Terms and conditions.
These terms are an agreement between you and the company that operates the UMALU service ("umalu", "we", "us"). They cover the umalu app, the website and the umbrellas. By creating an account or renting an umbrella, you agree to them.
1. The service
umalu lets you find, unlock and rent smart beach umbrellas with your phone. Each rental is also governed by the rental agreement, which is part of these terms.
2. Your account
- You must be at least 18 years old and able to enter into a binding contract.
- Give us accurate information and keep it up to date.
- Keep your login secure. You are responsible for activity on your account.
- One account per person. Don't share it or let anyone else rent under it.
3. Prices and payment
Prices are shown in the app before each rental starts. By confirming a rental, you authorize us and our payment processor to charge your payment method for the rental and for any fees described in the rental agreement, plus applicable taxes. We may place a temporary authorization hold on your card. If a payment fails, we may suspend your account until the balance is paid.
4. Acceptable use
Don't misuse the service. That includes tampering with or damaging umbrellas, locks, solar panels or QR codes; taking an umbrella off the beach; renting on someone else's behalf for profit; using the app to break the law; or trying to interfere with our systems.
5. The app and website
We give you a personal, revocable, non-transferable license to use the umalu app for its intended purpose. The umalu name, logo, design and content belong to us. Don't copy, modify, reverse engineer or resell them.
6. Third-party services
The app is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play and relies on third-party services such as maps and payment processing. Their own terms apply to your use of them. Apple and Google are not parties to these terms and are not responsible for the app or its support.
7. Disclaimers
We work to keep umbrellas available and in good condition, but we can't guarantee that an umbrella will be available at a particular time or place, or that the service will be uninterrupted. Shade reduces sun exposure but does not replace sunscreen or other sun protection. To the extent the law allows, the service is provided "as is".
8. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages, and our total liability for any claim relating to the service is limited to the greater of the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim or $100. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
9. Indemnity
If you break these terms or misuse an umbrella and that leads to a claim against us, you agree to cover the reasonable costs of that claim, to the extent permitted by law.
10. Suspension and termination
You can stop using umalu and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or close an account that breaks these terms, has unpaid balances or puts people or equipment at risk.
11. Governing law and disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Before filing a claim, please write to us so we can try to resolve it. Any dispute will be handled by the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and either party may bring an eligible claim in small claims court.
12. Changes
We may update these terms. We'll change the date at the top and, for important changes, notify you in the app or by email. Continuing to use umalu after that means you accept the new terms.