1. Scope
These Terms of Service apply to the use of the "Baby Monitor Timmy" app and its associated website. The app is offered as a subscription and intended exclusively for private, non-commercial use. By installing and using the app, you accept these Terms of Service.
2. Service Description
Baby Monitor Timmy is a baby monitor app that connects two devices via an encrypted peer-to-peer connection (WebRTC). One device serves as the baby unit (sends audio and optionally video), the other as the parent unit (receives audio and video). Audio and video transmission is end-to-end encrypted throughout (DTLS-SRTP). If a direct connection between the devices is not possible (e.g. due to NAT or firewalls), a TURN relay server (Cloudflare or a self-hosted TURN server operated in Switzerland) is used, which only forwards the already encrypted data stream. Neither the app operator nor the relay provider has access to the contents of the communication.
3. Subscription and Pricing
3.1 Subscription Model
Baby Monitor Timmy is offered as a paid subscription. The app can initially be tried during a free trial period. After the trial period ends, an active subscription is required to continue using the app.
3.2 Pricing and Billing
Current subscription prices and terms are available in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. All prices include applicable statutory value-added tax (where applicable). Billing is processed through the respective app store (Google Play or Apple App Store).
3.3 Renewal
The subscription renews automatically for the respective term unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. Renewal occurs at the conditions in effect at the time of renewal.
3.4 Cancellation
The subscription can be cancelled at any time via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the currently paid billing period — full functionality remains available until then. No pro-rata refund is provided for already paid periods unless the respective app store's policies provide otherwise.
3.5 Price Changes
Price changes are communicated in accordance with the respective app store's policies. In the event of a price increase, you will be notified before the next renewal and have the option to cancel the subscription.
4. Important Notice: Not a Substitute for Personal Supervision
Baby Monitor Timmy is a technical aid and under no circumstances a substitute for personally supervising your child. The app is not a medical device and not a certified monitoring system. It serves exclusively as a supplementary tool and must not be used as the sole means of monitoring a child.
Technical devices and software may fail at any time, behave unexpectedly, or be disrupted by external factors (network issues, power outages, software bugs, device defects). It is the sole responsibility of users to ensure their child's safety through appropriate personal supervision at all times.
5. Provided "As Is"
The app is provided "as is," without any express or implied warranties regarding fitness, availability, correctness, or reliability. In particular, there is no guarantee that the app will function uninterrupted, error-free, or suitable for any specific purpose. An active subscription does not constitute a guarantee of specific availability or freedom from errors.
6. Usage Rights
You are granted a simple, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to use the app for private purposes.
Timmy's security-relevant core components are being documented and prepared separately. Reviewing and understanding this security architecture is expressly encouraged. Commercial use of such core components — in particular distribution, sale, or integration into commercial products — requires prior written consent.
7. Availability
There is no entitlement to uninterrupted availability of the app or its associated services (Firebase, TURN servers). Maintenance work, technical disruptions, or changes to third-party services may lead to temporary or permanent limitations at any time and without prior notice. In case of extended outages that substantially impair the usefulness of the subscription, the subscription may be cancelled in accordance with Section 3.4.
8. Limitation of Liability
Use of the app is entirely at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the app is excluded. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Connection interruptions, delays, or failed transmissions
- Faulty or absent audio or video transmission
- Faulty, delayed, or missing notifications, alarms, or warnings (in particular heartbeat monitoring, noise detection, push notifications)
- Data loss
- Damages caused by software bugs, incompatibilities, or device defects
- Damages resulting from the failure of the app or its underlying infrastructure (Firebase, Cloudflare, self-hosted TURN server, internet connection, mobile network)
- Damages caused by operating-system or device settings (e.g. battery-saver mode, silent/Do-Not-Disturb mode, app background restrictions, empty battery, powered-off device)
- Damages caused by updates, uninstallation, or misconfiguration of the app, the operating system, or third-party services
- Damages caused by unauthorized physical access to a paired device or misuse of the pairing code by third parties
- Damages caused by improper or unintended use of the app (e.g. use as the sole means of monitoring)
- Damages arising from users relying on the app's functionality
- Indirect damages, lost profits, and unforeseeable consequential damages
Liability for intent and gross negligence remains unaffected in accordance with Swiss law (Art. 100 para. 1 CO) and cannot be excluded.
The above limitations of liability do not apply to damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health.
9. Indemnification
You indemnify the provider against all third-party claims arising from improper or unauthorized use of the app. This includes, in particular, claims arising from the app being used as the sole means of monitoring.
10. Data Protection
Information about the processing of personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.
11. Right of Withdrawal
Information about the right of withdrawal can be found in our Withdrawal Policy.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time. The current version is always available on this website. Material changes will be communicated via the app store or through an in-app notification. By continuing to use the app after a change, you accept the amended Terms of Service. In the event of material changes that disadvantage you, you have the right to cancel the subscription at the end of the next billing period.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed exclusively by Swiss law, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and excluding conflict-of-law provisions.
The exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with the use of the app is Zurich, Switzerland, to the extent permitted by law.
14. Severability Clause
Should individual provisions of these Terms of Service be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. In place of the invalid provision, a regulation shall apply that comes closest to the economic purpose of the invalid provision.