Dropt Terms and Conditions

Last updated 29 November 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern all access to and use of the Dropt mobile application, website, and any related services (“Dropt”, “we”, “our”, “us”).
By using or accessing Drop In, creating an event, or submitting any content, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use Dropt.

1. General Use and Eligibility

• Dropt provides tools for event creators and guests to share and play motivational audio messages.

• By creating an account or submitting any content, you confirm that you are 13 years of age or older.

• You are responsible for your use of the App and for all content you submit.

2. Definitions

   “Data” means any information, input, content, audio, text, metadata, file, submission, or record—whether provided directly or indirectly, manually or automatically through your use of Dropt.
   Data includes but is not limited to account information, event details, recordings, and any associated technical or behavioural information.

3. Ownership and Licence

   You retain ownership of your content, but by submitting it to Dropt you grant us a worldwide, non exclusive, royalty free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, process, analyse, and display it for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving Dropt and related services.
   You represent that you have the right to upload or record such content and that doing so does not infringe the rights of others.

4. User Conduct

   You must not upload or share any content that is illegal, abusive, defamatory, obscene, sexual, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
   We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to remove any content, restrict access, or terminate an account without notice or reason, and to report unlawful material or behaviour to relevant authorities.

5. Data Handling and Privacy

   Dropt relies on Google Firebase for all hosting, storage, authentication, and data management.
   Firebase acts as the data processor and custodian of stored information in accordance with its own terms, policies, and security standards, which may change from time to time.
   Data is encrypted and handled under Firebase’s industry standard security framework. We do not maintain separate servers or data stores outside this infrastructure. Drop In handles personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), to the extent that those principles apply to our operations.

   By using Dropt, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Your Data may be processed and stored by Firebase in accordance with its global privacy and compliance framework.

• Drop In may access, use, or retain Data as necessary to operate and improve the service, perform research, and comply with legal obligations.

• Drop In makes no warranty regarding Firebase’s availability or performance.

6. Data Retention

   Event and audio data are retained for up to 30 days after the scheduled event date, then permanently deleted by automated Firebase rules.
   Account information for event creators remains until deleted by the user.
   Dropt is not responsible for recovery of deleted data once removed by Firebase system.

7. Marketing Communication

   We may use your registered email address to send updates, news, or promotional information about Dropt.
   You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email

   Unsubscribing will not affect essential service notifications.

8. Intellectual Property

   All rights in the Dropt brand, interface, design, and software remain the property of Dropt.
   You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of the App or Website.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

   Dropt is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind.
   To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, and non-infringement.
   We are not liable for any loss, damage, or data breach arising from use of the App, third party infrastructure (including Firebase), or user content.

   Dropt is not a medical, emergency, or safety service. Users remain solely responsible for their own physical well being and surroundings while using the App.

10. Changes and Updates

    We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of Dropt including these Terms, its policies, features, or availability at any time, without prior notice.
    Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Third Party Services

    Dropt may integrate with third party services such as Firebase or external links.
    We are not responsible for their content, practices, or terms. Users should review those third party policies directly.

12. Indemnity

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dropt and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the App, your content, or any breach of these Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. You agree that any dispute arising from your use of Dropt shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

14. Contact

    For any questions regarding these Terms or data handling, please contact support@dropt.com