Terms of Service

Welcome! By using "i hate the routine," you agree to these terms. They're straightforward and designed to protect both you and us.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using "i hate the routine" (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

The App is a personal routine timer designed to help you manage and complete your daily routines. The App provides:

• Customizable routine timers
• Step-by-step routine guidance
• Built-in checklists for each step
• Local notifications for routine progress
• Apple Watch integration with handoff capability
• Multiple themes and sounds

The App offers both free and premium subscription tiers. See Section 14 for subscription details.

3. License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use on devices you own or control, subject to these Terms and Apple's App Store Terms of Service.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the App only for its intended purpose
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or distribute the App
• Not use the App for any unlawful purpose
• Be responsible for maintaining the security of your device

5. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, graphics, code, and content, is owned by Ziggy Zag and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the App without our express written permission.

The routines, steps, and checklists you create within the App remain yours.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The App will meet your specific requirements
• The App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results from using the App will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the App will be corrected

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ziggy Zag shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or routines stored in the App
• Any missed routines or appointments
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the App

8. Health Disclaimer

The App is designed to help you manage routines but is not a medical device and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with healthcare professionals regarding your health and wellness routines.

The App is designed to reduce routine-related anxiety, but if you experience significant anxiety or mental health concerns, please seek professional support.

9. Updates and Changes

We may update the App from time to time to add features, fix bugs, or make improvements. We may also update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Termination

You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Apple App Store Terms

These Terms are between you and Ziggy Zag, not Apple. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services for the App. Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App. In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, Apple will not be responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, or discharge of any such claim.

13. 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 so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Subscription Terms

i hate the routine (ihtr) offers optional premium subscriptions to unlock additional features.

Payment & Billing

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Prices are displayed in your local currency and may vary by region.

Subscription Options

• Monthly Subscription: Billed monthly at the then-current price ($3.99/month at launch)
• Annual Subscription: Billed annually at the then-current price ($28.99/year at launch, approximately 39% savings compared to monthly)
• Lifetime Purchase: One-time payment for permanent access ($74.99 at launch) — this is not a subscription and does not auto-renew

Auto-Renewal Terms

Subscriptions (Monthly and Annual) automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan.

Managing Your Subscription

You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Tap "Subscriptions"
4. Select "ihtr" to manage or cancel

Alternatively, you can manage subscriptions at: https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions

Free Trial

If a free trial is offered, any unused portion of the trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Refunds

All purchases are final. Refund requests must be submitted directly to Apple through their standard refund process at https://reportaproblem.apple.com