Terms of Use

By downloading, installing, or using Trace, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

Trace is a visual journaling app that lets you create a portrait and gradually reveal it through journal entries. The app is designed for personal, private use and does not require an account for normal operation.

Subject to these Terms, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Trace for personal, non-commercial purposes on devices you own or control.

You retain ownership of the journal entries, images, and other content you create or import into Trace. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the rights needed to use any photo or content you place into the app.

• Use Trace lawfully and only with content you are allowed to use.
• Keep your own backups if your journal matters to you.
• Review shared or exported files carefully before sending them to others.
• Protect access to your device if you want your journal to remain private.

Trace is local-first. Unless and until a cloud feature is explicitly added, the app does not promise server-side storage, account-based recovery, or permanent restoration of lost data. If you delete the app or lose your device without a backup, your data may be lost.

If you export a backup, share a file, or save a completed portrait to Photos, you direct that action. Once exported or shared, the security and handling of that copy depend on the destination you choose.

The Trace app, including its software, interface, branding, and original design elements, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These Terms do not transfer any ownership of the app itself to you.

Trace may change over time. Features may be updated, added, limited, or removed. The app may also become temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, or platform issues.

Trace is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis to the maximum extent permitted by law. No guarantee is made that the app will always be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that all data loss can be prevented.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the developer of Trace will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including loss of data, loss of content, or loss of access, arising from or related to your use of the app.

These Terms remain in effect until they are terminated by you or by discontinuing your use of the app. You may stop using Trace at any time by uninstalling it and deleting your local data.

These Terms may be updated from time to time. When they change, the effective date on this page will be updated.

For questions about these Terms or about Trace generally, please use the developer contact method listed on the App Store page for Trace.