Terms of Use

Effective November 10, 2026

These terms apply when you download or use Ponderer: Focus & Study Timer (“the app”). By using the app you agree to them. The app is licensed to you under Apple’s Licensed Application End User License Agreement (the “Standard EULA”). These terms add a few details specific to Ponderer; if anything here conflicts with the Standard EULA, the Standard EULA wins.

Using the app

You may use the app for your own personal, non-commercial use on Apple devices you own or control. Please don’t copy, modify, reverse engineer or redistribute the app, except where the law allows it.

Pond+ subscription

• Pond+ is optional. It is offered as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and may vary by region.
• The yearly plan may include a free trial. If you don’t cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, it converts to a paid subscription.
• Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• You can manage or cancel your subscription any time in Settings › [your name] › Subscriptions on your iPhone. Cancelling stops future renewals; you keep Pond+ until the end of the period you paid for.
• Refunds are handled by Apple under its policies. You can request one at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Pearls and in-app items

Pearls, koi, garden items and other in-app content are a limited licence to use features in the app. They have no cash value, can’t be exchanged for money and can’t be transferred. Because your pond is stored on your iPhone, deleting the app or resetting your device can remove your progress. Purchases from the App Store can be restored with “Restore purchases” in the app.

A focus tool, not medical advice

Ponderer is designed to help you build calm focus habits. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat any condition. If you have concerns about attention, sleep or wellbeing, please talk to a qualified professional.

Changes and availability

We may update, change or remove features to improve the app. We will try to give notice in the app’s release notes before any change that removes something you paid for.

Disclaimer and liability

The app is provided “as is”. To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for indirect or consequential losses, or for loss of in-app progress. Nothing in these terms limits rights you have under the consumer laws of your country.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, except where the consumer laws of your country require otherwise.

Contact

Email support@pondererapp.com (support@pondererapp.com).