Terms of Service

Version: 1.0

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Terms of Service

Version: 1.0

These Terms of Use were most recently updated on February 11th, 2026.

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Flagcat SAS and govern your access to and use of the ShortCat mobile application (the “Application”), as made available through third-party mobile application distribution platforms, including, without limitation, Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store (the “Stores”) , together with all services, features and content made available through the Application (collectively, the “Service”).

Please also review our Privacy Policy which tells you how we use your personal information.

Your Acceptance of the Terms of Use

Please carefully read these Terms of Use, which affect your legal rights and obligations. These Terms of Use tell you who we are, how we will provide you the Service, how you and we may end this contract, what to do if there is a problem and other important information.

By accessing or using the Service, including through the installation or use of the Application, you acknowledge that you have been informed of these Terms and that you accept them without reservation.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

The Service is intended for individuals who are at least fifteen (15) years old and who have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. By accessing or using the Service, you represent that you meet these requirements. If you do not have full legal capacity to enter into these Terms, including because you are under the age of fifteen (15) or subject to a legal protection measure (such as guardianship or similar), you may use the Service only with the prior authorization of your legal representative, who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. Flagcat reserves the right, in case of reasonable doubt, to request confirmation of such authorization or of your legal capacity.

Flagcat may amend these Terms from time to time, in particular to reflect changes to the Service, legal or regulatory requirements, or pricing conditions. Where a change materially affects your rights or obligations, including changes relating to pricing or the conditions of access to the Service, Flagcat will inform you within a reasonable period prior to the change taking effect, using appropriate means. You will then have the opportunity to stop using the Service or, where applicable, terminate your Account before the amended Terms take effect. Continued use of the Service after the effective date of the amended Terms constitutes acceptance of those amended Terms.

Information about us and how to contact us

2.1 Who we are. We are Flagcat SAS, a company (société par actions simplifiée) incorporated under the laws of France, having its registered office at 140 Avenue Marguerite Renaudin, 92140 Clamart, France, and registered under number 977626811 RCS Nanterre,

2.2 How to contact us. You can contact us by writing to us at [operations@flagcat.studio].

2.3 How we may contact you. If we have to contact you, we will do so by email you provided to us in your Account or attached to your Store Account.

Relationship to Other Agreements

Your use of the Service or portions of the Service may also be subject to the terms and conditions of one or more related third-party agreements (“Third Party Agreements”), such as agreements governing your download of or access to applications that are part of the Service by means of a third-party website or source (e.g. Google; Apple). In the case of any conflict between any Third Party Agreement and these Terms of Use with respect to Flagcat or any aspect of the Service, these Terms of Use will prevail.

Access to the Service and User Accounts

4.1 Access with a Device Identifier. You may access and use the Service without creating a User Account. Upon first use of the Service, a unique technical identifier may be generated and associated with the device (the “Device”) on which the Application is installed (the “Device Identifier”). Where applicable, certain virtual items including Virtual Currency, progress or other usage data may be associated with the Device Identifier. Such data remains accessible only through the same Device and cannot be transferred to another device except as expressly supported by the Service in the limited context of a device change, in which case access on the original device will be permanently disabled. Each user of the Service is allowed a maximum of one account per Device.

4.2 Creation of a User Account. You may choose to create a User Account in order to access the Service across multiple devices. Creating an account requires the selection of a username and the provision of a valid email address and password (the “User Account”). Once a User Account is created, any virtual items including Virtual Currency, progress or other usage data associated with the Device Identifier may become associated with the User Account. From that point onward, such data will be accessible exclusively through the User Account and will no longer be accessible solely through the Device Identifier.

You may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer or assign your account, including your User Account to another party, except as expressly provided herein. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and User Account and agree not to provide your login information to any other party. You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your Device Identifier or User Account with or without your knowledge. You agree to immediately notify Flagcat of any unauthorized use of your Device Identifier or User Account or any other breach of security.

