Terms of Service
Last Update: May 2026
Welcome to aroa ("aroa", "we", "our", "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the aroa mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
By using the Service, you also acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and store your data. Use of the Service constitutes consent to the data practices described therein.
For apps downloaded from Apple: You acknowledge this agreement is between you and us only, and not with Apple. Apple is not responsible for the app or its content, and has no obligation to provide maintenance or support. However, Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and Apple has the right to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.
aroa is operated by Laksh Bhadech, based in Mumbai, India. For support or legal inquiries, contact us at .
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use aroa. By using the Service, you confirm that you are 18 or older.
aroa is not intended for users under 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will terminate their access and delete their account and associated data.
2. Nature and Limitations of the Service
aroa is a general digital wellbeing tool designed to help you build more intentional habits around phone use. It is not a health, medical, or therapeutic product.
aroa does not provide:
- Medical or clinical advice
- Therapy, counselling, or psychological treatment
- Diagnosis or prevention of any condition
- Emergency or crisis services
aroa makes no claims about treating, curing, diagnosing, or preventing any physical or psychological condition.
If you are in distress or need support, please contact a qualified professional or local emergency services. aroa is not a substitute for professional help.
Use of the Service is voluntary and at your own discretion.
3. User Accounts
Certain features may require account creation. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- All activity under your account
aroa is not responsible for unauthorized access caused by your failure to secure your credentials.
4. Subscriptions, Billing & Payments
Some features require a paid subscription. All payments are:
- Processed exclusively through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Governed by the respective store's terms and policies
Key points:
- Subscriptions are billed on a monthly or annual basis, as selected at the time of purchase
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled through your Google Play account (Payments & Subscriptions) or Apple App Store account (Subscriptions settings) at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period
- You may cancel at any time; cancellation stops future billing but does not entitle you to a refund for the current billing period, unless required by applicable law
- aroa does not process payments directly
- aroa cannot modify billing, cancel subscriptions, or issue refunds outside the app store systems
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Misuse, interfere with, or disrupt the Service
- Reverse engineer, copy, or exploit any part of the app
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
- Use the Service for unlawful purposes
6. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms or misuse the Service.
You may stop using aroa at any time.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." aroa makes no guarantees regarding:
- Outcomes or results
- Effectiveness or impact
- Accuracy or completeness
- Availability or uninterrupted access
Use of the Service is entirely at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, aroa shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Service.
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the app or website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Courts located in India shall have exclusive jurisdiction.