Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Effective Date

April 9, 2026

Overview

BORIS Subsurface is created by Razza Alex Shah. This Privacy Policy explains how BORIS Subsurface handles information when you use the app. A public version of this policy will be made available at www.borissubsurface.com for App Store release.

Files and Clipboard Data You Choose to Provide

BORIS Subsurface accesses files only when you choose to open, import, or drag them into the app. This may include well log files, deviation files, well top files, and related project inputs. The app may also read plain text from the system clipboard only when you choose an import or paste workflow that uses clipboard contents.

Local Processing and Local Storage

BORIS Subsurface is designed to process your project data locally on your Mac. The app stores data locally when you save workspaces or preferences. Stored data may include imported well logs, deviation surveys, stratigraphy or well top data, workspace names, save timestamps, view or display settings, onboarding and interface preferences, and source file identifiers used to reconnect saved workspace items with files you imported.

Data Sent Off Device

BORIS Subsurface does not send your workspace data, imported scientific data, analytics, telemetry, or background usage reports to the developer or to third parties. The app does not include advertising, third-party analytics SDKs, account sign-in, or cloud sync in the current release.

Email and Support Communications

If you choose to contact BORIS Subsurface using your own email client, the information you include in that email, such as your name, email address, and message contents, may be retained in order to respond to you, troubleshoot issues, and improve the app.

Third-Party Services

BORIS Subsurface does not use in-app third-party advertising or analytics services in the current release. If you send an email, your email provider will handle that message under its own privacy practices.

Managing and Deleting Local Data

Because BORIS Subsurface stores working data locally on your device, you can generally manage or remove local data by deleting saved workspaces, changing or clearing app preferences, removing imported source files from your Mac, or deleting the app and its local application data.

Data Retention

Workspace files and local preferences remain on your Mac until you delete them. Email correspondence you voluntarily send may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to you, maintain support history, or address product, security, or legal matters.

Children

BORIS Subsurface is intended for students, researchers, and professional users. It is not designed for children.

Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated as BORIS Subsurface evolves. Any updated version will replace the current version in the app and any version published at www.borissubsurface.com.

Contact

For privacy questions, support requests, bug reports, or suggestions, contact Razza Alex Shah at hello@borissubsurface.com.

Effective Date

April 9, 2026

Overview

These Terms of Use govern your use of BORIS Subsurface, created by Razza Alex Shah. By using the app, you agree to these terms.

License and Availability

BORIS Subsurface is provided free to use for personal, educational, research, and professional use. The app may be updated, changed, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

Your Data

You retain ownership of the files, datasets, and other content you import into BORIS Subsurface. You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights and permissions necessary to use any data you import, display, save, export, or share.

Permitted Use

You may use BORIS Subsurface only in compliance with applicable law and these Terms of Use. You may not use the app to violate the rights of others, interfere with the software, attempt unauthorized access, or use the app in a way that is fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful.

No Warranty

BORIS Subsurface is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind to the maximum extent permitted by law. No warranty is made that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or suitable for any particular purpose.

Accuracy and User Responsibility

BORIS Subsurface is a software tool for visualization and interpretation workflows. Results may depend on source data quality, file formatting, user choices, assumptions, and software limitations. You are responsible for reviewing your inputs and outputs and for determining whether the app is appropriate for your intended use.

No Professional Advice

BORIS Subsurface does not provide engineering, geological, geophysical, legal, regulatory, safety, financial, or other professional advice. The app should not be used as a substitute for independent review, qualified expertise, or professional judgment.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Razza Alex Shah will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, business, revenue, or goodwill arising from or related to your use of BORIS Subsurface.

Ownership

BORIS Subsurface and its software, design, branding, and related materials are owned by Razza Alex Shah or licensed for use in BORIS Subsurface. Your project data, files, and content remain yours.

Privacy

Your use of BORIS Subsurface is also subject to the Privacy Policy provided with the app.

Changes to the Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated as BORIS Subsurface evolves. Any updated version will replace the current version in the app and any version published at www.borissubsurface.com.

Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use, bug reports, and product suggestions may be sent to Razza Alex Shah at hello@borissubsurface.com.