Terms of Service
Effective date: June 30, 2026. This agreement governs your use of botongsh.com and every Botong Sihai application published on Google Play.
Terms of Service
�Effective 30 June 2026 · Authority: Beijing Botong Sihai Property Management Co., Ltd.
By installing or using the Apps, or by accessing the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. The Apps are local-first utilities �your content is yours. Our Apps show ads through compliant networks and offer optional IAPs. Property services are governed by separate service agreements that reference these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1. Introduction & Acceptance
These Terms of Service (the "Terms") form a binding agreement between you and Beijing Botong Sihai Property Management Co., Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the People's Republic of China, with its registered office at 101, 1st floor, office building, located 600 meters north of Shilibao Village, Shilibao Town, Miyun District, Beijing, 100000, CN (the "Company", "we", "us").
By (a) installing, accessing or using any of our mobile applications published on Google Play (the "Apps"), (b) visiting or interacting with our website at botongsh.com (the "Website"), (c) purchasing a digital subscription or product through an in-app purchase, or (d) entering into a separate property management service agreement with us, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please uninstall the Apps and refrain from using the Website or any of our services (together, the "Services").
Additional service-specific terms may apply (e.g., property management service contracts, master services agreements) and will be presented to you at the point of engagement. In case of conflict, those specific terms prevail over these Terms for the relevant service.
2. Definitions
- "Apps" �the mobile applications published by the Company on Google Play, including the Outdoor Offline Route Parser, Collectibles Asset Archiving System, Writing Inspiration Engine, Exercise Load Calculation Tool, Family Receipt Local Scanner, and Periodic Habit Check-In Manager, together with any successor, derivative or new applications.
- "Content" �any text, graphics, photographs, audio, video, data, software or other material.
- "Device" �the mobile phone, tablet or other Android device on which the Apps are installed.
- "IAA" �in-app advertising displayed inside the Apps by third-party ad networks.
- "IAP" �in-app purchases available in the Apps, processed by Google Play.
- "User Content" �any Content you create, store, or process locally inside the Apps (e.g., routes, collectible records, drafts, training logs, scanned receipts, habit entries).
3. Eligibility & Age Requirements
3.1 Minimum Age
You must meet the minimum age required by the law of your country of residence to use the Services. The minimum ages we enforce are:
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Age to Use the Apps | Minimum Age to Subscribe to IAP |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 13 (COPPA) | 18 (binding contract) |
| EEA & UK | 16 (GDPR Art. 8, default) | 18 (binding contract) |
| Brazil | 13 | 18 |
| Canada (excluding Québec) | 13 | 18 (Quebec: 19) |
| Québec | 14 | 19 |
| Japan | 18 (use of IAP) | 18 |
| South Korea | 14 | 19 |
| Mainland China | 14 (PIPL Art. 31) | 18 |
| India | 18 (DPDPA 2023) | 18 |
| Singapore / Australia / New Zealand | 13�5 (per regional rules) | 18 |
| All other regions | 13 (COPPA fallback) | 18 |
3.2 If You Are Below the Age of Majority
If you are below the age of contractual capacity in your jurisdiction (commonly 18), you may only use the Services with the verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Services, you represent that you either (a) are at or above the age of contractual capacity, or (b) have obtained such consent and your parent or guardian has agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
3.3 Compliance with Google Play Age Requirements
The Apps are published on Google Play under the developer category "Everyone" or, where relevant, under "Teen" audience settings. We comply with Google's Families Policy and the Apple Kids Category requirements. We do not knowingly target children with personalised advertising.
4. Account & Local Data
The Apps do not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or sign in. Your User Content is stored locally on your Device under app-private storage. Removing the App will delete your local User Content; the Company does not retain a server-side copy.
If you choose to back up your data through Google Drive, iCloud, or third-party backup services, the security of that backup is governed by the respective provider's terms.
5. License to Use the Apps
Subject to your compliance with these Terms and the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Apps on Devices you own or control, solely for your personal or internal business purposes.
You may not (and may not permit any third party to):
- Copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Apps, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law.
- Rent, lease, sublicense, lend, or otherwise distribute the Apps.
- Use the Apps to develop a competing product.
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels on the Apps.
6. Intellectual Property
The Apps, the Website, and all related content �including source code, object code, artwork, photographs, video, audio, text, designs, logos, trademarks, and the "Botong Sihai" brand �are owned by the Company or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership rights to you.
We grant you a limited, revocable license to use the Apps for personal and internal business use in accordance with these Terms. We reserve all rights not expressly granted.
7. User Content & Local Data
You retain all rights in your User Content. The Apps are designed such that your User Content is stored on your Device and is not transmitted to us. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of creating and storing it on your Device. We claim no ownership and assume no responsibility for User Content.
Because we do not receive User Content, we cannot (and will not) review, moderate, or remove User Content. If you delete the App, you delete your User Content.
8. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Services to:
- Violate any applicable law, regulation, or contractual obligation.
- Infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, ransomware, or any code of a destructive or deceptive nature.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to, or interfere with, the Services or any related systems or networks.
- Use the Services to stalk, harass, defame, or harm another person.
- Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or unfair advertising or marketing practices.
- Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Apps, or with features that enforce limitations on use of the Apps.
- Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Services or extract data.
- Use the Services for any illegal gambling, narcotics, weapons, or adult content purposes.
- Reverse engineer the Apps to build a substantially similar product.
- Resell, license, or sublicense any portion of the Apps to any third party.
- Misuse any IAA or IAP, including by generating fraudulent ad impressions or attempting to obtain refunds fraudulently.
- Provide false, misleading, or incomplete information when communicating with us.
- Use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our infrastructure.
9. In-App Advertising (IAA)
The free version of each App displays advertising. Ads are delivered by third-party ad networks identified in our Privacy Policy §8, including Google AdMob, Meta Audience Network, Unity Ads, AppLovin, ironSource, Vungle, Chartboost, AdColony, Tapjoy, InMobi, Pangle, Mintegral, Digital Turbine, Smaato, Liftoff, Ogury, BidMachine, and Yahoo (Verizon Media).
By using the free version of the Apps you acknowledge that advertising is the primary monetisation model and consent to the receipt of ads as described in Privacy Policy. You may remove advertising at any time by purchasing the appropriate IAP (the "ad-free" or "premium" tier).
10. In-App Purchases (IAP)
Each App offers optional IAP tiers �including one-time unlocks, recurring subscriptions and consumable credits �to unlock premium features or remove advertising. All IAP transactions are processed exclusively by Google Play's official billing system under Google's payment terms. By completing an IAP you agree to:
- The Google Play Terms of Service.
- The pricing and auto-renewal disclosures presented at the time of purchase.
- The Family Library sharing rules in your Google account.
The Company does not receive your full payment card number. We receive only the purchase token, product ID, purchase state and country necessary to verify and grant entitlements.
11. Refunds & Cancellations
All IAP transactions are governed by Google's refund policy. Refund requests must be initiated through your Google Play account within the window offered by Google (typically 48 hours for most items; varies by jurisdiction and product). The Company does not have the ability to override Google's refund decisions but will, at its discretion, consider goodwill refunds for technical issues that materially impair the use of an App, on request to support@botongsh.com.
You may cancel a subscription at any time via the Google Play app. The subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period; no prorated refund is provided for the unused portion, except as required by law or by Google Play policy.
12. Beta, Pre-Release & Early Access
We may release pre-release, beta, internal-test or early-access versions of the Apps through Google Play's testing tracks or via direct distribution. Beta versions:
- Are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
- May contain bugs that could damage your Device or data.
- May be discontinued at any time without notice.
- Are subject to a separate beta agreement if one is presented.
13. Property Management Services
The Company offers bespoke property management services under separately negotiated agreements. These Terms govern your use of the Website; the master property services agreement (or service order) governs the property management engagement and prevails over these Terms in case of conflict. Where you become a tenant through a managed property, you will receive a separate tenant handbook and any relevant local rental code references.
14. Third-Party Services & Apps
The Apps may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party service. Your use of any third-party service is at your own risk and subject to that service's own terms and policies.
15. Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms, that continued provision would create a security or legal risk, or that you have engaged in fraudulent conduct (including fraudulent IAP chargebacks or ad fraud). You may stop using the Services at any time by uninstalling the Apps and ceasing to use the Website.
Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination �including those concerning Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law and Dispute Resolution �shall survive.
16. Disclaimers & No Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE; THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM US SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS.
17. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (a) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICES; (b) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY; (c) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES; OR (d) UNAUTHORISED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.
IN ANY CASE, THE COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100), OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID THE COMPANY IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.
NOTHING IN THESE TERMS IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE OR LIMIT LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE, FRAUD, OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION.
18. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claim, damage, obligation, loss, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights; or (d) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.
19. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China (excluding its conflict-of-laws rules and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods), without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The parties consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Beijing, China for any dispute arising from these Terms, subject to your mandatory local consumer-protection rights (which apply in addition to Chinese law where you reside in a consumer jurisdiction).
20. Dispute Resolution
20.1 Informal Resolution
We want to resolve disputes informally first. If you have a dispute with us, please contact us at legal@botongsh.com and we will attempt to resolve it by contacting you via email or other reasonable means. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or the Company may bring a formal proceeding.
20.2 EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
If you are an EU consumer, you may use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform available at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr to resolve a dispute. You may also contact your local European Consumer Centre (ECC-Net) for advice.
20.3 Apple & Google Built-In Mediation
Disputes relating to transactions within the Apple App Store or Google Play Store may also be eligible for mediation via the operator's consumer dispute process (e.g., Google's Apps Distribution Agreement Section 7 dispute mechanism).
20.4 Class-Action Waiver
Where permitted by applicable law, the parties waive any right to participate in a class, collective, or representative action. Nothing in this clause limits any non-waivable rights you may have under the law of your residence.
21. Export Control & Sanctions
You agree to comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws, including those of the People's Republic of China, the United States (including the EAR and OFAC regulations), the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national of any country subject to comprehensive sanctions, and that you are not on any denied-party list.
22. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. If a modification is material, we will provide reasonable notice in advance (typically at least 14 days) by posting an update in the Apps and on the Website. Material changes will not apply retroactively to disputes arising before the effective date. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Services and uninstall the Apps.
23. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: these Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Services.
- Severability: if any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
- No Waiver: our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.
- Assignment: you may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.
- Force Majeure: neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, internet or telecommunications outages, governmental action or labour disputes.
- Language: these Terms are drafted in English. Any translation is provided for convenience; in case of conflict, the English version prevails (subject to your mandatory local consumer-protection rights).
- Headings: section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
24. Contact
For any questions about these Terms, complaints, or rights requests, contact our legal team:
Attn: Legal Department
101, 1st floor, office building,
located 600 meters north of Shilibao Village,
Shilibao Town, Miyun District,
Beijing, 100000, China
Email (legal): legal@botongsh.com
Email (general support): support@botongsh.com
Email (privacy / DPO): privacy@botongsh.com
Email (key clients): renruili@botongsh.com
© 2018�026 Beijing Botong Sihai Property Management Co., Ltd. This Terms of Service is published under the lawful ownership of the company; reproduction in whole or in part requires written authorisation.