Terms of Use — ThockBar
Summary of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using ThockBar, you agree to these Terms of Use. ThockBar is licensed (not sold) for personal, non-commercial use on compatible macOS devices. The app is provided "as is" with zero telemetry and without warranties.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your download, installation, and use of the ThockBar application (the "Software") and any associated services, documentation, and websites provided by the developer.
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using ThockBar, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the Software.
2. License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms and the applicable Apple App Store Terms of Service, the developer grants you a personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to:
- Install and execute ThockBar on macOS devices that you own or control.
- Configure sound preferences, use the 2D Tone Pad, and import custom audio files for personal acoustic enjoyment.
3. Restrictions on Use
You agree not to, and you will not permit others to:
- Decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the binary application, except to the extent permitted by applicable law.
- Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Software without express written consent.
- Distribute, sell, lease, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit the binary packages of ThockBar.
- Circumvent or attempt to bypass any security, licensing, or integrity mechanisms implemented by macOS or the App Store.
4. Intellectual Property and Audio Content
The Software, including its design, branding, logo, code, algorithms, visual layouts, and built-in acoustic presets, is the intellectual property of the developer and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
User-Imported Sound Samples: When you import your own audio files or switch recordings into ThockBar, you retain full ownership of those files. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right or license to use any custom audio you import.
5. Accessibility and System Compatibility
ThockBar relies on macOS Accessibility APIs to provide real-time keystroke audio. Proper functioning requires that your device meets the following criteria:
- macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later installed.
- Accessibility permission granted in macOS System Settings.
- Properly configured system audio output devices.
The developer cannot guarantee uninterrupted compatibility across future major operating system upgrades, beta software releases, or third-party audio routing utilities.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Software is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
The developer makes no warranty that:
- The Software will meet your specific aesthetic, acoustic, or technical requirements.
- The Software will operate completely uninterrupted, error-free, or without transient audio buffer glitches.
- Any defects in the Software will be corrected immediately.
The developer assumes no liability for any system latency variations, audio device driver conflicts, or hardware performance variations arising from the use of ThockBar.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the developer, its affiliates, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data corruption, business interruption, or computer failure) arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Software.
In no event shall the developer’s total aggregate liability to you for all damages exceed the amount actually paid by you for the Software through the Mac App Store, or five US dollars ($5.00), whichever is greater.
8. Modifications and Termination
We reserve the right to revise or modify these Terms at any time. When changes occur, the updated Terms will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp. Your continued use of ThockBar after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Your license to use the Software is effective until terminated by you or the developer. Your rights under this license will terminate automatically without notice if you fail to comply with any of these Terms.
9. Contact Information
For inquiries or questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact: