, except for content already shared or re-shared by others within the App and for backup copies retained for a limited period.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Post content that is illegal, harassing, hateful, pornographic, violent, or otherwise objectionable;
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with anyone;
- Post other people's personal information without their consent;
- Use the App to send spam, advertising, or unauthorized commercial communications;
- Interfere with or disrupt the App, its servers, or other users' enjoyment of it;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App or its systems;
- Use automated means to access or scrape the App without our written permission;
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App except where permitted by law.
We may remove content or suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Safety notice
Participating in 8.8 involves turning off lights and, often, going outside at night. You are responsible for your own safety and for complying with local laws and regulations. Do not switch off lighting that is required for safety, navigation, or by law, and take reasonable precautions when observing the night sky.
6. Intellectual property
The App, including its design, logos, text, graphics, and software, is owned by Applora or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the limited right to use the App as intended, no rights are granted to you. The "8.8" and "Save the Night" names and logos may not be used without our prior written consent.
7. Third-party services
The App relies on third-party services (such as Google Firebase, OneSignal, and astronomy data providers) and may contain links to third-party websites or content. We are not responsible for third-party services or content, and your use of them may be subject to their own terms.
8. Astronomical information
Sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and other celestial data shown in the App are estimates provided for informational purposes only and may be inaccurate for your exact position. Do not rely on them where precision matters.
9. Disclaimer of warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
10. Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, APPLORA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE APP. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US TO USE THE APP (WHICH, FOR A FREE APP, IS ZERO) OR THE MINIMUM AMOUNT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Applora from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your User Content, your use of the App, or your violation of these Terms.
12. Termination
You may stop using the App and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or if we discontinue the App. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 3, 6, and 9–11) will survive.
13. Changes to the App and these Terms
We may modify or discontinue the App, or update these Terms, at any time. When we make material changes to the Terms, we will update the effective date above and, where appropriate, notify you through the App. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye, without regard to conflict of law principles. Mandatory consumer protection rules of your country of residence remain unaffected. The courts of Istanbul, Türkiye shall have jurisdiction over disputes arising from these Terms, except where applicable law grants you the right to bring proceedings in your own jurisdiction.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
Applora
Email: support@applora.io