Terms of Use
Last updated: November 14, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the CarTheme mobile application (“App”) and the cartheme.app website. By downloading or using the App, you accept and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue using the App.
1. Description of the Service
CarTheme provides customizable widgets, themes, layouts, dashboard elements, startup sounds and interface tools for Apple CarPlay and iOS Home Screen widgets. The App may also include premium features available through paid subscriptions.
CarTheme is intended for personal use only. It is not intended for professional, commercial, or automotive-diagnostic use.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. Users in the EU/UK must be at least 16 years old under GDPR requirements.
3. User Responsibilities
You agree NOT to:
- Modify, decompile, reverse engineer, or interfere with the App.
- Use the App in a manner that distracts from safe driving.
- Use widgets in violation of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines or local laws regarding driver attention.
- Enter harmful, illegal, or abusive content into widgets.
- Use the App to display sensitive, private, or personal information (names, medical data, phone numbers) on CarPlay or widgets.
- Attempt to bypass subscription restrictions.
Important: CarTheme is not responsible for any consequences related to driver distraction or misuse of interface elements while operating a vehicle.
4. Subscriptions, Free Trials, and Payments
4.1 Subscription Types
CarTheme may offer:
- Weekly subscription (auto-renewing)
- Annual subscription (auto-renewing)
- Optional free trial periods
4.2 Auto-Renewal
All subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Your Apple ID will be charged the renewal cost automatically.
4.3 Payment Processing
All billing and payment processing is handled exclusively by Apple through the App Store’s In-App Purchase system. CarTheme never receives your payment information.
4.4 Cancellation
You can manage or cancel your subscription through: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Deleting the App does not cancel your subscription.
4.5 Refunds
Refunds are issued only by Apple in accordance with App Store refund policies.
5. Data Protection, GDPR, and Privacy
Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy. In addition, CarTheme complies with GDPR (EU), UK GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA (California).
5.1 GDPR Legal Basis
Under GDPR, we process data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate Interest: improving the App, fixing bugs.
- Consent: when you contact support or submit information voluntarily.
- Legal Obligation: if required by law enforcement.
5.2 Data Minimization
CarTheme does not collect names, addresses, photos, contacts, or precise location data. We collect only minimal technical diagnostics required to support and improve the App.
5.3 GDPR Rights
If you reside in the EU or UK, you may request: access to your information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion of your information, restriction of processing, and data portability. To exercise your rights, contact support@cartheme.app.
6. CarPlay and iOS Widget Limitations & Safety Disclaimer
Because CarPlay and iOS widgets are part of the Apple ecosystem, the App is subject to Apple’s technical and design limitations, restrictions on what widgets may display, and system-level caching and refresh intervals not controlled by CarTheme.
CarTheme is not responsible for:
- Widget refresh delays caused by iOS restrictions
- CarPlay limitations on allowed content
- Vehicle compatibility issues
- Any safety hazards related to viewing content while driving
The user is solely responsible for ensuring safe and lawful use of widgets in a vehicle.
7. Intellectual Property
All content in the App is owned by CarTheme. You may not copy, modify, resell, or redistribute any part of the App. Apple, CarPlay and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Vehicle brand names referenced on this site are trademarks of their respective owners, used for identification only; CarTheme is an independent app and is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CarTheme is not liable for: loss of data or revenue; vehicle or device issues; inaccurate widget information; delays or failures caused by iOS/CarPlay systems; damages caused by user behavior while driving; or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. The App is provided “as is” and “as available”.
9. Modification of Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of your country or region, unless applicable consumer protection laws require otherwise.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at support@cartheme.app.