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# Terms of Service for BetterLyrics

**Effective Date:** June 3, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the BetterLyrics application (the "App") developed by Zhe Fang ("we", "us", "our").

Your access to and use of the App is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all users who download, install, or use the App.

By accessing or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the App.

## 1. License

BetterLyrics is open-source software. The App is licensed to you under the terms of the **GPL-3.0 License**.

A copy of this license is available in the GitHub repository and/or included with the App (`LICENSE.txt` file). Your use of the App must comply with the terms of this license.

## 2. Use of the App

You agree to use the App only for its intended purpose (displaying lyrics and music-related information) and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

### 2.1 Use of Apple Music Token
If you choose to use the Apple Music functionality, you represent and warrant that:
* You are the rightful owner of the Apple Music account or are authorized to use the token.
* You are solely responsible for obtaining and securing your token.
* You grant the App permission to use this token on your local device to make requests to the Apple Music API on your behalf.

## 3. Third-Party Services
The App's functionality depends on third-party services (including, but not limited to, NetEase Cloud Music, QQ Music, Kugou Music, Apple Music, amll-ttml-db, and LRCLIB) to provide lyrics and related data.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or data practices of these third-party services. We shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such third-party services. Your use of any third-party services is at your own risk.

## 4. Disclaimer of Warranties
The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE", without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

As per the MIT License, we do not warrant that:
* The App will be error-free or uninterrupted.
* The lyrics or other content provided (either by the App or third-party services) will be accurate, complete, or reliable.
* Any defects or errors will be corrected.

Your use of the App is at your sole risk.

## 5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Zhe Fang (the developer) be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the App, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

## 6. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms.

## 7. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

## 8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any significant changes by (e.g., updating the date, posting on GitHub).

## 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
Zhe Fang
[zhefang.zf@gmail.com](mailto:zhefang.zf@gmail.com)