You may request the deletion of your account, including your User Account at any time in accordance with these Terms. You acknowledge that deletion of an account may result in the loss of access to data, progress or virtual items including Virtual Currency associated with that account.

4.3 Free and For-payment Access to the Service. Access to the Service is provided free of charge. Certain features of the Service require either (i) the use of Virtual Currency purchased within the Application, or (ii) an active Subscription, as described below.

The Service allows you to purchase virtual currency in the form of coin packs (the “Virtual Currency”) and, where applicable, Subscriptions through in-app purchases made available via third-party platforms, including the Stores.

All in-app purchases are processed by the relevant third-party platform and the payment transaction is concluded between you and that Store in accordance with its own terms and conditions.. Flagcat does not collect or store your payment details. Any billing, refund requests or subscription management must be handled in accordance with the policies of the relevant Store.

Virtual Currency has no monetary value outside the Service, does not constitute electronic money or a financial instrument, and may only be used within the Service to unlock content or features made available by Flagcat through the Application.

Purchased Virtual Currency is credited to a virtual wallet and may be used to unlock content, including an episode, within the Service. Virtual Currency does not expire.

When unlocking an episode, you may be offered an option to automatically unlock the next episode (“Auto-Unlock”). Where enabled, the Auto-Unlock feature will automatically unlock the next episode as it becomes available and deduct the corresponding amount of Virtual Currency from your wallet.

You may enable or disable the Auto-Unlock feature at any time via your User Account. You acknowledge that enabling Auto-Unlock authorizes the automatic use of Virtual Currency for subsequent unlocks.

4.4 Subscriptions. The Service may offer subscription-based access to certain content or features (the “Subscription”). Subscription plans, including applicable prices, duration, renewal terms and the scope of access granted, are described within the Application at the time of purchase.

Unless otherwise specified, Subscriptions automatically renew for successive periods equal to the initial subscription period, unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period.

Payment for Subscriptions is processed through the relevant Store. The subscription purchase is concluded between you and the relevant Store and is subject to that Store’s terms and policies.

You may cancel your Subscription at any time through your Store account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to the Subscription benefits until the end of the paid period. No refund or partial refund will be granted for any unused portion of a subscription period, except where required by applicable law or granted by the relevant Store in accordance with its policies. Any applicable taxes and fees will be charged in accordance with the policies of the relevant Store.

4.5 Association with Device Identifier or User Account. Virtual Currency and Subscription may be associated either with a Device Identifier or with a User Account, in accordance with Sections 4.1 and 4.2. Virtual Currency and Subscription associated with a Device Identifier are accessible only through the relevant Device. Where Virtual Currency or Subscription is associated with a User Account, access requires authentication using the relevant User Account credentials. Virtual Currency and Subscription are personal and non-transferable. They may not be sold, transferred, assigned or exchanged, whether between users, accounts or devices, except as expressly supported by the Service in the limited context of a device change, in which case access on the original device will be permanently disabled.

4.6 No Refunds. Purchases of Virtual Currency and Subscriptions are final and non-refundable, except where mandatory applicable law provides otherwise, where a refund is granted by the relevant third-party platform in accordance with its own terms, or where Flagcat permanently discontinues the Service. In such case, Flagcat will provide an appropriate refund or equivalent compensation for unused Virtual Currency, in accordance with applicable law.

If you believe that Flagcat has charged you in error, and subject to applicable laws and regulations, please contact Flagcat at [operations@flagcat.studio] as soon as possible.

In accordance with applicable consumer protection laws, you may normally have a right to withdraw from a distance contract within fourteen (14) days without giving any reason.

However, you expressly acknowledge and agree that where the performance of the Service or access to digital content begins immediately after purchase, and with your prior express consent, you lose your right of withdrawal once such performance has begun.

