Terms of Use

Last Updated: October 29, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Study Saga. By accessing or using this application ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Achilleas Makris ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

Study Saga is a free productivity application, on the web and as a Discord Activity, that provides:

  • A customizable timer based on the Pomodoro Technique
  • XP, levels, quests, and a virtual currency (tomatoes) you can spend in the in-app shop
  • Global chat, study rooms, and friends
  • Music playback functionality with curated background music
  • Productivity tracking and statistics

The Service is provided "as is" and may be modified, updated, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Study Saga. If you live in the EU or EEA, you must be at least 16, unless a parent or guardian agrees to your use of Study Saga. We may remove the account of anyone below the minimum age.

By using this Service, you represent that:

  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will use the Service in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws
  • All information you provide is accurate and current

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

  • Personal time management and productivity purposes
  • Educational and study purposes
  • Professional work organization
  • Any lawful purpose consistent with the Service's intended functionality

4.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without permission
  • Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
  • Use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
  • Attempt to circumvent any security features of the Service
  • Redistribute or resell the audio content without proper authorization

5. Conduct and Enforcement

Moderators and staff enforce these Terms. If you break them, we may remove your messages or other content. We may also ban you from chat or from the whole app. A ban can be timed or permanent.

If you think a ban or removal was a mistake, you can appeal. Contact us on our Discord server (discord.gg/8aQJkYNCWX) or email studysagaapp@gmail.com, and tell us your username and why you think the decision was wrong. We will review your appeal.

6. Virtual Items

Tomatoes, XP, levels, buffs and shop items are virtual items for use in Study Saga only. They have no cash value. You cannot buy them with money or exchange them for money. Supporting us on Patreon or Ko-fi, or boosting our Discord server, unlocks a badge. It does not give you tomatoes, XP or shop items.

Virtual items belong to your account. You cannot transfer, sell or trade them to anyone else. We may adjust or remove virtual items to fix errors, or in response to abuse or cheating. If Study Saga shuts down, all balances and items may be reset or removed.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Application Copyright

The Study Saga application, including its code, design, user interface, graphics, and documentation, is owned by Achilleas Makris and is protected by copyright laws and international treaties.

7.2 Music and Audio Content

The music and audio files provided through the Service are sourced from copyright-free and royalty-free collections believed to be freely available on the internet. However:

  • We do not claim ownership of the music content
  • Music is provided for personal, non-commercial use within the application
  • Users may not download, redistribute, or commercially exploit the music files
  • If you are a rights holder and believe your content has been included improperly, please contact us immediately

Copyright Infringement / Takedown Requests:

Email: studysagaapp@gmail.com

We will investigate and respond to valid requests promptly and remove infringing content as necessary.

7.3 Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names used in the Service are the property of their respective owners. The "Pomodoro Technique" is a registered trademark of Francesco Cirillo.

8. User Content and Data

Your account data, such as your profile, settings, progress, virtual items, chat messages and study history, is stored on our servers so it can sync across your devices. Some preferences are also kept in your browser so the app loads faster.

You keep all rights to the content you post. You give us permission to store and show it as needed to run Study Saga, for example showing your chat messages to other users. Our Privacy Policy explains what we collect and how long we keep it.

9. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service uses third-party services for certain functionality:

  • Vercel: For hosting and analytics
  • Cloudflare R2: For content delivery (audio and images)
  • Font Services: Google Fonts and Fontshare for typography

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 "AS IS" Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements

11.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

This includes but is not limited to damages for:

  • Loss of productivity or work output
  • Missed deadlines or appointments due to timer malfunction
  • Data loss or corruption
  • Browser or device issues
  • Any other indirect or consequential losses

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed $10 USD.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Achilleas Makris and our affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

13. Service Modifications and Termination

13.1 Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
  • Update or remove audio content, features, or functionality
  • Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service

13.2 Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. You may stop using the Service at any time.

14. Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time in Settings → Account. Deleting your account permanently removes your progress and virtual items. It cannot be undone. Our Privacy Policy explains what deletion removes and what we keep.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make important changes, we will tell you with a notice in the app. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when these Terms last changed. If you keep using Study Saga after a change takes effect, you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you can stop using Study Saga and delete your account.

16. Copyright and DMCA Compliance

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our Service infringes your copyright, please notify us with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • The location of the infringing material on our Service
  • Your contact information (email address, phone number, physical address)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • Your electronic or physical signature

DMCA Notice Contact:

Email: studysagaapp@gmail.com

17. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of Greece. Disputes about these Terms or Study Saga go to the courts of Athens, Greece.

This does not take away any rights you have as a consumer under the mandatory laws of the country where you live. If you live in the EU or EEA, you can also bring a claim in the courts of your own country.

Before going to court, please contact us so we can try to solve the problem together.

18. 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.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

20. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

22. Accessibility

We strive to make the Service accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us so we can work to improve the experience.

23. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or the Service, please contact us:

Email: studysagaapp@gmail.com

Developer: Achilleas Makris

Website: study-saga.com

24. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE SERVICE.

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