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Made for birders, by birders  ·  Birdr ·  v0.1
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Terms of Service

Effective date: April 11, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Birdr. By accessing or using the Birdr website, mobile application, or any related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Birdr ("we," "us," or "our") reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account using an email address or a third-party sign-in provider (Google or Apple). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at support@birdrapp.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that have been inactive for an extended period, with reasonable notice where possible.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fabricated bird sighting data
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users through community features
  • Post content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or that promotes violence
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, its servers, or connected networks
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or other users' accounts
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Service without our written permission
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Share the precise locations of endangered, threatened, or sensitive species in a manner that could facilitate poaching or disturbance

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these guidelines, at our sole discretion.

5. User Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to the Service, including sighting data, photographs, audio recordings, notes, and community posts ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Birdr a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

You represent that you have the right to submit any User Content you provide and that your content does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. We may remove User Content that we believe violates these Terms or that is otherwise objectionable.

6. Birdr Pro Subscriptions

Birdr offers an optional paid subscription ("Birdr Pro") that unlocks additional features. By subscribing, you agree to the following:

  • Billing:Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) through Apple's App Store, Google Play, or Stripe, depending on your platform. Pricing is displayed at the time of purchase.
  • Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
  • Cancellation:You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's app store settings or your account settings on the Birdr website. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you will retain access to Pro features until then.
  • Refunds: Refund policies are governed by the platform through which you purchased your subscription (Apple App Store, Google Play, or Stripe). Please contact the relevant platform for refund requests.
  • Conservation commitment: 50% of every Birdr Pro subscription goes directly to bird and habitat conservation through our partners.

7. Third-Party Services and Data

The Service integrates with and displays data from third-party sources, including eBird (Cornell Lab of Ornithology), xeno-canto, and Wikipedia. This data is provided for informational purposes and is subject to the terms and licenses of those third parties. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of third-party data.

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, branding, logos, and original content (excluding User Content and third-party data), is owned by Birdr and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our prior written consent.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers

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

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any bird identification suggestions (including AI-powered photo or audio identification) will be accurate. Bird identification results are provided as suggestions only and should not be relied upon as definitive identifications.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Birdr and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the Service, regardless of the theory of liability.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or fifty US dollars ($50), whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Birdr and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

13. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the Settings page in the app, or by emailing support@birdrapp.com. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Anonymized or aggregated data that cannot identify you may be retained for analytical and conservation research purposes.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which Birdr operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@birdrapp.com