By completing an in-app purchase and accessing the relevant content or features without delay, you request immediate performance and acknowledge that you thereby waive your right of withdrawal, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Rights to Use the Service

5.1 Right to Use. Subject to your complete and ongoing compliance with these Terms of Use, Flagcat hereby grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, non-sublicensable license to use and display, solely for your personal, non-commercial use:

(a) such portions of the Service as are freely accessible from the Application or that are, with Flagcat’s authorization, made freely accessible from third party websites, and

(b) provided that you have paid the applicable fees and satisfied applicable conditions, such other portions of the Service accessible on a for-payment basis.

This license does not include any right to:

sell, resell, or use commercially the Service;
modify or otherwise make derivative uses of the Service, or any portion thereof;
broadcast, displaying or making available any content provided as part of the Service to the public via electronic transmission;
use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods;
download (other than page caching) any portion of the Service except as expressly permitted by us;
or use the Service other than for its intended purpose.

5.2 Communications. By creating an Account, you consent to receive electronic communications from us (e.g., via email, SMS text, or by posting notices to the Service). These communications may include notices about your Account (e.g., password changes and other transactional information) and are part of your existing relationship with us. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including, but not limited to, that such communications be in writing. You should maintain copies of electronic communications from us by printing a paper copy or saving an electronic copy. We have no obligation to store for your later use or access any such electronic communications that we make to you. We may also, in accordance with your expressed preferences and applicable data protection laws, send you promotional communications via email and/or SMS text, including, but not limited to, newsletters, special offers, surveys, customer service, and marketing messages, and other news and information we think will be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe or opt out instructions provided therein.

Service Materials, Ownership, Trademarks and Feedback

6.1 Service Materials. Flagcat and its licensors own and will retain ownership of all right, title and interest in and to the Service and the Service Materials.

“Service Materials” means all information and materials that are part of the Service, including without limitation the following: photographs; graphics; layout; text; images; audio; video; designs; advertising copy; data; logos; domain names; trademarks, service marks, trade names and other source identifiers; any and all copyrightable material, including software; the “look and feel” of the Service or portions thereof; the compilation, assembly and arrangement of the materials of the Service or portions thereof.

Flagcat represents that it owns or holds the necessary rights, licenses or authorizations to use and make available the Service Materials within the Service, for the purposes of providing the Service in accordance with these Terms.

You acknowledge and agree that you shall not acquire any ownership rights whatsoever by downloading the Application, accessing Service Materials or by purchasing any Virtual Currency. You acknowledge and agree that the Service Materials are protected by, and their use, copying and dissemination may be restricted by, applicable intellectual property laws in both France and other jurisdictions. All rights not expressly granted by these Terms of Use are reserved by Flagcat and its licensors, and no license is granted hereunder by implication or otherwise. You agree not to encumber, license, modify, publish, copy, sell, transfer, transmit or in any way exploit, any portion of the Service or Service Materials, nor will you attempt to do so, except as expressly permitted in writing by Flagcat and, as applicable, the owner of such Service Materials (from whom you are solely responsible for obtaining permission).

6.2 Flagcat Marks. The terms Flagcat, Shortcat, the Flagcat logo and other Shortcat logos and product and service names are trademarks and service marks of, and are owned by, Flagcat (the “Flagcat Marks”). Except as expressly set forth herein, you may not use or display such trademarks in any manner without Flagcat’s prior written permission. All third-party trademarks and service marks appearing on the Service are the property of their respective owners. All rights are reserved therein. Use of any Flagcat trademarks or service marks as “metatags” on other websites is prohibited.

You may not use the Flagcat Marks to disparage Flagcat and its services. You may not use the same in any manner that may damage any goodwill in the Flagcat Marks. All goodwill generated from the use of the Flagcat Marks will insure solely to Flagcat’s benefit.

