Terms of Service | ColdWork

Agreement

By downloading, installing, or using ColdWork ("the App"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the App. These Terms apply to the ColdWork Android mobile application and the website.

What ColdWork Is

ColdWork is a focus tool that blocks distracting websites and applications during self-directed focus sessions. It is designed for coders, students, and anyone who wants to reduce digital distractions while working or studying. ColdWork offers a Free plan with core blocking, plus a paid Pro plan that unlocks advanced blocking and enforcement. See the Payments and Billing section below.

ColdWork is distributed as:

Android mobile application: distributed through the Google Play Store
Website: the site and web dashboard at coldworkapp.com

The app uses device permissions to detect and block distracting apps and websites. These actions are temporary, reversible, and only occur during active focus sessions.

Eligibility

There are no age restrictions for using ColdWork. However, if you are under 18, we recommend informing a parent or guardian that the App uses device-level permissions to block apps and websites during focus sessions.

License

ColdWork is provided under a personal use license. The Free plan is available at no cost. Pro is a paid plan, described in the Payments and Billing section below. You may not copy, modify, redistribute, or create derivative works from the App without prior written permission from caparim.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use ColdWork only for its intended purpose. You may not:

Use the App to interfere with other users' devices or networks
Redistribute a modified version of the App under the ColdWork name without permission
Use the App in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
Attempt to reverse-engineer the App for purposes other than security research

System Modifications

ColdWork requests the following Android permissions to enable blocking during focus sessions:

Usage Access: detects which app is currently in the foreground so ColdWork can show a blocking overlay when a restricted app is opened.
Display Over Other Apps: displays a blocking screen over restricted apps while a session is active.
Internet: intercepts network requests to blocked websites during an active session.

By using the App, you acknowledge and consent to these system-level modifications. All changes are fully reversible by ending your session or uninstalling the App.

Android Distribution

The ColdWork Android app is distributed through the Google Play Store. Installing and updating it is governed by the Google Play Terms of Service in addition to these Terms.

Your use of the Android app is also subject to the Android permissions listed above, and to the Google Play billing rules described in the Payments and Billing section.

Strict Mode

ColdWork includes a Strict Mode feature that prevents you from ending a focus session early. When Strict Mode is active:

You cannot end the session until the timer reaches zero
You cannot quit the App or modify your blocklist
Blocked websites and apps remain blocked for the full duration

By activating Strict Mode, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily restricting your own access to certain applications and websites for the duration you selected. This is by design and is not a malfunction.

Payments and Billing

The Free plan costs nothing and needs no card. Every account can also run ColdWork Pro free for 7 days. The trial takes no card, and it ends by itself.

Pro unlocks the advanced features:

Pro: a subscription billed $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year. It renews automatically at the same price until you cancel.

All prices are in US dollars. Pro is purchased inside the Android app through Google Play Billing. You cancel, change or refund it through your Google Play account, under Google Play's own terms.

Cancelling stops future renewals, and you keep Pro until the end of the period you already paid for.

No Warranty

ColdWork is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Fitness for a particular purpose
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Compatibility with all systems or configurations
That blocked content will be inaccessible under all circumstances

caparim does not guarantee that the App will successfully block all distractions in every scenario. Technically savvy users may be able to circumvent blocking; this is expected and not a defect.

Limitation of Liability

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

Loss of data or productivity
System configuration issues caused by improper use
Inability to access websites or applications during or after a session
Any damages arising from the use or inability to use the App

The total liability of caparim is limited to zero dollars ($0.00).

Updates and Changes

caparim may update the App, website, or these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Major changes will be noted with an updated "Last updated" date on this page.

Termination

You may stop using ColdWork at any time by uninstalling the App. Upon uninstallation, all locally stored data is removed and no residual device modifications remain.

Transparency

ColdWork is built with transparency in mind. If you have questions about how the App works or want to report a security concern, contact caparim directly.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which caparim resides, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved informally by contacting caparim before pursuing legal action.

Contact

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

business694200969@gmail.com