The Hard Way App
The Hard Way App
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Effective Date: June 2026
By downloading or using The Hard Way App, you agree to the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree, do not use the Software. If you're using it on behalf of a company, you confirm you have the authority to bind that company to these terms. This EULA constitutes a legal and binding agreement.
1. Definitions
We/Us: Juan Álvarez (developer).
You: The user or entity using the Software.
The Software: The Hard Way App, a note-taking and language learning tool.
Data: Any information or content created, shared or stored by You via the Software.
2. License
Grant of license. You get a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the Software according to the terms of this EULA.
Authorized sources. You must lawfully obtain the Software by downloading it from our website at https://thehardway.app.
Minimum age. You must be at least 16 years old to use the Software. By using the Software, you confirm you meet this requirement. If you are between 16 and 18, you confirm that your parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to this EULA on your behalf.
Free of charge (trial). The Software is free during its beta and trial phases.
No account required (trial). No email or account is required during beta and trial; usage is anonymous.
Features and terms may change. We will provide reasonable advance notice before any such changes take effect.
Ownership of work. You own all the Data (notes, flashcards, etc.) created in the Software.
Scope of the license. You agree that You will use the Software only in connection with your own normal internal use. You will not sell, license, lease, re-distribute, host, provide managed service, or otherwise make available or commercially exploit the Software to any third party.
Third-Party software. Some features involve third-party software. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of the content generated by third-party software. We don't provide any warranty with respect to any Third-Party software.
Reservation of rights. We expressly reserve all rights not expressly granted to You in this EULA.
3. Pricing and AI Credits
Paid tiers. The Hard Way App offers paid tiers based on a pay-once model. Each tier grants lifetime access to the core application. Details on current tiers and pricing are available at https://thehardway.app/pricing.
Core app access. The core note-taking and language learning functionality is always available with any paid tier, with no time limit. AI features are an optional add-on.
AI credits. AI-powered features (such as translation, generation, correction, and transcription) consume AI credits. Credits are allocated monthly based on your tier and reset every 30 days. Unused credits do not carry over to the following month.
Credit accrual. Credits are distributed across the month using a daily allowance, though the algorithm may apply some flexibility to smooth usage. Roughly speaking, 1 credit covers one AI operation on a small paragraph, though actual consumption varies depending on model, language, and operation type.
Credit duration. AI credits are available for a limited period depending on tier. Credits are not provided indefinitely.
Credit top-ups. If you run out of AI credits, you may purchase additional credits separately. This does not affect your lifetime access to the core app.
Refund policy. Purchases are subject to our Refund Policy, available at https://thehardway.app/refund.
4. Your Responsibilities
User liability. We are not responsible for the Data you create, store, or share through the Software. You assume full responsibility for any consequences arising from your use of the Software, including any legal claims, damages, or liabilities resulting from your failure to comply with the provisions of this EULA.
Data lawfulness. You are solely responsible for ensuring that all the Data you create, import, upload or share through the Software complies with the law, including intellectual property, privacy regulations and any other applicable legal requirements.
No illegal content. You agree not to use the Software for illegal, harmful, defamatory or offensive activities.
Data storage. You are responsible for securing and backing up your Data. We do not store your Data on our servers.
Export regulations compliance. You expressly acknowledge that You are not an entity targeted by any Law which provides economic sanctions, export controls, import regulations or trade embargoes.
5. Updates and Availability
Updates. We may update, remove or change features at any time. You consent to automatic download and installation of software updates. We are not required to provide updates, but in case we do, this EULA applies automatically unless We provide other terms along with such updates.
Availability. We do not guarantee continuous availability of the Software.
Discontinuation policy. We reserve the right to discontinue any Software feature or service.
6. Intellectual Property
Proprietary rights. We retain ownership of the Software and its intellectual property. You cannot copy, modify, adapt, or distribute the Software or any parts of it without our explicit permission.
No reverse-engineering. You must not reverse engineer, deobfuscate or attempt to bypass security in the Software.
7. Termination
Term. This EULA remains effective until terminated. We can terminate your access if you violate these terms.
No access after termination. After termination, you no longer have rights to use the Software.
8. Privacy
We collect and process data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at https://thehardway.app/privacy. By using the Software, you agree to the terms of that policy.
9. Dispute Resolution
Good faith negotiation. Before initiating any formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith negotiation for at least 30 days after written notice of the dispute is given.
Mediation. If good faith negotiation fails, the parties agree to attempt mediation through a mutually agreed mediator before resorting to litigation.
Governing law. This agreement is governed by Danish law. If mediation does not resolve the dispute, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Denmark.
10. Warranties and Liability
THE HARD WAY APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, LOSS OF DATA OR PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ETC.) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THE HARD WAY APP, EVEN IF WE ARE AWARE OF OR HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
Mandatory legal provisions. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of warranty or liability; therefore some or all of the limitations above may not apply to You. In such case, the limitations provided will be applicable to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify us and hold us harmless for any legal claims made by any third party against us in connection with any of Your: (i) violation or breach of any term of this EULA; (ii) violation of any applicable law; (iii) violation of any rights of any third party; (iv) use or misuse of The Hard Way App.
12. Miscellaneous
Assignment. You are not allowed to assign this EULA or any rights hereunder. We may assign this EULA to a successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of our assets, provided that the successor entity agrees to be bound by the terms of this EULA and that your rights under it are not materially diminished. We will provide reasonable notice of any such assignment.
No implied waiver. Any tolerance or silence by Us, even if on a continuous basis, in relation to any breach or default by You of any provision of this EULA shall not be considered as a consent to such breaches and defaults.
Severability. If any part of this EULA is found unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect.
Amendments. We have the right to amend this EULA at any time, and to change, delete, discontinue or impose conditions on use of the Software, in which case the new terms and conditions will supersede prior terms. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes before they take effect. Your continued use of the Software after the effective date of a revised version constitutes your acceptance of the updated EULA.
Last updated: May 2026