6.3 Feedback. If you provide Flagcat with comments, suggestions or feedback about, or in connection with, the Service (collectively, “Feedback”), you agree that such Feedback shall be the exclusive property of Flagcat, and you hereby assign all rights, title and interest in and to such Feedback to Flagcat. You agree that unless otherwise prohibited by law, Flagcat may use, sell, disclose and otherwise exploit the Feedback in any way and for any purpose, without restriction and without compensation to you.

Restrictions and Rules of Use

As a condition of your use of the Service, and without limiting your other obligations under these Terms of Use, you agree to comply with the restrictions and rules of use set forth in this Section as well as any additional restrictions or rules (such as application-specific rules) set forth in the Service.

The Service is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, transfer or sell for any commercial purposes any portion of the Service, use of the Service or access to the Service, except for limited reverse engineering activities that may be, and only to the extent, permitted by applicable law.

You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programs and platform to access the Service and you should use your own virus protection software.

You must not misuse the Service by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, the Application on which the Service is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the Service. You must not attack the Service via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack. You must not scrape, index, survey, or data mine any portion of the Service or unduly burden or hinder the operation of the service. Further, you must not remove any notice of the proprietary rights from any portion of the Service.

We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use the Service will cease immediately in accordance with Section 10.2.

Social Sharing Features

The Service may offer features allowing you to share information about your use of the Service, such as the viewing of specific episodes, on third-party social media platforms (the “Social Sharing Features”).

Use of the Social Sharing Features is entirely optional and initiated solely by you. Any content or information shared through such features is transmitted directly to the relevant third-party platform and is subject to that platform’s own terms and policies.

Flagcat does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of third-party social media platforms. Flagcat does not guarantee how shared information will be displayed, used or processed by such platforms.

How we may use your personal information

Your privacy matters to us. We will only use your personal information as set out in our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to make sure that you understand our practices.

Termination

These Terms of Use will remain effective until terminated by either party.

10.1 Your rights to end the contract. You may terminate your use of the Service at any time and for any reason by (a) contacting Flagcat through operations@flagcat.studio notifying us of your request to delete your account, or (b) deleting your User Account by logging in and following the relevant steps.

Where you choose to delete your account, you acknowledge that you may lose access to data, progress or Virtual Currency associated with that account, without any refund.

Termination of your Account does not automatically cancel any active Subscription, which must be cancelled separately through the relevant Store in accordance with Section 4.6.

10.2 Our rights to end the contract. Flagcat may suspend or terminate your access to the Service, your account and/or your Subscription where you materially breach these Terms, including in the event of fraud, misuse of the Service or any other serious violation of these Terms. In such case, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, no refund of purchased Virtual Currency or ongoing Subscription will be due.

10.3 Termination for Legal or Technical Reasons. Flagcat may suspend or terminate access to the Service or to specific features where such suspension or termination is required by law, regulatory requirements, or for legitimate technical or security reasons. Where possible, Flagcat will provide reasonable prior notice.

10.4 Discontinuation of the Service. Where Flagcat permanently discontinues the Service or permanently removes your ability to use purchased Virtual Currency or an active Subscription for reasons not attributable to you, Flagcat will provide an appropriate refund or equivalent compensation for unused Virtual Currency, in accordance applicable law.

10.5 Deactivation or termination of your Account. If your Account has been inactive for one year or more (no access, no active Subscription, etc.), Flagcat may deactivate or terminate your Account at its sole discretion. You further agree that on such deactivation or termination of your Account, Flagcat may delete Your Content and information, and will not be returning Your Content to you in any way. Flagcat will not be responsible for any damages or consequences incurred by you in connection with Your Content or information that is deleted. It is solely your responsibility to save any of your Content.

10.6 Breach of Terms’ consequences. Flagcat may notify authorities or take any actions it deems appropriate (including without limitation suspending your account and your access to the Service), without notice to you if Flagcat suspects or determines that you may have (i) failed to comply with any provision of these Terms of Use or any policies or rules established by Flagcat; or (ii) engaged in actions relating to or in the course of using the Service that may be illegal or cause liability, harm, embarrassment, harassment, abuse or disruption for you, Flagcat, any third parties or the Service itself.

