Terms of Service

In plain language

This is the agreement between you and Capt’ns Log for using the app. We tried to write it in plain English without legal jargon.

The short version: the app is free to download and includes a private fishing journal. Some features are part of a Pro subscription with a 14-day free trial. The app gives predictions based on weather and water data; you alone are responsible for decisions about going on the water. We do not run analytics or sell your data; the Privacy Policy has the full picture.

Who we are

Capt’ns Log (“the app”, “we”, “our”) is an iOS application developed by Joe Benscoter. For questions about these terms, contact:

• Email: support@captns-log.com
• Postal correspondence: available upon request via the email above

What you’re agreeing to

By creating an account or using the app, you accept these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app. We may update these terms over time (see “Changes to these terms” below). Continued use after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Your account

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the app.
• One account per person.
• You are responsible for keeping your sign-in credentials secure.
• Sharing your account with other people is not allowed.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or applicable law.

Subscriptions, free trial, and pricing

Capt’ns Log is free to download and includes a free tier. Some features require a Pro subscription.

Free tier (Logbook and Today)

• The full private catch journal, forever free.
• Today’s condition score for any species at your saved location.
• One saved location.

Capt’ns Log Pro

• Full 7-day hourly timeline for every species you fish.
• Lure recommendations.
• Trip Prep offline caching.
• Journal pattern insights (10+ catch analysis).
• Unlimited saved locations.

Pricing

Prices are shown in US dollars. Prices in other currencies are set by Apple based on the App Store region.

• Annual: $59.99 / year
• Monthly: $12.99 / month
• Lifetime: $149.99 one-time (a non-consumable in-app purchase)
• Launch intro offer: First year $39.99 (limited-time, while available)

14-day free trial

• Applies to monthly and annual subscriptions only. The lifetime unlock is a one-time purchase and has no trial.
• Payment information is required to start the trial.
• You can cancel any time before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
• Cancel via iOS Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions, at least 24 hours before the trial ends.

Auto-renewal

• Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each period at the then-current price for that plan.
• Apple charges your Apple ID payment method within 24 hours of the end of the current period.
• You can manage or cancel any time in iOS Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; the rest of the period you have already paid for stays active.

Refunds

Refunds for subscriptions and in-app purchases are handled by Apple under Apple’s standard refund policy. We cannot issue refunds ourselves. To request one, use Apple’s “Report a Problem” flow at https://reportaproblem.apple.com.

Price changes

If we change the price of a subscription you are already on, we will notify you in-app before the change takes effect. You can cancel before the new price applies.

What you can use the app for

• Personal, non-commercial use.
• Do not reverse-engineer the app, scrape our APIs, bulk-extract data, or resell access.
• Do not access the app with bots or other automated tools.
• Do not upload photos you do not have the rights to, or any content that is illegal, infringing, or harmful.
• Do not try to access other users’ data.

What we provide and what we don’t promise

This is the most important section. Read it carefully.

• Capt’ns Log gives you predictions and recommendations based on environmental data from third parties (NOAA tides and currents, USGS water services, Open-Meteo weather and marine). Forecasts and scores are predictions, not facts.
• Third-party data can be delayed, incorrect, or unavailable. We do not control these sources and do not guarantee their accuracy.
• You alone are responsible for decisions about going on the water. This includes boating, wading, surf fishing, coastal fishing, cold-water fishing, and fishing in remote locations.
• Always verify conditions with official sources directly before you go: NOAA marine forecasts, US Coast Guard warnings, local weather services, and your own observation of conditions on the water.
• Carry appropriate safety gear (life jacket, communication, layers for cold water). Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back.
• Follow all applicable boating, fishing, and access regulations. The app may show stale or incomplete information about local rules.
• The app is not a substitute for boater education, fishing licenses, or safety equipment.

Your content

• You own the catches, photos, notes, and fishing spots you create in the app.
• You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, back up, and sync your content across your devices for the sole purpose of operating the app for you.
• We do not sell, share, or use your content for any other purpose. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
• You can delete individual entries or your entire account at any time (see “Termination” below).

Service availability

• We work hard to keep the app available and accurate, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service.
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features or the app itself. We will try to give reasonable notice for material changes that affect paying subscribers.
• The app depends on free third-party services (NOAA, USGS, Open-Meteo). If those go down or change their terms, parts of the app may stop working temporarily.

Updates

• We may release app updates that add features, fix bugs, or change behavior.
• Older versions of the app may stop working over time as servers, APIs, and iOS itself evolve.

Termination

• You may stop using the app at any time.
• You can delete your account in Settings, Delete Account. Deletion is permanent and removes your catches, saved locations, photos, and authentication record.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or applicable law.

Disclaimers and limitation of liability

• The app is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
• We do not warrant that the app or its forecasts will be accurate, complete, uninterrupted, or fit for any particular purpose.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from or related to the app is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim arose. If you have not paid us anything, our liability is limited to fifty US dollars.
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, loss of fishing opportunity, or any damages related to your use of forecasts or recommendations.
• Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations; in those places, our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.

Governing law and disputes

• These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
• Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the app will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. You and we both agree to that venue.
• We do not require binding arbitration. We do not require you to waive your right to participate in a class action.

Changes to these terms

When we make material changes to these terms, we will:

• Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
• Note significant changes in the change history section below.
• For changes that materially affect paying subscribers (pricing, what is included in Pro), notify you in the app on next launch.

Continued use of the app after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Change history:

• 2026-05-24: Initial version.

Contact us

• For questions about these terms, email support@captns-log.com.
• For privacy questions, see the Privacy Policy.