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YourPods – Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a binding legal contract between you (the “User”) and A Secret Company, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us”) regarding your use of the YourPods apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, web services, and related portals (collectively, the “Service”).

By installing, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Service.

1. Scope of License

The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service on any Apple-branded products that you own or control (for the iOS/macOS app) and via supported web browsers (for the web services), solely for your personal, non-commercial use, as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.

2. Open Source Disclosures

The App contains open-source software components.

  • Source Code Availability: The source code for YourPods is available and is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3).
  • License Precedence: Nothing in this Agreement limits your rights under, or grants you rights that supersede, the terms and conditions of any applicable open-source license for the underlying source code. However, the compiled App binary distributed via the Apple App Store is governed by this Agreement, pursuant to the “App Store Exception” granted by the Company in the source code license.

3. Account Types & Service Tiers

YourPods supports three modes of operation. From version 26.10.0, YourPods is free to download and Vault Mode is free. Syncing between devices, in any mode, requires the one-time Sync Unlock or a YourPods Pro subscription (see Section 3.4).

3.1 Vault Mode (No Sync)

You may use YourPods without creating an account. All data is stored locally on your device. No service agreement beyond this EULA applies to local-only usage.

3.2 gPodder Sync (Self-Hosted or Public Server)

You may connect YourPods to a self-hosted Nextcloud or gPodder v2-compatible server, or to a public gPodder service such as gpodder.net. You acknowledge that:

  • Nextcloud, gPodder, gpodder.net, and any other self-hosted or public sync server are Third-Party Software or third-party services not developed, owned, or supported by A Secret Company, LLC.
  • We do not control these services and are not responsible for their performance, availability, or security.
  • You are solely responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and security of the server you connect to the App.

A Secret Company, LLC shall not be liable for:

  • Data Loss: Any loss of subscriptions, listening history, or media files resulting from server crashes, database corruption, or synchronization errors.
  • Server Security: Any unauthorized access resulting from weak passwords, unpatched software, or insecure network configurations.
  • Compatibility: Any failure to function with modified, outdated, or beta versions of Nextcloud or gPodder.

3.3 YourPods Sync & YourPods Pro (Our Cloud Services)

When you create a YourPods Sync account, you agree to the following additional terms:

a. Account Creation & Eligibility

  • You must provide a valid email address.
  • You must be at least 13 years of age.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
  • Accounts are created in the YourPods app for iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

b. Service Tiers

From version 26.10.0, the YourPods Sync tier requires the one-time Sync Unlock, an App Store purchase of YourPods made before it became free, a YourPods account that existed when YourPods became free, or a paid YourPods Pro term (which keeps the Sync tier after Pro ends, unless that payment is refunded). YourPods Pro includes everything in the Sync tier.

Feature YourPods Sync YourPods Pro (Subscription)
Library (subscription) sync ✅ ✅
Playback position sync ✅ ✅
Account management portal ✅ ✅
Queue sync ❌ ✅
Settings & Listening Profile sync ❌ ✅
Groups / folder sync ❌ ✅
Episode notes sync ❌ ✅
Listening stats ❌ ✅
Web Player (pro.yourpods.app) ❌ ✅
gPodder v2 sync bridge ❌ ✅
Third-party client support (app passwords) ❌ ✅

c. Subscription Terms (YourPods Pro)

  • YourPods Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. New subscriptions are annual, and eligible new subscribers may be offered a 7-day free trial.
  • Subscriptions are billed through the Apple App Store and managed by RevenueCat. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase or, with a free trial, when the trial ends.
  • Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings.
  • You may cancel at any time; access continues through the end of the current billing period.
  • Pricing is subject to change with reasonable notice.

d. Service Availability

  • We aim to provide reliable sync service but do not guarantee 100% uptime.
  • We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability.
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service with reasonable notice.

e. Data Ownership

  • You retain ownership of all data you sync through our service.
  • You may export your data at any time through the account management portal.
  • Upon account deletion, your data is permanently removed (subject to minimal legal retention requirements).

f. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent service limits.
  • Use automated tools to create accounts or access the service.
  • Attempt to access other users’ data or interfere with the service.
  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose.

g. Account Termination

  • You may delete your account at any time in the App or through account.yourpods.app.
  • Deleting your account does not cancel a YourPods Pro subscription. Cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings.
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
  • Upon termination, your access to sync features will cease and your data will be deleted per our data retention policy.

