Last Updated: February 12, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the iOS application RiffCatch ("Application") provided by Kenichi Ando ("Developer"). By downloading, installing, or using RiffCatch, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

โš ๏ธ If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not download or use the Application.
1. Scope
  1. These Terms apply to all users of the Application.
  2. Any rules or notices posted within the Application or on the Developer's website form part of these Terms.
2. Provision of the Application
  1. The Application is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, including but not limited to completeness, accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or security.
  2. The Developer may modify, add, or remove features of the Application at any time without prior notice.
  3. The Developer may suspend or discontinue the Application at any time without prior notice.
3. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the Application for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any regulations
  • Use the Application in connection with any criminal activity
  • Handle audio or music files in a manner that infringes copyright law
  • Infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy, or other rights of the Developer or any third party
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise analyze the Application's source code
  • Copy, modify, or redistribute the Application
  • Engage in any other conduct the Developer deems inappropriate
4. Copyright Notice
  1. RiffCatch is designed for personal ear training and music practice.
  2. Processing copyrighted music with this Application is permitted within the bounds of personal use under applicable copyright law.
  3. Publicly distributing, sharing, or selling processed versions of copyrighted audio may violate copyright law. Users are solely responsible for their use of exported audio.
5. License
  1. All intellectual property rights in the Application belong to the Developer or their licensors.
  2. The Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Application for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  3. You may not copy, modify, adapt, redistribute, or sell the Application or any part of it.
6. Advertising
  1. The free version of RiffCatch displays ads served by Google AdMob (Google LLC):
    • A banner ad in the app footer (always visible)
    • An interstitial ad during audio export
  2. AdMob may collect device identifiers and other data to serve relevant ads. See our Privacy Policy for details.
  3. Subscribing to the Premium plan removes all ads from the Application.
7. Premium Subscription
  1. RiffCatch offers the following subscription through the App Store:
    • Premium Plan: $0.99 / month (inclusive of applicable taxes)
  2. Premium subscription benefits include:
    • Removal of the footer banner ad
    • Removal of the interstitial ad during export
    • Per-track settings saved automatically (tempo, pitch, EQ, A-B points, effects)
    • Export of the A-B loop region as a standalone WAV or M4A clip
  3. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
  4. All billing and payment processing is handled exclusively by Apple App Store. The Developer does not collect or store any payment information.
  5. To cancel, go to iPhone Settings โ†’ Apple ID โ†’ Subscriptions โ†’ RiffCatch. You can also manage your subscription directly at:
    Manage Subscriptions (Apple)
  6. Prices may change. Any price changes will be communicated through the App Store in advance.
  7. For subscription-related inquiries, please use our Contact Form or reach out to Apple Support.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
  1. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Application, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Developer.
  2. The Developer does not warrant that:
    • The Application will meet your specific requirements
    • The Application will be free of bugs or errors
    • The Application will be available without interruption
  3. Any disputes arising between you and a third party in connection with your use of the Application are your sole responsibility to resolve.
9. Privacy
  1. Your use of the Application is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
  2. All data is stored exclusively on your device. Nothing is transmitted to external servers.
10. Changes to These Terms
  1. The Developer may update these Terms at any time as necessary.
  2. Revised Terms take effect upon posting to this page.
  3. Continued use of the Application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Severability

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

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
  1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
  2. Any disputes arising out of or relating to the Application or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nagoya District Court as the court of first instance.
Contact

Developer: Kenichi Ando

Contact Form: Contact Us