Breathe BalloonTerms and Conditions (T&C)
Breathe Balloon – DoPe Apps
Last updated: 7 November 2026 | Version 1.6
1. Provider and Scope
1.1 These Terms and Conditions (T&C) apply to the provision and use of the application “Breathe Balloon” (hereinafter the “App”) for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS, which is offered via the Apple App Store.
1.2 The provider of the App is:
DoPe Apps – Dominik Peuscher
Sole proprietorship
c/o MDC#1496
Welserstraße 3
87463 Dietmannsried
Germany
Email: business@dpeuscher.de
Phone: +49 8990422549
1.3 These T&C contain supplementary provisions on the use of the App, its scope of functions, as well as safety information and usage rights. They apply to users insofar as they have been effectively incorporated into the respective contractual relationship.
1.4 For purchase and use via the Apple App Store, the applicable Apple Media Services terms apply and, where no individual end user license agreement is provided, Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (Standard EULA).
1.5 For purchase and use via Google Play, the applicable Google Play terms of service apply.
1.6 These T&C supplement the respective platform terms, to the extent legally permissible and where no conflicting prior agreements exist. They replace neither mandatory statutory provisions nor the users’ rights under applicable platform agreements.
2. Purpose and Scope of Functions
2.1 Breathe Balloon is an application that supports mindful breathing, relaxation and general well-being.
2.2 The App offers various preset breathing exercises, including box breathing, extended exhalation, coherent breathing, resonance breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and slowed breathing.
2.3 In addition, users can set individual breathing rhythms. This function is intended in particular for carrying out exercises previously recommended by a physician or breathing therapist.
2.4 The breathing exercises are accompanied by visual animations and, where applicable, music or acoustic signals.
2.5 According to the provider’s intended purpose, Breathe Balloon is intended exclusively as a wellness and relaxation application. The App is not intended for the medical diagnosis, monitoring, prevention or treatment of illnesses and is not offered as a medical device.
2.6 The App does not replace medical advice, medical examination, treatment or professional breathing therapy. No particular health or therapeutic outcome is guaranteed.
2.7 Information about breathing techniques and scientific publications serves exclusively as general information and does not constitute personal medical recommendations.
3. Eligibility and Minimum Age
3.1 The App is generally intended for persons aged 12 and over, provided the respective breathing exercises are suitable for them.
3.2 Minors may use the App only with the consent of their legal guardians. For paid purchases, the statutory rules on the legal capacity of minors apply.
3.3 For children under 12, use is recommended only under the direct supervision of an adult and after prior consultation with a professional. The App has not been developed specifically for independent use by children.
3.4 The suitability of individual breathing exercises depends, among other things, on age, physical condition and health prerequisites. Even when the recommended age limit is observed, an individual assessment is required.
3.5 If there are health limitations or uncertainties regarding the suitability of an exercise, medical advice must be obtained before use.
4. Purchase, Trial, Prices and Payment
4.1 Breathe Balloon is offered as a free download via the Apple App Store.
4.2 From the first time the App is opened, all breathing exercises can be used free of charge for seven days (trial). The trial ends automatically; it does not turn into a paid offer and does not create any obligation to pay. After it ends, box breathing remains free to use.
4.3 The one-time in-app purchase “Full version” permanently unlocks all breathing exercises of the App on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Upon download and purchase, the user receives the right to use the App within the scope of the applicable license and terms of use.
4.4 The purchase price is displayed in the App and in the App Store before purchase. The price displayed at the time of purchase applies.
4.5 The full version is a one-time purchase. There are no subscription fees and no automatically recurring payments. The App offers no other in-app purchases.
4.6 Purchase, payment processing and invoicing are handled exclusively by Apple via the user’s Apple Account. Apple’s Media Services Terms and Conditions additionally apply to the purchase.
4.7 The full version is digital content that is not supplied on a physical medium but is unlocked in the App immediately after purchase. Section 13 applies to the statutory right of withdrawal. Withdrawal and refunds are handled through Apple and are governed by the statutory provisions and Apple’s terms.
4.8 A purchase can be unlocked again on other devices with the same Apple Account via “Restore purchases”. Re-downloading the App is governed by the technical possibilities and terms of the App Store as well as by statutory entitlements.
4.9 No separate user account with DoPe Apps is required to use Breathe Balloon.
5. General Safety Information
5.1 Medical Consultation
Before using Breathe Balloon, a physician should clarify whether the breathing exercises offered are suitable for the person concerned. This applies in particular in the case of existing illnesses, health limitations, respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, and during pregnancy.
5.2 Physical Limits
Breathing exercises may only be carried out for as long as and at an intensity that feels comfortable. Particularly deep breaths, very slow or fast breathing rhythms, and holding the breath must not be forced.
