Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using FocusRuler ("Software", "Service", "Application"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Software.
2. License Grant
FocusRuler grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Software for your personal or organizational use in accordance with these Terms and the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Permitted Uses:
- Personal use on your own devices
- Commercial use within your organization
- Government agency deployment
- Educational institution deployment
- Non-profit organization use
3. User Obligations
You agree to:
- Use the Software in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software
- Not distribute, sublicense, or transfer your license to third parties
- Not use the Software for any unlawful purpose
- Maintain the security of your license key
- Report any security vulnerabilities to support@focusruler.com
4. Government Agency Use
For government agencies and contractors:
- Compliance: The Software complies with standard accessibility requirements including WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines
- Security: The Software operates locally on user devices and does not transmit personal data
- Deployment: Suitable for deployment via standard software distribution methods
- Documentation: Complete deployment and configuration documentation available upon request
- Support: Commercial support options available for enterprise and government deployments
5. Privacy and Data Collection
FocusRuler is designed with privacy in mind:
- Local Operation: The Software operates entirely on your local device
- No Data Collection: We do not collect, transmit, or store your usage data
- License Validation: License key validation occurs only during initial activation
- Analytics: Our website uses Google Analytics; the desktop application does not
Please review our Privacy Policy for complete information.
6. Intellectual Property
FocusRuler and all related materials, including but not limited to software code, documentation, graphics, logos, and trademarks, are the property of FocusRuler or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
7. Payment and Refunds
Pricing:
- Standard License: £10 (GBP) - One-time payment for lifetime access
- Student License: £8 (GBP) - 20% discount with valid student email verification
- Free Trial: 14 days - Full feature access, no credit card required
Refund Policy:
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with FocusRuler, contact us at support@focusruler.com within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
8. Warranties and Disclaimers
The Software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Compatibility with all operating systems or configurations
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, FocusRuler shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses arising from:
- Your use or inability to use the Software
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any third-party conduct or content
- Any other matter relating to the Software
10. Updates and Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Software at any time
- Update these Terms from time to time
- Release updates and new versions of the Software
Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your license immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Software will immediately cease.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: support@focusruler.com
- Website: https://focusruler.com
- Address: FocusRuler, United Kingdom