Terms & License Agreement

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using MessageHarvest ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and License Agreement (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the App.

If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of an organization, company, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms. In that case, "you" and "your" refer to the entity.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Maciej Klunder, trading as Klunder Labs, with its registered office at aleja Jana Pawła II 27, 00-867 Warsaw, Poland, NIP 9512040384 (the "Developer"). Your continued use of the App following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

MessageHarvest is a macOS desktop application that extracts and exports iMessage and SMS conversations from iPhone backup data stored on your Mac. On supported macOS systems, the App can also create a temporary local backup from a connected iPhone so that you can import and review it on that Mac.

The App:

• Reads iPhone backup files previously created through Apple Finder or iTunes
• Can create a temporary local backup from a connected iPhone on supported macOS systems
• Allows you to browse, search, and filter conversations contained in those backups
• Exports conversations to various formats including PDF, HTML, XLSX, and JSON
• Processes all message data entirely on your local machine

The App does not:

• Modify or delete your existing Finder or iTunes backup files
• Transmit any message data, backup data, or personal information to external servers
• Require an internet connection for message processing or export functionality

3. License Grant

Subject to these Terms, the Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Install the App on any number of macOS computers that you own or control
• Use the App for personal, commercial, or professional purposes
• Use data exported by the App in any lawful manner

This is a license, not a sale. You do not acquire any ownership interest in the App or any of its components. All rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved by the Developer.

4. Trial Mode

MessageHarvest includes a free trial mode that allows you to evaluate the App before purchasing a license. The trial has the following limitations:

• You may browse up to the latest 10 messages per conversation
• PDF exports are limited to those visible 10 messages
• ZIP packaging of exports is not available

The trial has no time limit. It is intended to help you verify compatibility with your backup files and confirm that the App meets your needs before purchasing. No license key is required to use the trial.

5. Device-Seat Licensing

5.1 How It Works

MessageHarvest uses a device-seat licensing model. Each license seat authorizes you to read and export data from one unique iPhone source device. Seats are tied to the iPhone whose backup is being processed, not to the Mac on which the App is installed.

You may install and run the App on any number of Macs. The license determines how many distinct iPhone backups you can process with full functionality.

5.2 Seat Packs

For firm, volume, or enterprise licensing (25+ devices), please contact sales@messageharvest.com.

5.3 Additive Purchasing

Additional seat packs can be purchased at any time and are applied to your existing license key. Seat counts are cumulative. For example, if you purchase a Duo pack (2 devices) now and a Plus pack (5 devices) later, your license will have 7 total device seats. There is no limit to how many times you may expand your license.

5.4 Permanent and Non-Transferable Seats

Device seats are perpetual one-time purchases. There is no subscription, no recurring fee, and no scheduled expiration. Once purchased, seats remain valid indefinitely under these Terms.

Device seats are non-transferable. Once a seat has been assigned to a specific iPhone (identified by its unique device identifier), that seat is permanently locked to that device and cannot be reassigned, moved, or transferred to a different iPhone. If you need to process backups from additional iPhones, you must purchase additional device seats.

6. Purchasing and Activation

All purchases are initiated from within the App. When you choose to purchase a seat pack, the checkout process opens in your default web browser and is completed via a secure third-party payment provider.

Delivery is digital only. No physical goods are shipped. After a successful purchase, a license key is delivered to you electronically and is activated within the App to unlock the purchased device seats. The App does not process payment directly.

7. Pricing and Payment

All purchases are one-time payments. MessageHarvest does not use a subscription model and will never charge recurring fees for an existing license.

Pricing is subject to change. Any price changes will apply only to new purchases and will not affect previously purchased seats.

Payment is processed by a third-party payment provider. MessageHarvest does not directly collect, store, or process credit card or payment information. Your use of the payment provider is subject to their own terms of service and privacy policy.

8. Refund Policy

All purchases are final once the license key has been activated. Because the trial mode allows you to evaluate the App without cost or time restriction, we encourage you to thoroughly test the App before purchasing.

Exceptions to this policy are made in the following circumstances:

• Required by law: Where your local consumer protection laws grant you a mandatory right of withdrawal or refund, those rights apply.
• Duplicate billing: If you were charged more than once for the same seat pack due to a processing error, the duplicate charge will be refunded.
• Non-delivery of licensed functionality: If the licensed features of the App are materially non-functional and cannot be resolved through a software update or support assistance, you may be eligible for a refund.

The following are not grounds for a refund:

• Changes to Apple's iOS, backup format, or operating system that affect the App's ability to read newer backups. The App is sold based on its compatibility at the time of purchase (currently iOS 14 through iOS 26). Future iOS compatibility is not guaranteed.
• Failure to test the App in trial mode before purchasing.
• Purchasing more device seats than needed.

