Terms of Use

iExporter — Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully. By downloading, installing, accessing, or using iExporter, developed and published by Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC ("iExporter", "we", "us", or "our"), including the application, website at iexporterapp.com, and any related services, features, or functionality (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms affect your legal rights and obligations, so if you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.

ARBITRATION NOTICE: EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DISPUTES DESCRIBED IN THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE BELOW, YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND iEXPORTER WILL BE RESOLVED BY MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

1. Overview of the Services

iExporter is a macOS desktop application that enables users to export, back up, and archive iMessage conversations stored locally on their Mac. The application reads the Messages database stored on your computer and exports conversations in various formats, including plain text, CSV, and HTML, packaged as ZIP archives. iExporter operates entirely on your local device. No message data, conversation content, or personal information is transmitted to our servers or any third party.

2. Our Audience

iExporter is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By downloading or using iExporter, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms.

We may, in our sole discretion, refuse to offer the Services to any person or entity. We may, without notice and in our sole discretion, terminate your right to use the Services, or any portion thereof, and block or prevent your future access to and use of the Services or any portion thereof.

3. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use iExporter on macOS devices that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

Distribute, sublicense, lease, rent, lend, or otherwise transfer iExporter or any portion thereof to any third party;

Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on iExporter;

Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in or on iExporter;

Use iExporter for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to offering message export services to third parties, without our prior written consent;

Use any automated means, including robots, spiders, scrapers, or similar technologies, to access or interact with iExporter; or

Use iExporter in any manner that violates applicable law or these Terms.

4. Privacy and Data Handling

Your privacy is fundamental to how iExporter is designed and operated.

Local Processing Only. iExporter reads the iMessage database stored locally on your Mac at ~/Library/Messages/chat.db. All processing, reading, exporting, and file creation occurs entirely on your device. No message content, conversation data, contact information, or attachments are transmitted to our servers or any third-party service.

Full Disk Access. iExporter requires macOS Full Disk Access permission to read the Messages database. This permission is granted by you through macOS System Settings and can be revoked at any time. We do not access any files or data beyond what is necessary to provide the export functionality.

No Accounts Required. iExporter does not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or submit any personal information to use the application.

No Analytics or Tracking. iExporter does not collect usage analytics, crash reports, or telemetry data unless you explicitly opt in to a future feature providing such functionality, in which case we will update these Terms and our Privacy Policy accordingly.

Exported Files. The files generated by iExporter (plain text, CSV, HTML, ZIP archives) are created and saved locally on your device at a location you choose. You are solely responsible for the storage, security, transmission, and handling of exported files.

For additional details, please refer to our Privacy Policy, available at iexporterapp.com/privacy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

5. Your Responsibilities

By using iExporter, you acknowledge and agree that:

You own or have authorization to access the messages you export. You will only export messages from accounts and devices for which you have proper authorization. Unauthorized access to another person's messages may violate federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the Stored Communications Act (18 U.S.C. § 2701) and applicable state wiretapping statutes.

You are responsible for exported content. Once messages are exported from iExporter, you are solely responsible for how that content is stored, shared, transmitted, or used. iExporter bears no liability for any misuse of exported message data.

You will comply with applicable laws. You will use iExporter in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations, including privacy and data protection laws.

You will not use iExporter to harass, stalk, intimidate, or harm others. Exporting messages for the purpose of harassment, blackmail, stalking, doxxing, or any other harmful activity is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

All materials contained in or delivered through iExporter, including but not limited to the application code, user interface design, graphics, icons, images, text, documentation, and other content (collectively, "iExporter Content"), are the property of Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of iExporter Content may violate such laws and these Terms.

The iExporter name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Software and Services

iExporter may utilize third-party libraries, frameworks, or components that are subject to their own license terms. These third-party components are provided "as is" and are subject to their respective license agreements. A list of third-party components and their licenses is available within the application.

iExporter interacts with the macOS Messages database, which is maintained by Apple Inc. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. iMessage is a trademark of Apple Inc. iExporter is an independent product and is not an Apple product.

8. Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue iExporter or any features or portions thereof at any time, with or without notice. You agree that we will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of iExporter or any part thereof.

