Terms of Service
Last updated: 15 June 2026
§1. General Provisions
These Terms set out the rules for the provision of services by electronic means through the Scintilla mobile application.
The Service Provider is:
Martolis Sp. z o.o.
Address: Żeglugi Wiślanej 16, 03-043 Warsaw, Poland
Tax ID (NIP): 5243072628
E-mail: contact@martolis.com
These Terms have been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of:
✦Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights,
✦Directive 2019/770/EU on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services,
✦Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR),
✦other applicable provisions of European Union law.
Use of the application constitutes acceptance of these Terms.
§2. Definitions
Application – the Scintilla mobile application available on Android and iOS devices.
Service Provider – Martolis Sp. z o.o.
User – a natural person using the application.
Account – an individual user account created in the application.
Electronic Services – services provided by electronic means through the application.
§3. Types of Services Provided
Through the application, the Service Provider provides, among others, the following services:
1. Creating and maintaining a user account.
2. Enabling login to the application.
3. Providing spiritual and religious content.
4. Saving user progress.
5. Storing user settings.
6. Handling subscriptions.
7. Synchronizing data between devices (where this feature is available).
8. Sending notifications related to the functioning of the application (with the user's consent).
§4. Technical Requirements
To use the services, the following are required:
1. A mobile device running Android or iOS.
2. Internet access.
3. The current version of the application.
4. An active user account.
The Service Provider does not guarantee the proper functioning of the services on devices that do not meet the technical requirements.
§5. Conclusion of the Contract for the Provision of Electronic Services
1. The contract for the provision of services by electronic means is concluded upon the creation of a user account.
2. The contract is concluded for an indefinite period.
3. The user may end their use of the services at any time by deleting their account.
§6. Rules for Using the Services
The user undertakes to use the application in accordance with applicable law, good practice, and the provisions of these Terms.
In particular, the following are prohibited:
1. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to IT systems.
2. Disrupting the operation of the application.
3. Using the application in a manner that may infringe the rights of third parties.
4. Providing content of an unlawful nature.
§7. User Data
The Scintilla application serves to support spiritual and religious life. By using the application and saving personal content in it, the user voluntarily and knowingly shares data that may relate to their religious beliefs. The basis for processing such data is the explicit consent of the user, given during registration.
1. The user is responsible for the accuracy of the data provided.
2. The user undertakes not to share their account access credentials with third parties.
3. The user may store in the application their own notes, reflections, prayer intentions, and other personal content.
§8. Account Security
1. The user is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
2. For increased security, logging into your account on a new device ends all previous sessions on other devices.
3. After 5 failed login attempts, access is temporarily blocked for 60 seconds. If you did not make these attempts, we recommend changing your password.
4. The application offers optional biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint) to protect access to your account. Biometric data is processed exclusively by your device's operating system and is never transmitted to or stored by our servers. Whether biometric data is stored on your device and how it is protected depends on your device manufacturer and operating system.
§9. Liability of the Service Provider
1. The Service Provider exercises due diligence to ensure the proper functioning of the services.
2. The Service Provider is not liable for:
✦interruptions resulting from the operations of telecommunications operators,
✦failures of independent service providers,
✦malfunctioning of the user's device,
✦loss of data resulting from the user's actions.
3. The provisions of these Terms do not limit the rights of consumers arising from applicable law.
§10. Subscriptions and Payments
1. Use of the application requires an active subscription. New users may take advantage of a free trial period lasting 7 days, after which the subscription is automatically renewed for a fee, unless cancelled before the end of that period.
2. Subscriptions are renewed automatically unless the user disables automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
3. Payments are handled exclusively through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The Service Provider does not directly process payment card data.
4. Managing a subscription, including cancelling it, is carried out through the account settings in the App Store or the Google Play Store.
5. After a subscription is cancelled, access to the application remains active until the end of the paid billing period.
6. The refund policy is subject to the rules of the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The Service Provider does not issue refunds directly.
7. Current information about available subscription plans and prices is presented in the application before a purchase is made.
§11. Complaints
1. The user may submit complaints regarding the services provided by electronic means.
2. Complaints should be sent to the e-mail address: contact@martolis.com
3. A complaint should include: the user's e-mail address, a description of the problem, and the date on which the problem occurred.
4. Complaints are examined within 14 days of their receipt. Where a complaint requires additional clarification, this period may be extended — the user will be informed of this without delay.
§12. Termination of the Contract
1. The user may terminate the contract for the provision of services by electronic means at any time by deleting their account.
2. The Service Provider may terminate the contract in the event of:
✦a breach of these Terms,
✦use of the application in a manner contrary to the law,
✦actions that endanger the security of the systems.
3. Where possible, the user will be informed in advance of the reasons for terminating the contract.
4. Inactive accounts are deleted automatically: accounts without an active subscription — after 90 days of inactivity; accounts with a subscription history — after 12 months of inactivity. Inactivity is understood as the absence of any login to the account.
§13. Protection of Personal Data
The rules for processing personal data are set out in the Privacy Policy available in the application, drawn up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
§14. Intellectual Property
1. The Scintilla application contains two types of content:
a) Original content — materials prepared and developed by the Service Provider, including descriptions of the saints, spiritual tasks, reflections, meditations, and other content created for the purposes of the application. This content constitutes the intellectual property of the Service Provider and is protected by copyright.
b) Public domain content — biblical texts, traditional prayers (including the Rosary, the Angelus, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy), and quotes from the saints, which, owing to their age and nature, are not subject to copyright protection.
2. The user may use the content of the application solely for their own, non-commercial personal use.
3. Without the written consent of the Service Provider, it is prohibited to copy, distribute, publish, or commercially exploit the original content of the application.
§15. User-Generated Content
1. Notes, reflections, prayer intentions, and other content saved by the user in the application remain the exclusive property of the user.
2. This content is stored solely locally on the user's device and is not collected, processed, or transmitted to servers by the Service Provider.
3. The user may delete their locally stored content at any time by manually clearing the application data on their device.
§16. Changes to the Terms
1. The Service Provider may make changes to these Terms in the event of changes in legal provisions, the development of the application's functionality, or technological or organizational changes.
2. The Service Provider will inform users of planned changes at least 14 days in advance, by means of a notification in the application or an e-mail message sent to the address assigned to the account.
3. If the user does not accept the amended Terms, they may terminate the contract by deleting their account before the date on which the changes take effect.
4. The current version of the Terms is always available in the application.
§17. Final Provisions
1. Polish law applies to the services provided under these Terms. The choice of Polish law does not deprive a user who is a consumer of the protection afforded to them by the mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which they have their habitual residence within the European Union.
2. In matters not regulated herein, the relevant provisions of Polish law and European Union law apply.
3. These Terms are effective as of the date of their publication.
4. Any disputes arising from these Terms are subject to resolution by the court having jurisdiction over the Service Provider's registered office. The above does not limit the right of a consumer who is a citizen of the European Union to bring an action before the court of their place of residence, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.
5. If any provision of these Terms proves to be invalid or ineffective, the remaining provisions remain in force.
6. The Service Provider is not liable for the non-performance or improper performance of services resulting from circumstances beyond the Service Provider's control, in particular force majeure.