5.3 Safe Environment
Breathing exercises should only be carried out in a safe position, preferably sitting or lying down.
The App must not be used in situations in which dizziness, reduced attention or other physical reactions could pose a danger to the user or others. These include, for example, driving, being in water, operating machinery or activities with an increased risk of accidents.
These examples are not exhaustive. Before every exercise, make sure that the environment is safe and that the exercise can be interrupted safely at any time.
5.4 Breath-Holding Phases and Breathing Rates
Longer breath-holding phases in particular, unusual breathing rates and excessively deep breathing can cause physical discomfort. Prescribed breathing rhythms should not be changed on your own without prior consultation with a professional.
5.5 Warning Signs
If physical or psychological symptoms occur during a breathing exercise, for example dizziness, nausea, tingling, headaches, racing heart, shortness of breath or feelings of anxiety, the exercise must be ended immediately and you should return to natural breathing.
This list is not exhaustive. The exercise should also be stopped without delay in the event of other unusual or unpleasant reactions.
If symptoms persist or worsen, medical advice should be sought. In the case of severe symptoms, for example chest pain, fainting or pronounced shortness of breath, emergency medical help must be sought without delay (emergency number 112 in Germany).
5.6 No Medical Treatment
Breathe Balloon is used with due regard to personal physical limits and the safety information above. The App does not replace medical or therapeutic treatment.
The users’ statutory liability rights remain unaffected.
6. Individual Breathing Exercises
6.1 The “Individual Breathing” function enables users to set the duration of inhalation, exhalation and breath-holding phases themselves.
6.2 It is intended for implementing, with the help of the App, a breathing rhythm previously agreed with a physician or breathing therapist.
6.3 Users should not try out or compose arbitrary breathing rhythms without consulting a professional.
6.4 Breathe Balloon does not check individually set breathing patterns for their medical suitability, safety or effectiveness.
6.5 The App cannot determine whether a set rhythm suits the individual health situation or whether unknown health risks exist.
6.6 Users should adhere to the professionally recommended breathing times, numbers of repetitions and restrictions. In the event of symptoms, the exercise must be ended immediately.
7. Use by Professionals and in a Professional Setting
7.1 The versions of Breathe Balloon for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS obtained via the Apple App Store may also be used by breathing therapists, other professionals and institutions in the course of their professional activities, insofar as this is compatible with Apple’s applicable license terms.
7.2 Using the versions for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS to accompany breathing exercises within paid individual or group sessions is generally permitted. DoPe Apps charges no additional license fee for this.
7.3 The Android version obtained via Google Play is intended exclusively for private, non-commercial use. Professional or commercial use is not permitted.
7.4 The permission for professional use of the versions for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS does not entitle you to pass on, resell, independently reproduce or commercially distribute the App or its protected content.
7.5 Professional use must not give the impression that DoPe Apps has issued a professional recommendation for particular persons, approved a therapy or agreed to a collaboration with the respective professional.
7.6 Professionals remain responsible for the selection, instruction and professional assessment of the breathing exercises they use.
7.7 Use in a professional setting does not establish a medical intended purpose of the App by DoPe Apps and does not replace any statutory or professional requirements of the respective activity.
8. Health Data and Integration with Apple Health and Health Connect
8.1 Breathe Balloon offers a voluntary integration with Apple Health (iOS) and Health Connect (Android). This allows completed breathing exercises to be saved in the respective health platform.
8.2 The App transmits only the data intended for this function to Apple Health or Health Connect, respectively. Existing health data is neither read nor analyzed.
8.3 Transmission takes place only with the user’s corresponding permission. This permission can be revoked at any time in the settings of the operating system or the respective health platform.
8.4 Using the health integration is voluntary and not a prerequisite for carrying out the breathing exercises.
8.5 The saved entries serve exclusively to document breathing exercises that have been carried out. They do not constitute a medical diagnosis, an assessment of health status or a treatment recommendation.
8.6 The applicable privacy and terms of use of the respective platforms apply to the further processing and management of the saved data within Apple Health or Health Connect. Further information on data processing by Breathe Balloon is provided in the separate privacy policy.
9. Usage Statistics
9.1 Breathe Balloon can provide personal overviews of the use of the breathing exercises, for example of practice time and frequency.
9.2 These statistics serve exclusively for personal information and motivation. They do not constitute a medical assessment and do not allow any conclusions about the individual state of health or the effectiveness of the breathing exercises.
9.3 Recording is voluntary and disabled by default. Further information on the processing of statistics data is provided in the separate privacy policy.
