Last updated: June 24, 2026
Welcome to NoRot. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and Harshavardha A. (“NoRot,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your access to and use of the NoRot mobile application and any related services, features, and content (collectively, the “App” or “Service”).
Please read these Terms carefully. By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 9 years old to use the App. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may only use the App with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.
2. What NoRot Does
NoRot is a screen-time management and app-blocking tool designed to help you reduce distraction and build healthier digital habits. The App’s features may include, among others:
- Blocking, scheduling, or limiting access to selected apps and categories on your device;
- Focus sessions and timers;
- Usage statistics, a “Focus Score” / “Brain Score,” insights, and progress tracking;
- Streaks and challenges.
We may add, change, or remove features at any time. We do not guarantee that any particular feature will always be available.
3. Screen Time Permissions and Device Access
The App relies on Apple’s Screen Time API and the Family Controls framework (or equivalent system frameworks) to provide its blocking and tracking features. To function, the App requires you to grant certain system permissions.
You acknowledge and agree that:
- You are voluntarily granting the App permission to monitor app usage and to restrict access to apps and content on your device;
- These permissions are controlled by your device’s operating system, and you may revoke them at any time through your device settings;
- Revoking permissions will disable some or all of the App’s features;
- The App’s blocking and tracking functions depend on the proper operation of your device’s operating system and Apple’s frameworks, which are outside our control.
4. License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download and use the App for your personal, non-commercial use on a device that you own or control, in accordance with the Apple App Store Terms of Service.
This license does not transfer any ownership rights to you.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms;
- Use the App to monitor or restrict another person’s device without that person’s knowledge and consent;
- Copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the App, except where such restriction is prohibited by law;
- Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security or technical features of the App;
- Use any automated system, bot, or scraper to access the App;
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the App or its underlying systems.
We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate this section.
6. Subscriptions, Payments, and Renewals
Some features of the App require a paid subscription (“Premium” or similar).
Billing through Apple. All purchases and subscriptions are processed through your Apple App Store account in accordance with Apple’s terms. We do not collect or store your payment-card details.
Pricing. Prices, billing periods, and the features included in each subscription tier are presented to you within the App before you purchase and may change over time. Any price change will apply only to future billing periods.
Auto-renewal. Subscriptions automatically renew for the same period at the then-current price unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
Cancellation. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple App Store account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will continue to have access to paid features until then.
Free trials. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, you will be charged for the subscription.
Refunds. Purchases are processed by Apple, and refunds are handled in accordance with Apple’s policies. We generally do not control or issue refunds directly. To request a refund, contact Apple Support.
7. No Guaranteed Results; Not Medical or Health Advice
NoRot is a productivity and self-improvement tool. It is not a medical device, and it does not provide medical, psychological, or health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The “Focus Score,” “Brain Score,” insights, and similar metrics are motivational and informational estimates generated from your usage data. They are not clinical measurements of cognitive function, attention, mental health, or wellbeing.
We make no guarantee that the App will reduce your screen time, improve your focus, or produce any specific outcome. If you have concerns about technology use, attention, or mental health, consult a qualified professional.
8. Your Data and Privacy
Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://getnorot.com/privacy-policy/, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
“Your app-usage data is processed on your device and is not transmitted to our servers,”
9. Intellectual Property
The App, including its software, design, text, graphics, the NoRot name and logo, the NoRot mascot, and all related content, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the limited license granted above, these Terms do not grant you any right, title, or interest in the App or our intellectual property.
You may not use our trademarks, branding, or mascot without our prior written permission.
10. Feedback
If you send us ideas, suggestions, or feedback about the App, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use that feedback for any purpose without obligation or compensation to you.
11. Third-Party Services
The App operates on and interacts with third-party platforms and services, including Apple’s operating system and frameworks. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or performance of any third-party service. Your use of those services is governed by their respective terms.
12. Disclaimers
THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or that blocking and tracking features will function without failure. You acknowledge that the App’s effectiveness depends on factors outside our control, including your device’s operating system, settings, and your own behavior.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above may not apply to you.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL Harshavardha A., ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR (B) [USD 50.00].
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Harshavardha A. and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
15. Termination
You may stop using the App at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if we discontinue the App.
Upon termination, the licenses granted to you end. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) will survive.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable notice, such as through the App or by updating the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
Subject to any applicable arbitration clause, the courts at Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms, and you consent to their jurisdiction.
18. Apple-Specific Terms
These Terms are between you and Harshavardha A. only, not with Apple. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. To the extent these Terms provide otherwise:
- Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App;
- In the event the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple may refund the purchase price (if any); to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation;
- Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App, including product liability, legal or regulatory compliance, or consumer protection claims;
- Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.
19. Miscellaneous
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver of that right. You may not assign these Terms without our consent; we may assign them freely.
20. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: getnorot@gmail.com
Harshavardha A.