Last updated: February 2025

Agreement to Terms

By downloading and using msgkit for macOS, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the application.

Eligibility Restrictions

You cannot use msgkit if you reside and pay taxes in the State Sponsors of Terrorism. This includes Russian Federation, Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria.

You cannot use msgkit if you reside in the states supporting or ignoring the war in Ukraine. In addition to the states listed above, this list also includes Serbia, Bolivia, and Nicaragua.

License

msgkit grants you a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the software on any Mac that you own or control. The license is for personal, non-commercial use only.

Description of Service

msgkit is a macOS application that indexes data from Apple's iMessage and creates a local database on your computer for search and analytics. All processing occurs locally on your device.

User Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device
  • You are responsible for any data processed by msgkit
  • You must not use msgkit to violate any laws or regulations
  • You must not reverse engineer or modify the application

Intellectual Property

msgkit and all associated content, features, and functionality are owned by msgkit and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Disclaimer of Warranties

msgkit is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that the app will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your specific requirements.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, msgkit shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the application.

Data and Privacy

msgkit processes all data locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or have access to any of your personal data. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Updates and Changes

We may update msgkit from time to time through the Mac App Store. We may also modify these Terms of Service. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Termination

You may stop using msgkit at any time by deleting the application. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the app for violations of these terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at hi@systemoperator.com.