When updates are available, you may be notified through the application or our website. Installation of updates is at your discretion, but continued use of outdated versions may result in reduced functionality or compatibility issues.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES AND iEXPORTER CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) iEXPORTER WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS; (B) iEXPORTER WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (C) THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF iEXPORTER WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR RELIABLE; (D) ANY EXPORTED DATA WILL BE FREE FROM CORRUPTION, LOSS, OR ERRORS; OR (E) iEXPORTER WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH FUTURE VERSIONS OF macOS OR THE MESSAGES DATABASE FORMAT.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE MESSAGES DATABASE FORMAT MAY CHANGE WITH macOS UPDATES, WHICH COULD TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY AFFECT iEXPORTER'S ABILITY TO READ OR EXPORT MESSAGES. WE WILL MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN COMPATIBILITY BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE UNINTERRUPTED FUNCTIONALITY.

10. Limitation of Liability

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL ANDREW LEE VENTURES, LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE iEXPORTER; (B) ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INACCURACIES IN EXPORTED DATA; (C) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA; (D) ANY LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF EXPORTED FILES; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO iEXPORTER, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF iEXPORTER EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID, IF ANY, FOR iEXPORTER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC, its members, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of iExporter; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of the rights of any third party, including but not limited to privacy, intellectual property, or proprietary rights; (d) any misuse of exported message data; or (e) your violation of any applicable law, statute, ordinance, or regulation.

12. Arbitration Agreement and Class Waiver

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Applicability. All claims and disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of iExporter that cannot be resolved informally or in small claims court shall be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis, except that either party may seek equitable relief for the alleged unlawful use of copyrights, trademarks, trade names, logos, trade secrets, or patents.

Arbitration Rules. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision. Arbitration shall be initiated through the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, available at www.adr.org or by calling 1-800-778-7879. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single, neutral arbitrator. For claims under ten thousand U.S. dollars ($10,000.00), arbitration may be conducted on a non-appearance basis at the option of the party seeking relief.

Waiver of Jury Trial. YOU AND ANDREW LEE VENTURES, LLC HEREBY WAIVE ANY CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A JURY. All claims and disputes shall be resolved by arbitration under this provision.

Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions. ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES MUST BE ARBITRATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT ON A CLASS BASIS. CLAIMS OF MORE THAN ONE USER CANNOT BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED JOINTLY OR CONSOLIDATED WITH THOSE OF ANY OTHER USER. If this subparagraph is deemed invalid or unenforceable, neither you nor we are entitled to arbitration, and all claims and disputes shall instead be resolved in a court located in Harris County, Texas.

Small Claims Court. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court.

Confidentiality. All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential. No part of the proceedings shall be open to the public or the media.

Survival. This arbitration provision will survive the termination of your relationship with us.

13. Forum and Venue

To the extent any claim or dispute is permitted to be brought in court, you and Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Harris County, Texas, and agree that the jurisdiction and venue of these courts is exclusive.

14. Applicable Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or iExporter shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and applicable United States law, without giving effect to any conflict-of-laws principles that may provide for the application of the law of another jurisdiction.

15. Copyright Policy

Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material associated with iExporter infringes a copyright that you own or control, you may submit a notice to our designated agent:

Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures

To be effective, your notice must comply with the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), including: (a) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent; (b) identification of the copyrighted work; (c) identification of the infringing material and information sufficient to locate it; (d) your contact information; (e) a statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized; and (f) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

16. How to Serve a Subpoena

iExporter does not accept service of legal process via email or fax. All subpoenas and legal process must be properly served on Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC at:

Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC 14202 Leafy Elm Court Houston, Texas Attn: Legal Department — Subpoena

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

18. Complete Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC regarding your use of iExporter and supersede all prior understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties regarding the same. We may update these Terms at any time by posting revised Terms on our website or providing notice through the application. Your continued use of iExporter after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must stop using iExporter and uninstall the application.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures https://iexporterapp.com

© 2026 Andrew Lee Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. iMessage is a trademark of Apple Inc. iExporter is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc.

Consent to Share Consumption Data with Apple:

By using our app and making in-app purchases, you consent to our sharing of data regarding your usage and consumption of purchased content with Apple, as part of our efforts to resolve refund requests. This information may include details about how you have accessed and interacted with the purchased content. The purpose of sharing this data is to help Apple make an informed decision regarding refund requests. We ensure that such data sharing is done in compliance with Apple's policies and only as necessary to process your requests. 

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

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Last updated: March 30, 2026