Terms of Use – 12 Testers

Version 2.0 – April 7, 2026

Preamble

These Terms of Use (hereinafter "the Terms") govern the use of the 12 Testers mobile application (hereinafter "the Application"), published by Indevo, a sole proprietorship registered under SIRET 93806683400020 (hereinafter "the Publisher").

12 Testers is a community platform that enables Android developers to obtain the 12 testers required by Google Play through a mutual testing system based on virtual credits called "Cheese".

By creating an account and using the Application, you fully accept these Terms.

Article 1 – Definitions

Application: The 12 Testers mobile application, available on Android.
User: Any individual registered on the Application via Google Sign-In.
Cheese: Virtual credits used within the Application. Cheese has no real-world monetary value.
Campaign: A publication by a User requesting testers for one of their Android applications, lasting 14 days.
Test: The action of installing, using, and reviewing another User's application on Google Play.
Publisher: Indevo, the entity that publishes and operates the Application.
My Store: The section where a User manages their registered Android applications.

Article 2 – Purpose of the Service

The Application provides a community-driven platform where Android developers can:

Register their Android applications published on Google Play
Create Campaigns to recruit testers
Test other developers' applications to earn Cheese credits
Spend Cheese credits to publish their own Campaigns
Purchase additional Cheese credits via Google Play Billing

The Publisher acts solely as a platform intermediary and is not responsible for the applications listed by Users.

Article 3 – Account Registration

3.1 Requirements

To use the Application, you must:

Sign in with a valid Google account via Google Sign-In
Choose a unique username
Be at least 13 years old (users under 18 must have parental consent)

3.2 Account security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activities that occur under it. You must notify us immediately at [email protected] of any unauthorized use.

3.3 One account per person

Each User may hold only one account. Creating multiple accounts to abuse the Cheese system is prohibited.

Article 4 – Cheese Credits System

4.1 Earning Cheese

Users earn Cheese credits by testing other developers' applications. A test is considered complete when the User has installed the app, opened it, and left a review on the Google Play Store.

4.2 Spending Cheese

Users spend Cheese credits to publish their applications in the community feed. The cost is determined by the platform configuration.

4.3 Purchasing Cheese

Users may purchase additional Cheese credits through Google Play Billing. All purchases are processed by Google and subject to Google Play's terms of service.

4.4 No monetary value

Cheese credits have no real-world monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash, transferred to other Users, or redeemed outside of the Application. Cheese credits are non-refundable.

Article 5 – Campaigns

When publishing a Campaign:

The Campaign lasts 14 days from publication
The application must be a legitimate Android app published on Google Play
Only one active Campaign per application is allowed
Campaigns expire automatically after the 14-day period
Campaigns are marked as completed when 12 testers have tested the app
Cheese credits spent on a Campaign are non-refundable, even if the Campaign does not reach 12 testers

Article 6 – Testing Rules

When testing another developer's application:

You must actually install and use the application
You must leave a genuine review on the Google Play Store
You cannot test your own applications
You can only test each application once per Campaign
Automated or fraudulent testing is strictly prohibited

Article 7 – User Conduct

Users agree to use the Application in good faith and in compliance with applicable laws. The following behavior is expected:

Provide accurate and truthful information when registering applications
Leave honest and constructive reviews on tested applications
Respect other Users and the community
Comply with Google Play Developer Program Policies at all times
Report any issues or violations to the Publisher

7.1 Prohibited conduct

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

Submitting fraudulent or automated tests
Publishing malicious, harmful, or illegal applications
Abusing the Cheese credit system (including multi-accounting)
Impersonating another User
Attempting to exploit, hack, or reverse-engineer the platform
Harassing, threatening, or defaming other Users
Using the platform for spam or unauthorized advertising
Violating Google Play Developer policies
Any attempt to circumvent the platform's security measures or rate limits

Article 8 – Moderation

8.1 Publisher's rights

The Publisher reserves the right to moderate any content or account on the platform. This includes the right to:

Issue a warning to a User
Remove any application or Campaign that violates these Terms
Temporarily suspend a User's account
Permanently ban a User's account
Confiscate Cheese credits obtained through fraudulent means
Report illegal activity to the competent authorities

8.2 Consequences

In case of account suspension or termination for violation of these Terms, no refund of Cheese credits (whether earned or purchased) will be provided.

8.3 Right of response

Any User subject to a moderation action may contest it by emailing [email protected]. The Publisher will review the contest within 15 business days.

Article 9 – Advertising

The Application displays advertisements via Google AdMob. By using the Application, you acknowledge that ads may be displayed. You may manage your ad preferences through the consent form presented at first use (UMP consent).

Article 10 – Intellectual Property

10.1 Application content

The Application, its design, features, texts, logos, and graphical elements are the exclusive property of the Publisher and are protected by intellectual property law. Any reproduction, distribution, or use without prior authorization is prohibited.

10.2 User content

Users retain ownership of their own applications and associated content (names, descriptions, icons). By registering an application on 12 Testers, Users grant the Publisher a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display this content within the Application for the purpose of operating the service.

Users warrant that they hold the necessary rights over the content they publish.

Article 11 – Limitation of Liability

The Application is provided "as is". The Publisher shall not be liable for:

Service interruptions or technical issues
Loss of Cheese credits due to technical failures
The quality, safety, or legality of third-party applications listed on the platform
Actions taken by Google regarding your developer account
Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Application

The Publisher does not guarantee that the Application will meet all your expectations or that it will operate without interruption or error.

Article 12 – Data Deletion and Retention

Users may request the deletion of their account and personal data by contacting [email protected].

Upon account deletion:

Personal data is erased within 30 days
Transaction history may be retained in anonymized form for statistical purposes
Active Campaigns are cancelled
Remaining Cheese credits are forfeited

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Article 13 – Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes via:

Push notification within the Application
In-app notice

Continued use of the Application after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree with the new Terms, you must stop using the Application.

Article 14 – Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by French law. Any dispute arising from the use of the Application shall be submitted to the competent courts of France.

Before any legal action, Users agree to seek an amicable resolution by contacting the Publisher at [email protected].

Article 15 – Miscellaneous

15.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.2 No waiver

The Publisher's failure to exercise any right provided in these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

15.3 Entire agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the User and the Publisher regarding the use of the Application.

Article 16 – Contact

For any questions regarding these terms:

Indevo
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://indevo.fr