Last updated: August 2026

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use constitute a public offer (in accordance with Article 395 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan) governing the legal relationship between the Administration of the Tidam Service (“Provider”, “Rightsholder”, “we”) and any individual (“User”, “you”) accessing or utilizing the Tidam Service.

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Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions shall apply:

  • Tidam Service (“Service”) — an integrated system of software, hardware, and information resources dedicated to learning the Chechen language and vocabulary. It encompasses mobile applications (iOS, Android), server infrastructure (backend, databases, APIs), and integrated third-party services.
  • User (“You”) — an individual who has attained legal capacity under the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the country of their residence (or a minor acting with the consent of parents or legal guardians) who has accepted these Terms.
  • Content — texts, dictionaries, vocabulary flashcards, translations, pronunciation audio recordings, design assets, graphical imagery, user interfaces, and software source code.
  • Premium Plan (Subscription) — paid functional tiers of the Service providing access to supplementary content, an ad-free experience, or extended capabilities.
  • Third-Party Services and APIs — third-party software products, libraries, external APIs, application distribution platforms (App Store, Google Play), and payment processing gateways.
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Acceptance of Terms and Registration

Form of Contract and Acceptance: These Terms constitute an adhesion contract (Article 389 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and a public offer (Article 395 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan). Any actual commencement of use of the Service (downloading, launching the application, account registration, or invoking backend functions) constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms.

Age Restrictions: The use of the Service by minors is permitted strictly with the consent and under the active supervision of parents or legal guardians.

User Account: You undertake to provide true and accurate information and assume full responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, as well as for all activities conducted under your account.

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License and Terms of Use

Grant of License: The Provider grants the User a personal, limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable license to use the Mobile Application and access the Service backend solely for personal, non-commercial purposes (Article 961 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan).

Rights to Backend and Infrastructure: This license does not grant the User any rights to the backend source code, server algorithms, databases, or proprietary APIs of the Provider.

Usage Restrictions: Users are strictly prohibited from copying, decompiling, reverse engineering, scraping, automated data harvesting, tampering with backend operations, circumventing security controls, or engaging in denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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Premium Plan and Subscriptions

Free and Paid Functionality: Basic access may be provided free of charge with the display of advertisements. The Premium Plan (ad-free, featuring additional capabilities) is provided for a fee via subscription or one-time payment.

Payment Processing via App Stores: All financial transactions are processed securely through authorized application stores (Apple App Store, Google Play) and are governed by their respective billing terms. We do not independently process or store payment card details.

Subscription Management and Cancellation: Auto-renewal is governed by the terms of the respective application store. You may cancel your subscription at any time within your App Store or Google Play account settings.

Refunds: Refund requests are processed strictly in accordance with the policies of the respective application store and consumer protection laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Backend, Third-Party Services, and APIs

Composite Architecture: The Tidam Service employs a composite architecture comprising mobile client applications, proprietary backend services, and third-party services, libraries, and APIs (including hosting providers, analytics platforms, speech recognition/synthesis technologies, and advertising networks).

Autonomy of Third-Party Services: Third-party integrations operate pursuant to their own terms and conditions. The Provider disclaims responsibility for the uninterrupted operation of third-party services, modifications to their features, or termination of support by third-party providers.

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Intellectual Property

Rightsholder: All exclusive intellectual property rights in and to the Tidam Service, including the mobile application, backend systems, Chechen vocabulary databases, translations, audio recordings, and Content, are owned by the Provider or utilized under lawful license.

Protection of Rights: The Content is protected by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Copyright and Related Rights” and international treaties.

Personal Use: Users are permitted to store data strictly for personal, non-commercial use within the intended functionality of the Service. Commercial exploitation, reproduction, or public redistribution is strictly prohibited.

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Personal Data and Privacy

Data Processing: The collection, processing, and protection of personal data are conducted in accordance with Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 94-V “On Personal Data and Their Protection” and the Tidam Service Privacy Policy.

Consent: By utilizing the Service, you signify your full consent to data processing under the terms and conditions set forth in the Privacy Policy.

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Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

“AS IS” Principle: The Service, backend, and Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Provider makes no warranties regarding uninterrupted operation or the achievement of specific educational outcomes.

Maintenance Breaks: The Provider reserves the right to temporarily suspend Service availability for scheduled maintenance, updates, or technical adjustments.

Limitation of Damages: To the maximum extent permitted under the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Provider shall not be liable for indirect damages, lost profits, or telecommunication network failures.

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Modification of Terms

Updates to Terms: The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms unilaterally. The revised edition takes effect immediately upon publication within the Service.

Obligation to Review: Continued use of the Service following the publication of amendments signifies your unconditional agreement with the updated Terms.

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Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Pre-Trial Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be settled through constructive negotiations. The time limit for responding to a formal written claim is thirty (30) calendar days.

Jurisdiction: Unresolved disputes shall be submitted for resolution to the competent court having jurisdiction over the Provider’s registered location in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Final Provisions and Contacts

Should any provision of these Terms be found invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain fully intact.

For all inquiries regarding the use of the Service, support requests, or personal data matters, please contact us at:

✉️ app.tidam@gmail.com