Terms of Service — Free Up Space: Storage Cleaner

1. Acceptance of Terms & Merchant Status Declaration

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you”, or “your”) and Horizonte Studios (“we”, “us”, or “our”), governing your download, access, and use of Free Up Space: Storage Cleaner (“the App”, package identifier com.freeupspace.storagecleaner).

Trader Status Declaration: Horizonte Studios has declared its developer account as a commercial trader on Google Play pursuant to the European Union Digital Services Act (DSA), Directive 2011/83/EU on Consumer Rights, the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, and the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor — Lei nº 8.078/1990). Our commercial inquiries and support are managed at contato@horizonte.bi.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install, access, or use the App.

2. Nature of the Service & 100% On-Device Architecture

Free Up Space: Storage Cleaner provides high-performance storage inspection and maintenance tools for Android devices, including:

• Smart Radar Scan: Local filesystem and MediaStore scanning to detect storage consumption, residual caches, and unnecessary items;
• Duplicate Detection: Deterministic mathematical hashing (SHA-256 and byte sampling) to pinpoint exact duplicate photos, videos, and files without modifying originals;
• Large Files & Media Organizer: Sorting and categorizing videos, downloads, installation packages (APKs), and large documents by size;
• Integrated Hardware-Accelerated Player: In-app audio and video previews enabling you to inspect media before deciding on any action; and
• Batch App Manager: Reviewing storage occupied by installed applications and triggering Android OS system uninstall prompts.

Zero Remote File Transfers: The App operates entirely on-device. Your personal files, photos, videos, downloads, documents, file names, directory paths, cryptographic hashes, and thumbnails are never transmitted to Horizonte Studios or any third party. We maintain no servers capable of accessing or recovering your files.

3. File Deletion, User Control, and Permanent Data Loss Warning

Absolute User Control: Free Up Space does not delete, move, or modify any file autonomously or in the background. Every deletion action requires your direct, manual selection and explicit confirmation.

Irreversibility of Deletions: Once you confirm the deletion of any file, photo, video, or document:

• The item is permanently removed via the Android operating system filesystem APIs (or moved to the OEM system trash bin if supported and enabled by your specific device);
• Horizonte Studios cannot restore, undo, or recover deleted files under any circumstances, because we do not store, copy, or mirror your data; and
• You assume full and exclusive responsibility for verifying the items you select for deletion before tapping confirmation.

Backup Recommendation: We strongly advise maintaining current, independent backups (e.g., via Google Photos, cloud backup services, or external physical drives) of all irreplaceable memories, critical documents, and valuable personal data before performing bulk cleanup operations.

4. Installed Application Management (REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES)

The App features an App Manager that lists user-installed applications to help you identify rarely used apps consuming internal storage.

When you choose to remove one or more applications, the App utilizes the Android REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES permission to launch the official, standard Android OS system package uninstall dialog for each selected package. The Android operating system requires you to confirm each uninstallation directly. Free Up Space cannot silently uninstall any application.

5. Permissions and System Access

To perform its core functions, the App requests permissions in accordance with Android security standards:

You may grant, modify, or revoke permissions at any time through your device’s Settings > Apps > Free Up Space > Permissions. Revoking permissions will restrict the App from analyzing the associated storage categories.

6. Free Tier vs. Free Up Space Pro (Lifetime License)

The App is available in two service tiers:

• Free Tier: Ad-supported. Utilizes the AppLovin MAX SDK and Google Play Services Advertising ID (AAID) to display contextual or personalized banner and interstitial ads. No user personal media or storage metadata is shared with advertisers.
• Free Up Space Pro (pro_lifetime): An optional, permanent upgrade purchased through Google Play In-App Billing.
  • One-Time Lifetime Purchase: Free Up Space Pro is explicitly NOT a recurring subscription. You pay once and retain access permanently.
  • Complete Ad Removal: Eliminates all banner, interstitial, and promotional advertising throughout the App.
  • Advanced Modules: Unlocks deep residual file cleaning, messenger media organizers (e.g., messaging app audio and cache folders), similar photos inspection, and Storage Sense utilities.
  • License Restoration: Your Pro license is tied directly to your Google Account. You can restore your purchase on any compatible Android device logged into that same Google Account at no additional charge.

7. Google Play Billing, Pricing, and Statutory Right of Withdrawal

All digital purchases are processed exclusively through Google Play Billing (Google LLC). Horizonte Studios does not receive, process, or store your payment card numbers or banking credentials.

Pricing & Taxes: Prices are displayed in your local currency within the Google Play interface and include applicable statutory sales taxes or VAT where required by local law.

Statutory Right of Withdrawal & Refunds:

• European Economic Area (EEA) & United Kingdom: Consumers have a statutory right to withdraw from digital transactions within 14 days without giving any reason, managed through Google Play’s standard withdrawal mechanisms.
• Brazil (Código de Defesa do Consumidor): Pursuant to Article 49 of Brazilian Law nº 8.078/1990, consumers in Brazil have the right to cancel digital purchases within 7 calendar days (“direito de arrependimento”) by requesting a refund directly via Google Play Order History.
• Google Play Refund Policy: You may also request refunds subject to Google Play Refund Policies. If Google Play cannot resolve your request, contact contato@horizonte.bi with your Google Play Order Number (GPA.XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX).

8. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use Free Up Space: Storage Cleaner strictly in compliance with applicable laws and agree not to:

• Decompile, reverse-engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App, except to the extent expressly permitted by mandatory law;
• Circumvent, disable, or tamper with security features, in-app billing verification, license validation mechanisms, or advertising delivery;
• Use the App in any automated fashion, through scripts, bots, or emulators, to generate artificial ad impressions or bypass system safeguards; or
• Distribute modified, repackaged, or pirated APK copies of the App.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content: You retain 100% ownership and copyright over your personal files, photos, videos, and documents stored on your device. Horizonte Studios asserts no ownership or intellectual property rights over any file processed or indexed by the App.

Horizonte Studios Intellectual Property: The App, including its software code, user interface, radar animations, visual design, icons, logos, trademarks, and documentation, is the exclusive property of Horizonte Studios and is protected by copyright, trademark, and international intellectual property treaties.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties (“As-Is”)

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FREE UP SPACE: STORAGE CLEANER IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR COLLATERAL.

Horizonte Studios specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, uninterrupted operation, error-free scanning, or total recovery of physical disk capacity beyond the actual file sizes of items you choose to delete. Storage reporting figures may vary slightly depending on operating system file allocation table calculations (binary vs. decimal gigabytes) and OEM manufacturer customizations.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HORIZONTE STUDIOS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR DEVELOPERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, DELETION OF CHERISHED PERSONAL FILES CAUSED BY USER CONFIRMATION, HARDWARE FAILURE, SYSTEM INTERRUPTIONS, OR FINANCIAL LOSSES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.

WHERE MANDATORY CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES (SUCH AS THE BRAZILIAN CDC, EU DIRECTIVES, OR UK CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT) PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN REMEDIES, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR FREE UP SPACE PRO OR TEN EUROS (€10.00 / R$ 50,00).

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or Brazil, you also enjoy the protection of the mandatory consumer protection provisions of your country of residence, and you may submit disputes to the competent local courts or consumer protection authorities (such as PROCON or consumer arbitration boards).

13. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect enhancements in the App, operating system requirements, or legal changes. The latest version will always be published at https://studios.horizonte.bi/free-up-space/terms-of-service.html with the revised effective date. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Contact & Support

For questions, consumer inquiries, license assistance, or feedback regarding Free Up Space: Storage Cleaner, please contact our support team: