Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully. They are a binding agreement between you and bearDevs ("we," "our," or "us"), a sole proprietorship based in California, United States, governing your use of the Ante - Screen Time mobile application ("Ante" or "the App").
You must be at least 17 years of age to use Ante. The App contains simulated gambling content and is rated accordingly. By using the App, you represent that you are at least 17, that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms, and that you will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download and use Ante on Apple-branded devices that you own or control, as permitted by the Apple Licensed Application End User License Agreement ("Apple Standard EULA") and the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions. This license is for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not, and may not permit others to:
Ante is a personal screen-time tool. You choose which of your own apps to monitor and set a daily time limit for them. When you reach a limit, Ante can shield (block) those apps using Apple's Screen Time frameworks. You can earn shielded minutes back by playing in-app mini-games that wager an in-app, on-device unit we call "minutes." Ante uses Apple's Family Controls, Device Activity, and Managed Settings frameworks on your device. You may grant or revoke Screen Time authorization in iOS Settings at any time.
Ante includes an in-app economy of virtual units ("minutes"), virtual wagers, ranks, streaks, and related items (collectively, "Virtual Items"). You acknowledge and agree that:
Ante's mini-games (including coin flip and blackjack) are provided for entertainment and motivational purposes only and simulate gambling using Virtual Items that have no monetary value. You acknowledge and agree that:
If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available in the United States from the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), or visit ncpgambling.org.
Ante is a self-help digital-wellbeing and motivation tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Ante does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent screen-time dependency, behavioral addiction, or any health condition. You are solely responsible for your own device use and decisions. The App's limits and shields are tools you control and can remove; we do not guarantee that the App will reduce, limit, or change your screen-time habits or produce any particular result. If you have concerns about your screen use or mental health, consult a qualified professional.
Ante offers an optional auto-renewing subscription, "Ante Pro," available in annual and monthly plans and sold through the Apple App Store using your Apple ID.
AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL TERMS (please read carefully):
All purchases are processed by Apple. We cannot issue refunds directly. Refund requests are handled by Apple and may be submitted at reportaproblem.apple.com.
The App, including its design, code, graphics, game artwork, text, and the "Ante" and "bearDevs" names and branding, is owned by bearDevs and is protected by intellectual-property laws. Except for the license granted above, no rights are granted to you. Any feedback or suggestions you provide may be used by us without obligation or compensation to you.
You agree not to misuse the App, including by attempting to circumvent the App's purchase or entitlement checks, tampering with the Virtual Items system, interfering with the App's operation, or using the App to violate any law. We may suspend or terminate your access for conduct that violates these Terms.
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that defects will be corrected; that the App will meet your requirements; or that the App's shields, limits, or notifications will function without interruption or will prevent any particular app usage. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above may not apply to you.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, bearDevs WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, GOODWILL, OR DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE APP, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID US (THROUGH APPLE) FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) TWENTY U.S. DOLLARS ($20).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless bearDevs from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your misuse of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
Please read this section carefully — it affects your legal rights.
Informal resolution first. Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at support@anteapp.me and allowing 30 days to reach a resolution.
Binding arbitration. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and bearDevs agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App will be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration provider under its applicable consumer rules, rather than in court, except as provided below. The arbitration will take place in California or, at your election, your county of residence, or by phone or video where available.
Class-action waiver. You and bearDevs agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims.
Exceptions. Either party may (a) bring an individual claim in small-claims court, and (b) seek injunctive relief in court for infringement or misuse of intellectual property.
30-day opt-out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by emailing support@anteapp.me with the subject "Arbitration Opt-Out" within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Opting out will not affect any other part of these Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable U.S. federal law, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to the arbitration agreement above, any dispute not subject to arbitration will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to their jurisdiction. Nothing in this section deprives you of the protection of mandatory consumer-protection laws of your place of residence.
These Terms are between you and bearDevs only, not with Apple. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. You and we acknowledge that:
These Terms remain in effect while you use the App. We may suspend or terminate your access at any time if you violate these Terms or if we discontinue the App. You may terminate at any time by deleting the App. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination — including Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 through 15 — will survive.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date above and post the revised Terms at this URL. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.