Terms of Service for Home Remote

Effective date: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern use of Home Remote (“the app”), a private personal application operated by Loren Uber (“the owner”). By using the app or authorizing it with a Google Account, you agree to these Terms.

1. Personal, non-commercial use

Home Remote is a private household tool for the owner. It is not offered as a public product, subscription service, or multi-user platform. If you are not the owner, do not sign in or grant Google permissions to the app.

2. Description of the service

The app may:

• Read and, when the owner requests it, change Nest thermostat settings via Google’s Smart Device Management API.
• Read YouTube subscriptions and library data via the YouTube Data API using the youtube.readonly scope.
• Run on the owner’s own computer and home network (and optionally over a private VPN).

3. Google Account authorization

• Access to Nest and YouTube features requires signing in with Google and granting the scopes shown on Google’s consent screen.
• You may revoke access at any time at myaccount.google.com/permissions.
• Use of Google APIs is also subject to Google’s terms and policies for those APIs.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the app to access another person’s Google Account without permission.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, abuse, or overload Google APIs beyond normal household use.
• Republish, sell, or redistribute the app as a public service without the owner’s written permission.

5. Privacy

How Google user data is handled is described in the Privacy Policy, which is part of these Terms.

6. No warranties

The app is provided “as is” for personal convenience. The owner does not warrant uninterrupted availability, perfect accuracy of device readings, or fitness for any particular purpose. Home automation and thermostat changes can affect comfort and energy use; use controls carefully.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the owner is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of the app, including device misconfiguration, network outages, or API changes by Google. Total liability for any claim related to the app shall not exceed zero U.S. dollars, since the app is provided free for personal use.

8. Third-party services

Nest, YouTube, and related Google services are operated by Google. Their availability, pricing, and APIs may change. The app depends on those services and may stop working if Google withdraws access or changes scopes.

9. Changes to these Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when they do. Continued use of the app after an update means you accept the revised Terms.

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