terms of service
last updated: february 2026
1. acceptance of terms
by using iz, you agree to these terms. if you don't agree, please don't use the app.
2. service description
iz is a location-based app where users can leave and discover anonymous traces (short texts and photos) at physical locations.
3. user accounts
- you must be at least 13 years old to use iz
- you're responsible for your account security
- one account per person
4. content guidelines
when creating traces, you agree not to post:
- illegal content
- harassment or hate speech
- personal information of others
- spam or commercial content
- explicit or violent content
we may remove content that violates these guidelines.
5. intellectual property
- you own the content you create
- you grant iz a license to display your content
- iz branding and code are our property
6. trace lifecycle
- traces are visible within 50 meters of their location
- traces fade after 25 days without reads
- traces expire completely after 30 days
7. termination
we may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. you can delete your account anytime from settings.
8. disclaimer
iz is provided "as is" without warranties. we're not responsible for user-generated content or service interruptions.
9. changes
we may update these terms. continued use after changes means you accept the new terms.
10. contact
questions? reach us at hello@izlabs.net