Terms of Service
Last updated: March 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of any applications, websites, and services (collectively, "the Services") provided by AVDC Ltd ("we", "us", or "our"). This includes all applications developed and published by AVDC Ltd, such as ChessMem and ScrollAway. By using the Services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using any of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
2. Description of Services
AVDC Ltd develops and publishes mobile and web applications across various domains. Each application may have its own specific features, subscription plans, and functionality. Our current applications include ChessMem, a chess opening trainer, and ScrollAway, a screen time management app that helps users redirect time from social media to productive study apps using Apple's Screen Time APIs.
3. User Accounts
Some of our Services require account creation, which may use third-party authentication (such as Google Sign-In). You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your account
- All activity that occurs under your account
- Reporting any unauthorised access immediately
4. Subscription Plans and Payments
Our applications may offer various subscription tiers, which may include:
- Free — Limited access with usage restrictions
- Monthly — Unlimited access, billed monthly
- Annual — Unlimited access, billed yearly
- Lifetime — Unlimited access, one-time payment
Payment processing is handled by third-party providers such as Stripe, Apple App Store, or Google Play. Specific plans and pricing vary by application.
5. Lifetime Membership
Where offered, "Lifetime" means the lifetime of the Service, not the lifetime of the subscriber. If a Service is discontinued, we will provide reasonable notice where possible. No refunds are issued for lifetime memberships upon discontinuation.
6. Refund Policy
- Monthly/Annual subscriptions — 14-day refund window if the Service has not been substantially used
- Lifetime purchases — 14-day refund window
- App Store / Google Play purchases — Subject to Apple's and Google's respective refund policies
Refund requests should be sent to support@avdcltd.com.
7. Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings, iOS Settings, or Google Play. Access continues until the end of the current billing period.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Share your account credentials with others
- Attempt to bypass usage limits or payment systems
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
9. Intellectual Property
All content, design, and code within our Services is the property of AVDC Ltd unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any proprietary content without permission. Where our applications use publicly available data, that data remains in the public domain.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or fit for any particular purpose.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AVDC Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding any claim.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through our applications. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.
14. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
AVDC LTD — Registered in England & Wales — Company number 14303849
Terms and Conditions of Purchase
Last updated: March 2026
These additional terms apply to any purchases made within applications published by AVDC Ltd.
P1. Purchase Grant
Any purchase grants you a one-time right to access specific features within the relevant application. A purchase does not grant ownership of the application or its intellectual property.
P2. No Obligation for Future Updates or Support
Products are provided "as is" and "as available." A purchase covers the application in its existing state at the time of purchase. There are no guarantees regarding future development, support, updates, or maintenance.
P3. Feature Availability and Changes
Features may be added, modified, limited, or removed at any time without obligation to provide refunds, except where required by applicable law.
P4. No Warranty
Our applications carry no warranties — express or implied — regarding merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, reliability, availability, accuracy, or future system compatibility. You assume all risk associated with use.
P5. Limitation of Liability
AVDC Ltd shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from purchases. Maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid for the purchase in question.
P6. Payments and Refunds
Payments are handled by third-party processors (Stripe, Apple, Google). Refund requests should be directed through the relevant platform in accordance with their policies. AVDC Ltd does not directly process payment refunds.
P7. Account Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining access to your account. AVDC Ltd is not liable for lost access resulting from platform restrictions or account termination.
P8. International Use
Our Services are accessible worldwide. You are responsible for complying with the laws and regulations applicable in your jurisdiction.
P9. Changes to These Terms
These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of our applications constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.
P10. Acceptance
By completing a purchase, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not complete the purchase.