3.4 One-Time Purchases (From Version 26.10.0)

  • Sync Unlock: A one-time purchase that enables sync between your devices with a self-hosted server, gpodder.net, or a YourPods Sync account. It works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, is available through Family Sharing, and does not expire. If you bought YourPods from the App Store before it became free, the Sync Unlock is included.
  • Mac Extras: A one-time purchase for the YourPods Mac app that unlocks additional Mac features, as described in the App, such as transcript export, search across all transcripts, Live Captions, and the menu bar player. Creating transcripts does not require Mac Extras. It applies to the Mac app only, does not include sync or YourPods Pro, and is not available through Family Sharing. Purchases made on iPhone or iPad do not include it.
  • Refunds: Purchases are made through the Apple App Store, and refund requests are handled by Apple. If a purchase is refunded, the features it unlocked are removed. For the Sync Unlock, sync stops but your library stays on your device.

4. Privacy Preserving Playback (P3)

YourPods provides an optional feature called “Privacy Preserving Playback” (P3) that modifies podcast episode URLs on your device to bypass known third-party analytics and dynamic ad insertion services before playback or download.

By enabling P3, you acknowledge that:

  • (a) Some podcasts may experience playback issues if their content delivery depends on services that P3 bypasses. You may disable P3 for individual podcasts at any time.
  • (b) P3 may reduce the reported listener counts for podcasts you listen to, which may affect those podcasts’ advertising revenue.
  • (c) P3 does not guarantee the removal of all advertisements. Ads that are pre-recorded within the episode audio (“baked-in ads” or “host-read ads”) are not affected.
  • (d) P3 blocks a curated list of known services that is updated periodically. Coverage is not exhaustive and new tracking services may not be immediately recognized.
  • (e) P3 is a privacy convenience feature and is not a substitute for comprehensive network security or privacy tools such as a VPN. P3 does not encrypt traffic, anonymize your IP address, or provide protection against network-level surveillance.

YourPods provides P3 on an “as is” basis and does not warrant that P3 will block all tracking or ad insertion services, or that all podcasts will play correctly with P3 enabled.

5. No Warranty (“As Is”)

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

A SECRET COMPANY, LLC HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, THAT DATA SYNCHRONIZATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SERVICE WILL BE CORRECTED.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL A SECRET COMPANY, LLC BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE).

CAP ON LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless A Secret Company, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, and costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Service;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right; or
  • Any dispute between you and your self-hosted server provider or any third-party podcast host.

8. External Content

The Service functions as a browser for RSS feeds. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any content (audio, text, or images) accessed via podcast feeds. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your access to and use of such content complies with all applicable laws, including copyright laws.

Transcripts that the App creates are generated automatically on your device and may contain errors. They are derived from podcast content that belongs to its owners and are provided for your personal use only.

9. Account Management Portal

The account management portal at account.yourpods.app is part of the Service and is governed by these terms. The portal provides:

  • Profile and account tier information
  • Password management
  • Data export (GDPR compliance)
  • Account deletion

Access to the portal requires authentication with your YourPods Sync credentials.

10. Web Player (YourPods Pro)

The web player at pro.yourpods.app is available exclusively to YourPods Pro subscribers. The web player is provided “as is” and subject to the same warranty disclaimers and liability limitations as the iOS/macOS app.

11. Termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated by you or the Company. Your rights under this Agreement will terminate automatically without notice from the Company if you fail to comply with any term(s) of this Agreement. Upon termination, you shall cease all use of the Service and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the App.

12. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, USA, excluding its conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

A Secret Company, LLC
Vancouver, Washington, USA
Email: support@asc.is
Website: https://asc.is/