Terms of Use
Last updated: May 29, 2026
By downloading or using Monkly ("the App"), you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using the App.
1. What Monkly Does
Monkly is a self-discipline tool that uses Apple's Screen Time framework to block apps you choose, and allows you to earn unlock time by reading books imported into the App. The blocking is enforced at the iOS system level and is subject to Apple's own limitations and policies.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Monkly. By using the App you represent that you meet this requirement. The App is intended for individual, personal use on your own device.
3. Subscriptions, Free Trials & Payment
Monkly requires an active paid subscription to use its features. We currently offer the following auto-renewable subscriptions:
- Weekly — billed every week.
- Annual — billed every year, and includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
The current price and any free-trial terms are shown on the subscription screen in the App before you purchase. The following standard App Store terms apply:
- Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase.
- Your subscription automatically renews at the then-current price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
- You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings (Settings → your name → Subscriptions). Deleting the App does not cancel your subscription.
- If you begin a free trial and then subscribe, any unused portion of the trial is forfeited when you purchase, where applicable.
- Purchases, billing, and refunds are handled by Apple. Refund requests are subject to Apple's policies; we generally cannot grant refunds directly.
Your purchases are also governed by Apple's Apple Media Services Terms and the standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available at apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.
4. Your Responsibilities
- You are responsible for configuring blocking settings appropriately for your situation.
- You must grant Screen Time permission for the App to function. Revoking this permission disables blocking.
- You are responsible for the books you import. Only import content you have the legal right to use.
- You agree not to attempt to bypass, hack, or reverse-engineer the App's blocking mechanisms.
5. Intellectual Property
All App content, design, and code is owned by Monkly. Books you import remain your own property — we make no claim over them. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the App without permission.
6. No Guarantee of Blocking
Monkly relies on Apple's Screen Time APIs, which are subject to Apple's own limitations, updates, and platform policies. We cannot guarantee that blocking will function in all circumstances, including across iOS updates, device restarts, or changes to Apple's frameworks. The App is provided as a productivity aid — it is not a parental control tool.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The App is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your specific requirements. Use the App at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Monkly and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App, including but not limited to lost productivity, data loss, or inability to access blocked applications.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the developer resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Apple & Third Parties
Monkly is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. Apple is not responsible for the App or its content, and has no obligation to provide support or maintenance for it. To the extent these Terms grant a license, it is a license to use the App on an Apple-branded device as permitted by the App Store Terms. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you. The App also relies on third-party services (including PostHog, Sentry, and RevenueCat) as described in our Privacy Policy.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at bossbaboss2008@gmail.com.