Terms of Service
Effective Date: 04-16-2026
App Name: Hard Stop: Focus & App Blocker
Company: HardStop Technologies LLC
Contact:support@hardstopapp.com
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1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading or using Hard Stop: Focus & App Blocker, you agree to these Terms of Service.
If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
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2. Description of Service
Hard Stop provides digital wellbeing tools, including:
Screen time monitoring
App usage limits
Scheduling controls
The App uses Apple’s Screen Time APIs to enforce usage limits locally on your device.
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3. Data & Privacy
Hard Stop does not:
Create user accounts
Store personal data
Maintain identifiable user records
All functionality operates locally on your device wherever possible.
Limited technical data may be processed to improve performance, including:
App events (via Mixpanel)
Crash reports (via Firebase Crashlytics)
This data is not used to identify individual users.
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4. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
Use the app lawfully
Not attempt to bypass restrictions
Not misuse system-level permissions
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5. Permissions Usage
The app requires system-level permissions to function, including:
Screen Time / usage access controls
These permissions are used solely to:
Enforce app usage limits
Enable core functionality
They are not used for personal data collection.
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6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services, including:
Mixpanel (analytics)
Firebase Crashlytics (crash reporting)
These services operate under their own terms and policies.
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7. Subscriptions & Billing
The App offers subscription-based access to its features.
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings
Free trials, if offered:
Automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends
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8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The App is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee:
Uninterrupted operation
Error-free performance
Complete prevention of usage bypass
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9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, HardStop Technologies LLC shall not be liable for:
Indirect damages
Loss of productivity
Data loss related to device or system issues
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10. Intellectual Property
All rights, including:
App design
Code
Features
are owned by HardStop Technologies LLC.
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11. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union:
We process minimal technical data only
We do not store personally identifiable information
Users retain rights under applicable data protection laws
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12. COPPA Compliance
Hard Stop: Focus & App Blocker:
Does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13
Does not include targeted advertising
Does not track user identity
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13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States.
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14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically.
Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
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15. Contact
HardStop Technologies LLC