Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 2026 | Last Updated: January 2026

Agreement to Terms

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

Description of Service

MyVisualRoutine is a mobile application that helps parents, caregivers, and families create and use visual schedules, choice boards, and First/Then boards to support daily routines and communication.

License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Download and install the App on devices you own or control
  • Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes

Account and Registration

MyVisualRoutine does not require account registration. The App operates on a device-based model where:

  • No email, password, or personal information is required
  • All data is stored locally on your device
  • Your "identity" within the App is tied to your device

Subscriptions and Payments

Free and Premium Tiers

MyVisualRoutine offers both free and premium tiers. The free tier includes limited features, while the premium subscription unlocks additional functionality. Current features, limitations, and pricing are displayed within the App and may change from time to time.

Free Trial

New users may receive a free trial period with access to premium features. Trial duration and terms are displayed in the App. After the trial ends, you may subscribe to continue premium access or use the free tier.

Billing

  • All payments are processed by Apple through the App Store
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
  • Prices may vary by region and are shown in local currency

Cancellation

  • Cancel anytime through your Apple ID settings
  • Access continues until the end of the current billing period
  • No partial refunds for unused time (per Apple policy)

Refunds

Refund requests must be made through Apple:

User Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create within the App, including:

  • Routines, choice boards, and First/Then boards
  • Custom images you capture or select
  • Voice recordings
  • Profile information

Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • The appropriateness of content you create
  • Ensuring content does not violate others' rights
  • Backing up content you wish to preserve

Content Storage

All user content is stored locally on your device. We do not:

  • Access your content
  • Store your content on our servers
  • Back up your content

If you delete the App, all content is permanently deleted.

Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works of the App
  • Use the App for any commercial purpose without permission
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use the App to violate any laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App's systems
  • Distribute, license, or sell the App to third parties

Intellectual Property

Our Property

MyVisualRoutine, including all content, features, and functionality (excluding user content), is owned by Torstein Skulbru and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

This includes:

  • App design and interface
  • Preloaded activity icons and images
  • Brand name and logos
  • Documentation and marketing materials

Preloaded Content

The 50+ preloaded activities and their associated icons are licensed for use within the App only. You may not:

  • Extract icons for use outside the App
  • Redistribute preloaded content
  • Claim ownership of preloaded content

Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: MyVisualRoutine is NOT:

  • Medical advice
  • A substitute for professional therapy or medical treatment
  • A diagnostic tool
  • A replacement for consultation with healthcare professionals

The App provides visual support tools based on general educational principles (ABA, TEACCH, AAC). Always consult qualified healthcare professionals, therapists, or educators for medical decisions and personalized therapy plans.

We make no claims about the App's effectiveness for any specific condition or individual.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how we handle (or rather, don't handle) your data.

Key points:

  • No personal data collection
  • All content stored locally
  • No tracking or analytics in the App

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

  • The App will meet your specific requirements
  • The App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • Results from using the App will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
  • Service interruption or inability to use the App
  • Any other intangible losses

This applies whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $50 USD, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Torstein Skulbru (the developer of MyVisualRoutine) from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Content you create within the App

Changes to the App

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue features
  • Update pricing for new subscriptions
  • Change these Terms with reasonable notice

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App:

  • For violation of these Terms
  • For conduct we deem harmful to other users or us
  • At our sole discretion with or without notice

Upon termination:

  • Your license to use the App ends
  • You must delete all copies of the App
  • Provisions that should survive (like Limitation of Liability) remain in effect

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Norway, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes regarding these Terms or the App, please contact us at hello@myvisualroutine.com. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve any issues.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MyVisualRoutine regarding the App.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms:

Email: hello@myvisualroutine.com

Last updated: January 2026