Disclaimer

Last updated: May 11, 2026

1. Parental Use Only

ScreenDuty is designed and intended solely for use by parents or legal guardians to monitor their own minor children's computer usage during online educational sessions. Any other use of this software is strictly prohibited and may violate applicable laws.

2. Legal Responsibility

YOU are solely responsible for ensuring your use of ScreenDuty complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. Laws regarding computer monitoring, electronic surveillance, and privacy vary significantly by country, state, and locality. While parental monitoring of minor children is generally lawful in most jurisdictions, specific requirements may apply.

We strongly recommend:

• Consulting with a legal professional in your jurisdiction before installing monitoring software.
• Informing your child that monitoring software is installed (transparency is encouraged by child psychologists and may be legally required in some jurisdictions).
• Reviewing your local laws regarding electronic monitoring and parental rights.

3. No Guarantee of Detection

ScreenDuty monitors the active (frontmost) application on the child's computer and checks browser URLs where possible. However, we cannot guarantee that all off-task behavior will be detected. Limitations include:

• New apps or websites not in the blocked list may go undetected.
• Content within allowed apps (e.g., off-topic browsing within a browser while the URL appears legitimate) may not be caught.
• The software relies on macOS accessibility permissions, which may change with OS updates.
• Network issues may delay or prevent email alerts from being delivered.
• Browser URL detection requires Automation permissions and may not work with all browsers.

4. No Guarantee of Alert Delivery

Email alerts are sent through third-party email services. We cannot guarantee that alerts will be delivered instantly, or at all. Factors outside our control include:

• Email service outages or rate limiting.
• Spam filters blocking alert emails.
• Network connectivity issues on the monitored device.
• Email provider processing delays.

5. Software Provided “As Is”

SCREENDUTY IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. GOODLAND EQUITY PARTNERS INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

6. Not a Substitute for Parenting

ScreenDuty is a tool to supplement, not replace, active parenting. Monitoring software should be part of a broader approach to your child's education and digital wellbeing that includes:

• Open conversations about responsible technology use.
• Setting clear expectations for online class behavior.
• Regular check-ins about their educational experience.
• Age-appropriate discussions about digital citizenship.

7. Third-Party Services

ScreenDuty integrates with third-party services for email delivery (Resend). These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, reliability, or practices of these third-party services.

8. macOS Compatibility

ScreenDuty requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or later. Apple may change macOS security features, privacy controls, or APIs in future updates that could affect the functionality of ScreenDuty. We will make reasonable efforts to maintain compatibility but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service across all future macOS versions.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL GOODLAND EQUITY PARTNERS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF SCREENDUTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, OR ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

10. Assumption of Risk

By using ScreenDuty, you acknowledge and accept that:

• Monitoring software may affect the trust relationship with your child.
• No monitoring solution is foolproof.
• You are responsible for how you act on information obtained through the Software.
• You have read and understood our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, contact us at: legal@hcre.ca