Terms of Use

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Neara mobile application (“the App”) and associated websites (nearaapp.com), provided and owned by Naer App AS (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

By downloading, installing, creating an account, or using Neara, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, as well as Apple’s Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue all use and uninstall the App.

Neara is a personal lifestyle and focus tool designed to promote digital well-being, mindfulness, concentration, and healthy screen time habits. The App is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use.

Not a Parental Control or Monitoring Tool: Neara is a self-directed tool designed exclusively for the individual user. It is not a parental control product and must never be used to monitor, lock, or control another person’s device.

Technical Framework (Apple Screen Time API): The App utilizes Apple’s official Screen Time API (FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, and DeviceActivity) to shield selected apps and websites during Presence, Focus Time, Sleep, and Full Presence sessions, and to display insights locally on your iPhone. Users must grant and manage the required permissions on their own device.

Neara offers access to its features through auto-renewable subscriptions (monthly or annual plans) purchased and managed through the Apple App Store.

Free Trial: New users may be offered a free trial period (typically 7 days, as stated on the subscription screen in the App) with full access to the App’s features. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

Automatic Renewal: Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial or current billing period, your subscription will automatically convert into a paid subscription (annual or monthly, depending on your selection) and renew automatically. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Management and Cancellation via Apple: All payments, billing, and refund requests are handled directly by Apple through your Apple Account (Apple ID). You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time on your iPhone under Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions.

Important Note on Uninstalling: Deleting or uninstalling the Neara App from your iPhone does not automatically cancel an active subscription. You must cancel your subscription in your iPhone’s Subscription Settings.

Your privacy is our highest priority. All detailed screen time statistics, app usage records, schedules, and Protected Zone configurations are processed and stored locally on your own iPhone using Apple’s secure framework. Naer App AS has no access to which specific apps you open or what you do on your phone.

To manage your user account (such as Sign in with Apple or phone authentication) and verify active subscription status, a strict minimum of technical data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy at nearaapp.com/privacy.

Neara is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Naer App AS does not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted or error-free at all times, and disclaims any liability for disruptions caused by iOS updates, Apple Screen Time API limitations, or external factors beyond our reasonable control.

No Medical Advice: While Neara is informed by neuroscience and behavioral psychology, the App is strictly a lifestyle tool for self-regulation and digital well-being. Nothing in the App constitutes medical, diagnostic, clinical, or psychological advice or treatment.

User Responsibility for App Shielding: You are solely responsible for choosing which apps, websites, and notifications you shield within the App. Naer App AS shall under no circumstances be liable for any direct or indirect loss or consequence resulting from your configuration of shielded apps or notifications on your device.

All intellectual property rights related to Neara—including its user interface design, source code, algorithms, copywriting, logos, and trademarks (including the Neara name and brand assets)—are owned by Naer App AS or its licensors, and are protected by Norwegian law and international copyright and trademark treaties.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect product improvements or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available at nearaapp.com/terms. In the event of material changes, we will notify you through the App or via email.

If you experience any issues with the App or wish to submit a complaint, please contact us first at support@nearaapp.no so we can assist you and seek an amicable resolution. Any requests regarding billing, subscription management, or refunds for App Store purchases must be directed to Apple.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway, without regard to its conflict of law principles. If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, consumers residing in Norway or the EEA may submit the matter to the Norwegian Consumer Authority (Forbrukertilsynet) or the relevant consumer dispute resolution body in their country of residence. Any legal proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Norway, with Oslo District Court (Oslo tingrett) as the agreed legal venue, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence entitle you to bring proceedings in your local courts. To the extent permitted by applicable law, any claims must be brought in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Neara App, please contact us at:

Company: Naer App AS

Email: support@nearaapp.no

Address: Blåbærstien 10, 3724 Skien, Norway

Website: nearaapp.com