Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the nafs application ("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.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and NAFS TECHNOLOGIES LLC ("nafs," "we," "our," or "us").

2. Description of Service

nafs is an Islamic lifestyle application that provides:

• Prayer tracking: prayer time calculation, completion tracking, adhan notifications
• Quran reading: mushaf viewer with multiple formats, audio recitation from various reciters
• Cycle/period tracking: menstrual cycle logging, predictions, symptoms, and Islamic purity guidance
• Journaling: personal reflection and daily entries
• Learning: Islamic guides, duas, hadiths from authenticated collections
• Dhikr & Tasbih: digital counters, adhkar sets, Names of Allah, badges and progress tracking
• Fasting: Ramadan and voluntary fast tracking with missed fast accounting
• Qibla: compass direction to the Kaaba

The App is available as a free version with limited features and as a premium subscription (nafs+) with expanded functionality.

3. Account Registration

Account Methods

You may create an account using:

• Email and password
• Apple Sign-In
• Google Sign-In

You may also use certain features in guest mode without creating an account.

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
• You must provide accurate information during registration
• You must notify us promptly of any unauthorized access to your account
• One account per person. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions is prohibited

4. Health & Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.

The cycle/period tracking features in nafs are provided for personal informational purposes only.

• The App is NOT a medical device and is not intended to be used as one
• The App does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• Cycle predictions, fertile window estimates, and ovulation calculations are algorithmic estimates based on your logged data. They are not clinically validated diagnoses
• Predictions may be inaccurate, especially with irregular cycles, health conditions, or insufficient data history
• The App should NOT be relied upon as a method of contraception or fertility planning
• You MUST consult a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns, health decisions, or family planning

We expressly disclaim any and all liability for health-related decisions made based on information provided by the App. By using the cycle tracking features, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

5. Prayer Times Disclaimer

Prayer times displayed in nafs are calculated using mathematical astronomical algorithms based on your geographic coordinates and your selected calculation method.

• nafs offers multiple calculation methods (including ISNA, MWL, Egyptian General Authority, Umm al-Qura, and others). Each produces slightly different results
• Calculated prayer times may not exactly match your local mosque's announced times
• Factors such as elevation, local geography, atmospheric conditions, and institutional preferences may cause variations
• You are responsible for verifying prayer times with your local Islamic authority or mosque
• Prayer time adjustments (offsets) are available if you need to align with local timings

We do not guarantee the accuracy of calculated prayer times and are not liable for any prayers missed or performed at incorrect times based on the App's calculations.

6. Religious Content Disclaimer

nafs includes Islamic content to support your religious practice:

• Quranic text is sourced from established, widely accepted Islamic digital repositories
• Hadiths are sourced from authenticated collections including Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa'i, and Sunan Ibn Majah
• Islamic guides cover general practices (prayer, wudu, ghusl, tayammum, tasbih) and reflect mainstream Islamic understanding
• Purity guidance related to menstruation follows general Islamic jurisprudence and may vary by school of thought (madhab)

Please note:

• The App does not issue fatwas or religious rulings
• Content may not reflect the specific positions of every school of thought or scholarly opinion
• For matters of religious obligation, jurisprudential questions, or personal rulings, you should consult a qualified Islamic scholar
• We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but do not warrant that all religious content is free from error

7. Subscription Terms

nafs+ Premium Subscription

nafs offers a premium subscription ("nafs+") that unlocks additional features. Subscriptions are managed entirely through the Apple App Store.

Billing & Renewal

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period
• Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• You can manage and cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your iOS device

Pricing

• Current pricing is displayed on the subscription screen within the App and on the App Store
• Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice
• Price changes will not affect your current billing period

Refunds

• We do not process refunds directly. All refund requests must be submitted through Apple's refund process at reportaproblem.apple.com
• Apple's refund policy applies to all purchases

Free Tier

A free version of the App is available with limited features. No payment is required to use the free tier.

