Rot Dot

Effective Date: February 9, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Rot Dot, you agree to these Terms. We may modify Terms anytime; continued use constitutes acceptance.

2. Eligibility

You must be 13+ years old (16+ in EU/EEA) to use Rot Dot. If you are under 18, you must have parental permission.

3. Description of Service

Rot Dot is an app blocking tool that uses NFC tags to control app access on your iPhone. Features include:

Create NFC-triggered "dots" to block apps
Select specific apps to block for each dot
Toggle app blocking by scanning NFC tags
Configure multiple dots for different locations

Rot Dot uses Apple's FamilyControls framework (Screen Time API) to block apps. This is the same system used by parents for device management.

4. Requirements

iPhone with NFC capability (iPhone 7 or later)
iOS 17.0 or later
NFC tags (purchased separately)
Screen Time permission granted to Rot Dot

5. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Rot Dot is a productivity tool designed to help you manage your own screen time. It is NOT:

A parental control solution
A device management system for organizations
A guaranteed method to block all app access
A replacement for professional addiction treatment

App blocking can be disabled by the device owner at any time through iOS Settings. We make no guarantees about the effectiveness of app blocking for any particular purpose.

6. Subscription Terms

Free tier: Create up to 2 dots
Premium tier: Unlimited dots ($0.99/month)
Auto-renewal unless cancelled 24+ hours before period ends
Payments via Apple App Store
Cancel anytime in Apple ID settings
No refunds except as required by law/Apple
Prices may change with notice

7. User Conduct

You agree to:

Use for lawful purposes only
Use only on devices you own or have permission to use
Accept responsibility for your app blocking choices

You agree NOT to:

Use on devices you don't own without permission
Reverse engineer the Service
Attempt unauthorized access
Interfere with Service operation
Sublicense or sell access rights

8. Intellectual Property

The Service is owned by HatchingPoint and protected by intellectual property laws. Your dot configurations and app selections remain yours and are stored locally on your device.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

SERVICE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES.

We disclaim:

Implied warranties of merchantability/fitness
Non-infringement warranties
Warranties of uninterrupted/error-free service
Warranties about app blocking effectiveness
Warranties about NFC tag compatibility

Use at your own risk.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

HATCHINGPOINT NOT LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive damages
Loss of productivity or data
Damages from use/inability to use Service
Damages from app blocking failures
Damages from NFC tag issues
Third-party service issues (Apple)

MAXIMUM LIABILITY: Greater of $100 or 12 months of fees paid.

11. Indemnification

You indemnify HatchingPoint against claims arising from your use of the Service, misuse of app blocking features, or violations of these terms.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & ARBITRATION

Disputes resolved through binding individual arbitration (AAA rules), not court.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER: You waive the right to participate in class actions.

Opt-out: Email inquiry@hatchingpoint.com within 30 days of first use.

13. Governing Law

Delaware law governs. Non-arbitration actions shall be brought in Delaware courts.

14. Termination

We may terminate access anytime. Upon termination: access ceases, prior fees due, survival clauses remain in effect. Your local data remains on your device.

15. Third-Party Services

Apple (FamilyControls framework and payments) integrations are subject to their respective terms. We're not responsible for third-party service availability or performance.

16. Severability

Invalid provisions will be struck; the remainder remains enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms + our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement.

18. Contact

Email: inquiry@hatchingpoint.com

Company: HatchingPoint

3. Description of Service

Rot Dot is an app blocking tool that uses NFC tags to control app access on your iPhone. Features include:

Create NFC-triggered "dots" to block apps

Select specific apps to block for each dot

Toggle app blocking by scanning NFC tags

Configure multiple dots for different locations

Rot Dot uses Apple's FamilyControls framework (Screen Time API) to block apps. This is the same system used by parents for device management.

5. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Rot Dot is a productivity tool designed to help you manage your own screen time. It is NOT:

A parental control solution

A device management system for organizations

A guaranteed method to block all app access

A replacement for professional addiction treatment

App blocking can be disabled by the device owner at any time through iOS Settings. We make no guarantees about the effectiveness of app blocking for any particular purpose.

7. User Conduct

You agree to:

Use for lawful purposes only

Use only on devices you own or have permission to use

Accept responsibility for your app blocking choices

You agree NOT to:

Use on devices you don't own without permission

Reverse engineer the Service

Attempt unauthorized access

Interfere with Service operation

Sublicense or sell access rights

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

HATCHINGPOINT NOT LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive damages

Loss of productivity or data

Damages from use/inability to use Service

Damages from app blocking failures

Damages from NFC tag issues

Third-party service issues (Apple)

MAXIMUM LIABILITY: Greater of $100 or 12 months of fees paid.