Listen

Terms of Service for Listen App

Last Updated: August 23, 2025

Version: 1.0

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Listen app ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

Description of Service

Listen is an audio recording application that allows users to:

  • Record audio continuously in the background
  • Store and manage audio segments
  • Play back recorded audio
  • Save selected recordings to device storage
  • Manage recording retention and cleanup

User Responsibilities

Legal Compliance

You are responsible for:

  • Complying with all applicable laws regarding audio recording
  • Obtaining proper consent before recording others
  • Using the App only for lawful purposes
  • Respecting others' privacy rights

Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

  • Record conversations without proper consent
  • Use recordings for illegal purposes
  • Harass, threaten, or harm others through recordings
  • Violate any applicable privacy laws
  • Use the App to record in areas where recording is prohibited

Recording Laws

  • Two-Party Consent States: You must inform all parties that recording is taking place
  • One-Party Consent States: You may record conversations you are part of
  • Federal Law: Recording phone calls requires consent from at least one party
  • International Laws: Recording laws vary by country and jurisdiction

Privacy and Data

Data Collection

  • Audio recordings are stored locally on your device
  • No audio data is transmitted to external servers
  • App usage data is stored locally for functionality

Your Data Rights

  • You have full control over your recordings
  • You can delete recordings at any time
  • You can export recordings to your device
  • Uninstalling the app removes all data

Privacy Policy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

App Usage

License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute the App
  • Reverse engineer or decompile the App
  • Remove or alter copyright notices
  • Use the App for commercial purposes without permission

Updates

  • The App may be updated from time to time
  • Updates may include new features or bug fixes
  • You are responsible for keeping the App updated

Technical Requirements

Device Requirements

  • Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher
  • Microphone access
  • Storage space for recordings
  • Internet connection for app updates (optional)

Permissions

The App requires the following permissions:

  • RECORD_AUDIO: For audio recording functionality
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: For saving recordings
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: For accessing saved recordings
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE: For background recording
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: For call detection features

Disclaimers

No Warranty

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, INCURRED BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY.

Maximum Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE APP, IF ANY.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable laws
  • Your recording activities

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

  • The App and its content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws
  • We retain all rights, title, and interest in the App
  • Our trademarks and trade names are our property

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of your recordings
  • You grant us no rights to your recordings
  • You are responsible for the content of your recordings

Termination

Termination by You

You may stop using the App at any time by:

  • Uninstalling the App from your device
  • Deleting all recordings and data

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You use the App for illegal purposes
  • We discontinue the App

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your license to use the App ends
  • You should delete the App and all recordings
  • These Terms remain in effect for any prior use

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally.

Arbitration

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable laws.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:

  • Posting updated Terms in the App
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Providing notice through app updates

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Entire Agreement

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

Note: By using the Listen app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.