10.7 Consequences of termination. You may, as the result of termination, lose your account and all information and data associated therewith, including without limitation your usernames, achievements, Virtual Currency, as applicable.

If Flagcat terminates your Account, you may not participate in the Service or any other Flagcat service without Flagcat’s express written permission. To request permission for post-termination participation in a Flagcat service, submit a request through operations@flagcat.studio. Flagcat reserves the right to refuse to provide Accounts for, and provide Flagcat the Service to, any individual. You shall not allow individuals whose Accounts have been terminated by Flagcat to use your Account.

Responsibility for the Content and the Service

Flagcat represents that it holds the necessary rights, licenses or authorizations to make the content available through the Service in accordance with these Terms.

The content made available through the Service is intended solely for use within the Service and in accordance with these Terms. Flagcat does not grant, and shall not be responsible for, any use of such content outside the Service or in violation of these Terms.

The Service is provided on an “as available” basis. While Flagcat uses reasonable efforts to ensure the proper functioning of the Service, Flagcat does not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free or continuously available. Access to the Service may be temporarily suspended for maintenance, updates, technical reasons or reasons beyond Flagcat’s reasonable control.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Flagcat shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages, including loss of profits, loss of data or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service. Flagcat’s total liability for direct damages arising out of or in connection with the Service shall be limited to the total amount paid by you for Virtual Currency and Subscriptions in connection with the event giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit Flagcat’s liability for damages that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Links to External Locations and Third Party Websites

The Service may contain links to external third-party websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that Flagcat is not responsible or liable for: (i) the availability or accuracy of such websites or resources; or (ii) the content, products, or services on or available from such websites or resources. Links to such websites or resources do not imply any endorsement by Flagcat of such websites or resources or the content, products, or services available from such websites or resources. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites or resources. Flagcat may remove any links at any time for any reason or for no reason.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify Flagcat against any direct damages suffered by Flagcat as a result of third-party claims arising from your breach of these Terms or from your unlawful or fraudulent use of the Service.

You agree to cooperate in good faith with Flagcat in the context of any such third-party claim. You agree to promptly notify Flagcat of any third-party claims and cooperate with Flagcat in defending such claims. You agree that Flagcat shall have control of the defense or settlement of any third-party claims.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France.

In the event of a dispute, and subject to applicable mandatory consumer protection rules, the courts of France shall have jurisdiction.

Other important terms

Internet and data charges. You agree to be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all telephone, computer hardware mobile devices and other equipment needed for access to and use of the Service, and all charges related thereto.

The information and materials provided on the Service are not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject Flagcat to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Service from such locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

No relationship: You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship exists between you and Flagcat as a result of these Terms of Use or your use of the Service.

These Terms are the entire agreement between us: These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Flagcat with respect to your use of the Service and any other subject matter hereof and cannot be changed or modified by you except as expressly posted on the Application by Flagcat.

Even if we delay in enforcing this contract, we can still enforce it later. The failure of Flagcat to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision, and no waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default.

If a court finds part of this contract illegal, the rest will continue in force. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice will act to modify these Terms of Use.

We may transfer this contract to someone else: These Terms of Use may not be assigned by you without Flagcat’s prior written consent, but are freely assignable by Flagcat.

And a few more terms: The section headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be given any legal importance. Upon Flagcat’s request, you will furnish Flagcat any documentation, substantiation or releases necessary to verify your compliance with these Terms of Use.

17. These sections will still be applicable after termination of our contract.

You agree that the following sections of these Terms of Use will survive any termination of these Terms of Use, your account or the Service: Section 6 (Service Materials, Ownership, Trademarks and Feedback), Section 10 (Termination), Section 12 (Limitation of Liability), Section 14 (Indemnification), Section 15 (Governing Law and Venue ) and Section 16 (Other Important Terms).