Agreement to Terms
By downloading, installing, or using HookID (the "App"), published by Brainstorm Innovative Technologies LLC ("HookID," "we," "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
Important — Read Before Use
HookID is provided strictly for informational and general reference purposes only. Nothing in this App constitutes legal advice, a guarantee of regulatory compliance, or a warranty of accuracy.
No Liability for Misidentification
Fish species identification performed by HookID relies on artificial-intelligence image-recognition technology and publicly available reference data, neither of which is infallible. HookID, its developers, officers, affiliates, agents, and licensors expressly disclaim all liability — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive — arising from any misidentification of a fish species, including without limitation any fines, citations, penalties, legal proceedings, loss of fishing privileges, property damage, or personal injury that may result from reliance on identification results generated by the App.
Regulations Change
Fishing regulations, size limits, bag limits, and seasonal closures are established and amended by state and federal agencies on an ongoing basis. Regulation data displayed within the App is sourced from publicly available information and may not reflect the most current rules in effect. HookID makes no representation that the regulatory information displayed is complete, accurate, current, or applicable to any specific location, water body, or fishing situation. You are solely responsible for verifying current applicable regulations with the relevant authority before retaining any fish.
Your Responsibility
It is the sole responsibility of each user to know, understand, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fishing laws and regulations. Reliance on the App as a substitute for independent verification of fishing regulations is done entirely at your own risk.
Advertisements
The free version of the App is supported by advertising served by third-party ad networks (currently Google AdMob). Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from App content. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, the content of third-party advertisements or the products and services they promote; your interactions with an advertiser are solely between you and that advertiser. Data practices related to advertising are described in our Privacy Policy. Subscribing to HookID Pro removes all advertising from the App.
HookID Pro Subscription
HookID offers an optional auto-renewing subscription, HookID Pro, which unlocks additional features (including the catch journal and marine weather) and removes all advertising. The subscription price and billing period are shown in the App at the point of purchase, in your local currency. Core fish identification and Florida regulation reference remain available without a subscription.
Auto-renewal. Payment is charged to your Apple App Store or Google Play account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same period at the then-current price unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Managing and canceling. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store or Google Play account settings. Canceling stops future renewals; it does not retroactively refund the current period. Deleting the App does not, by itself, cancel your subscription.
Refunds. All payments are processed by Apple and Google, and refunds are governed by their respective policies. We do not process payments or store your payment-card information. To request a refund, contact the applicable store (Apple: reportaproblem.apple.com; Google Play: your Play Store order history).
Changes. We may change subscription pricing or which features require a subscription on a going-forward basis, with notice in the App or on this site; price changes apply to renewals after the notice period required by the applicable app store.
Intellectual Property
HookID and all content, features, and functionality — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software — are owned by Brainstorm Innovative Technologies LLC and its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without express written permission. Fish identification is powered by Fishial.AI under the MIT License; species photos are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under each image's individual license, as displayed in the App.
Disclaimer of Warranties
HookID is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HookID and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the App. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total cumulative liability for any claim shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total subscription fees you paid to us through the applicable app store in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) twenty U.S. dollars (US $20).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HookID, Brainstorm Innovative Technologies LLC, and their developers, officers, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Acceptable Use
You agree that you will NOT use HookID to circumvent, ignore, or violate any federal, state, or local fishing laws; retain, harvest, or possess any fish based solely on identification results without independently verifying applicable regulations; reverse-engineer, decompile, or exploit any component of the App; interfere with or disrupt the App's services or servers; use the App for any fraudulent, harmful, or illegal purpose; or represent identification results as legally authoritative determinations.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Federal Arbitration Act, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Except for Disputes subject to arbitration below, the state and federal courts located in Florida shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration
Please read this section carefully — it affects your legal rights. You and Brainstorm Innovative Technologies LLC agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App (a "Dispute") will be resolved by binding individual arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may bring a qualifying claim in small-claims court. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision.
Informal resolution first. Before initiating arbitration, you agree to first contact us at support@hookid.app and allow 30 days to resolve the Dispute informally.
Arbitration process. The arbitration will be administered by a recognized arbitration provider under its consumer arbitration rules. It will be conducted in the State of Florida or, at your election, by telephone, video, or written submissions. The arbitrator's award is final and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
30-day opt-out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by emailing support@hookid.app with your name and a statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. Opting out does not affect any other part of these Terms.
Class-Action Waiver
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you and HookID agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. If this class-action waiver is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim (and only that claim) shall be severed and brought in court.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be reflected on this page and in subsequent App versions. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
Contact
Questions? Contact us at support@hookid.app.