terms of service

Trot Apps, Inc. · Effective Date: July 3, 2026

about our offer (plain english)

Trot Apps, Inc. is a mobile app studio. We partner with founders to build and market consumer mobile apps.

Our standard engagement works like this:

We provide up to $20,000 in studio credits toward the development, design, and growth of your app. These credits are not cash paid to you. They are applied toward services delivered by Trot and our partner network (engineers, designers, UGC creators, paywall specialists, ASO teams, and other contractors).

Trot has full discretion over how credits are deployed, including which partners we engage, the scope and rate of each engagement, and the timing of deployment. Founders retain a veto right over specific deployments.

Credits are deployed over up to 12 months from the effective date of the engagement, with frontloading permitted for initial build work. Unused credits expire at the end of the deployment window.

In exchange, Trot receives equity in the app or company, typically 33%. Specific equity terms are set out in each engagement's separate written agreement.

All engagements are governed by a separate written agreement executed by both parties. Submitting an application or communicating with Trot does not create an engagement, funding commitment, or any obligation on our part.

The details of each engagement (including credit amount, equity percentage, timeline, and deliverables) are negotiated on a case-by-case basis and set out in the applicable agreement. These Terms govern your use of our website only.

1. acceptance

By accessing or using trotapps.com or any related services (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. who we are

Trot Apps, Inc. is a Delaware corporation operating a mobile app studio. Through the Service, we share information about our studio, accept applications from prospective founders, and publish content.

3. eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.

4. applications and prospective engagements

The Service allows you to submit an application to be considered for a studio engagement with Trot. Submitting an application does not create any obligation on Trot's part to:

engage with you,
offer services or credits,
invest in your project, or
provide any other consideration.

Any engagement between you and Trot will be governed by a separate written agreement executed by both parties. Nothing on the Service, including any content, communication, or application response, constitutes an offer, commitment, or binding agreement of any kind.

You represent and warrant that all information you submit through the Service is accurate, complete, and truthful, and that you have the right to submit any content, ideas, or materials you share.

5. ideas, feedback, and submissions

If you submit any ideas, suggestions, concepts, business proposals, code, designs, or other materials through the Service (collectively, “Submissions”), you acknowledge that:

Submissions are provided on a non-confidential basis unless expressly agreed otherwise in a signed writing.
Trot has no obligation to review, use, respond to, or return any Submission.
You grant Trot a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use Submissions internally for evaluating potential engagements.
Similar or identical ideas may already be under consideration or development by Trot or its partners. Nothing in these Terms restricts Trot from pursuing such ideas independently, or from working with other founders on similar concepts.
Trot is not responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any Submission unless the parties have signed a written confidentiality agreement covering it.

6. intellectual property

The Service, including all content, features, functionality, design elements, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Trot Apps, Inc. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

The name “Trot,” “Trot Apps,” the Trot Apps logo, and related marks are trademarks of Trot Apps, Inc. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

7. acceptable use

You agree not to:

use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems;
interfere with, disrupt, or degrade the performance of the Service;
use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access, collect, or extract information from the Service;
impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or infringes any third-party rights; or
use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it.

8. third-party content and links

The Service may contain links to or information about third-party websites, services, portfolio companies, or partner agencies. Trot does not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party content. Your use of any third-party website or service is at your own risk and subject to that third party's terms and policies.

9. disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TROT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

Trot does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Trot makes no representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the Service.

Nothing on the Service constitutes legal, tax, financial, investment, or business advice. Any information about our offer, credit amounts, equity terms, or engagement structure is illustrative only. Actual terms are set out in individually negotiated written agreements. You should consult qualified professionals before making any decision based on information from the Service.

10. limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TROT APPS, INC. AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

TROT'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply in full.

11. indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Trot Apps, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

your use of the Service,
your Submissions,
your violation of these Terms, or
your violation of any third-party right.

12. termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 survive termination.

13. governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS in accordance with its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules, conducted in Wilmington, Delaware, before a single arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

YOU AND TROT AGREE TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

14. changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Service after any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. miscellaneous

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Trot regarding the Service.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time.

16. contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at alfred@trotapps.com.

Trot Apps, Inc. · Delaware, United States

privacy policy

Trot Apps, Inc. · Effective Date: July 3, 2026

Trot Apps, Inc. (“Trot,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect through trotapps.com and related services (the “Service”), how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. information we collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with the Service, you may provide us with:

Application information: Name, email, phone number, links to your professional profiles or social media, information about your app idea, your background, technical experience, capital position, and any other information you include in an application.
Contact information: Details you share when you email us or use a contact form.
Content submissions: Any ideas, materials, files, or content you submit through the Service.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Service, we may automatically collect information about your device and usage:

Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, screen size, and language preferences.
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and interactions with the Service.
Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to operate the Service, remember your preferences, and analyze usage.

Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including analytics providers, advertising partners, and social media platforms where you have interacted with our content.

2. how we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

operate, maintain, and improve the Service;
review and respond to applications and inquiries;
communicate with you about your application, potential engagements, or the Service;
send marketing communications, which you can opt out of at any time;
analyze usage patterns and improve the Service's design and functionality;
detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or unauthorized access;
comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. legal basis for processing (eu/uk users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have given us consent (for example, to receive marketing emails).
Legitimate interests: To operate, improve, and secure the Service, and to communicate with applicants and business contacts.
Contractual necessity: To evaluate applications and potentially enter into agreements with you.
Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. how we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these limited circumstances:

Service providers: With third-party vendors and service providers who help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Business partners: With partner agencies, contractors, and network members who may collaborate on evaluating applications or delivering engagements.
Legal compliance: If required by law, court order, subpoena, or government request; to protect the rights, property, or safety of Trot, our users, or others; or to enforce our Terms of Service.
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.
With your consent: With your permission for any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection.

5. cookies and analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service and understand how it is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect the Service's functionality.

We may use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or Plausible) to analyze aggregate usage of the Service. These providers may set their own cookies and collect information subject to their own privacy policies.

6. data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. data security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. your rights

General Rights

You may:

access the personal information we hold about you;
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
opt out of marketing communications through the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, contact us at alfred@trotapps.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

EU/UK Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

California Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including:

the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share;
the right to request deletion of your personal information;
the right to correct inaccurate personal information;
the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law);
the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at alfred@trotapps.com.

9. international data transfers

Trot is based in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. children's privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

11. third-party links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

12. do not track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. The Service does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals in a specific way, but you can control tracking through cookie settings and other browser controls.

13. changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Service after any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices? Contact us at:

Trot Apps, Inc.
Email: alfred@trotapps.com
Delaware, United States

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