Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

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

AURA is provided by Educación Global Inc. ("we", "us", or "our") as open-source software. These Terms apply to all users of the Software, whether downloaded from official repositories or compiled from source code.

2. License Grant

AURA is distributed as open-source software. The specific license terms are included in the repository. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Software in accordance with the open-source license terms.

Key permissions include:

• Use the Software for personal or commercial purposes
• Modify the source code for your own use
• Distribute modified versions under the same license terms
• View, study, and learn from the source code

3. Use of the Software

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use AURA for:

• Real-time audio visualization and performance
• Recording and exporting visualization videos
• Live streaming with visual overlays
• Creative projects and artistic expression
• Educational and research purposes

3.2 Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Use the Software for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to circumvent any security features
• Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution
• Use the Software in a way that could damage or impair the service

4. Audio Recording and Permissions

AURA requires access to your device's microphone to capture audio for visualization. You are solely responsible for:

• Obtaining necessary permissions to record audio in your jurisdiction
• Complying with privacy laws and regulations regarding audio recording
• Informing other parties when recording their voices or performances
• Managing and securing any recorded audio files

Important: All audio processing happens locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit your audio data.

5. Exported Content

You retain all rights to videos exported from AURA. However, you acknowledge that:

• You are responsible for the content of exported videos
• You must respect copyright and intellectual property rights
• You must comply with platform-specific terms when sharing exported content
• We are not liable for how you use or distribute exported content

6. No Warranty

7. Limitation of Liability

8. System Requirements

AURA requires specific hardware and software to function properly:

• macOS: macOS 13.0 or later with Metal-capable GPU
• iOS: iOS 17.0 or later with A12 Bionic or newer
• Microphone: Access to device microphone
• Storage: Sufficient space for exported videos

Performance may vary based on device specifications. We recommend using modern hardware for optimal experience.

9. Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Update or modify the Software at any time
• Change these Terms with notice to users
• Discontinue features or support for older versions

Continued use of the Software after updates constitutes acceptance of any changes.

10. Third-Party Components

AURA uses Apple frameworks including:

• Metal for GPU rendering
• CoreAudio for audio processing
• AVFoundation for recording and export
• Accelerate for performance optimization

These frameworks are subject to Apple's terms and conditions. Use of the Software implies agreement to Apple's developer terms where applicable.

11. Privacy Policy

11.1 Data Collection

11.2 Local Processing

All audio processing, visualization, and export operations happen entirely on your device. The Software does not require an internet connection and never communicates with external servers.

11.3 Stored Data

AURA stores the following data locally on your device only:

• User Preferences: Theme selection, export settings (stored in UserDefaults)
• Recorded Audio: Temporary files during recording session
• Exported Videos: Saved to your device's file system

You can delete any stored data by uninstalling the app or manually deleting exported files.

11.4 Microphone Access

AURA requires microphone access to visualize audio. This permission is requested through standard iOS/macOS permission dialogs. You can revoke this permission at any time through System Settings/Preferences.

Microphone data is processed in real-time and never saved unless you explicitly start a recording session.

11.5 Third-Party Access

We do not share any data with third parties because we do not collect any data.

The Software does not integrate with:

• Analytics services
• Advertising networks
• Cloud storage providers (unless you choose to upload exported videos yourself)
• Social media platforms (unless you choose to share exported videos yourself)

11.6 Open Source Transparency

AURA is open-source software. You can verify our privacy claims by reviewing the source code at github.com/educacion-global-Inc/aura-app.

12. Contact Information

For questions, support, or feedback regarding AURA or these Terms:

• Email: aura@ok.gold
• GitHub: github.com/educacion-global-Inc/aura-app
• Company: Educación Global Inc.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Educación Global Inc. is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Educación Global Inc. regarding the use of AURA and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.