Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to Disconnect (“the app”). By downloading or using the app, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you (the User) and the app provider (“we” or “us”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the app. This app is provided to help you manage your screen time and focus, but no outcome is guaranteed – your results will depend on your own efforts and usage. The app is provided “as is” for your personal use.

2. The Service

Disconnect offers a suite of features to help users monitor and manage their device usage in a mindful way. Key functionalities of the app include:

(a) Screen Time Monitoring: The app uses Apple’s Screen Time API to track and display your device and app usage statistics.

(b) App Blocking Tools: You can block selected apps or categories of apps for a chosen duration using Quick Blocks, or set up recurring schedules to automatically block apps during focus periods (e.g. study time, work hours, or downtime). Blocked apps will be inaccessible according to your settings until the timer ends or schedule is over.

(c) Live Usage Insights: Real-time feedback is provided through features like an hourly usage bar chart and breakdown of most-used apps, helping you stay aware of your screen time habits.

(d) Pause and Break Options: During an active block session, you have the option to pause (take a short break) and then let the app resume blocking automatically after a few minutes. This adds flexibility while maintaining overall focus.

(e) Notifications and Reminders: The app may send you gentle notifications – for example, daily summaries of your screen time or reminders related to your focus goals. (Notification permission is requested for this purpose; see Privacy Policy.)

(f) Premium Subscription (Disconnect Pro): Some features may be available only to premium subscribers (e.g., advanced blocking options or extended historical data). You can access these by purchasing an in-app subscription as described in Section 6 (Purchases, subscriptions, billing, and cancellation).

3. Eligibility and minors

(a) You must be at least the age of digital consent in your country.

(b) If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you must have a parent/guardian’s consent and they must review these Terms with you.

(c) We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the applicable age of digital consent; if we learn we have done so, we will delete it and may restrict access.

4. License & acceptable use

(a) License. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to install and use the app on a device you own or control for non-commercial purposes.

(b) Restrictions. You will not (i) copy, modify, or create derivative works; (ii) reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code except to the extent permitted by law; (iii) circumvent technical measures or usage limits; (iv) use the Service to infringe rights or violate law; or (v) resell, rent, or sublicense the Service.

(c) Acceptable use. Do not misuse the Service, including by transmitting malware, scraping, interfering with others’ use, installing the app on a device without the owner’s consent, or attempting to bypass Screen Time restrictions. Do not rely on the Service for emergency or safety-critical communications. Blocking settings are your responsibility and may affect phone, messages, or other communications if you include those apps or categories in blocks.

5. Intellectual property & feedback

(a) We and our licensors own all rights in the Service. Trademarks, logos, and names are our property or that of their respective owners.

(b) If you provide feedback or ideas, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to use and exploit them for any purpose without obligation to you.

6. Purchases, subscriptions, billing, and cancellation

(a) Availability. Parts of the Service are offered on a paid, auto-renewing subscription basis, monthly or yearly. The applicable price, duration, and offer details are shown in the app at purchase.

(b) Apple (App Store). If you subscribe via Apple, your payment, renewal, price changes, and refunds are governed by Apple’s terms. You can manage or cancel at any time at https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions. We cannot cancel on your behalf. Uninstalling the app or deleting data does not cancel an active subscription.

(c) Auto-renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account may be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period at the then-current price.

(d) Trials & promos. Trials convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends. Promotional offers may be subject to eligibility and additional terms presented in-app.

(e) Price changes. We may change subscription pricing for future periods; you or the platform will receive prior notice where required by law. If you do not agree, cancel before the next renewal.

7. Third-party services

(a) The Service integrates with third-party services such as Apple (Screen Time/Family Controls, App Store) and RevenueCat (subscription status management).

(b) Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy policies.

(c) We are not responsible for third-party services.

8. Changes to the Service

(a) We may change, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Service at any time (for example, adding or removing features, changing availability, or addressing security).

(b) We will provide notice where required by law.

9. Termination

(a) We may suspend or terminate your access if you materially breach these Terms, misuse the Service, or where required by law.

(b) You may stop using the Service at any time.

(c) Provisions intended to survive (including Sections 4–5 and 10–16) will remain in force.

10. Disclaimers

(a) To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Service is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

(b) We do not guarantee that blocks will be perfectly enforced in all circumstances.

(c) Do not rely on the Service for emergency communications.

11. Limitation of liability

(a) To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors will not be liable for:

(i) indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages;

(ii) loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business interruption; or

(iii) aggregate liability exceeding the greater of (1) amounts you paid to us for the Service in the 12 months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (2) €25.

(b) Nothing limits liability that cannot be limited by law (for example, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud).

(c) Your statutory consumer rights are not affected.

12. Export & sanctions compliance

(a) You may not use or export the Service in violation of applicable export control or sanctions laws (including those of the Netherlands, EU, UK, and US).

(b) You represent that you are not on any restricted party list and are not located in an embargoed country.

13. Apple-specific terms

(a) These Terms are between you and us, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for the app or its content and has no obligation to provide support.

(b) To the extent any warranty exists, Apple may refund the purchase price.

(c) Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.

(d) You represent that (i) you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as “terrorist supporting,” and (ii) you are not on any U.S. Government restricted list.

14. Governing law & dispute resolution

(a) EEA/UK/CH consumers. If you are a consumer habitually resident in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, the laws of your country of residence apply and you may bring proceedings in its courts.

(b) Others. For other users, these Terms and any dispute are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, excluding conflict-of-law rules. The courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands will have exclusive jurisdiction, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Changes to these Terms

(a) We may modify these Terms to reflect changes to the Service, legal requirements, or security needs.

(b) We will notify you of material changes (for example, in-app notice).

(c) Changes take effect on the indicated date. If you do not agree, stop using the Service and cancel subscriptions; continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

16. Miscellaneous

(a) Entire agreement. These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any purchase-specific terms constitute the entire agreement.

(b) Severability. If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect.

(c) No waiver. A failure to enforce is not a waiver.

(d) Assignment. You may not assign your rights; we may assign in connection with reorganization or by law.

(e) Force majeure. We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond reasonable control.

(f) Notices. We may provide notices by email, in-app messages, or posting on our website.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Use, please contact us by email: support@getdisconnect.com. We will do our best to respond promptly to your inquiries. Your understanding and adherence to these Terms help us maintain a reliable and trustworthy service. Thank you for reading through, and we hope Disconnect helps you achieve your focus and screen-time goals!