Terms of Service for Gfetch
Last Updated: 2025-07-30
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Gfetch ("the Application"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Application.
2. Description of Service
Gfetch is a free, open-source desktop application that allows users to download and store their Gmail emails locally on their computer. The Application is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.
3. User Requirements
To use Gfetch, you must:
- Have a valid Google account
- Grant the Application read-only access to your Gmail account
- Have sufficient storage space on your device for downloaded emails
4. Use of the Application
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use Gfetch to:
- Download your own Gmail emails for personal backup
- Store emails locally on your device
- Access and manage your downloaded email archives
4.2 Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Use the Application to access Gmail accounts without authorization
- Use the Application for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to circumvent any security features of the Application or Google's services
5. Privacy and Data Handling
5.1 Data Access
Gfetch requires read-only access to your Gmail account to function. The Application will only access email data that you explicitly choose to download.
5.2 Data Storage
All downloaded data is stored locally on your device. Gfetch does not transmit, store, or process your data on any external servers.
5.3 Data Security
You are responsible for the security of downloaded emails stored on your device. We recommend using appropriate security measures such as device encryption and access controls.
6. Google API Services
Gfetch uses Google API Services to access Gmail data. By using this Application, you also agree to be bound by:
7. Open Source License
Gfetch is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. This means:
- The software is provided free of charge
- You can modify and redistribute the software under the same license
- The source code is publicly available
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall the developer be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
10. Data Loss
The developer is not responsible for any loss of email data during or after the download process. Users should maintain appropriate backups of important data.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Application after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Termination
You may stop using the Application at any time. We may also terminate or suspend your access to the Application for violation of these Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the developer regarding the use of Gfetch and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.