Last Updated: October 2025
These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tsung Jui Hsieh ("we," "us," or "our"), the operator of the Finl mobile application ("App"). By downloading, installing, or using Finl, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE APP.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, subscribing to Finl Pro, or otherwise using the App, you confirm that:
- You are at least 13 years of age
- You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
- You agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- All information you provide is accurate and current
These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy by reference. Your use of Finl is also governed by the Apple App Store Terms of Service.
2. Description of Service
Finl is a personal finance management application that enables you to:
- Track daily expenses and income
- Categorize transactions and create custom categories
- Set budgets and monitor spending against budget targets
- Create recurring expense schedules
- View analytics and spending summaries
- Convert currencies using real-time exchange rates
- Export your financial data
Pro Subscription Features: Subscribers to Finl Pro gain access to:
- Cloud synchronization across multiple devices
- AI-powered receipt scanning to automatically extract expense details
- Voice-activated expense entry
- Real-time price detection using device camera
3. User Accounts
Free Users
You may use Finl without creating an account. All your data will be stored locally on your device. You are responsible for backing up your device to prevent data loss.
Pro Users
To access Pro features, you must:
- Purchase a Finl Pro subscription through the Apple App Store
- Sign in with your Apple ID using Apple's "Sign in with Apple" feature
- Maintain the confidentiality of your Apple ID credentials
Account Security
You agree to:
- Provide accurate information when creating an account
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Immediately notify us at [email protected] of any unauthorized account access
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
4. Subscriptions and Payments
Subscription Tiers
Finl Pro is available through auto-renewing subscriptions offered via the Apple App Store. Subscription options and pricing are displayed within the App and are subject to change.
Billing and Auto-Renewal
- All payments are processed by Apple through your App Store account
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period
- Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
- You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time
Free Trials
If we offer a free trial period, you will be charged the full subscription price when the trial ends unless you cancel before the trial period expires. Trial eligibility is determined by Apple and may be limited to one trial per user.
Refunds
All purchases are subject to Apple's refund policy. We do not process refunds directly. To request a refund:
- Contact Apple Support through the App Store
- Visit reportaproblem.apple.com
Refund eligibility is determined solely by Apple in accordance with their policies.
Price Changes
We may change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will apply to new subscribers immediately and to existing subscribers upon their next renewal date. You will receive advance notice of any price changes affecting your subscription.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use Finl only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
Prohibited Conduct
- Use the App for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
- Violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights of Finl or any third party
- Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful software through the App
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App, servers, or databases
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the App
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
- Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm another person
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or servers
- Use automated systems (bots, scripts, scrapers) to access the App
- Share, sell, or transfer your account credentials to another person
- Attempt to bypass any security features or usage limitations
Violation of these prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of your account and access to the App.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Ownership
The App and all its contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and data compilations) are owned by Tsung Jui Hsieh and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
License Grant to You
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Download and install the App on devices you own or control
- Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes
This license does not permit you to:
- Modify, copy, or create derivative works based on the App
- Distribute, sell, lease, or sublicense the App
- Use the App for commercial purposes without our written consent
Your Content
You retain all ownership rights to the financial data and content you create or upload to the App ("Your Content"). By using the App, you grant us a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive license to:
- Store and process Your Content to provide the App's services
- Transmit Your Content to third-party service providers (such as AI processors) solely to deliver Pro features you request
This license terminates when you delete Your Content or close your account, except for data retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Services
Finl integrates with the following third-party services to provide functionality:
- Google Firebase: Authentication and cloud storage (Pro users only)
- OpenAI: Artificial intelligence processing for receipt scanning and voice parsing (Pro users only)
- fxratesapi.com: Currency exchange rate data (all users)
- Apple Services: Sign in with Apple, in-app purchases, on-device speech recognition, on-device vision processing
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for:
- The practices, content, or availability of third-party services
- Any damages or losses resulting from your interactions with third-party services
- Changes to third-party service features, pricing, or availability
8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Warranty
No Financial Advice
Finl is a tool for tracking personal expenses and managing budgets. IT DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX, OR LEGAL ADVICE. You should consult with qualified professionals for financial planning, tax preparation, or investment guidance.
