Terms of Use

Effective date: April 9, 2026
App: Stepple
Developer: Joey DeGrand

By downloading or using Stepple, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.

1. License

Stepple grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the app on Apple-branded devices you own or control, subject to the Apple App Store Terms of Service and these terms.

2. Stepple+ Subscription

Stepple+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription available as a monthly or yearly plan, billed through your Apple ID.

What you get: Premium pets, custom backgrounds, parallax effects, heart shape and color customization, pattern overlays, Live Activity support, and one free premium pet hatch per subscription cycle.

• Subscription automatically renews at the end of each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
• Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• You can manage and cancel your subscription in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions.
• No refunds are provided for unused portions of a subscription period, except as required by applicable law.
• If your subscription lapses, premium-only features (custom backgrounds, parallax, heart customization, pattern overlays) revert to defaults. Any active premium pet is retired and a free pet is activated automatically.
• Free trial offers, if available, will be clearly disclosed before purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon subscription purchase.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the app
• Use the app in any way that violates applicable law
• Circumvent any in-app purchase or subscription mechanism

4. Health Disclaimer

Stepple is a motivational app and is not a medical device. Activity data displayed in the app is sourced from Apple Health and is provided for entertainment and personal motivation only. Do not rely on this app for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your physical activity. For details on how your health data is handled, see the Privacy Policy.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The app is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The developer does not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, arising out of or in connection with your use of the app, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The developer's total liability for any claim arising from these terms or your use of the app shall not exceed the amount you paid for the app in the twelve months preceding the claim.

7. Pet Data and Progress

The developer is not responsible for loss of in-app progress, virtual pet data, or subscription credits due to device failure, app deletion, operating system updates, or any other cause. Stepple automatically creates daily backups on your device; you can also manually export a backup from Settings. Backups are stored locally and are not synced to any server.

8. Diagnostic Logs

Stepple records diagnostic logs on your device to help troubleshoot bugs. These logs describe app behavior and do not contain your health data or pet name. When you export diagnostic logs, they are encrypted so that only the developer can read them. Stepple does not transmit diagnostic logs automatically. You choose whether to share them by exporting and attaching them to a support email. See the Privacy Policy for details.

9. Changes to the App or Terms

The developer reserves the right to modify or discontinue the app or these terms at any time. Material changes to these terms will be posted at this URL with a new effective date. Continued use of the app after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Third-Party Services

Stepple integrates with the following Apple services:

• Apple HealthKit — read-only access to activity and health data. Stepple does not write to Apple Health.
• Apple StoreKit — handles all subscription purchases and billing. The developer does not receive or store your payment information.
• iCloud Key-Value Storage — stores a single anonymous token for backup ownership verification. No health or personal data is synced via iCloud.

Use of these services is subject to Apple's own terms and privacy policies.

11. Age Restriction

Stepple is not directed at children under 13. By using the app, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old. The app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Data on Uninstall

Uninstalling Stepple removes all locally stored data, including pet history, daily logs, backups, and diagnostic logs. The anonymous backup ownership token in iCloud Key-Value Storage may persist until your iCloud storage is cleared. Active subscriptions are not cancelled by uninstalling — manage them in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed to: support@stepple.fit

These terms incorporate Apple's standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement by reference, available at apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.