10. Availability, Technical Requirements and Updates
10.1 Using the App requires a compatible device with a supported version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS or Android.
10.2 Temporary restrictions may occur in particular due to software errors, necessary maintenance work, operating system changes or disruptions to external platforms.
10.3 DoPe Apps may further develop the App technically, fix errors and adapt functions within the limits permitted by law.
10.4 Necessary updates, in particular security updates, are provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.
10.5 Material changes to functions owed under the contract are made only to the extent permitted by law. The users’ statutory rights are preserved.
10.6 Permanent compatibility with every device generation, operating system version or external interface is not guaranteed, unless statutory update and warranty obligations preclude this.
10.7 For functions that require an internet connection, additional connection costs may be incurred from the respective mobile network or internet provider.
11. Usage Rights and Intellectual Property
11.1 The usage rights to Breathe Balloon are governed by the applicable license agreements of the respective platform and the supplementary provisions of these T&C, insofar as these have been effectively agreed.
11.2 When used via the Apple App Store, Apple’s Standard EULA applies in particular, unless an individual EULA has been agreed. When used via Google Play, the terms of use and license terms applicable there apply.
11.3 The App and its content, including graphics, animations, texts, music, user interfaces and software components, may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property rights to the extent legally protected in each case.
11.4 Independent distribution, marketing or reproduction of protected components is not permitted without the corresponding authorization.
11.5 The included music may be played within the scope of the intended use of the App. Separate publication, distribution or commercial exploitation of the music is not part of the usage rights granted.
11.6 Uses permitted by law and rights under applicable open-source licenses remain unaffected.
12. Warranty and Limitation of Liability
12.1 The statutory warranty provisions apply to the provision and conformity of the App.
12.2 Breathe Balloon serves exclusively mindful breathing, relaxation and the promotion of general well-being. No particular health or therapeutic outcome is guaranteed.
12.3 The suitability of the breathing exercises offered depends on the users’ individual physical prerequisites. Breathe Balloon can neither detect nor assess existing or unknown illnesses or health risks. Users are therefore requested to have the suitability of the breathing exercises clarified by a physician before use and to observe the safety information.
12.4 Liability for other damages caused by slight negligence is excluded, unless material contractual obligations are breached. In the event of a slightly negligent breach of material contractual obligations, liability for other damages is limited to the foreseeable damage typical for this type of contract.
12.5 The above limitations of liability do not apply to damages resulting from injury to life, body or health, to damages resulting from intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty, or in other cases of mandatory statutory liability.
13. Right of Withdrawal and Consumer Rights
13.1 Consumers are entitled to the statutory rights in distance contracts and in the purchase of digital products.
13.2 For purchases via the Apple App Store or Google Play, the respective purchase and processing procedures as well as the relevant statutory provisions apply.
13.3 A statutory right of withdrawal can expire early for digital content under the conditions provided by law, in particular upon proper consent to the commencement of performance of the contract and acknowledgement of the possible loss of the right of withdrawal.
13.4 Statutory rights of withdrawal, warranty rights or other consumer rights are not waived across the board.
13.5 Information on exercising existing consumer rights and on refunds is available via the respective app store or the responsible contractual partner.
14. Data Protection
14.1 Information about the processing of personal data is contained in the separate privacy policy of Breathe Balloon.
14.2 This includes in particular information on the voluntary transmission of data to Apple Health or Health Connect, respectively, on the usage statistics and on any technical data processing.
14.3 The users’ data protection rights remain unaffected by these T&C.
15. Changes to the Terms of Use
15.1 DoPe Apps may adapt these terms of use for future purchases, for example due to legal changes or new functions.
15.2 For contracts already concluded, changes apply only insofar as there is a statutory or effectively agreed contractual basis for this.
15.3 Necessary information about material changes will be provided in a suitable manner.
15.4 Mandatory statutory claims remain unaffected.
16. Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
16.1 The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
16.2 For consumers whose habitual residence is outside Germany, mandatory consumer protection provisions of their country of residence remain applicable, insofar as these take precedence by law.
16.3 No exclusive place of jurisdiction is agreed with consumers. The statutory rules on jurisdiction apply.
16.4 Consumer Dispute Resolution
DoPe Apps is neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
17. Final Provisions
17.1 Should individual provisions of these T&C be or become invalid, the remaining provisions remain effective, insofar as this is permitted by law. The statutory provisions take the place of invalid provisions.
17.2 Deviating individual agreements take precedence within the limits of the statutory provisions.
17.3 The current version of the T&C is made accessible within the App under “Settings” or via an associated website.
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Provider: DoPe Apps – Dominik Peuscher
Contact: business@dpeuscher.de
T&C version: 1.6 – 7 November 2026