Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WatchSafe ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

You must be at least 18 years old to create a parent account and use WatchSafe.

2. Description of Service

WatchSafe is a parental control platform that allows parents to:

• Control which YouTube channels and videos their children can access
• Set time limits and viewing schedules
• Monitor watch history and generate reports
• Manage multiple child profiles
• Set educational goals and track progress

3. User Accounts

3.1 Parent Accounts

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Child Accounts

• Child accounts are created and managed by parents
• Parents are responsible for all child account activity
• Parents must provide verifiable consent for children under 13 (COPPA)

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to bypass parental controls or restrictions
• Share your account credentials with others
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack the Service
• Use automated tools to access the Service
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Content and Third-Party Services

5.1 YouTube Content

• WatchSafe integrates with YouTube but is not affiliated with YouTube or Google
• YouTube content is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service
• We cannot guarantee content availability or quality
• We cannot block YouTube advertisements

5.2 Content Responsibility

Parents are responsible for:

• Reviewing and approving all channels and videos
• Monitoring their children's viewing activity
• Ensuring content is age-appropriate
• Understanding that content may change over time
• Understanding that WatchSafe cannot guarantee 100% content safety

6. Service Limitations

WatchSafe has the following limitations:

• Cannot block YouTube ads: YouTube's Terms of Service prohibit ad blocking
• Content may change: Approved channels may upload new content
• No guarantee of content safety: Parents must actively monitor
• Service availability: We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee it
• Third-party dependencies: Service depends on YouTube API availability

7. Privacy and Data

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Subscription and Payment

8.1 Money-Back Guarantee

WatchSafe offers a 7-day money-back guarantee on all new subscriptions. If WatchSafe isn't the right fit for your family, you can request a full refund within 7 days of your initial purchase — no questions asked. For detailed information about refunds, see our Refund Policy.

8.2 Subscription Terms

WatchSafe is a paid subscription from the start. We do this so we can focus on building a safe, reliable experience for families without relying on trial-based billing or surprise charges later.

• Subscriptions are billed upfront at the time of purchase
• You can cancel at any time
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period
• No refunds for partial billing periods after the 7-day guarantee window

For detailed information about refunds, cancellation, and billing, please see our Refund Policy.

9. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by WatchSafe and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, that the Service is free of viruses or harmful components, or that content will always be available or safe.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WATCHSAFE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

You agree to indemnify and hold WatchSafe harmless from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your children's use of the Service
• Violation of these Terms
• Violation of any third-party rights

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will:

• Post updated Terms on our website
• Notify users of material changes via email
• Update the "Last Updated" date

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse the Service or other users
• Fail to pay required fees (if applicable)

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:

• Email: legal@watchsafe.app

16. Acknowledgment