Terms of service

Last updated: 15 May 2026These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the One Dollar Backup website, invite list, iPhone app, backup service, restore service, subscription services, and related support services.The service is operated by One Dollar Backup Ltd trading as One Dollar Backup (“One Dollar Backup”, the "service", “we”, “us”, or “our”).By accessing or using One Dollar Backup, requesting an invite, creating an account, subscribing, backing up data, restoring data, or otherwise using the service, you agree to these Terms.If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the service.

1. Who we are
One Dollar Backup Ltd
UK Company number: 17219911
Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Email: [email protected]
One Dollar Backup is operated by a UK company.

2. What the service does
One Dollar Backup is an iPhone backup service for supported data categories that iOS allows third-party apps to access with user permission.The service is designed to back up supported categories such as:
• photos;
• videos;
• contacts;
• selected files;
• other supported data categories we may add in the future.The service uses client-side encryption. Backup content is encrypted before it leaves your device. We do not hold the raw decryption key required to read your backup content.The service may use a combination of cloud storage and decentralized encrypted fragment storage. Your device must contribute storage equal to approximately 25% of the amount of supported data being backed up by that device. This contribution is required for the service to operate.

3. What the service does not do
One Dollar Backup does not provide a full iPhone system backup.
Unless we expressly state otherwise, the service does not back up:
• iMessages or SMS;
• WhatsApp, Signal, or other app-private data;
• full iPhone system images;
• app settings from other apps;
• operating system files;
• data that iOS does not permit third-party apps to access;
• data for which you do not grant permission;
• data that is inaccessible because of device, network, operating system, storage, or permission limitations.
You are responsible for understanding what the app is and is not backing up.

4. Early access and market-test status
One Dollar Backup may initially be offered as an early access, invite-only, beta, preview, test, or market-test service.
During this period:
• features may change;
• performance may vary;
• bugs may exist;
• backup and restore behavior may be improved over time;
• availability may be limited;
• access may be restricted to invited users;
• we may limit enrolment to specific countries, regions, devices, or account types;
• we may suspend or discontinue the early access program.
You should not rely on One Dollar Backup as your only copy of important data during the early access period. You should maintain other backups of important data.

5. Eligibility
To use the service, you must:
• be at least 13 years old;
• have legal capacity to enter into these Terms;
• have a compatible iPhone;
• have an Apple account capable of downloading the app and subscribing through the App Store;
• be located in a region where we offer the service;
• comply with these Terms and applicable law.
If you use the Family plan or invite household members, you are responsible for ensuring that invited users are eligible to use the service.

6. Accounts and authentication
You may need to create an account using Sign in with Apple, email login, or another supported login method.
You are responsible for:
• keeping your account credentials secure;
• controlling access to your devices;
• ensuring that your account information is accurate;
• notifying us promptly of unauthorized access;
• complying with Apple’s App Store rules and applicable third-party terms.
We are not responsible for loss caused by your failure to secure your account, device, email account, Apple account, recovery key, or authentication method.

7. Recovery key and zero-access encryption
One Dollar Backup is designed so that we cannot read your backup content.
Your backup content is encrypted before it leaves your device. You must keep your recovery key, recovery phrase, or equivalent recovery material safe.
You understand and agree that:
• we do not hold the raw key required to decrypt your backup content;
• we cannot view your backed-up photos, videos, contacts, or files;
• we cannot recover your backup content if you lose your recovery key;
• a password reset or account recovery process may restore account access but will not decrypt backup content without the recovery key;
• anyone with access to your account and recovery key may be able to restore your backup;
• you are solely responsible for storing your recovery key securely.
We will never ask you to send us your recovery key. You should not send your recovery key to us or to anyone else.

8. Decentralized encrypted fragment storage
One Dollar Backup uses, or may use, decentralized encrypted fragment storage as part of the backup and restore system.8.1 How it works
When you back up supported data, the app may divide encrypted backup data into fragments or shards. These encrypted fragments may be stored:
• in cloud storage;
• on your own device;
• on devices associated with your account or Family plan;
• on other participating users’ devices.
Your device may also store encrypted fragments for other users.8.2 Required contribution
As a condition of using the service, your device must contribute local storage equal to approximately 25% of the amount of supported data being backed up by that device.
For example, if your device backs up 400GB of supported data, the app may require approximately 100GB of local device storage for encrypted fragments.
This contribution is required. You cannot reduce, disable, or opt out of the required contribution while continuing to use the backup service.
If your device cannot provide the required contribution, the app may pause backup, prevent new backup activity, prevent restore-readiness status, or otherwise stop functioning until the required contribution is available.8.3 Nature of contributed fragments
Encrypted fragments stored on your device for other users are designed to be:
• encrypted;
• incomplete;
• unreadable by your device;
• unusable without the relevant reconstruction information and decryption keys;
• managed by the app.
You do not obtain any ownership rights in other users’ data by storing encrypted fragments.8.4 Your own data on other devices
Your encrypted backup fragments may be stored on other participating devices. Those devices do not receive readable versions of your backup content.
Other users cannot read your backup content merely because their device stores encrypted fragments.8.5 Storage impact
The required contribution uses local storage on your device. You are responsible for ensuring that your device has sufficient available storage.
If your device runs low on storage, backup functionality may pause or fail.8.6 No separate compensation
You will not receive payment, credits, rewards, tokens, discounts, or compensation for storing encrypted fragments unless we expressly offer such a program in separate written terms.

