Terms of Service

Service Provider

These terms govern your use of PocketPost™, developed and operated by Ramesh Ramamurthy Manubolu (ABN: 59 229 147 740).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using PocketPost™, you agree to these terms of service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the application.

2. Description of Service

PocketPost™ is a local-only document management application that provides:

• On-device OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
• Local entity extraction and document classification
• Personal document organisation and search
• Secure local storage with no cloud transmission

3. Local-Only Service Model

PocketPost™ operates entirely on your device. No data is transmitted to external servers, ensuring complete privacy and data control. All processing occurs locally using on-device machine learning models.

Third-Party Technology:

PocketPost™ uses the following third-party technologies for on-device processing:

• Android: Google ML Kit for text recognition and entity extraction (processes data locally; Google may collect technical diagnostics as described in our Privacy Policy)
• iOS: Apple Vision Framework for document processing (no data collection by Apple)

By using PocketPost™, you acknowledge and accept the use of these technologies. Your document content remains on your device and is not shared with these third parties.

Third-Party Terms and Indemnification:

Third-party technologies (Google ML Kit, Apple Vision Framework, and others) are subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies, which may change without notice to us or you. We make no representations or warranties regarding third-party services and expressly disclaim all liability arising from:

• Changes to third-party terms or policies
• Third-party service interruptions or failures
• Third-party data collection practices
• Any violations of third-party terms by you
• Any other third-party services or dependencies integrated in the app

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ramesh Ramamurthy Manubolu from any claims arising from your use of third-party services through PocketPost™.

4. User Responsibilities

• You are solely responsible for the content of documents you scan and store
• You must comply with all applicable laws when using the app
• You are responsible for maintaining your device security and backups
• You should not use the app for illegal, harmful, or unauthorised purposes
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to scan and store documents

5. Intellectual Property

The PocketPost™ application, including its code, design, algorithms, and machine learning models, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved by Ramesh Ramamurthy Manubolu.

6. Privacy and Data Ownership

You retain complete ownership and control of all documents and data stored in PocketPost™. We do not access, collect, or transmit your data. Refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

PocketPost™ is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of OCR results
• Warranties regarding entity extraction or document classification accuracy
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Warranties regarding compatibility with your device or operating system

OCR accuracy may vary significantly based on document quality, type, language, handwriting, lighting conditions, and other factors. Machine learning predictions are statistical estimates only and must be independently verified for accuracy.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Ramesh Ramamurthy Manubolu shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from your use of PocketPost™
• This includes but is not limited to: data loss, business interruption, lost profits, inaccurate OCR results, missed deadlines due to incorrect entity extraction, security breaches, device damage, or any other damages
• Our total liability for all claims shall not exceed the amount you paid for PocketPost™ (if applicable)
• Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages; in such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law

9. Data Backup and Loss Responsibility

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Creating and maintaining backups of all important documents
• Verifying the accuracy of OCR results and extracted data
• Any consequences arising from data loss, corruption, or inaccuracy

We expressly disclaim all liability for data loss regardless of cause, including but not limited to app errors, device failure, OS updates, or user error.

10. Regulatory Compliance

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of PocketPost™ complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, Privacy Act 1988, etc.)
• Industry-specific regulations (HIPAA, financial regulations, etc.)
• Copyright and intellectual property laws
• Document retention requirements

PocketPost™ is a general-purpose tool and makes no representations regarding compliance with specific regulatory requirements.

11. App Store Terms

Your use of PocketPost™ is also governed by the terms of service of the platform through which you downloaded the app (Apple App Store, Google Play Store, etc.). You acknowledge that the app store provider is not responsible for PocketPost™.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Updated terms will be posted in the app. Your continued use after modifications constitutes binding acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to PocketPost™ at any time without notice. You may stop using PocketPost™ at any time by deleting the application from your device. All provisions that should survive termination shall survive.

15. No Professional Advice

PocketPost™ does not provide legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. OCR results and entity extraction are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for critical decisions without independent verification.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Australia. You waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in Australian courts.

Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact:

Ramesh Ramamurthy Manubolu
ABN: 59 229 147 740
Email: support@pocketpost.app