Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 15, 2026  ·  Version 1.0

Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. About Pocket English
  3. Eligibility & Registration
  4. Your Learning Data
  5. Content & Intellectual Property
  6. Acceptable Use
  7. Pricing & Payments
  8. Disclaimers
  9. Limitation of Liability
  10. Privacy & Data Protection
  11. Termination
  12. Changes to These Terms
  13. Copyright & IP
  14. Dispute Resolution
  15. General Provisions
  16. Contact Information
  17. Acknowledgment

1 Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Pocket English. By accessing or using the Pocket English mobile application (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

Pocket English is developed and operated by Dao Van Thuong as a personal educational project ("we," "our," or "us").

2 About Pocket English

Pocket English is an English language learning application that provides:

The App is designed for educational purposes to help users improve their English language skills through reading real-world content.

3 Eligibility & Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use Pocket English. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the App.

3.2 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by:

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that we believe have been compromised or are being used inappropriately.

4 Your Learning Data

4.1 Ownership

You retain all rights to your personal learning data, including:

4.2 Data Storage

We store your learning data to provide personalized features and track your progress. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.

4.3 Backup

While we make reasonable efforts to maintain your data, you are responsible for backing up any important information. We recommend periodically exporting your saved words if that feature becomes available.

5 Content & Intellectual Property

5.1 Source Content

Articles and news content displayed in the App are sourced from publicly available news feeds and websites (RSS, APIs, etc.). We do not claim ownership of this third-party content. All articles are:

Users should visit the original source to read full articles and support the publishers.

5.2 Our Content

The following elements are created by us and protected by copyright:

5.3 Your License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

5.4 What You Cannot Do

6 Acceptable Use

6.1 Intended Use

The App is intended for personal English language learning only.

6.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

6.3 Consequences

Violation of these policies may result in:

7 Pricing & Payments

7.1 Free Service

Pocket English is currently offered as a free service with:

7.2 Future Premium Features

We may introduce optional paid features in the future, such as:

If we introduce paid features, they will be optional — the free version will remain. Prices will be clearly displayed before purchase and billing will be through Apple App Store or Google Play. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before renewal. You can manage subscriptions through your device settings.

8 Disclaimers

8.1 Educational Tool

Pocket English is a language learning tool. We do not guarantee English fluency, success on language exams (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), job placement, or specific learning outcomes. Your progress depends on your effort, practice, and dedication.

8.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive for quality, we do not warrant that all article content is error-free, all translations are 100% accurate, all vocabulary definitions are comprehensive, or that audio pronunciations represent all English dialects. Content is sourced from third parties and may contain errors.

8.3 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the App will be available 24/7 without interruption, be free from bugs, work on all devices, or maintain all features indefinitely. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time.

8.4 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of third-party articles, websites you access through our links, or opinions expressed in news articles.

9 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages; lost data, profits, or opportunities; damages arising from use or inability to use the App; or any amount exceeding what you paid us (if anything).

The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.

Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you.

10 Privacy & Data Protection

10.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the App is governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

10.2 Data We Collect

10.3 Communications

By creating an account, you may receive account-related emails, learning reminders (if you enable notifications), and important App updates. You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

11 Termination

11.1 By You

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. Upon deletion, your access will be immediately terminated, your data will be deleted according to our Privacy Policy, you will lose all saved progress, and this action cannot be undone.

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, we suspect fraudulent or abusive activity, required by law, or we discontinue the App.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your license to use the App ends immediately, you must stop using the App, your account data may be permanently deleted, and these Terms remain in effect for past use.

12 Changes to These Terms

12.1 Updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date, and for significant changes, we will notify you via email or in-app message. Your continued use after changes means you accept them.

12.2 If You Disagree

If you don't agree with updated Terms: stop using the App, delete your account, or contact us with your concerns.

13 Copyright & Intellectual Property

13.1 Respecting Rights

We respect intellectual property rights. Our use of news articles falls under fair use for educational purposes.

13.2 Copyright Concerns

If you believe content in our App infringes your copyright, please contact us at thuongdaovan@gmail.com with the subject "Copyright Infringement Notice". Please include:

We will investigate and respond promptly.

14 Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before taking legal action, please contact us at thuongdaovan@gmail.com to resolve the issue informally. We will do our best to address your concerns within 30 days.

14.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Vietnam.

14.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal disputes will be resolved in the courts of Hanoi, Vietnam.

15 General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

15.2 Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to do so later.

15.4 Assignment

You cannot transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our control (natural disasters, internet outages, pandemics, etc.).

15.6 Language

These Terms may be translated for convenience. In case of conflict, the English version prevails.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms or the App, reach out — we aim to respond within 2–3 business days.

Developer Dao Van Thuong

17. Acknowledgment

By creating an account or using Pocket English, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.