Terms of Service

AFKPal - Remote Android Control

📋 Please read these terms carefully before using our service

Last updated: January 6, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using AFKPal ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and AFKPal ("we," "us," or "our").

Acknowledgement Regarding Apple

If you are using the iOS version of AFKPal:

  • These Terms are concluded between you and AFKPal only, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple")
  • AFKPal, not Apple, is solely responsible for the Service and its content
  • Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the Service
  • You acknowledge that Apple is not a party to these Terms

2. Description of Service and License

AFKPal is a remote control application that allows iOS devices to control Android devices through various connection methods including local direct P2P, and relay connections.

The Service is provided "as is" and is subject to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

License Grant

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use AFKPal on any Apple-branded products that you own or control and as permitted by the Apple App Store Terms of Service. This license may be accessed by other accounts associated with you via Family Sharing or volume purchasing.

Beta/Experimental Service

AFKPal is provided as an experimental/beta service. Features may change, break, or be discontinued without notice. The Service is under active development and may contain bugs, errors, or incomplete functionality.

3. Subscription Services

Subscription Plans

AFKPal offers premium subscription plans that unlock additional features including P2P connections and relay server access:

  • Weekly Premium: $3.99 USD per week
  • Monthly Premium: $9.99 USD per month

Prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Current prices will be displayed in the app at the time of purchase.

Auto-Renewal

All subscriptions automatically renew by default unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period:

  • Weekly subscriptions renew every 7 days
  • Monthly subscriptions renew every 30 days
  • Your payment method will be charged automatically upon renewal
  • You can manage auto-renewal in your device's subscription settings

Premium Features

Premium subscriptions provide access to:

  • P2P (Peer-to-Peer) connections
  • Relay server connections for NAT traversal
  • Priority support and future premium features

Free features (local ADB and direct TCP connections) remain available without subscription.

4. Payment and Billing

Payment Processing

All payments are processed through the respective platform stores:

  • iOS devices: Apple App Store
  • Android devices: Google Play Store

We do not directly collect or store payment information. All billing is handled by Apple or Google according to their respective terms and conditions.

Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices at any time. Price change notifications will be provided through the App Store or Google Play Store according to their policies. Existing subscribers may be grandfathered at their current rate for a period determined by the platform.

Taxes and Fees

Subscription prices do not include applicable taxes or fees. You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes and fees charged by the App Store or Google Play Store in your jurisdiction.

5. Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's subscription management settings:

  • iOS: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
  • Android: Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions

Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to premium features until the subscription expires.

Refunds

We do not provide refunds directly. All refund requests must be submitted through the platform where you purchased your subscription:

  • App Store: Subject to Apple's refund policy
  • Google Play: Subject to Google's refund policy

Loss of Premium Access

When your subscription expires or is cancelled:

  • You immediately lose access to all premium features
  • P2P and relay connections will be disabled
  • You retain access to free features (local ADB and direct TCP)
  • Your account and settings are preserved for future reactivation

6. Service Availability and Termination

Service Termination Rights

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DISCONTINUE, SUSPEND, OR TERMINATE THE SERVICE AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON AT ALL.

No Liability for Service Interruption

  • We may cease providing the Service immediately without prior notice
  • We are not liable for any damages, losses, or inconvenience caused by service interruption or termination
  • No refunds or compensation will be provided for service discontinuation beyond platform store policies
  • We have no obligation to maintain, support, or continue operating the Service
  • Active subscriptions will be handled according to App Store or Google Play policies

Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

Warranty Disclaimer

AFKPal, not Apple, is solely responsible for any product warranties, whether express or implied by law, to the extent not effectively disclaimed.

In the event of any failure of the Service to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any) for the Service to you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the Service.

Device and Content Protection Disclaimer

YOU USE THE SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICES OR LOSS OF CONTENT.

