Terms of Service

Last updated: January 19, 2025 • Effective: January 19, 2025

By downloading, installing, or using ScrollBuddy, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our app.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ScrollBuddy iOS application ("App") operated by ScrollBuddy ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you are using ScrollBuddy on behalf of an organization, you agree to these Terms on behalf of that organization and represent that you have the authority to do so.

2. Eligibility

To use ScrollBuddy, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Not be prohibited from using the App under any applicable laws
  • Have a compatible iOS device with a supported iOS version

If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the App.

3. Subscription & Payment Terms

Premium Subscription

ScrollBuddy offers premium features through auto-renewing subscriptions:

  • Monthly Plan: Billed monthly at the displayed price
  • Annual Plan: Billed yearly at the displayed price

Billing & Renewal

  • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
  • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
  • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings

Free Trial

If offered, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices. Price changes will take effect at the start of the next subscription period following the date of the price change. You will be notified in advance of any price changes.

Refund Policy

To be honest, if you are nice and request a refund and provide great feedback! You will get it but if not: All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by law or as determined by Apple's refund policies. To request a refund, you must contact Apple directly through your purchase history in the App Store.

4. License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use ScrollBuddy for your personal, non-commercial use.

This license does not include the right to:

  • Modify, adapt, or hack the App
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code
  • Copy, distribute, or create derivative works
  • Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction

5. User Accounts & Security

When you create an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or illegal activities.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use ScrollBuddy to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
  • Use automated systems to access the App
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Share your account with others

7. Accountability Partner Feature

The accountability partner feature allows you to designate another user or AI to approve unlock requests. By using this feature:

  • You consent to share unlock requests with your designated partner
  • You understand that partners can approve or deny your requests
  • You agree not to harass or pressure partners for approvals
  • You acknowledge that AI partner decisions are automated and may not always align with your expectations

We are not responsible for decisions made by your accountability partners or for any consequences resulting from approved or denied requests.

8. Intellectual Property

ScrollBuddy and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about ScrollBuddy become our property and may be used without compensation to you.

9. Disclaimers & Limitations

The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Security or freedom from viruses or malware

Health Disclaimer: ScrollBuddy is not a medical device or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of technology addiction or any other condition.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
  • Service interruptions or data breaches
  • Damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months

These limitations apply whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ScrollBuddy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit or share through the App

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall survive, including ownership, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of ScrollBuddy shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that you may bring claims in small claims court if eligible.

You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

14. Apple-Specific Terms

If you access ScrollBuddy via an iOS device:

  • Apple is not a party to these Terms
  • Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support
  • Apple is not responsible for any product claims or liabilities
  • In case of App failure to conform to warranties, you may notify Apple for a refund
  • Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of ScrollBuddy after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ScrollBuddy.

Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor.

Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to causes beyond our reasonable control.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

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