Terms of Service

Effective date: 2026-09-20

Article 1 (Purpose)

These terms set out the rights, obligations and responsibilities between Newmadlog (the "developer") and users regarding use of the mobile application Doomscroll Cat (the "app").

Article 2 (Definitions)

  1. "App" means the software the developer provides to help manage time spent on short-form video (Shorts / Reels / TikTok).
  2. "User" means anyone who installs and uses the app under these terms.

Article 3 (Effect and changes)

  1. These terms take effect when posted in the app or announced in an equivalent way.
  2. The developer may change these terms within the limits of applicable law. Changes will be announced in the app, stating the effective date and the reason, at least 7 days before they take effect (30 days for changes unfavorable to users).
  3. The app has no account sign-up and runs on your device's local storage, so no individual notice by email or similar is provided; the in-app announcement in paragraph 1 serves as notice.

Article 4 (Service)

  1. The app provides:
    • Detection of YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok and short-form video on the mobile web, with time-limit blocking
    • Usage statistics and a restraint streak
    • Missions (flip the phone, deep breaths, word puzzle) that must be completed to dismiss the block screen
  2. The developer may change or discontinue all or part of these features for operational or technical reasons, with prior notice.
  3. Blocking relies on the Android Accessibility Service and analysis of on-screen UI structure. Updates to target apps such as YouTube, Instagram or TikTok may temporarily stop detection from working. The developer will respond to such changes as best it can but does not guarantee complete blocking.

Article 5 (User obligations)

  1. To let the app work, you must grant the permissions it needs (the accessibility service, "display over other apps") in Android system settings.
  2. You may not use the app for purposes other than its intended one — managing your own digital habits.

Article 6 (Disclaimer)

  1. The developer is not liable for service interruption or blocking malfunction caused by circumstances outside its control, including force majeure, problems with your device or network, or updates to target apps (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
  2. The app is a supporting tool for improving your own digital habits; results are not guaranteed.

Article 7 (Intellectual property)

Intellectual property rights in the app and in the illustrations, designs and trademarks it contains belong to the developer. You may not copy, distribute or commercially exploit them without the developer's prior written consent.

Article 8 (Paid content and refunds)

  1. The app's core blocking and statistics features are free.
  2. The app offers optional one-time purchases through Google Play In-app Billing: decorative "skins" for the cat mascot, and vocabulary "word packs" for the word puzzle mission. Skins are purely cosmetic and word packs only add words to the puzzle; neither affects blocking, time limits or any other core feature.
  3. Payment, cancellation and refund procedures follow Google Play's billing policies and processes. You may also contact Google Play support for such requests. Where applicable consumer law grants a right of withdrawal for unused digital content, that right applies within the period the law provides.
  4. If further paid features are introduced, payment and refund details will be announced separately in accordance with applicable law.

Article 9 (Governing law)

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any dispute shall be brought before the court having jurisdiction under the Korean Civil Procedure Act. Nothing in these terms limits any mandatory consumer rights you have under the laws of your country of residence.