Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of BlockApp, an iPhone (iOS) only application operated by Andrew Raymond Kelly ("we," "us," or "our").
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy (available in the App and at https://blockapp.app/privacy). If you do not agree, do not use the App.
If you are under the age of 18, or under the age of majority where you live, you may use the App only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who accepts these Terms on your behalf.
Description of Service
BlockApp is a local utility that lets you create block lists, select apps and websites to restrict, set optional schedules, and apply blocking through Apple's Screen Time APIs.
The App does not provide accounts, cloud backup, multi-device sync, counseling, medical advice, mental health treatment, addiction therapy, or emergency services. It is a tool to help you manage distractions based on settings you configure.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App, or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher.
The App is available only on iPhone (iOS) only. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable laws and with Apple's App Store terms and iOS license agreements.
Screen Time Permission and User Responsibilities
Blocking requires that you grant Screen Time authorization through iOS. You are solely responsible for:
• The apps, websites, and schedules you configure.
• Understanding that blocking may prevent access to apps or sites you or others on the device may need.
• Maintaining access to iOS Settings if you need to change or revoke permissions.
You agree not to use the App for unlawful purposes or to interfere with others' lawful use of a device unless you have authority to manage that device (for example, as a parent, guardian, or device owner).
Limitations of Blocking
BlockApp relies on Apple-provided APIs. Blocking effectiveness depends on iOS version, device settings, and Apple's platform behavior.
We do not guarantee that blocking will be uninterrupted, error-free, or impossible to bypass. Users may be able to disable blocking by revoking Screen Time permission, changing system settings, or other methods permitted by iOS. The App is provided as a convenience, not a security, surveillance, or parental-control guarantee.
The App is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or behavioral health care. Do not rely on the App for diagnosis, treatment, or crisis intervention.
Website Blocking Limitations
BlockApp blocks websites by domain names you enter. It does not provide full content filtering, keyword blocking, or network-level inspection of web traffic.
Blocking may not apply to all browsers, in-app web views, private relay or VPN configurations, or system features outside Apple's supported Screen Time / Managed Settings behavior. You are responsible for verifying that your rules work for your device and use cases.
Assumption of Risk
You understand that distraction blocking is inherently imperfect and that you assume all risks associated with configuring restrictions on your device or on devices you are authorized to manage.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you accept that we are not responsible for consequences of missed messages, delayed communications, lost opportunities, or similar outcomes tied to blocked apps or websites.
Emergency and Critical Services
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the App does not prevent access to emergency services (such as calling local emergency numbers), medical alerts, financial services, work-critical tools, or other communications you may need.
Do not block apps or websites that you or others on the device may need for safety, health, legal obligations, or urgent personal or professional matters. We are not liable for harm arising from blocked access to such services.
No Accounts; Local Data
The App does not require registration. Your lists and settings are stored locally on your device. We are not responsible for loss of data due to device failure, iOS updates, app deletion, or failure to back up your device (the App does not provide cloud backup).
Fees and Payments
The App is currently offered without charge for its core features. If we introduce paid features, subscriptions, or in-app purchases in the future, pricing and billing will be displayed before you purchase and processed through Apple.
All purchases made through the App Store are subject to Apple's payment terms and refund policies. We do not process payment card information directly.
Intellectual Property and License
The App, including its design, code, and branding (excluding Apple and third-party trademarks), is owned by Andrew Raymond Kelly and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Subject to these Terms, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes on Apple-branded devices you own or control, in accordance with the Apple App Store rules.
You retain ownership of the content you create (such as list names). You do not acquire any ownership in the App itself.
License Restrictions
Except as expressly permitted, you may not:
• Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the App.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the App, except where applicable law prohibits this restriction.
• Rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, distribute, or commercially exploit the App.
• Remove, alter, or obscure proprietary notices.
• Circumvent technical limits, security measures, or Apple platform rules.
• Use the App to monitor or control a device without proper authority.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to misuse the App. Prohibited conduct includes, without limitation:
• Using the App in violation of any law or regulation.
• Harassing, threatening, or harming others through device restrictions.
• Interfering with or disrupting the App, Apple services, or other users.
• Scraping, automated access, or unauthorized data extraction from the App.
• Misrepresenting your identity or authority to manage a device.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the App will meet your requirements, operate without interruption, be error-free, or be free of harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANDREW RAYMOND KELLY AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR (B) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50).
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Limitation of Time to Bring Claims
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the App must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action accrued. Otherwise, that claim is permanently barred.
Release
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you release us and our affiliates from liability for claims, demands, and damages arising out of or connected with your use of the App, your blocking configuration, or reliance on blocking effectiveness, except where such a release is prohibited by law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Andrew Raymond Kelly and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
• Your use or misuse of the App.
• Your block lists, schedules, or device restrictions.
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including unauthorized control of another person's device.
• Claims by other users of a shared device affected by your settings.
We may assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defense.
Dispute Resolution
Informal resolution first. Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at ronnydevdream@gmail.com and allow at least 30 days to try to resolve the dispute informally.
Binding arbitration (U.S. users). If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, except where prohibited by law, any dispute arising out of these Terms or the App shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court, except that either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if it qualifies.
Class action waiver. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
Jury trial waiver. To the extent permitted by law, you and we waive any right to a jury trial in any proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App.
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction where mandatory consumer protection laws require local courts or prohibit binding arbitration or class action waivers, those mandatory rights and remedies apply to you and nothing in this section limits them.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of Pennsylvania, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction provide otherwise.
Subject to the Dispute Resolution section and mandatory local law, you agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any permitted court proceeding shall lie in the state and federal courts located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Apple App Store Terms
The App is made available through the Apple App Store. These Terms are between you and us, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.
Apple has no obligation to furnish maintenance or support for the App. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple has no warranty obligation with respect to the App.
Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App, including product liability, legal or regulatory claims, or intellectual property claims.
In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes intellectual property rights, we, not Apple, are responsible for investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of such claim to the extent required by these Terms.
Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you as a third-party beneficiary of the license granted to you.
You must comply with applicable App Store terms and Usage Rules.
If there is a conflict between these Terms and the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions or Licensed Application End User License Agreement regarding your use of the App obtained from Apple, Apple's terms control solely with respect to Apple.
Feedback
If you submit feedback, ideas, or suggestions about the App, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate that feedback without compensation or attribution to you.
Termination
You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device and revoking Screen Time permission in iOS Settings.
We may suspend, discontinue, or modify the App, or terminate or restrict your license to use the App, at any time, with or without notice, to the fullest extent permitted by law, without liability to you.
Upon termination, your license ends and you must cease use and delete the App. Sections that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, governing law, and general provisions) will survive termination.
Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted in the App with a revised effective date. Material changes may require you to accept the updated Terms before using certain features (such as enabling Screen Time). Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance where permitted by law. If you do not agree to updated Terms, stop using the App and delete it.
General Provisions
Entire agreement. These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App and supersede prior agreements or understandings on the subject.
No reliance. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any representation, warranty, or statement not expressly set out in these Terms or the Privacy Policy.
Severability. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
No waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision.
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Force majeure. We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control.
Export compliance. You agree to comply with applicable export control and sanctions laws.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact Andrew Raymond Kelly at ronnydevdream@gmail.com.