Terms & Conditions

A clear look at how Focus Guardian's Terms & Conditions.

Introduction and acceptance

Date Created: July 12th, 2026
Effective Date: July 12th, 2026

By installing or opening Focus Guardian, you agree to the Terms & Conditions outlined in this document. In these Terms, “we,” “us,” and “the App” refer to Focus Guardian. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use Focus Guardian on your computer.

Eligibility and age requirements

We do not impose a strict minimum-age requirement. If you are under the age of 13, obtain permission from a parent or guardian before installing the App. The App also collects limited analytics data (more information is available in the Privacy Policy). Analytics collection is optional and should be disabled for users under the age of 13. If someone under the age of 13 has used Focus Guardian with analytics enabled, please disable analytics and email us at contact@focusGuardian.com. Include the user’s Anonymous Analytics ID, found under Settings > Privacy & About. After receiving the email, Focus Guardian will delete the analytics data associated with that user.

About the App

Focus Guardian is a macOS application designed to help users stay focused through optional live app and website blocking, as well as optional Presence Detection (face tracking). Focus Guardian is developed using SwiftUI and relies on several Apple frameworks, including Vision, AVFoundation, and SwiftData.

Focus Guardian includes features such as:

Presence Detection (optional) — helps ensure users remain present throughout the duration of a focus session.
Content Blocking (optional) — blocks distracting applications and websites selected by the user.
Pomodoro Templates (optional) — allows users to customize work sessions, break lengths, and timer schedules.

Device permissions

Focus Guardian requests certain device permissions to provide its focus features. Some of the permissions it requests through macOS are described below.

Apple Events — This permission allows Focus Guardian to communicate with other apps. Focus Guardian uses it to identify when a user visits a blocked website and then replace the tab’s content with a blocked-content screen. If permission is denied, website blocking will be unavailable.
Camera — Camera data is used for Presence Detection, which helps determine whether users remain present throughout a focus session. If permission is denied, Presence Detection will be unavailable.
File Searching — Focus Guardian automatically searches application folders on your Mac to suggest applications you may want to block.

More information about privacy can be found within Focus Guardian’s Privacy Policy.

Accounts

Focus Guardian does not include an account system. Focus Guardian stores user data in the user’s iCloud account.

Acceptable Use

You may use Focus Guardian only for lawful, personal, and authorized purposes. You agree to follow these Terms and all applicable laws while using the App.

You may not:

Copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, or commercially exploit any part of Focus Guardian unless we give you written permission.
Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the source code of the App, except where applicable law expressly permits it.
Bypass, disable, damage, or interfere with the App’s security features, access controls, device permissions, or normal operation.
Introduce malware, harmful code, automated scripts, or other technology intended to disrupt the App or another user’s device.
Access or attempt to access another person’s account, device, settings, or information without their permission.
Use Focus Guardian to secretly monitor, restrict, control, harass, intimidate, or surveil another person.
Misrepresent your identity, authority, or relationship with another user.
Use the App in a manner that violates another person’s privacy, intellectual-property rights, contractual rights, or other legal rights.
Use Focus Guardian for any unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful purpose.
Help another person perform any activity prohibited by these Terms.

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of Focus Guardian is lawful and appropriately authorized. We may restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the App if we reasonably believe that it is being misused, that these Terms have been violated, or that continued access could harm Focus Guardian, its users, or another person.

Any enforcement action will be subject to applicable law and any consumer rights that cannot legally be limited.

Data Loss and Account Deletion

Focus Guardian is not responsible for unintentional or intentional data loss, including streaks. In addition, Focus Guardian does not implement an account system because data is simply stored on Apple’s iCloud servers. Data can be deleted within Apple’s System Settings app.

Third-Party Services and Technologies

Focus Guardian uses or interacts with services, software, frameworks, websites, and platform functionality supplied by third parties. These third-party components may be governed by their providers’ own terms, licenses, and privacy policies.

Current third-party services and technologies include:

Apple and macOS: Focus Guardian relies on Apple frameworks and operating-system capabilities for its interface, local data storage, camera access, face-presence processing, application detection, browser automation, and other device functions. Distribution, installation, updates, and purchases made through Apple may also be governed by Apple’s terms.
PostHog: Focus Guardian uses PostHog to collect analytics about App usage and lifecycle events so that we can understand and improve the App. Focus Guardian provides an in-app option to opt out of these analytics. The collection and treatment of analytics data must also be described in our Privacy Policy.
FaviconFinder and website providers: Focus Guardian uses the FaviconFinder software package to locate and download website icons. When the App retrieves an icon, it may connect to the website entered or selected by the user. That website may receive standard network information associated with the request, such as the user’s IP address and browser-like request information.
Framer: Certain Focus Guardian webpages, including informational, privacy, and website-blocking pages, are hosted using Framer. Opening those pages transfers the user from the App to web content and may result in information being processed according to Framer’s and the website operator’s applicable policies.
Supported web browsers: To provide website-blocking functionality, Focus Guardian may interact with supported browsers through macOS automation features. Current browser integrations may include Safari, Google Chrome, Arc, Dia, and Atlas. Browser availability and behavior are controlled by their respective developers.

Productivity and Wellness Disclaimer

Focus Guardian is a productivity and digital-wellness tool intended to help users structure focus sessions, reduce selected digital distractions, and review their focusing activity.

Focus Guardian is not a medical device and does not provide medical, psychological, psychiatric, therapeutic, diagnostic, or other professional healthcare services. The App is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, technology addiction, anxiety, depression, or any other medical or mental-health condition.

Information, reminders, statistics, awards, streaks, presence-detection features, and other feedback presented by the App are provided for general informational and motivational purposes only. They should not be treated as medical advice or as a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified professional.

Individual results vary. We do not guarantee that using Focus Guardian will:

Improve concentration, productivity, health, grades, or employment performance.
Prevent procrastination or distraction.
Ensure completion of any task or goal.
Produce or maintain a particular streak, habit, or outcome.
Block every application, website, notification, or source of distraction.

You remain responsible for deciding whether Focus Guardian and its settings are appropriate for your circumstances. Do not rely on the App where a failure, interruption, or restriction could create a safety risk or prevent access to emergency services, essential communications, medical resources, or safety-critical information.

During an emergency, or whenever your health or someone else’s health is at risk, do not hesitate to leave your focus session unattended while Presence Detection is enabled, even if doing so breaks your streak.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as Focus Guardian changes or legal requirements evolve. The “Last updated” date will show when revisions were made. If a change materially affects how information is processed, we will provide additional notice where appropriate.

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Focus Guardian is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information through analytics, contact us with the Anonymous Analytics ID inside of Settings > Privacy & About, so we can investigate and delete it where possible. In addition, if a child under 13 is knowingly using Focus Guardian with Analytics turned on, please have them turn it off under Settings > Privacy & About.