Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions ("terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("user", "you", or "your") and Appivate AS, organization number [pending registration], with business address in Norway (hereinafter "we", "us", or "the company").

These terms govern your use of the website minberedskap.no ("website") and the mobile application Min Beredskap available on iOS and Android ("app"), collectively referred to as the "services".

By downloading the app, creating an account, or using our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the services.

These terms are governed by Norwegian law and are drafted in compliance with EU directives, EU consumer rights regulations, and relevant US laws.

To use our services, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be at least 16 years old (in accordance with GDPR Article 8 and the Norwegian Personal Data Act) to create an account. Users under 16 require parental consent.
• In the United States, you must be at least 13 years old to use the services, in compliance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under the laws applicable to you.

Min Beredskap is a free mobile application and website that helps users with everyday preparedness. The services include, but are not limited to:

• Overview of household preparedness supplies and expiration dates
• Preparedness plans and checklists
• Sharing preparedness information with household members
• Reminders and notifications about expiration dates and preparedness tasks
• Articles and guides about preparedness

The services are provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue features with reasonable notice.

Min Beredskap is a free service with no subscription. No payment is required to download or use the core services.

If we introduce paid features or subscriptions in the future, we will clearly inform you about prices, payment terms, and right of withdrawal in accordance with the Norwegian Right of Withdrawal Act and the EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) before you incur any payment obligation.

Under the Norwegian Right of Withdrawal Act and the EU Consumer Rights Directive, consumers within the EEA have the right to withdraw from a contract concluded off-premises or at a distance within 14 days without giving any reason (cooling-off period).

Since Min Beredskap is currently a free service, the right of withdrawal applies only if paid features are introduced. For digital content delivered before the withdrawal period expires, you may be asked to consent to waiving the right of withdrawal, in accordance with the Norwegian Right of Withdrawal Act § 22(n).

You agree to use the services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You shall not:

• Use the services in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the services, other user accounts, computer systems, or networks
• Distribute malware, viruses, or other destructive code
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to extract data from the services without written permission
• Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the services or content without permission
• Upload content that is illegal, offensive, threatening, defamatory, or infringes on third-party rights
• Abuse the sharing feature or invite individuals without their consent

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the services if you violate these terms, with reasonable notice where possible.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Appivate AS, its directors, employees, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for:

• Indirect damages, consequential damages, loss of data, loss of profits, or loss of opportunity
• Damage resulting from your reliance on information provided through the services
• Loss caused by force majeure, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, pandemics, power outages, or internet disruptions
• Unauthorized access to your data resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control

This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these terms limits our liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or liability that cannot be limited under Norwegian law, EU consumer law, or applicable US law.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Appivate AS, its directors, employees, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the services in violation of these terms, your breach of applicable laws, or your infringement of third-party rights.

Note: For consumers in the EEA, this provision applies only to the extent permitted by mandatory consumer protection law.

The processing of your personal data is governed by our privacy policy, which forms an integral part of these terms. The privacy policy describes in detail how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with the GDPR, the Norwegian Personal Data Act, the ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable privacy legislation.

Read our privacy policy

The services may contain links to or integrations with third-party services, including but not limited to:

• Apple App Store and Google Play Store (for app distribution and updates)
• Cloud providers for hosting and data management
• Analytics services (subject to our privacy policy)

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third parties. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

We strive to keep the services available at all times but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The services may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

We reserve the right to modify, update, add, or remove features from the services. For material changes affecting users' rights or obligations, we will provide reasonable advance notice.

These terms are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Norway, without regard to conflict of law principles that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

Any disputes not resolved through the mechanisms described in section 16 shall be brought before the Norwegian courts. Oslo District Court is the agreed venue, subject to mandatory venue rules for consumers.

Note: Consumers within the EU/EEA may always bring proceedings before the courts of their place of domicile, in accordance with the Brussels I Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform our obligations under these terms if caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, strikes, government actions, power outages, telecommunications failures, or cyberattacks.

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

These terms, together with our privacy policy and any other guidelines or supplements we publish, constitute the entire agreement between you and Appivate AS regarding your use of the services. Any prior agreements, communications, or understandings are superseded by these terms.

We may update these terms from time to time. When changes are made, we will:

• Update the "last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you via email or push notification in the app for material changes
• Give you the opportunity to review the changes before they take effect, with at least 30 days' notice for material changes

Continued use of the services after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the services.

The services may contain software components licensed under open source licenses. Such components are subject to their respective license terms, which may override the provisions of this agreement for the applicable component.

If you have questions about these terms, you can contact us: