Terms of Use

Application: Telegram Channels & Groups Hub

Platform: iOS (Apple App Store)

Developer: Stepa Mobile FZE LLC

Effective date: 24 November 2023

Last updated: 7 July 2026

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your download, installation, access to and use of the iOS application Telegram Channels & Groups Hub (the “App” or the “Service”) provided by Stepa Mobile FZE LLC (“Stepa Mobile”, “we”, “us” or “our”). The App is a commercial application that helps you discover, browse and search a directory of publicly available Telegram channels and groups. Please read these Terms carefully before using the App. By downloading, installing, accessing or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the App.

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

These Terms form a binding agreement between you and Stepa Mobile and apply to all users of the App worldwide. By downloading, installing, accessing or using the App, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. If you are using the App on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation, and “you” refers to both you and that organisation. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must stop using the App and remove it from your device.

2. About the App and the Provider

The App is developed and provided by Stepa Mobile FZE LLC, a company established in the United Arab Emirates. The App is distributed through the Apple App Store and is intended for use “as is” and “as available”. The purpose of the App is to provide an organised, searchable directory that helps users find publicly available Telegram channels and groups and open them in the Telegram application or a web browser. Our contact details are provided at the end of these Terms in the “Contact Us” section.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirements

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or at least 13 years old (or the higher minimum age required in your country) and have the consent of a parent or legal guardian, to use the App. The App is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements and that you are legally permitted to use the App under the laws applicable to you. Because the App links to third-party content that we do not control, some material accessible through Telegram may not be appropriate for minors, and parents and guardians are responsible for supervising the use of the App by anyone in their care.

4. Relationship with Telegram (No Affiliation)

The App is an independent, third-party application. It is not created, sponsored, endorsed by, affiliated with or otherwise connected to Telegram Messenger, Telegram FZ-LLC, Telegram Group Inc. or any of their affiliates. The names “Telegram”, the Telegram logo and related marks are the property of their respective owners and are used within the App for identification and descriptive purposes only. The App does not provide the Telegram messaging service itself, does not require your Telegram credentials, and does not access your Telegram account, chats or contacts. Your use of Telegram, and of any channel, group or account you open through it, is subject entirely to Telegram’s own terms of service and privacy policy, and not to these Terms.

5. Licence to Use the App

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable and revocable licence to download and install one copy of the App on an Apple device that you own or control, and to use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This licence is also governed by the Apple Media Services Terms and the Licensed Application End User Licence Agreement referenced in the “Apple-Specific Terms” section below. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by us and our licensors.

6. Nature of the Service (Directory and Discovery)

The App functions as a directory and discovery tool. It presents listings, categories and search results relating to publicly available Telegram channels and groups, and allows you to open them in Telegram or a browser. The listings are provided for informational and discovery purposes only. We do not host, operate, moderate or control the channels or groups themselves, their membership, or the content, messages, media or links shared within them. Availability, accuracy and quality of listings may change at any time, and a listing may become outdated, unavailable or removed by its owner or by Telegram without notice to us.

7. Third-Party Channels, Groups and Content

All channels, groups and content that you can discover or open through the App are created, operated and controlled by third parties, not by us. We make no representation, warranty or guarantee about the legality, accuracy, reliability, quality, safety or appropriateness of any third-party channel, group or content, and we do not endorse any of them. You access and interact with third-party channels, groups and content entirely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for evaluating any channel or group before joining it, for your own conduct within it, and for complying with Telegram’s rules and all applicable laws. If you encounter a listing that you believe is illegal, harmful or otherwise objectionable, you can report it to us using the contact details below, and we will review it and take action we consider appropriate, though we are under no obligation to monitor third-party content.

8. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for your own use of the App, for any device and network you use to access it, and for complying with all laws, rules and regulations that apply to you. You agree not to use the App in any way that could damage, disable, overburden or impair it, or interfere with any other party’s use of the App, and not to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the App, its systems or its networks.

9. Prohibited Conduct

When using the App, you agree that you will not: (a) use the App for any unlawful, fraudulent, infringing or harmful purpose; (b) copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part of the App, except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law; (c) remove, obscure or alter any proprietary notices; (d) use any automated means, such as bots or scrapers, to access, extract or harvest data or listings from the App; (e) attempt to circumvent, disable or interfere with security-related features of the App or features that restrict use or protect content; (f) resell, sublicense, rent, lease or otherwise commercially exploit the App without our written permission; (g) submit false, misleading, infringing or unlawful reports or channel or group submissions; or (h) use the App to distribute malware or to engage in any activity that violates the rights of others or the rules of Telegram or Apple.

10. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

The App is commercial and may offer paid features, which can include one-time in-app purchases and auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock additional functionality, remove or reduce advertising, or provide other benefits. All purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store using the payment method associated with your Apple ID. Prices, features and the availability of paid options are displayed in the App before you complete a purchase and may vary by country and over time. By completing a purchase, you authorise Apple to charge the applicable amount and you agree to the pricing and terms shown to you at the point of purchase.

11. Auto-Renewal Terms

If you purchase an auto-renewable subscription, it will automatically renew for successive periods of the same length at the then-current price unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time by going to your Apple ID account settings on your device after purchase; deleting the App does not, by itself, cancel a subscription. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid period, and you will retain access to the paid features until then.

12. Free Trials and Promotional Offers

We may from time to time offer free trials or other promotional offers for paid features, subject to additional terms disclosed at the time of the offer. Unless stated otherwise, if you do not cancel a free trial before it ends, it will automatically convert into a paid subscription and your Apple ID will be charged the applicable price. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Offers may be limited in time, may be available only to new or eligible users, and may be modified or withdrawn by us or by Apple.

13. Refunds

Because purchases are processed by Apple, refunds are handled by Apple in accordance with the Apple Media Services Terms and Apple’s applicable policies. We do not directly process payments and generally cannot grant refunds ourselves. If you wish to request a refund, you should contact Apple, for example through the “Report a Problem” process associated with your purchase. In connection with a refund request, and as described in our Privacy Policy, we may provide Apple with certain limited “consumption” information to help it assess the request and prevent abuse. You may also contact us using the details below and we will try to assist where we can.

14. Pricing and Changes to Fees

We reserve the right to set and change the prices of paid features, in-app purchases and subscriptions, and to introduce new charges, at any time, subject to applicable law and to the rules of the App Store. Where required, we or Apple will give you advance notice of a price change affecting an existing subscription and, where necessary, seek your consent to continue. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel your subscription before it takes effect. Continued use of a paid feature after a price change becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the new price.

15. Advertising

The App may display advertising provided by us and by third-party advertising partners. Advertisements may be personalised or non-personalised depending on your region and your privacy choices, including your response to the App Tracking Transparency prompt. Advertisements may contain links to third-party websites, applications or offers that we do not control and are not responsible for. Where offered, purchasing certain paid features may reduce or remove the advertisements you see. Your interaction with any advertiser, including any purchase or correspondence, is solely between you and that advertiser.

16. Intellectual Property Rights

The App and all of its contents that are provided by us – including its software, code, design, user interface, graphics, text, layout, logos and other materials, but excluding third-party content and the Telegram marks – are owned by Stepa Mobile or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. Except for the limited licence expressly granted in these Terms, nothing in these Terms transfers to you any right, title or interest in the App or its contents. You agree not to use our intellectual property without our prior written permission.

17. Trademarks

“Stepa Mobile” and any associated logos and product names are trademarks or trade names of Stepa Mobile or its affiliates. “Telegram” and its associated marks are trademarks of their respective owners, used within the App only for descriptive and identification purposes as noted above. Nothing in the App or these Terms grants you any right to use any trademark, logo or trade name of Stepa Mobile, Telegram, Apple or any third party without the prior written permission of the owner.

18. Feedback and Submissions

If you send us feedback, suggestions, ideas, reports or submissions relating to the App or its directory – including suggestions to add or remove a channel or group – you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual and irrevocable licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish and otherwise exploit that feedback or submission for any purpose, without any obligation or compensation to you. You represent that you have the right to provide such feedback or submission and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party or violate any law. We are free to use feedback without restriction and are under no obligation to keep it confidential.

19. Third-Party Services and Links

The App integrates and relies on third-party services, software development kits and platforms, and may contain links that open third-party applications, websites or resources, including the Telegram application. These third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for them or for any content, product or service available through them. Your use of any third-party service is at your own risk and subject to the terms of the relevant third party. A list of key third-party providers is set out in our Privacy Policy.

20. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we and our partners collect, use and share information in connection with the App. By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference and forms part of your agreement with us.

21. App Updates and Availability

We may from time to time release updates, upgrades, patches or new versions of the App, and your device may be configured to download and install them automatically. Some updates may be required for the App to continue functioning properly, and certain features may not work if you do not install them. We do not guarantee that the App, or any particular feature, will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free or compatible with your device or operating system, and we may modify system requirements over time.

22. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right, at any time and without liability, to modify, suspend or discontinue the App or any feature, listing or part of it, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the App. You agree that we will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuation of the App or any part of it, subject to any rights you may have under applicable law and the App Store rules.

23. Disclaimers and “As Is”

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the App and all listings, content and services provided through it are supplied on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied or statutory, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will meet your requirements, that listings will be accurate, current or lawful, that any channel or group will be safe, available or appropriate, or that the App will be secure, uninterrupted or free of errors, viruses or other harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of these exclusions may not apply to you.

24. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Stepa Mobile, its affiliates, or its directors, officers, employees, agents or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the App or any third-party channel, group or content accessed through it, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to the App or these Terms will not exceed the greater of the amount you actually paid to Apple for the App or the paid features in the twelve months before the event giving rise to the liability, or ten United States dollars (USD 10). Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

25. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Stepa Mobile and its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or relating to your use or misuse of the App, your violation of these Terms, your infringement of any right of any third party, or your interaction with any third-party channel, group or content accessed through the App.

26. Suspension and Termination

These Terms remain in effect for as long as you use the App. We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms or applicable law, or to protect the App, our users or third parties, or for any other legitimate reason. You may stop using the App at any time and may terminate these Terms by deleting the App from your device. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination – including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification and governing law – will survive.

27. Export Controls and Sanctions

You agree to comply with all applicable export control and economic sanctions laws and regulations. You represent that you are not located in, and are not a national of or ordinarily resident in, any country or territory subject to comprehensive government sanctions, and that you are not otherwise prohibited from receiving the App under applicable law. You agree not to use or export the App in violation of any applicable export control or sanctions laws.

28. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles, unless mandatory local consumer-protection laws in your country of residence provide otherwise. Subject to any mandatory rights you have as a consumer to bring proceedings in your local courts, you agree that the competent courts located in the United Arab Emirates will have jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

29. Dispute Resolution

If you have any concern or dispute about the App, we encourage you to contact us first using the details below so that we can try to resolve it informally. Many issues can be resolved quickly and to your satisfaction this way. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under the mandatory laws of your country of residence, including any right you may have to bring a claim in your local courts or before a competent consumer authority.

30. Apple-Specific Terms (App Store EULA)

The following terms apply because the App is licensed through the Apple App Store. These Terms are concluded between you and Stepa Mobile only, and not with Apple; Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services for the App. In the event the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple may refund the purchase price (if any) to you; to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the App. Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your possession or use of it, including product-liability claims, claims that the App fails to conform to any legal or regulatory requirement, claims arising under consumer-protection or similar legislation, or intellectual-property claims; any such claims are governed by these Terms and by law applicable to us as provider. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a “terrorist-supporting” country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and, upon your acceptance, will have the right to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary. You must also comply with any applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the App.

31. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the App, in our practices, or in legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and post the updated Terms in the same location. If the changes are material, we may provide additional notice as appropriate. Your continued use of the App after the updated Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

32. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or, if it cannot be so modified, will be severed, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision, and no waiver will be effective unless made in writing.

33. Entire Agreement and Assignment

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms that apply to specific features or purchases, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App and supersede any prior agreements between you and us relating to it. You may not assign or transfer these Terms, or any of your rights or obligations under them, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, to any affiliate or successor, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation or sale of assets.

34. Force Majeure

We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performing, any of our obligations under these Terms that is caused by events outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, governmental action, labour disputes, failures of telecommunications or internet networks, power failures, or failures or interruptions of third-party services and platforms, including the App Store or Telegram.

35. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding these Terms or the App, please contact us using the details below, and we will do our best to assist you.

Stepa Mobile FZE LLC

United Arab Emirates

Email: [email protected]