Terms of Use
Welcome to RiPlay. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the RiPlay application (the "App") and the website at https://riplayapk.com (the "Site"). RiPlay is developed and maintained by Fast4x and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
By downloading, installing, or using RiPlay, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App or the Site.
1. License
RiPlay is free and open-source software. The App's source code is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0), the full text of which is available at gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html. Under this license, you are free to:
- Use the App for any purpose
- Study how the App works and modify it
- Redistribute copies
- Distribute modified versions
These freedoms are granted subject to the conditions of the GPL-3.0, including the requirement that derivative works be licensed under the same terms.
2. Use of the App
RiPlay is a music player. It does not host, provide, or distribute any music, video, or other media content. The App plays:
- Audio files stored locally on your device
- Online content through third-party services such as YouTube and YouTube Music, using their official APIs
You are responsible for ensuring that your use of RiPlay complies with all applicable laws and the terms of service of any third-party platforms you access through the App.
3. Third-Party Services
RiPlay integrates with third-party services including but not limited to:
- YouTube and YouTube Music - for online playback
- GitHub - for source code and issue tracking
- F-Droid - for distribution of the FOSS build
- Lyrics providers - for lyric fetching
Your use of these third-party services is governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. RiPlay is not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of any third-party service.
4. Disclaimer Regarding Content
RiPlay does not host or distribute any copyrighted media. All music, videos, lyrics, or other content you access through the App is provided by third-party services or is stored on your own device. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of such content complies with applicable copyright law.
5. No Warranty
The App is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the App or the use or other dealings in the App.
This disclaimer is consistent with the terms of the GPL-3.0 license under which RiPlay is distributed.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Fast4x and any contributors to RiPlay shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the App or the Site.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use RiPlay for any unlawful purpose
- Use RiPlay to infringe the intellectual property rights of others
- Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the App or third-party services
- Distribute modified versions of the App without complying with the GPL-3.0
- Misrepresent the App or its origins
8. Distribution and Updates
RiPlay is distributed through the following official channels only:
- The official website: https://riplayapk.com
- The GitHub Releases page: github.com/fast4x/RiPlay/releases
- F-Droid (for the FOSS build)
We strongly recommend that you download RiPlay only from these official sources. Copies distributed through other channels may be modified, contain malware, or otherwise harm your device. We are not responsible for copies obtained from unofficial sources.
9. Privacy
Your use of RiPlay is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review it to understand how RiPlay handles (or rather, does not handle) your data.
10. Changes to the App or Terms
We may update the App or these Terms from time to time. When we do:
- The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.
- Material changes to the Terms will be announced in the GitHub repository.
- Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Termination
You may stop using RiPlay at any time. Because RiPlay does not require an account and does not collect personal data, there is no account to terminate. Uninstalling the App and clearing its data removes all locally stored information.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the developer resides, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:
- Email: admin@riplayapk.com
- Website: https://riplayapk.com
- GitHub Issues: github.com/fast4x/RiPlay/issues
These Terms of Use apply to RiPlay and the website at https://riplayapk.com. They do not apply to third-party services such as YouTube or Google, which have their own terms.