1. Agreement to Terms
By installing, accessing, or using the FocusGuard Chrome extension ("Service", "Extension", "FocusGuard"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our Service.
2. Description of Service
FocusGuard is a productivity Chrome extension designed to help users maintain focus by:
- • Blocking access to distracting websites during focus sessions
- • Providing customizable focus timers and break reminders
- • Tracking personal productivity metrics locally on your device
- • Offering motivational content themed around animal rescue efforts
Free Features
- • Basic website blocking functionality
- • Focus timer with customizable durations (5 minutes to 8 hours)
- • Access to predefined website categories
- • Local productivity statistics tracking
- • Break reminder notifications
Premium Features
- • Advanced blocking options and custom website lists
- • Enhanced productivity analytics
- • Priority customer support
- • Early access to new features
3. Account Registration and Authentication
3.1 Google OAuth Authentication
To use FocusGuard, you must authenticate using your Google account through our secure OAuth integration. By doing so, you authorize us to:
- • Access your Google account email address for identification purposes
- • Create and maintain a FocusGuard user account linked to your Google identity
- • Verify your subscription status and account privileges
3.2 Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- • Maintaining the security of your Google account
- • All activities that occur under your account
- • Ensuring your contact information remains current and accurate
- • Complying with Google's Terms of Service regarding account usage
4. Subscription Terms and Billing
4.1 Subscription Plans
FocusGuard offers the following subscription options:
Monthly Subscription
Recurring monthly billing for premium features
Lifetime Plan
One-time payment for permanent access to premium features
4.2 Payment Processing
- • All payments are processed securely through Stripe, Inc.
- • By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method
- • Prices are subject to change with 30 days advance notice
- • All charges are non-refundable except as required by applicable law
4.4 Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of our service:
- • No refunds are provided for monthly subscriptions
- • Lifetime plan purchases are final and non-refundable
- • Exceptions may be made at our sole discretion for technical issues preventing service use
5. Acceptable Use Policy
✅ Permitted Uses
- • Personal productivity improvement and focus enhancement
- • Educational purposes and study session management
- • Professional work productivity optimization
- • Legitimate research on personal productivity habits
❌ Prohibited Uses
- • Circumvent, disable, or interfere with extension functionality
- • Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
- • Use the service for illegal or unauthorized purposes
- • Violate applicable laws or regulations
- • Transmit harmful or inappropriate content
- • Attempt unauthorized access to other accounts
5.3 Website Blocking Responsibility
- • You are solely responsible for configuring appropriate website blocking lists
- • FocusGuard is not liable for any consequences resulting from blocked or unblocked websites
- • The extension is designed to assist with self-control and productivity, not as a comprehensive parental control solution
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by ourPrivacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Data We Collect
- • Google account email address for authentication
- • Subscription status and payment information
- • Locally stored website preferences
- • Basic usage analytics for service improvement
Data We Do NOT Collect
- • Complete browsing history or website content
- • Personal files, documents, or other user data
- • Passwords or other sensitive credentials
- • Location data or unnecessary device identifiers
8. Service Availability and Modifications
8.1 Service Availability
While we strive to maintain consistent service availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to FocusGuard. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- • Scheduled maintenance and updates
- • Technical difficulties or server issues
- • Third-party service dependencies (Google, Firebase, Stripe)
- • Force majeure events beyond our control
8.2 Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of FocusGuard at any time with reasonable notice.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
9.1 Service Disclaimers
FocusGuard is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, including but not limited to:
- • Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Service
- • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- • Security from unauthorized access or data breaches
9.2 Productivity and Behavioral Results
- • FocusGuard is a tool to assist with focus and productivity but does not guarantee specific results
- • Individual productivity outcomes depend on personal discipline and proper use of the tool
- • We make no warranties regarding behavioral changes, productivity improvements, or habit formation
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally through our support channels.
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
By using FocusGuard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Terms Updates
We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through extension updates, email notifications, and prominent notices in our Discord community.