Terms of Service
Effective date: 2026-09-14
Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using TorchLight USCIS Case Tracker ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.
Description of Service
TorchLight USCIS Case Tracker is a mobile application developed and operated by Yu An, a sole proprietor based in California. The App allows users to track USCIS immigration case statuses and visa bulletin priority dates. The App queries the official USCIS Case Status API using receipt numbers you provide and displays the results locally on your device. The App also retrieves publicly available visa bulletin data. TorchLight is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Subscriptions and In-App Purchases
The App is free to download and track up to 5 cases. TorchLight Pro raises the limit to 100 cases; all other features are the same in the free and Pro versions. Pro is offered as an auto-renewable monthly subscription ("Pro Monthly"). The price is shown in the App before you confirm the purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same period and price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your iPhone's Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. All purchases are processed by Apple under the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, and refund requests are handled by Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com. If you previously purchased the one-time Pro unlock, you keep Pro for as long as the App remains available and do not need to subscribe; use "Restore Purchases" in Settings on a new device. Optional tips ("Support the Developer") are one-time consumable purchases that do not unlock any features.
User Responsibilities
You are responsible for the accuracy of the receipt numbers you enter. You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws. You must not attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App, or use the App to overload or abuse the USCIS API. You may use the App for personal purposes or to track cases in a professional capacity (for example, on behalf of clients), provided you have the right to use the receipt numbers you enter.
Intellectual Property
All content, design, and code in TorchLight are the intellectual property of Yu An. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal or professional purposes as described in these Terms. Case status data retrieved from USCIS is public information provided by the U.S. government.
Disclaimers
The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of case status information, as it depends on the USCIS API. The App does not provide legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional immigration counsel. USCIS API availability is outside our control and may be subject to downtime or changes.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Yu An shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App, including but not limited to reliance on case status information displayed in the App. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App.
Termination
You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device, which also deletes all locally stored data. We reserve the right to discontinue the App or restrict access at any time without prior notice. Upon termination, all provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the App and revising the effective date. We will provide a plain-language summary of any significant changes. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
If you have questions about these terms, contact us at yu@anyu.dev.