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Terms of Service

Last updated: June 21, 2026

These terms govern your use of ShootCal — the calendar and studio manager for photographers — across its iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and web apps (the “Service”). By downloading, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. The Service

ShootCal helps you schedule and manage photography sessions by connecting to the Google Calendar account you choose. ShootCal is a tool that operates on your own data in your own Google, Apple, and device accounts. We do not host or maintain a copy of your calendar, contacts, or client information on our infrastructure, except for the limited, optional availability feed described in our Privacy Policy.

2. License

Subject to these terms, you are granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for your own personal or business scheduling. You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, resell, or redistribute the Service, except as permitted by applicable law.

3. Your Accounts & Responsibilities

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google and Apple accounts and for all activity that occurs through them while using the Service.
• You are responsible for the accuracy of the events, client details, and messages you create or send using the Service.
• You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and not to use it to send spam, harass others, or violate the rights of any third party.

4. Third-Party Services

The Service relies on third-party platforms including Google (Calendar, Sign-In, Contacts, Tasks, and Gmail sending) and Apple (iCloud, MapKit). Your use of those platforms is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or actions of those third-party services.

5. Fees

ShootCal is currently offered free of charge. Donations are voluntary and non-refundable. We reserve the right to introduce optional paid features in the future; if we do, any charges will be clearly disclosed before you incur them.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its software, design, name, and logo, is owned by Ryan Smith / Ryan Smith Photography and is protected by intellectual-property laws. Your content and data remain yours; these terms grant us no ownership of your calendar events, contacts, or client information.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that it will prevent scheduling conflicts, missed events, or data loss. You are responsible for keeping your own backups and for verifying important bookings.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ShootCal and its developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, bookings, revenue, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

9. Changes to the Service or Terms

We may update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service, and we may revise these terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

11. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact Ryan Smith at [email protected].