This present document is a translation of the original version of the Terms of Use accessible here. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not have any contractual or legal value.
Each of the terms below shall have the following meaning in these Terms of Use (ToU):
These ToU set out the contractual terms and conditions applicable to the User's use of the Application.
Before using the Application, the User is invited to carefully read these Terms of Use (ToU). Use of the Application constitutes full and complete acceptance of the ToU in force.
The Publisher reserves the right to modify the ToU at any time, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 below. Continued use of the Application after an update to the ToU shall constitute acceptance of the new terms.
The Application is accessible to Users with a compatible iOS device. Certain features may require a specific version of iOS.
The Publisher reserves the right to remove or modify the Application (in whole or in part) at any time, without any liability to the User, for any reason, including but not limited to the following:
The inability to use or update the Application, particularly due to hardware incompatibility, shall not give rise to any compensation, refund, or liability on the part of the Publisher, except in the case of a proven hidden defect or non-conformity.
The Application provides the User with a service for filtering and blocking new incoming SMS and MMS messages that do not originate from their contacts on their iOS device.
It specifically allows the User to:
The Application uses the iOS "Message Filter" extension in accordance with the rules defined by Apple.
Under no circumstances does the Application store or send the contents and senders of processed messages. All filtering operations are performed locally on the User’s device, without any data being transferred to external servers.
SMS filtering is carried out based on the available technical information and is not guaranteed to be error-free. The User remains responsible for verifying their messages, particularly those classified as junk.
Gingko Lab cannot be held responsible for any misunderstanding or misuse of the features by the User.
Gingko Lab cannot be held responsible for any malfunction of the features, whether due to the third-party company Apple managing the APIs, or to a case of force majeure.
Gingko Lab cannot be held responsible for any filtering errors (e.g., legitimate SMS being blocked) or for any indirect damage related to the use of the Application.
Gingko Lab cannot be held liable if a fraudulent message (phishing, scam, etc.) is not filtered by the Application and results in the loss of personal data, theft of information, or any financial loss related to fraud. The User remains solely responsible for exercising caution with regard to received messages and any potential consequences.
The User must comply with the applicable laws of the territory from which they access the Application and must refrain from any fraudulent, abusive, or diverted use. If applicable laws restrict or prohibit its use, the User must comply with such restrictions or, if necessary, cease accessing the Application.
The User agrees to comply with the following restrictions:
These Terms of Use are effective as of April 11, 2025. Gingko Lab reserves the right to modify all or part of the Terms of Use at any time. Users are encouraged to regularly review the Terms of Use to stay informed of any changes.
If any part of the Terms of Use is found to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable for any reason, the provision in question shall be deemed unwritten, without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue to apply.
Any complaints must be submitted via the contact feature available within the Application.
These Terms of Use are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute relating to the formation, performance, and/or interpretation of the Terms, express jurisdiction is granted to the competent courts of Bordeaux, unless an amicable resolution is reached.