Terms of Service

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Applowance ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App. These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and Ramses Works ("we", "us", or "our"), the publisher of Applowance.

Use of the Service

Applowance is a family screen time management app designed for parents and their children. The App allows parents to:

  • Create a family group and invite children to join
  • Assign chores with screen time rewards
  • Approve or deny chore completions
  • Manage app restrictions on children's devices using Apple's Screen Time frameworks

Parents are responsible for supervising their children's use of the App and for all activity that occurs under their family group. The App is intended for use by families where the parent or legal guardian has direct authority over the children in the group.

Account and Family Management

To use Applowance as a parent, you must sign in using Sign in with Apple. By doing so, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when setting up your family
  • Maintain the security of your Apple ID and any PINs you set within the App
  • Accept responsibility for all actions taken under your family group
  • Only add children for whom you are the parent or legal guardian

Children join a family using a 6-character invite code provided by the parent. Children do not need an Apple ID or email address to use the App.

When you add a child or join a family, the App records your acceptance of an in-app parental consent disclosure with a version stamp so we can demonstrate which disclosure you agreed to. You may delete the entire family group and all associated data at any time from Settings > Delete Account; deletion is described in detail in our Privacy Policy.

Subscriptions and Purchases

Applowance is free to download and use. Every feature visible in the current App Store build is available at no cost, and the App contains no in-app purchases or subscriptions at this time. Paid plans are planned for a future release; when they launch, full pricing and billing terms will be added here and presented in the App before any purchase.

Screen Time and App Restrictions

Applowance uses iOS Screen Time frameworks, including FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, and DeviceActivity, to enforce app restrictions on children's devices. These are system-level frameworks provided by Apple. By using these features, you acknowledge that:

  • App restrictions are enforced at the operating system level and may affect the child's ability to use certain apps
  • The effectiveness of restrictions depends on the child's device settings and iOS version
  • We are not responsible for any issues arising from Apple's Screen Time frameworks
  • Screen time sessions and balances are tracked locally and synced via our cloud service

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or family groups
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or its underlying infrastructure
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the App
  • Use the App to monitor or restrict devices of individuals who are not your children or legal dependents

User-Generated Content

Applowance allows parents and children in a family group to create content such as chore titles, reward names, notes, and member display names. We have a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive behavior. Any content that is harassing, threatening, sexually explicit, hateful, violent, or otherwise objectionable is strictly prohibited, as is any abusive conduct directed at other users.

You can report objectionable content or abusive users directly from inside the App using the Report button available on chores (both parents reviewing pending approvals and children viewing their own chores can submit a report). Each in-app report is written to a moderation queue and triggers an alert to the Ramses Works team for review by a human — automated moderation alone is never the final word.

Moderation response: Ramses Works reviews reports promptly and takes action based on severity. Action may include removing the offending content, warning the user, deactivating their family membership, and — for repeat or severe violations — deleting the offending family group and preventing the responsible Apple account from rejoining.

If you prefer to report outside the App, or if you are unable to reach the in-app Report button, email us at applowance@ramses.works and we will route the message through the same moderation review process.

Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information, including specific protections for children's data under COPPA. By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, code, graphics, and content, is owned by Ramses Works and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for its intended purpose. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the App.

Disclaimers

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

  • The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • App restrictions will be completely effective in all circumstances
  • Data synchronization will always be immediate or accurate
  • The App will be compatible with all devices or iOS versions

Screen time management features depend on Apple's frameworks and device capabilities, which are outside our control.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Ramses Works shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from your use of the App. Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the twelve months preceding the claim.

App Store License

The Applowance application is licensed to you under Apple's standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement, which governs your use of the App itself. These Terms of Service apply to your use of the Applowance service, including chore tracking and family sync, in addition to that license.

Applowance currently has no in-app purchases or subscriptions. If paid plans are introduced later, Apple will process any App Store purchases and the purchase terms will be presented before checkout.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should stop using the App.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: