Messages Terms and Conditions of Use

Terms and Conditions of Use

App Name: Messages
Publisher: Peak Utilities
Contact Email: shrikantk2387@gmail.com
Date of Issue: July 22, 2026

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This document ("Terms") is a binding agreement between you (the "User") and Peak Utilities (the "Publisher," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your use of the mobile application Messages (the "App"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or otherwise using the App, you confirm that you accept and agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the App.

SECTION 1 — OVERVIEW OF THE APP

The App is a mobile messaging tool designed to help users send, receive, view, and manage SMS and MMS text communications from a single, streamlined interface. Additional features may include conversation folders, keyboard and theme customization, notification management, and message search. The App is intended for a general audience.

SECTION 2 — ELIGIBILITY

You confirm, by using the App, that:

2.1 You meet the minimum legal age to use mobile messaging services and to enter binding agreements in your country of residence (generally 18, or the age of majority where you live);
2.2 If you are a minor under local law but old enough to use the App with parental consent, you have obtained consent from a parent or legal guardian;
2.3 You possess the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and will use the App only for lawful purposes;
2.4 The App is not directed at children under 13, and it should not be used by children under that age without verified parental consent, consistent with COPPA and equivalent global standards.

SECTION 3 — DEVICE PERMISSIONS

To operate, the App may request the following permissions from your device:

3.1 Default SMS/MMS handling (READ_SMS, WRITE_SMS, SEND_SMS, RECEIVE_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS) — to send, receive, and display text messages;
3.2 Contacts (READ_CONTACTS) — to associate phone numbers with contact names;
3.3 Phone State (READ_PHONE_STATE) — to manage SIM/dual-SIM messaging and call state;
3.4 Camera — to capture and attach photos to messages;
3.5 Media/Storage (READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) — to attach and save media;
3.6 Notifications — to alert you to new messages and app activity.

You may disable any of these permissions in your device's settings at any time. Doing so may limit certain features of the App. Details on how this data is processed are set out in our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 4 — ACCEPTABLE USE

You agree that you will NOT use the App to:

4.1 send unsolicited bulk messages, spam, or fraudulent communications;
4.2 harass, threaten, defame, stalk, or impersonate any individual or organization;
4.3 distribute content that is unlawful, obscene, hateful, or infringes on the rights of others;
4.4 attempt to hack, disrupt, reverse-engineer, or gain unauthorized access to the App or its systems;
4.5 violate any applicable telecommunications, data protection, privacy, or consumer protection law, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA, or equivalent laws in your jurisdiction;
4.6 use the App to collect or harvest personal data of other users without their consent.

Failure to comply with this Section may result in suspension or termination of your access to the App.

SECTION 5 — MESSAGE CONTENT AND OWNERSHIP

5.1 You retain full ownership of all messages, photos, and other content sent or received via the App.
5.2 Peak Utilities does not claim ownership over, and does not routinely monitor, the substance of your private communications.
5.3 Where optional cloud backup or sync features are made available, their use and associated data handling are governed by our separate Privacy Policy and require your affirmative consent.

SECTION 6 — CARRIER NETWORK AND FEES

6.1 The App relies on your device's SIM card and cellular or data network to function.
6.2 Peak Utilities is not responsible for SMS, MMS, or data charges billed by your mobile carrier, nor for delivery delays or failures caused by network conditions outside our control.
6.3 Users are encouraged to confirm their messaging and data plan details directly with their carrier.

SECTION 7 — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 All intellectual property rights in the App — including its source code, design, trademarks, and branding — belong to Peak Utilities or its licensors.
7.2 You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
7.3 You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, distribute, sell, rent, or sublicense the App, nor use our name or branding without prior written consent.

SECTION 8 — ADVERTISING AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

8.1 The App is supported by advertising and integrates with third-party services, including Google AdMob (advertising), Firebase (analytics, crash reporting, infrastructure), and Google Analytics (usage analytics).
8.2 These services are governed by their own separate terms and privacy practices. Peak Utilities does not control and is not liable for the practices of such third parties.
8.3 By using the App, you acknowledge that these third parties may process certain device and usage data as described in our Privacy Policy, and you may opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.

SECTION 9 — PRIVACY

Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data — including our compliance measures under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA, and other applicable data protection laws — is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the App, you consent to the data practices described therein.

SECTION 10 — MODIFICATIONS TO THE APP

Peak Utilities reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

10.1 release updates, patches, or new versions of the App;
10.2 add, modify, or remove features of the App;
10.3 temporarily suspend the App for maintenance or technical reasons.

SECTION 11 — SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

11.1 We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, without prior notice, if we determine, in good faith, that you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to other users, third parties, or Peak Utilities.
11.2 You may stop using the App and uninstall it at any time. Sections 5, 7, 12, 13, and 15 will survive termination.

SECTION 12 — DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

SECTION 13 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Peak Utilities shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of messages, data, or profits — arising from or related to your use of the App. This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot be lawfully excluded, including liability for death, personal injury, or fraud, or consumer protections that cannot be waived under EU, UK, or California law.

SECTION 14 — YOUR RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW

14.1 EU/EEA/UK Users (GDPR): Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, or to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
14.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): Nothing in these Terms limits your rights to know, delete, correct, or opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
14.3 Children (COPPA): The App is not directed at children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal data without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete it as described in our Privacy Policy.
14.4 Nothing in this Section limits rights available to you under any other applicable global data protection or consumer protection law.

SECTION 15 — AMENDMENTS TO THESE TERMS

We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our practices, features, or applicable law. Material updates will be communicated through the App or its official store listing. Continued use of the App after such changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

SECTION 16 — GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory local consumer protection laws (such as those of the EU, UK, or California) grant you rights that cannot be limited by choice of law.

SECTION 17 — CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact:

Peak Utilities
Email: shrikantk2387@gmail.com