No Liability for Device Damage

  • Hardware Damage: We are not liable for any physical damage to your Android or iOS devices
  • Software Issues: We are not responsible for any software corruption, crashes, or system instability
  • Performance Impact: We disclaim liability for any impact on device performance, battery life, or functionality
  • Network Issues: We are not liable for network connectivity problems or data usage charges

No Liability for Content Loss or Damage

  • Data Loss: We are not responsible for any loss, corruption, or deletion of your files, photos, documents, or other content
  • Privacy Breaches: While we implement security measures, we cannot guarantee complete protection of your content during transmission
  • Unauthorized Access: We are not liable if third parties gain unauthorized access to your devices or content
  • App Malfunctions: We disclaim responsibility for any content damage caused by application errors or malfunctions

Device Compatibility Disclaimer

We make no warranties or guarantees that AFKPal will work with all devices, operating systems, network configurations, or hardware setups. Compatibility may vary and is not guaranteed.

User Data Backup Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for backing up their data before using AFKPal. We strongly recommend creating complete backups of all important data, files, photos, and content before installing or using the Service. We are not responsible for any data loss that could have been prevented by proper backup procedures.

General Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Age Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years old to use AFKPal. If you are under 18 years old, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service and purchase subscriptions.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

9. Export Compliance

You may not use or otherwise export or re-export AFKPal except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which AFKPal was obtained. In particular, but without limitation:

  • AFKPal may not be exported or re-exported to embargoed countries or to individuals on the U.S. Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals List or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Persons List
  • You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country
  • You represent and warrant that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties
  • You may not use AFKPal for any purposes prohibited by United States law, including the development, design, manufacture, or production of nuclear, missile, or chemical or biological weapons

10. User Responsibilities

Device Security

  • You are responsible for securing your devices and maintaining appropriate security settings
  • You must enable proper authentication and access controls on your devices
  • You are responsible for backing up your important data before using the Service

Prohibited Uses

  • Accessing devices without proper authorization
  • Using the Service for illegal activities or purposes
  • Attempting to reverse engineer, modify, or hack the Service
  • Interfering with the Service's operation or other users' access
  • Sharing subscription credentials or attempting to bypass payment requirements
  • Using automated methods to exploit subscription features
  • Distributing or making the Service available over a network where it could be used by multiple devices simultaneously
  • Transferring, redistributing, or sublicensing the Service to any third party
  • Renting, leasing, lending, selling, or commercially hosting the Service

11. Indemnification and Product Claims

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AFKPal and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Any damage to your devices or loss of content
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

Product Claims

You acknowledge that AFKPal, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims you or any third party may have relating to the Service or your possession and/or use of the Service, including but not limited to:

  • Product liability claims
  • Any claim that the Service fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement
  • Claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation

12. Limitation of Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL AFKPAL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR $50 USD, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

13. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

Technical Data Collection

We may collect and use technical data and related information, including but not limited to:

  • Technical information about your device, system and application software, and peripherals
  • Information about your use of the Service, including crash reports and usage statistics
  • Device identifiers and connection information

This information is gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support, and other services related to AFKPal. This data may be used to improve our products or to provide services or technologies to you, as long as it is in a form that does not personally identify you.

14. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of AFKPal. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Intellectual Property Infringement

AFKPal, not Apple, is solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any claim that the Service or your possession and use of the Service infringes a third party's intellectual property rights.

15. Third-Party Services and Beneficiaries

The Service integrates with third-party services including:

  • Google and Apple OAuth for authentication
  • App Store and Google Play Store for payment processing
  • Platform-specific subscription management systems

We are not responsible for the availability, content, or policies of third-party services. Subscription purchases are subject to the respective platform's terms and conditions.

Third-Party Beneficiary Rights

You acknowledge and agree that Apple, and Apple's subsidiaries, are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms with respect to your use of the iOS version of AFKPal. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

Third-Party Terms Compliance

When using the Service, you must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement (e.g., you must not violate your wireless data service agreement when using AFKPal).

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where AFKPal operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

17. Technical Support

We provide the Service "as is" with no obligation to provide technical support, customer service, updates, maintenance, or bug fixes. Any support provided is at our sole discretion and may be discontinued at any time without notice.

Premium subscribers may receive priority consideration for support requests, but this does not constitute a guarantee of support or specific response times.

While we may choose to provide community support through GitHub or other channels, we make no commitments regarding response times, resolution of issues, or continued availability of support resources.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes, but are not obligated to do so.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

20. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

We will respond to legal inquiries within 30 days.