Terms of Use

A short agreement, written plainly.

By installing or using Pauz, you agree to these terms. They cover what Pauz is, what it isn't, and the basics of the optional Pauz Plus subscription billed through Apple.

Who we are

Publisher

  • Pauz is published by Oh8 Digital (sole trader, South Africa).
  • Contact: deon@oh8digital.co.za.

The app

  • Pauz is an iOS app built on Apple's Family Controls, Managed Settings, and DeviceActivity frameworks.
  • It helps you pause before opening apps you have chosen to shield.

Your licence

Use

  • We grant you a personal, non-transferable licence to use Pauz on iPhones and iPads associated with your Apple ID.
  • You may not resell, sublicense, or distribute the app or its assets.

Conduct

  • Don't reverse engineer the app, bypass its safety controls in ways that harm yourself or others, or use it to surveil another person without their knowledge and consent.

Termination

  • You can stop using Pauz at any time by uninstalling it.
  • We may terminate this licence if you breach these terms.

Pauz Plus subscription

What it is

  • Pauz Plus is an optional monthly auto-renewing subscription that funds independent development and adds the Pauz Plus mark beside your name.
  • The core Pauz app (shields, focus sessions, habits, insights) is free and always will be.

Title and length

  • Title: Pauz Plus (monthly).
  • Length: 1 month, auto-renewing.

Price

  • Shown in your local currency on the in-app purchase screen.
  • Apple converts the base price to your storefront automatically.

Renewal

  • Your subscription renews automatically at the end of each period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
  • Cancel anytime in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions on your iPhone, or in iTunes on a Mac.

Billing

  • All Pauz Plus purchases are processed by Apple via the App Store.
  • We never see or store your payment details.

Refunds

  • Refund requests are handled by Apple, not by us. Request a refund via reportaproblem.apple.com.

This subscription information is part of your purchase agreement and is also displayed on the in-app paywall before purchase.

What Pauz is not

Not medical

  • Pauz is not a medical device, therapy, or substitute for clinical care.
  • If you are struggling with addiction, mental health, or compulsive behavior, please seek qualified professional support.

Not a guarantee

  • Pauz is a tool. It cannot guarantee a behaviour change, a streak length, or any specific outcome.

Liability and warranties

As-is

  • Pauz is provided on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Limits

  • To the extent permitted by law, Oh8 Digital is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of Pauz.
  • Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable consumer protection law.

Changes

These terms

  • We may update these terms when we add features, change pricing structures, or are required to by law.
  • Material changes will be flagged inside the app before they take effect.

The app

  • We may add, change, or remove features as the app evolves. We will not remove core blocking functionality from existing free users.

Law

Governing law

  • These terms are governed by the laws of South Africa.

Disputes

  • If something is wrong, email us first at deon@oh8digital.co.za. We will try to resolve it directly before either side goes to court.

Contact

Questions

  • Email deon@oh8digital.co.za with the subject "Terms".

Privacy

  • Our Privacy Policy at /privacy explains exactly what reaches our servers and what stays on your device.

Last updated 7 June 2026.