RuleSelf
Rules, not willpower

Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 21 February 2026  ·  Last Updated: 9 March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using RuleSelf ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

RuleSelf is a personal self-discipline tool that enables users to create rules governing their own app usage. The App operates entirely on-device; no account registration is required and no personal data is transmitted to external servers.

2a. Rule Monitor Service

RuleSelf includes a background monitoring service ("Rule Monitor") that can be toggled on or off in Settings → Enable Monitoring. When enabled, the service runs continuously in the background and:

The Monitor Service is essential for rule enforcement. Without it, rules will not be evaluated and no block/delay screens will appear. All processing is local — no usage data is transmitted. You can disable the service at any time from Settings.

3. Use of the App

4. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the rules you create, including block schedules, delay configurations, and any consequences resulting from enabling or disabling them. The developer accepts no responsibility for missed notifications, locked sessions, or disruption caused by rules you have configured.

5. Advertising (Free Users)

Free users of RuleSelf may see banner and rewarded advertisements served by Google AdMob. Rewarded ads are entirely optional — watching a rewarded ad may grant one additional rule slot. Ad personalisation and data handling are governed by Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy).

Premium users see no advertisements. Upgrading to Premium disables all ad loading.

5a. Cross-Promotion (Free Users)

When a third-party ad fails to load, the App may display a cross-promotion banner for other apps published by the same developer. Tapping the banner opens the advertised app's Google Play Store listing. Cross-promotion banners do not collect any personal data and are not shown to Premium users.

6. Premium Purchases

Premium access is offered as a one-time, non-recurring purchase processed securely through Google Play Billing. Key points:

7. Intellectual Property

RuleSelf, its name, logo, design, and all associated content are the intellectual property of Nagaraju Chitimilla. All rights are reserved. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or sublicense any part of the App without express written permission.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The developer does not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

11. Termination

The developer reserves the right to discontinue, modify, or restrict access to the App at any time, without notice and for any reason, including but not limited to technical, legal, or business reasons. Termination does not entitle you to a refund unless required by Google Play's refund policy.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Intended Use

RuleSelf is a personal self-discipline productivity tool intended solely for individual use by the account holder. It is not designed or intended for parental controls, employee monitoring, surveillance, or any purpose involving controlling or tracking another person's device or activity. Any such misuse is strictly prohibited and may violate applicable laws.

14. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated at any time. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact:
Nagaraju Chitimilla
Nagaraju.Chitimilla@gmail.com