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These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "User") and Shaurya Goel, an individual operating under the trade name Brio ("we," "us," or "our"), governing your use of the Brio mobile application and any related services (collectively, the "App" or "Service").
By downloading the App from the Apple App Store, installing it on your device, or using any feature of the App, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
If you are using the App on behalf of a third party or minor, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind that person to these Terms. We do not offer the App for use by anyone under the age of 18.
Brio is a screen-time management application for iPhone (iOS 17.0 and later) that helps adults reduce phone addiction by leveraging Apple's Screen Time API to block distracting apps and engaging users in productive alternatives including reading, journaling, walking, and mindful scrolling. A Focus Score (0–100) and streak system gamify daily progress.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download, install, and use the App on an Apple-branded device that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes, as permitted by the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.
The licence does not include any right to:
The App is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a person under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have any information from a minor, please contact us at [email protected].
The App does not require you to create a user account or provide login credentials. All personal data you enter (such as journal entries, pledge text, and productivity preferences) is stored exclusively on your device using Apple's on-device storage frameworks. We do not operate a server that stores your personal content. A consequence of this architecture is that your data cannot be recovered if your device is lost, reset, or the App is uninstalled, unless you maintain an iCloud or device backup independently.
Certain features of the App are available only with an active paid subscription. We currently offer the following subscription options, which may be purchased through the Apple App Store:
Pricing for each plan is displayed in the App and in the Apple App Store at the time of purchase. All prices are inclusive of applicable taxes where required by law and are shown in your local currency as determined by the App Store.
We may offer a free trial period (currently 7 days) for eligible users on qualifying subscription plans. Eligibility for a free trial is determined by Apple and is typically limited to users who have not previously subscribed to that plan. If you are eligible, the free trial period will be clearly stated before you confirm your purchase. Your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription at the end of the trial period unless you cancel before the trial expires. We do not offer refunds for charges incurred because you failed to cancel before the trial period ended.
You authorise Apple to charge your Apple ID payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel. Subscription management is handled entirely by Apple; we do not have access to your payment information.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings (> Subscriptions) or through the iOS Settings app. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you will retain access to subscription features until that date. We do not offer partial refunds for the remainder of a billing period upon cancellation.
All purchases are processed by Apple. Refund requests must be submitted directly to Apple through the App Store. We have no ability to issue refunds independently. Apple's refund policy applies to all transactions. You can request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com.
We offer a limited free tier that allows you to use certain features of the App without a paid subscription. Free-tier sessions are limited in duration. We reserve the right to modify, expand, or discontinue the free tier at any time.
We may change subscription prices at any time. If we change the price of your current plan, Apple will notify you and ask for your consent before the new price applies. Your continued subscription after receiving that notice constitutes acceptance of the new price.
You agree not to use the App in any manner that:
The App, including its source code, design, graphics, text, sounds, and all other content (collectively, "Our Content"), is owned by or licensed to us and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act, 1957 (India) and international copyright treaties.
"Brio," the Brio character, and all associated trade names, logos, and marks are proprietary to us. Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership of Our Content to you.
You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you voluntarily provide to us, for any purpose, without compensation or attribution to you.
The App allows you to create personal content, including journal entries, written pledges, and session notes ("Your Content"). Your Content is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to our servers.
You retain all ownership of Your Content. You are solely responsible for ensuring that Your Content does not violate any law or third-party rights. We have no ability to access, review, or moderate Your Content. Because Your Content resides on your device, deleting the App will permanently erase it unless you have a device backup.
The App integrates with the following third-party services. Your use of the App is subject to the privacy practices and terms of these providers:
We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party services. Links or references to third-party services do not constitute our endorsement of those services.
The App is a productivity and habit-formation tool, not a medical device or clinical intervention. The Focus Score, streak metrics, and alternative activities are designed for general wellness and are not a substitute for professional mental health advice, therapy, or treatment.
If you experience anxiety, distress, compulsive behaviour, or any adverse effects related to your phone usage or the use of this App, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Do not use the App in situations where reduced phone access could endanger your safety (for example, when driving, operating machinery, or in an emergency).
The App is not designed for use as a parental control tool. It is intended for self-directed adults. Using the App to control another person's device without their informed consent may be unlawful.
The App uses Apple's Screen Time API with your explicit authorisation to apply app restrictions on your device. You may revoke this authorisation at any time through iOS Settings > Screen Time. Revoking authorisation will immediately disable all active app blocking. We have no ability to override Apple's permission model or bypass your device's system settings.
We are not responsible for any consequence arising from blocked app access, including missed communications, missed notifications, or the inability to access emergency services through a blocked app. Emergency calls via the Phone app are not affected by the App.
THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that: (a) the App will meet your specific requirements; (b) the App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (c) any errors in the App will be corrected; or (d) the App will be compatible with future iOS versions or Apple hardware.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; in such jurisdictions, the above exclusions apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (a) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (b) ONE HUNDRED INDIAN RUPEES (INR 100).
The limitations above are a fundamental element of the basis of the bargain between you and us. The App would not be provided without such limitations.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your violation of these Terms; (b) your use of the App in a manner not authorised by these Terms; (c) Your Content; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights or applicable law.
Our collection and use of personal information in connection with the App is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to the practices described therein.
Key privacy commitments: Screen Time data remains on your device and is never transmitted to any server. Journal entries and pledge text are stored locally on your device only. Analytics data sent to PostHog uses an anonymous randomly generated identifier.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may provide notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the App.
We recommend that you review these Terms periodically. The current version is always available at brioappblocker.com/terms.
These Terms remain in effect as long as you use the App. We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law, or if we discontinue the App.
You may terminate these Terms at any time by deleting the App from your device and cancelling any active subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings.
Upon termination: (a) the licence granted to you under these Terms will immediately terminate; (b) sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) shall survive.
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising from or related to them or the App (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and provide a written description of the dispute, your desired resolution, and your contact information. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days of receiving your notice.
If a dispute is not resolved informally within 30 days, it shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (India). The seat of arbitration shall be Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The arbitration shall be conducted in English by a sole arbitrator agreed upon by the parties, or, failing agreement within 15 days of a request, appointed in accordance with the said Act. The arbitral award shall be final and binding. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable 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 or representative proceeding.
Nothing in this Section prevents either party from seeking urgent interlocutory or interim relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to preserve rights pending arbitration.
For any claims that are found not to be subject to arbitration, you and we consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.