Terms of Service

Last updated: 10 April 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Pilsmaatje application ("App"), available on iOS, Android, and the web, operated by Mart Borghuis ("we", "us", "our"), based in the Netherlands.

By creating an account or using the App, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. About the App

Pilsmaatje is a social check-in app that lets you share what you are having — drinks, food, or anything else — with your friends. Features include check-ins with optional photo and location, a friends system, a map view, push notifications, and invite/QR flows.

Pilsmaatje is a personal project and is provided free of charge. There are no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account and use Pilsmaatje. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

We do not verify age. If we become aware that a user is under 16, we will terminate their account and delete their data.

4. Your account

4.1 Registration

To use Pilsmaatje, you must create an account with a valid email address, a password, and a display name.

4.2 Account security

You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. You must not share your account with others. Notify us immediately at info@pilsmaatje.nl if you suspect unauthorised access.

4.3 Account deletion

You can delete your account at any time via Settings > Delete Account within the App. Deleting your account removes your profile, check-ins, friendships, photos, and associated data. This action is irreversible.

5. Acceptable use

When using Pilsmaatje, you agree not to:

1. Violate any law or regulation, including Dutch and EU law.
2. Harass, threaten, or harm other users.
3. Upload illegal, offensive, or harmful content, including but not limited to hate speech, violence, sexually explicit material, or content that promotes illegal activity.
4. Impersonate another person or entity.
5. Create fake or misleading accounts or use the App to spam.
6. Attempt to access other users' accounts or data without authorisation.
7. Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App or its underlying technology, except where permitted by applicable law.
8. Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or interact with the App.
9. Interfere with or disrupt the App's infrastructure, security, or other users' experience.
10. Upload content you do not have the right to share, including copyrighted material belonging to others.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules, without prior notice.

6. Content you create

6.1 Your content

You retain ownership of the content you create in Pilsmaatje (check-in photos, custom item labels, display name). By posting content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store, display, and transmit that content solely for the purpose of operating the App (e.g. showing your check-in to your friends).

6.2 Content responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you upload. We do not pre-screen content but may remove content that violates these Terms.

6.3 Content availability

Check-ins are temporary and automatically expire after approximately 10 minutes. We do not guarantee permanent storage of any content.

7. Friendships and social features

• Friendships are mutual. Both parties can remove a friendship at any time.
• Invite links and QR codes expire after 7 days.
• By adding a friend, you consent to them seeing your active check-ins (including item, photo, location, and display name).

8. Push notifications

Pilsmaatje may send push notifications to inform you about friends' check-ins. You can disable notifications at any time through your device's or browser's settings.

9. Intellectual property

9.1 Our rights

The App, its design, code, branding, name, logo, and all related intellectual property are owned by Mart Borghuis or used under licence. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the App without prior written permission.

9.2 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App, you grant us the right to use them without obligation or compensation.

10. Third-party services

The App uses third-party services including Google Firebase (authentication, database, storage, push messaging), Google Maps, Apple Push Notification service, and Expo. Your use of the App is also subject to these providers' terms:

• Google Terms of Service
• Google Maps Terms
• Apple Terms of Service

11. End User Licence Agreement (EULA)

This section serves as the End User Licence Agreement for the Pilsmaatje app as distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

11.1 Licence grant

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the App on devices you own or control, in accordance with these Terms and the applicable app store's terms.

11.2 Licence restrictions

You may not:

• Sublicence, sell, resell, transfer, assign, or distribute the App.
• Modify or make derivative works based on the App.
• Reverse-engineer the App except as expressly permitted by applicable law.
• Use the App for any illegal or unauthorised purpose.

11.3 App Store terms

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store, the following additional terms apply:

• These Terms are between you and Mart Borghuis, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.
• The licence granted is limited to use on Apple-branded products you own or control, as permitted by the App Store Terms of Service.
• Mart Borghuis, not Apple, is responsible for the App, including maintenance, support, warranty (see section 12), and any claims related to the App (intellectual property, product liability, consumer protection).
• Apple has no obligation to provide support or maintenance for the App.
• In the event of any failure of the App to conform to an applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any). Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the App.
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims you or a third party may have relating to the App.
• Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them against you.

If you downloaded the App from the Google Play Store, Google's Developer Distribution Agreement and Terms of Service apply in addition to these Terms.

12. Disclaimers and warranty

The App is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The App will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free.
• The App will meet your specific requirements.
• Any data (including check-ins and photos) will be retained or recoverable.

13. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App.
• Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the App shall not exceed €50 (fifty euros).
• This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise).

These limitations do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under Dutch or EU law, including rights under the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) that cannot be waived.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mart Borghuis from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Content you upload or share through the App.
• Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party.

15. Termination

15.1 By you

You may stop using the App at any time. You can delete your account via Settings.

15.2 By us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.

15.3 Effect of termination

Upon termination, your data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

16. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the App or by other means. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App and delete your account.

17. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands.

Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or the App shall be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.

If you are a consumer residing in the EU, you may also make use of the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent of the original.

19. Entire agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the App.

20. Contact

For any questions about these Terms:

Mart Borghuis
Email: info@pilsmaatje.nl
Website: pilsmaatje.nl