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Terms of Use
Last updated: February 2026

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Actually Good Ideas, LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), governing your access to and use of the Hold the Phone website and services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are accessing or using the Service on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

The Service provides informational guidance to help parents and guardians configure parental control settings on iOS devices. The Service is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, technical, or parenting advice.

3. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY INFORMATION OR GUIDANCE PROVIDED
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS
  • WARRANTIES THAT ANY PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS WILL FUNCTION AS INTENDED OR PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION

4. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. You assume full responsibility for any actions you take based on information or guidance provided by the Service, including but not limited to any changes you make to device settings. The Company is not responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of the Service or your implementation of any suggested settings or configurations.

5. NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

The Service does not provide professional, legal, medical, psychological, or technical advice. The information and guidance provided are for general informational purposes only. You should not rely solely on the Service for decisions regarding child safety, device security, or parenting. We strongly recommend consulting with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

  • IN NO EVENT SHALL ACTUALLY GOOD IDEAS, LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
  • IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED ZERO DOLLARS ($0.00).
  • WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM: (A) YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) ANY CHANGES YOU MAKE TO YOUR DEVICES BASED ON OUR GUIDANCE; (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA; (D) THE CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Actually Good Ideas, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of a third party; (d) any actions you take based on guidance provided by the Service; or (e) any content you submit to the Service.

8. BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Agreement to Arbitrate: You and Actually Good Ideas, LLC agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims.

Arbitration Rules: The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of Delaware. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent that litigation is permitted under these Terms, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Delaware.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

11. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at our contact page.

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