9. Storage entitlement and device sizeOne Dollar Backup plans are sold by active device count, not by the advertised capacity of an iPhone or by a fixed user-facing backup-size tier.We do not currently impose a fixed backup limit based on the size or storage capacity of your device. Subject to these Terms, technical requirements, app permissions, subscription status, contribution requirements, and acceptable use rules, the service is intended to back up supported data from an eligible active device.However, you understand that:
• only supported data categories can be backed up;
• backup depends on device permissions, network availability, storage availability, app behaviour, iOS limitations, and service availability;
• decentralised contribution requirements apply based on the amount of data being backed up;
• abuse, misuse, automated generation of data, or use outside normal personal or household backup may result in restriction or termination;
• we may introduce reasonable technical, security, operational, or abuse-prevention limits if needed to protect users or the service.If we materially change the storage entitlement for paid users, we will provide notice where required and apply changes in accordance with applicable law and App Store subscription rules.

10. Subscriptions and payment
The service is offered through paid monthly subscriptions processed through Apple’s App Store.
Available plans may include:

Prices, availability, plans, and features may change. The current price shown in the App Store at the time of purchase controls your subscription price.Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through your Apple account before the renewal date.
Apple processes payments, cancellations, refunds, billing issues, taxes, and payment method details according to Apple’s terms and policies.We do not receive your full payment card details.

11. Individual plan
The Individual plan allows backup for one active eligible device.
If you replace your device, you may transfer the active device slot subject to app rules, technical limits, and abuse-prevention controls.
We may limit frequent device switching, automated device cycling, or other behaviour designed to avoid plan restrictions.

12. Family plan
The Family plan allows backup for up to six active eligible devices under one household or family account.The Family plan is an app-managed entitlement unless we expressly state that Apple Family Sharing is enabled for a specific subscription product.Family plan rules:
• one account holder manages the plan;
• up to six active devices may be attached;
• each device must meet the service requirements;
• each device must satisfy the required 25% contribution model;
• each user or device may have separate backup content and recovery requirements;
• the account holder is responsible for invited users’ compliance with these Terms;
• removing a member or device may affect backup and restore access;
• downgrading from Family to Individual may require choosing one device to remain active.Family members should not share recovery keys unless they understand the consequences. Anyone with account access and the relevant recovery key may be able to restore associated backup content.

13. Backup and restore13.1 Backup
The app will attempt to back up supported data categories that you select or permit the app to access.Backup may fail, pause, or be incomplete because of:
• lack of permission;
• lack of network access;
• lack of local device storage;
• failure to meet the 25% contribution requirement;
• device battery, power, or background-execution limits;
• iOS restrictions;
• cloud storage issues;
• app bugs;
• account or subscription issues;
• user action;
• service outages;
• unsupported data formats or categories.
You are responsible for checking backup status and restore readiness in the app.13.2 Restore
Restore requires:
• an active or eligible account;
• access to the relevant backup metadata;
• the required recovery key or recovery material;
• compatible app and device environment;
• available backup data or sufficient reconstructable fragments.
We do not guarantee that every attempted restore will succeed in every circumstance.
You should test restore functionality before relying on the service for important data.13.3 Restore readiness
Any restore-readiness indicator is based on available system information at the time it is shown. It is not an absolute guarantee that restore will always succeed.

14. Your responsibilities
You agree to:
• use the service only for lawful personal or household backup purposes;
• provide accurate account information;
• keep your account credentials secure;
• keep your recovery key secure;
• maintain sufficient local device storage for the required contribution;
• review backup and restore status;
• maintain other backups of important data, especially during early access;
• comply with applicable laws;
• comply with Apple’s terms and policies;
• avoid interfering with the service or other users.You must not:
• use the service for business, enterprise, resale, or data-hoarding purposes unless expressly authorised;
• use the service to store illegal content;
• upload, back up, or distribute content that infringes others’ rights;
• attempt to read, extract, modify, or misuse encrypted fragments belonging to other users;
• reverse engineer the service except where legally permitted;
• bypass subscription, device, or contribution requirements;
• use automated tools to create artificial backup data or inflate storage usage;
• attack, overload, scan, scrape, or interfere with the service;
• use the service to transmit malware or harmful code;
• sell, rent, or share account access outside the permitted plan rules.

15. Acceptable use and abuse prevention
One Dollar Backup is designed for ordinary personal and household iPhone backup.We may restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts, devices, backups, or restore access if we reasonably believe that your use:
• is unlawful;
• is abusive;
• threatens service reliability;
• creates unusual or excessive operational burden;
• attempts to exploit the subscription model;
• attempts to avoid the required 25% contribution;
• involves automated or artificial data generation;
• harms other users;
• violates these Terms;
• creates legal, security, financial, or technical risk.We may also implement technical controls to protect the service, including rate limits, device-switching limits, invite limits, repair limits, upload controls, and fraud-prevention controls.

