Terms of Service
Last updated: January 22, 2026
Welcome to HiveLog! These terms govern your use of our beekeeping management service. By using HiveLog, you agree to these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using HiveLog, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
2. Description of Service
HiveLog is a web-based beekeeping management tool that allows you to track your apiaries, hives, inspections, treatments, and harvests. We offer both free and paid subscription plans.
3. Account Registration
To use HiveLog, you must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Free and Paid Plans
Free Plan
Our free plan allows you to manage up to 2 hives with basic features. Free plans are subject to fair use limits.
Premium Plans
Premium subscriptions provide unlimited hives and additional features:
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually, depending on your choice
- New premium subscriptions include a 30-day free trial
- You can cancel at any time from your account settings
- Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely by Stripe. By subscribing, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use HiveLog for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the service
- Upload malicious code or content
- Share your account credentials with others
- Resell or redistribute the service without permission
- Scrape or harvest data from our service
6. Your Data
You retain ownership of all data you enter into HiveLog. We claim no intellectual property rights over your beekeeping records, notes, or other content.
You grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your data solely for the purpose of providing the HiveLog service to you.
You can export or delete your data at any time through your account settings.
7. Service Availability
We strive to keep HiveLog available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may occasionally need to perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect availability.
We are not liable for any losses resulting from service interruptions or data loss. We recommend regularly exporting your important data.
8. Cancellation and Termination
By You
You may cancel your subscription or delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation:
- Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period
- You can continue using the free plan features
- Account deletion will permanently remove all your data within 30 days
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. In cases of serious violations, we may terminate immediately without notice.
9. Changes to the Service
We may modify, update, or discontinue features of HiveLog at any time. We will provide reasonable notice for significant changes that affect your use of the service.
10. Limitation of Liability
HiveLog is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
- We are not responsible for decisions you make based on data in HiveLog
Important: HiveLog is a record-keeping tool, not a source of veterinary or agricultural advice. Always consult appropriate professionals for health and treatment decisions regarding your bees.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HiveLog and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the United Kingdom.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice on our website. Continued use of HiveLog after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
14. Contact
If you have questions about these terms, please contact us.
Summary: Use HiveLog responsibly, pay for premium if you want extra features, your data belongs to you, and we'll do our best to keep the service running smoothly. Questions? Just ask!