Legal Disclaimer

Legal and Ethical Use

Homy is intended for legitimate security purposes. You must review and follow all local, state, federal, and international regulations that relate to video surveillance, audio capture, and privacy rights before activating the app in any setting.

Permitted Uses

Homy may be used for lawful purposes including, but not limited to, the following scenarios when conducted with proper authorization:

• Personal home security monitoring
• Property surveillance with ownership or written consent
• Pet monitoring and in-home care
• Child safety monitoring by parents or legal guardians
• Business security when employees are appropriately notified
• Personal safety in public areas where recording is legally permitted

Prohibited Uses

The following activities are strictly prohibited and may violate criminal or civil statutes:

• Recording individuals without consent where required by law
• Monitoring in locations where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists
• Stalking, harassment, or other intrusive behavior
• Recording in breach of workplace policies or labor regulations
• Capturing audio or video in violation of one-party or two-party consent laws
• Commercial surveillance without required licenses, notices, or approvals

Consent and Notification

Many jurisdictions mandate notifying or obtaining consent from individuals prior to recording. You are solely responsible for determining whether you must:

• Secure express consent from every party being recorded
• Post visible signage indicating that surveillance is in progress
• Comply with one-party or two-party consent laws for audio capture
• Follow workplace policies regarding employee monitoring

Limitation of Liability

Homy's developers and distributors disclaim liability for any misuse or unlawful deployment of the application. By downloading and using Homy, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You assume full responsibility for complying with applicable laws
• You will not hold us liable for any legal or regulatory consequences
• You understand the legal requirements governing surveillance in your area
• You accept sole responsibility for damages, fees, or penalties arising from misuse

Privacy and Data Protection

Homy syncs recordings through your personal iCloud account and does not operate third-party storage. You must still comply with applicable data protection frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, or other regional privacy laws. This includes safeguarding access, restricting sharing, and honoring any data-subject rights that apply to your usage.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Homy is provided "as is" without warranties or guarantees of legal compliance for specific use cases. You should consult legal counsel when you have questions about how surveillance regulations apply to your intended activities.

Reporting Misuse

If you learn of any illegal or unethical use of Homy, email us at support@homy.camera and notify the appropriate authorities.

Updates to This Disclaimer

We may revise this Legal Disclaimer to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Continued use of Homy after updates are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.