Data Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy in AI-powered features (receipt scanning, voice parsing, price detection), we do not guarantee 100% accuracy. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL EXPENSE DATA, AMOUNTS, CATEGORIES, AND CALCULATIONS.
We are not liable for any financial decisions you make based on data processed or displayed by the App.
Service Availability
We aim to provide reliable, uninterrupted service but do not guarantee:
- Continuous, error-free, or secure operation of the App
- That defects will be corrected
- That the App will be compatible with all devices or operating system versions
- That third-party services (currency rates, AI processing, cloud sync) will always be available
The App may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, server issues, or circumstances beyond our control.
AS-IS and AS-AVAILABLE Basis
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
- WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WARRANTIES REGARDING SECURITY, ACCURACY, OR RELIABILITY
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TSUNG JUI HSIEH (OPERATOR OF FINL) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the App
- Any unauthorized access to or use of your data
- Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in expense tracking, calculations, or AI-generated data
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the App
- Any bugs, viruses, or malicious code transmitted through the App by third parties
- Any loss of data due to device failure, uninstallation, or sync errors
- Financial losses resulting from budgeting decisions or expense tracking errors
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS LESS.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tsung Jui Hsieh and his affiliates, licensors, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
- Any inaccurate or incomplete information you provide
We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, at your expense.
11. Account Termination and Suspension
Termination by You
You may terminate your use of Finl at any time:
- Free Users: Simply uninstall the App. All local data will be removed from your device.
- Pro Users: Cancel your subscription through the App Store, sign out of your account in Settings, and/or request deletion of your cloud data by emailing [email protected].
Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
Effect of Termination
Upon termination of your use:
- Your license to use the App immediately terminates
- Access to Pro features will be revoked
- Cloud-synced data may be deleted upon your request (you should export your data before requesting deletion)
- Local data on your device will remain until you uninstall the App
- No refunds will be provided for unused subscription periods (unless required by law)
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) shall survive.
12. Data Deletion and Privacy
Your use of Finl is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Free Users
All data is stored locally on your device. To delete your data, simply uninstall the App.
Pro Users
You may request deletion of all your cloud-stored financial data by emailing [email protected]. We will process deletion requests promptly and confirm completion.
Note: Your Apple ID account cannot be deleted through Finl as it is managed by Apple. However, you can delete all your financial data stored in Finl's cloud storage.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons.
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
- Notify you through the App, via email, or by other reasonable means
- Provide you the opportunity to review the updated Terms before they take effect
Your continued use of Finl after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App and may request a refund for any unused subscription period (subject to Apple's refund policies).
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Taiwan (Republic of China), without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Informal Resolution
If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first at [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally through good-faith negotiation.
Arbitration
If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the arbitration laws of Taiwan.
You agree that:
- Arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis only (no class actions)
- You waive any right to a jury trial
- The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding
- Each party will bear its own costs of arbitration
Exceptions
Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
15. Severability and Waiver
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms you agree to when using specific features, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tsung Jui Hsieh regarding the use of Finl and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Developer: Tsung Jui Hsieh
Email: [email protected]
Location: Taiwan
18. Apple-Specific Terms
The following additional terms apply to your use of Finl on iOS devices:
Acknowledgment
You acknowledge that these Terms are concluded between you and Tsung Jui Hsieh only, and not with Apple Inc. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.
Scope of License
The license granted to you under these Terms is limited to a non-transferable license to use Finl on Apple-branded devices that you own or control, as permitted by the Apple App Store Terms of Service Usage Rules.
Maintenance and Support
Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support services for the App. All support inquiries should be directed to [email protected].
Warranty
Apple is not responsible for any warranty claims related to the App. In the event the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple for a refund of the purchase price (if applicable). To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation with respect to the App.
Product Claims
Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your use of the App, including but not limited to:
- Product liability claims
- Claims that the App fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements
- Claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation
Intellectual Property
In the event of any third-party claim that the App or your possession and use of the App infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, Apple is not responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, or discharge of such claim.
Legal Compliance
You represent and warrant that:
- You are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country
- You are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties
Third-Party Beneficiary
Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.