To request a refund under any of the eligible exceptions, please contact us using the information in Section 20.

9. User Responsibilities

By using the App, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Backup creation and retention: You are responsible for maintaining any backups you want to keep long term. MessageHarvest may read existing Finder or iTunes backups and, on supported macOS systems, may create a temporary local backup from a connected iPhone for import, but you remain responsible for the devices and backup data you choose to process.
• Authorized access only: You may only use the App to access, read, and export messages from iPhone backups that belong to you or for which you have explicit, lawful authorization from the device owner. Using the App to access another person's messages without their knowledge or consent may violate privacy, wiretapping, and electronic surveillance laws in your jurisdiction and may constitute a criminal offense.
• Lawful use: You will use the App and any exported data only in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Message content: You are responsible for ensuring that your access to and use of message content complies with applicable privacy, wiretapping, electronic communications, and data protection laws in your jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions require consent from all parties to a conversation before that conversation may be recorded, disclosed, or used as evidence.
• Exported data: All exports are generated locally on your Mac. Once generated, you are solely responsible for the storage, handling, distribution, and use of exported files.
• License keys: You are responsible for keeping your license key secure. Do not share your license key with unauthorized parties.

10. Restrictions

You may not:

• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App, except to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation
• Modify the App or create derivative works based on the App
• Redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, lend, or resell the App or any portion of it
• Share, publish, or otherwise disclose your license key to unauthorized third parties
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the App
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Use the App to access, process, or export messages from any iPhone backup that does not belong to you or for which you do not have explicit, lawful authorization from the device owner. Unauthorized access to another person's private communications is prohibited and may be illegal.
• Attempt to circumvent or disable any licensing, copy-protection, or security mechanisms in the App

11. Data and Privacy

MessageHarvest is designed to process your message and backup data entirely locally on your Mac. No message content, backup content, or conversation data is ever transmitted to any external server.

The App requires internet access for a limited set of operations: completing a purchase (which redirects you to our payment processor), retrieving and validating your license from our licensing service, and checking for application updates. Once your license has been activated, the App can read backups, browse conversations, and generate exports fully offline. Periodic license re-validation may still require occasional internet access.

The App reads existing iPhone backup files but does not modify, delete, or alter them in any way. Extracted data is stored in an encrypted local database on your Mac.

For complete details on how the App handles your data, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

12. Updates and Support

The Developer may release updates, patches, or new versions of the App at its sole discretion. There is no obligation to provide updates, and the availability of future updates is not guaranteed.

Any updates to the App are considered part of the Software and are subject to these Terms.

Support is offered at the Developer's discretion. There is no guaranteed response time or service level for support inquiries.

13. Intellectual Property

The App, including its source code, user interface, documentation, graphics, and all associated materials, is the exclusive property of the Developer and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. The App contains trade secrets of the Developer.

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names associated with the App belong to the Developer or their respective owners.

Your license does not transfer any ownership interest in the App. You acknowledge that the App and its underlying technology represent valuable intellectual property of the Developer.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Developer does not warrant that:

• The App will operate without interruption or error
• Exported data will be complete, accurate, or free of formatting issues
• Exported content will be admissible as evidence in any specific court, tribunal, or legal proceeding
• The App will be compatible with all iPhone backup formats, past or future

If you intend to use exported data for legal purposes, you should consult with a qualified attorney regarding admissibility requirements in your jurisdiction.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. In such jurisdictions, the above exclusions shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

THE DEVELOPER'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO THE DEVELOPER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, the limitations above shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

16. Third-Party Trademarks

Apple, iMessage, iPhone, iTunes, Mac, macOS, and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

MessageHarvest is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Apple Inc. or Microsoft. Any references to third-party products or trademarks are for identification purposes only and do not imply any association or endorsement.

17. Changes to Terms

The Developer reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Material changes may also be communicated through the App.

Your continued use of the App after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should discontinue use of the App.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Poland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the common courts of the Republic of Poland competent for the registered seat of the Developer (Warsaw).

Nothing in this section shall deprive a consumer residing in the European Union of the protection afforded by mandatory provisions of the law of their country of habitual residence (in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 — Rome I), nor of the right to bring proceedings before, or be sued in, the courts of that country (in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 — Brussels I bis).

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision, and the Developer's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding your use of the App. This agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and representations, whether oral or written, with respect to the App or these Terms.

No amendment or modification of these Terms shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the Developer.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, need support, or wish to request a refund, please contact us at:

Email: support@messageharvest.com

Operator: Maciej Klunder (Klunder Labs)
aleja Jana Pawła II 27
00-867 Warsaw, Poland
NIP: 9512040384