Terms & Conditions

Applicable Applications

These terms and conditions apply to the following iOS applications developed by Barneysbro:

HKBUS - Hong Kong Bus

SGBUS - Singapore Bus

Taipei Garbage Collection

Taipei Bus

LONDONBUS - London Bus

By downloading or using any of these applications, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.

Agreement to Terms:

By downloading, installing, or using our applications, you automatically agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our applications.

Intellectual Property Rights

All applications, including their design, functionality, trademarks, copyright, database rights, and other intellectual property rights, belong to Barneysbro (Barney Chen).

Usage Restrictions:

You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of our applications
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works
You may not use our trademarks or logos without permission
You may not attempt to extract source code or circumvent security measures

Application Usage & License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our applications for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these terms and conditions.

Permitted Uses:

Personal use for transportation planning and garbage collection schedules
Accessing real-time public transportation information
Setting up notifications for garbage collection times (Taipei Garbage Collection app only)
Purchasing ad removal features through Apple App Store

Prohibited Uses:

Commercial redistribution or resale of app content
Systematic data extraction or scraping
Using the apps for illegal or harmful purposes
Interfering with app security or functionality

User Data & Privacy

Our applications adopt a "local-first" approach to data storage. Most of your personal data (favorites, search history, settings) is stored locally on your device and not uploaded to our servers.

Data Responsibility:

You are responsible for keeping your device and access to the applications secure. For detailed information about data collection and usage, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our applications use third-party services that have their own terms and conditions. By using our apps, you also agree to comply with the terms of these services:

Google AdMob - For displaying advertisements
Google Analytics for Firebase - For app analytics and performance monitoring
Firebase Crashlytics - For crash reporting and app stability
Apple App Store - For in-app purchases and app distribution

Network Usage & Charges

Our applications require an active internet connection to provide real-time transportation information and location-based services.

Data Usage Notice:

You are responsible for any data charges from your mobile network provider
International roaming charges may apply when using apps outside your home country
We recommend using Wi-Fi when available to minimize data usage
Location services are required for core app functionality

In-App Purchases

All our applications offer optional paid features to remove advertisements. These purchases are processed through Apple App Store and are subject to Apple's terms and conditions.

Purchase Terms:

Payment: All transactions are processed securely by Apple
Refunds: Subject to Apple App Store refund policy
Family Sharing: Supports Apple Family Sharing where available
Restore Purchases: Available through app settings

App Updates & Availability

We may update our applications from time to time to improve functionality, fix bugs, or add new features. You may need to download updates to continue using the apps effectively.

Service Availability:

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
Some features may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance
We may discontinue support for older iOS versions
Transportation data accuracy depends on third-party data sources

Limitation of Liability

Our applications are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of our applications, including but not limited to:

Missed transportation connections due to inaccurate data
Data loss from device changes or app reinstallation
Network connectivity issues
Third-party service interruptions

User Responsibility:

Always verify transportation schedules and routes with official sources. Our apps provide convenience but should not be your sole source of transportation information.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our applications at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these terms.

You may also terminate your use of our applications at any time by deleting them from your device. Upon termination, all licenses granted to you will immediately cease.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the effective date.

Continued use of our applications after changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

This terms and conditions document is effective as of August 8, 2025