8. User Content & Data

Ownership

You retain ownership of the private content you create within the App, including:

• Journal entries
• Cycle log notes
• Personal data and records
• Custom settings and preferences

License to Shared & Generated Content

When you use the App's sharing or reflection features (such as the "Reflect" button) to generate shareable content, including but not limited to reflection cards, generated images, quotes, and formatted social media posts, you grant NAFS TECHNOLOGIES LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, and distribute such generated content for marketing, promotional, advertising, and commercial purposes, including on social media, the App Store, our website, and in advertising materials.

This license applies only to content produced by or through the App's sharing and reflection features, not to your private journal entries, cycle data, or other personal records. We may use this content without identifying you personally unless you have made your identity publicly associated with it.

You represent that any content you generate and share through these features does not infringe on any third party's rights.

Backup Responsibility

• You may create encrypted backups of your cycle data protected by a password you choose
• If you lose your backup password, we cannot recover your data. There is no password reset mechanism for encrypted backup files
• You are responsible for maintaining copies of important data
• We recommend creating regular backups if you rely on cycle tracking data

Data Sync

If you enable cloud sync, your eligible data is stored in encrypted cloud storage associated with your account. See our Privacy Policy for details on what data syncs and what remains local.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to extract data or content from the App
• Commercially redistribute Quran audio, recitations, or any other content obtained through the App
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with subscription verification or premium feature restrictions
• Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interact with the App
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or other users' accounts
• Use the App in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the service

10. Intellectual Property

nafs Application

The nafs application, including its design, code, user interface, graphics, icons, and compilation of content, is the proprietary property of NAFS TECHNOLOGIES LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Quranic Text

The text of the Holy Quran is in the public domain. However, specific digital typographies, layouts, and mushaf page designs may be subject to copyright by their respective publishers.

Reciter Audio

Quran audio recitations are provided by third-party sources (Quran.com, MP3Quran.net) and are the intellectual property of the respective reciters and copyright holders. Audio is streamed for personal, non-commercial use only.

Hadith & Islamic Content

Hadith translations and Islamic educational content are attributed to their original sources and collections. Where applicable, content is used under fair use for religious and educational purposes.

Trademarks

nafs, the nafs logo, and nafs+ are trademarks of NAFS TECHNOLOGIES LLC. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

The App is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Prayer times will be perfectly accurate for your location
• Cycle predictions will be correct or reliable for any medical purpose
• Religious content will reflect every scholarly opinion or school of thought
• Data will never be lost due to device failure, software bugs, or other causes

We shall not be liable for any:

• Loss of data, including due to device failure, uninstallation, or forgotten backup passwords
• Missed prayers or religious obligations based on the App's calculations
• Health decisions or outcomes based on cycle predictions or health-related features
• Actions taken based on religious content, guides, or purity guidance in the App
• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

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

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NAFS TECHNOLOGIES LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Any content you create or submit through the App
• Your infringement of any third party's rights

13. Account Termination

By You

You may delete your account at any time from within the App's Settings. Account deletion is irreversible and will permanently remove:

• All cloud-synced data associated with your account
• Your authentication credentials
• Any encrypted cloud backups

Local data on your device will remain until you uninstall the App.

By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Your use of the App poses a security risk
• Required by law or legal process

Where possible, we will provide notice before termination, except in cases of severe violations or legal requirements.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

International Users

If you are located outside the United States, you agree that:

• These Terms are still governed by Delaware law
• Any disputes will be resolved as described in Section 15
• Your additional rights under local law (including GDPR, UK GDPR, Australian Privacy Act, and PIPEDA) are honored as described in our Privacy Policy

15. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at support@nafs.fyi and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you and nafs agree to resolve any claims through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

• Arbitration will be conducted in English
• Arbitration will take place in Delaware or, at your election, via telephone or video conference
• The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding
• Each party bears its own costs, unless the arbitrator rules otherwise

Class Action Waiver

You and nafs agree that any dispute resolution will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Small Claims Court

Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the court's jurisdictional limits.

Exceptions

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for matters relating to intellectual property or unauthorized access.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and nafs regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
• We will notify you via an in-app notice or through an app update
• We will provide reasonable notice before changes take effect

Your continued use of the App after the updated Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App and may delete your account.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us:

These Terms of Service apply to the nafs iOS application distributed through the Apple App Store.