This document describes the planned feature set for Gloom Scroller. Some features described below may not yet be available in the current beta.

GLOOM SCROLLER TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Gloom Scroller iOS app (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the App.

These Terms form a binding agreement between you and MH Fintech Pty Ltd ("Gloom Scroller," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms supplement (and do not replace) the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) that applies to apps distributed through the App Store.

2. Description of Service

Gloom Scroller is a personal wellness app that helps you manage social media usage by requiring brief physical exercise before accessing selected apps. The App:

  • Uses your device's camera to estimate your heart rate using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology.
  • Uses Apple's Screen Time APIs (FamilyControls, ManagedSettings) to apply and remove app shields at your request.
  • Tracks your exercise sessions and streaks to help you build healthier habits.
  • Optionally syncs your data across devices if you sign in with Apple.
  • Offers an optional premium subscription for additional features (see Section 6).

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the App. We do not knowingly permit use by minors.

You must have a compatible iOS device running iOS 16.0 or later.

4. User Responsibilities

  • Self-regulation only. The App is designed for you to manage your own screen time. You must not use the App to control, restrict, or monitor another person's device usage.
  • Accurate information. If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date.
  • Device security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device and account credentials.
  • Medical decisions. You must not rely on the App's heart rate readings for medical purposes. See Section 5 (Health Disclaimer) for details.
  • Exercise safety. You exercise entirely at your own risk. Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program if you have health concerns.

5. Health Disclaimer

The App uses your phone's camera to estimate your heart rate using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology. The App is not a medical device. Heart rate readings are estimates and may not be accurate.

Heart rate data is processed and stored entirely on your device and is never transmitted to any server.

Before you use heart-rate-based features, you may be required to review the Health Disclaimer and provide the consent described in our Privacy Policy for processing your heart rate data.

The full Health Disclaimer — including exercise safety warnings, accuracy limitations, and important medical notices — is accessible within the App under Settings > Health Disclaimer and at our published legal page. The full Health Disclaimer is incorporated into these Terms by reference, and your continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of its terms.

Key points from the Health Disclaimer:

  • Do NOT use this App to make medical decisions.
  • Do NOT rely on this App to identify or track health conditions.
  • Accuracy may vary based on device model, skin tone, ambient light, finger placement, and movement.
  • Stop exercising immediately if you feel pain, dizziness, nausea, or shortness of breath.
  • Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program, especially if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, or have any health concerns.

6. Pricing and Subscriptions

6.1 Free Tier

The App offers core features at no cost, including blocking one app, heart rate estimation, exercise challenges, and streaks.

6.2 Premium Subscription

Additional features are available via an optional premium subscription ("Gloom Scroller Premium"), including unlimited app blocking, stealth exercise filters, and smart exercise rotation. Premium subscription plans and pricing are displayed in the App at the time of purchase.

6.3 Free Trial

Some subscription plans may include a free trial period. If a free trial is offered, you will not be charged during the trial period. At the end of the trial, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless you cancel before the trial ends.

6.4 Payment and Billing

All payments are processed by Apple through the App Store. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to Apple's payment terms. We do not collect or store your payment information.

6.5 Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period (weekly, monthly, or annually, depending on your plan) unless you cancel before the renewal date. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.

6.6 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID settings: Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > Gloom Scroller Premium. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you retain access to premium features until then. No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of a billing period.

6.7 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices from time to time. If we increase the price of your subscription, Apple will notify you and request your consent before the new price takes effect. If you do not consent, your subscription will not renew.

6.8 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple in accordance with Apple's refund policies. To request a refund, visit reportaproblem.apple.com.

7. Account and Data Deletion

  • Delete at any time. You can permanently delete all your data from Settings > Reset Everything. This removes all local data (settings, streaks, session history) and, if you have an account, all cloud data from our servers.
  • Server-side deletion. Cloud data is permanently removed via cascading database deletion. Server-side backups are purged within 30 days of deletion.
  • Apple Sign-In revocation. If you signed in with Apple, your Apple Sign-In credential is programmatically revoked as part of the deletion process.
  • No recovery. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

8. Intellectual Property

The App, including its code, design, content, and branding, is owned by Gloom Scroller and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App.
  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works based on the App.
  • Distribute, sublicense, or transfer the App to third parties.
  • Use the App for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

9. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability, consumer right, or remedy that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. This includes, where applicable, liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, and non-excludable statutory consumer guarantees or similar rights.

Subject to the paragraph above, and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

  • 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, and non-infringement.
  • We are not liable for injuries, health complications, or adverse effects resulting from exercise performed in connection with the App except to the extent caused by our negligence or as otherwise required by law.
  • We are not liable for inaccurate heart rate readings or decisions made based on them except as otherwise required by law.
  • We are not liable for missed notifications, timer failures, or inability to access apps due to shield malfunctions except as otherwise required by law.
  • We are not liable for loss of data, including streaks, session history, or account information, except as otherwise required by law.
  • Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the App shall not exceed the total amount you paid to us (via App Store subscription fees) in the 12 months preceding the claim, or AUD $50, whichever is greater.

Australian Consumer Law notice: Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy conferred on you by the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) or any other applicable law that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement. If the Australian Consumer Law applies to you, our liability for failure to comply with a consumer guarantee is limited (where permitted) to re-supplying the service or paying the cost of having the service re-supplied.

New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and Fair Trading Act 1986 notice: If you are a consumer in New Zealand, nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or the Fair Trading Act 1986 that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.

United Kingdom Consumer Rights Act 2015 notice: If you are a consumer in the United Kingdom, nothing in these Terms excludes or limits your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in relation to digital content that is faulty, not as described, or not fit for purpose.

European Union consumer law notice: If you are a consumer in the European Union, nothing in these Terms excludes or limits your rights under the Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) or the Unfair Contract Terms Directive (93/13/EEC).

10. Privacy

Your use of the App is subject to our Privacy Policy, available at https://gloomscroller.com/privacy (and within the App). The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information. By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy.

11. Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via an in-app notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms indicates when the most recent changes were made.

Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

12. Termination

  • By you: You may stop using the App at any time. You may delete your account and all associated data from Settings > Reset Everything.
  • By us: We may suspend or terminate your access to the App if you violate these Terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you before termination, except where immediate action is necessary (e.g., abuse, fraud, or legal obligation).
  • Effect of termination: Upon termination, your license to use the App is revoked. You may still delete your data as described in Section 7.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

If you are a consumer, nothing in these Terms deprives you of mandatory protections under the consumer laws of your country, state, or territory of residence. This includes, without limitation, the Australian Consumer Law, the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, and applicable EU consumer protection directives.

You and we may bring disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App in the courts of New South Wales, Australia. If applicable law gives you the right to bring a claim in the courts of the place where you live, nothing in this section limits that right.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

  • Email: legal@gloomscroller.com
  • Subject line: "Terms Inquiry — Gloom Scroller"