16. Data ownership and license
You retain ownership of your backup content.By using the service, you grant us the limited rights necessary to operate the service, including to:
• receive encrypted backup data;
• store encrypted backup data;
• divide encrypted data into fragments;
• distribute encrypted fragments across storage locations;
• retrieve encrypted data or fragments for restore;
• process backup metadata;
• perform integrity checks;
• delete data when required;
• maintain and repair backup redundancy.This license is limited to operating, securing, supporting, and improving the service.We do not claim ownership of your backup content.

17. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.By using the service, you acknowledge that we process personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.Because the service involves encrypted backup of personal data and decentralized encrypted fragment storage, you should read the Privacy Policy carefully.

18. Deletion and account closure
You may request deletion of your account or backup data through the app or by contacting support.Deletion may involve:
• deleting account records;
• deleting backup metadata;
• deleting encrypted backup data from cloud storage;
• marking encrypted fragments for removal from participating devices;
• removing device entitlements;
• retaining limited records required for legal, tax, accounting, security, or dispute purposes.Deletion from decentralized devices may not be instantaneous. The system may remove, expire, overwrite, or replace encrypted fragments according to technical and repair processes.Because we do not hold your raw decryption key, deletion of your key or loss of your key may make backup content unrecoverable even before all encrypted fragments are physically deleted.

19. Suspension and termination
We may suspend or terminate your access if:
• you breach these Terms;
• your subscription expires, is cancelled, refunded, or cannot be verified;
• your use creates legal, security, technical, financial, or operational risk;
• you attempt to bypass service rules;
• we discontinue the service or early access program;
• required by law, Apple, or a service provider.If your subscription ends, we may stop new backups immediately or at the end of the paid period. We may provide a limited restore grace period, but we are not required to provide indefinite storage or restore access after subscription expiry unless required by law.

20. Service changes
We may change, improve, suspend, or discontinue features at any time.This may include changes to:
• supported backup categories;
• restore functionality;
• encryption implementation;
• storage architecture;
• decentralized fragment handling;
• contribution requirements;
• pricing;
• subscription plans;
• supported regions;
• app compatibility;
• invite availability.If a change materially affects paid users, we will provide notice where required.

21. Third-party services
The service depends on third-party services, including Apple, cloud storage providers, hosting providers, email providers, and other infrastructure providers.We are not responsible for third-party services that we do not control.Your use of Apple’s App Store, Apple ID, Sign in with Apple, subscriptions, payment processing, device operating system, and related services is subject to Apple’s own terms and policies.

22. Disclaimers
The service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, representations, and conditions, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, availability, reliability, security, and error-free operation.We do not guarantee that:
• every item will be backed up;
• every backup will complete;
• every restore will succeed;
• the service will be uninterrupted;
• the service will be error-free;
• decentralized fragments will always be available;
• cloud providers will always be available;
• backup status indicators will always be perfectly accurate;
• the service will meet your specific needs.Nothing in these Terms limits rights that cannot be limited under applicable law.

23. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, One Dollar Backup and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, and suppliers will not be liable for:
• loss of data;
• failed backup;
• failed restore;
• lost recovery keys;
• lost profits;
• lost revenue;
• business interruption;
• loss of goodwill;
• indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages;
• damages caused by third-party services;
• damages caused by unauthorized access due to your failure to secure your account, device, or recovery key.To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for all claims relating to the service will not exceed the greater of:
• the amount you paid us through the App Store for the service during the three months before the event giving rise to the claim; or
• USD $10.Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In those jurisdictions, the limitations apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law.

24. Indemnity
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless One Dollar Backup and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, and suppliers from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:
• your use of the service;
• your backup content;
• your breach of these Terms;
• your violation of law;
• your violation of third-party rights;
• your misuse of the service;
• your failure to secure your account, device, or recovery key.

25. Consumer rights
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any consumer rights that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
If you are a consumer, you may have legal rights in your country or state that apply in addition to these Terms.

26. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, such as through the app, by email, or through our website.
Your continued use of the service after updated Terms become effective means you accept the updated Terms.
If you do not accept the updated Terms, you must stop using the service and cancel your subscription through Apple.

27. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, unless applicable consumer protection law requires otherwise.The courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction, except where applicable law gives you the right to bring claims in another jurisdiction.Before bringing a formal claim, you agree to contact us first at [email protected] so we can try to resolve the issue informally.

28. App Store additional terms
If you download the app from Apple’s App Store, the following additional terms apply:
• these Terms are between you and One Dollar Backup, not Apple;
• Apple is not responsible for the app or its content;
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the app;
• Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms as they relate to the app;
• your use of the app must comply with Apple’s applicable App Store terms and policies.

29. Contact
Questions about these Terms should be sent to:
One Dollar Backup Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

30. No support
We are under no obligation to provide support for the service. In instances where we may offer support, the support will be subject to published policies.

Please do not send us your recovery key. We will never ask for it.

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