Terms & Conditions
Read Piff's Terms and Conditions for a clear understanding of how our app operates, handles disputes, and safeguards your data.
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") are between you and Piff ("Piff", "we", "us", and "our"). We are a financial technology company that provides budgeting, savings, and financial management tools. These Terms govern your use of the website available at https://piff.app ("Site") and certain products or services offered by Piff as detailed below (collectively, the "Services").
Your use of the Services is subject to these Terms. By accessing or using the Site or any Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. You should print a copy of these Terms for future reference. Use of your personal information submitted to us as part of the provision of the Services is governed by our Privacy and Cookies Policy, which are incorporated as part of these Terms by reference.
1. REGISTERING FOR THE SERVICES
To access certain features of the Services, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself
- Maintain and promptly update your registration information
- Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access
- Immediately notify us if you discover or suspect any security breaches
- Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided proves to be inaccurate, false, or misleading.
2. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use.
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Services without our express written permission
- Modify, adapt, translate, or reverse engineer any portion of the Services
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
- Use any automated system to access the Services
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers connected to the Services
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
3. CHANGES TO THE SERVICES AND TERMS
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We may also modify these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on our Site or by notifying you via email or through the Services.
Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to any changes, you must stop using the Services.
4. SECURITY
We implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of our databases, nor can we guarantee that information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted over the Internet.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
5. OVERVIEW OF THE SERVICES
Piff provides a suite of financial management tools designed to help you budget, save money, and achieve your financial goals. Our Services include:
- Budget Tracking: Tools to monitor your income and expenses
- Savings Goals: Features to set and track savings objectives
- Financial Insights: Analytics and recommendations based on your spending patterns
- Account Aggregation: Ability to link and view multiple financial accounts
- Notifications: Alerts about your financial activity and goals
As part of the Services, we may through the Platform offer you access to products and services offered by us or others. These products and services may be subject to other agreements or authorizations concerning products or services offered through the Platform, such other agreements or authorizations shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and other agreements or authorizations concerning products or services offered through the Platform, such other agreements or authorizations shall prevail.
6. PIFF SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
Certain features of the Services may require a paid subscription ("Premium Services"). When you subscribe to Premium Services:
- You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis
- Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date
- Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- We may change subscription prices with advance notice
- You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
Premium features may include advanced budgeting tools, priority customer support, enhanced analytics, and other exclusive features as described on our Site.
7. CASH ADVANCE SERVICE
If available, our cash advance service allows eligible users to access a portion of their earned wages before their regular payday. This service is subject to eligibility requirements and additional terms:
- Cash advances are not loans and do not accrue interest
- Eligibility is determined based on your linked bank account and income history
- Optional tips may be requested to support the service
- Advances must be repaid on your next payday through automatic deduction
- Failure to repay may result in suspension of the service
The cash advance service is provided for emergency situations and should not be used as a regular source of income.
8. THIRD-PARTY ACCOUNT INFORMATION
To provide certain Services, we may need to access information from your financial accounts with third-party institutions. By linking your accounts, you authorize us to:
- Access and retrieve your account information on an ongoing basis
- Use this information to provide and improve the Services
- Share this information with our service providers as necessary
We use industry-standard security measures and work with trusted partners to protect your account credentials. However, you acknowledge that providing access to your financial accounts carries inherent risks.
9. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY OTHERS THROUGH THE SITE
The Services may include links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We may also offer products or services from third-party partners. These third-party offerings are not under our control, and we are not responsible for:
- The content, accuracy, or functionality of third-party services
- The privacy practices of third parties
- Any transactions you enter into with third parties
- Any damages or losses caused by third-party services
Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the third party's terms and conditions.
10. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You may not use the Services to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illegal financial activities
- Fraud, including providing false or misleading information
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringing on intellectual property rights
- Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users or our staff
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
- Using the Services for commercial purposes without authorization
11. EFFECT OF BREACH
If you breach these Terms, we may take one or more of the following actions:
- Immediately suspend or terminate your access to the Services
- Remove any content you have submitted
- Issue a warning to you
- Take legal action against you
- Disclose information to law enforcement authorities
- Seek reimbursement for costs incurred as a result of the breach
We reserve the right to take such other action as we reasonably deem appropriate.
12. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if:
- You breach these Terms
- We suspect fraudulent or illegal activity
- We are required to do so by law
- We discontinue the Services
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting customer support or through your account settings. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
- We may delete your account and data
- You remain liable for any outstanding obligations
- Provisions intended to survive termination will continue to apply
13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All content, features, and functionality of the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of Piff or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from the Services without our express written permission.
The Piff name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Piff. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
We do not warrant that:
- The Services will meet your requirements or expectations
- The Services will be available at all times or free from errors or defects
- Any information obtained through the Services will be accurate or reliable
- Defects will be corrected
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PIFF SHALL NOT 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, RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Services
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Services
- Any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted through the Services by any third party
- Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted or shared through the Services
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY.
16. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Piff and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Any content you submit through the Services
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY BINDING ARBITRATION
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.
Most disputes can be resolved informally, so if you have an issue with the Services, you agree to contact us before initiating a lawsuit or arbitration. This gives us an opportunity to resolve the issue without legal proceedings.
Binding Arbitration:
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator and shall be limited solely to the dispute between you and Piff.
Class Action Waiver:
YOU AND PIFF AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. UNLESS BOTH YOU AND PIFF AGREE, NO ARBITRATOR OR JUDGE MAY CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING.
18. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your State] for any actions not subject to arbitration.
19. NO LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE; ALERTS
The Services are not intended to provide legal, tax, or financial advice. The information provided through the Services is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice.
We may send you notifications, alerts, and other messages through the Services or to your registered email address or phone number. These alerts are provided for your convenience and do not constitute advice or recommendations. You are solely responsible for your financial decisions.
You should consult with qualified professionals regarding legal, tax, or financial matters.
20. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us:
AGREEMENT TO TERMS
BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.