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Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

About the Service

PocketBot is a cloud-connected automation service. You describe tasks in plain language, and PocketBot creates and runs automations that interact with web services on your behalf. The app requires an internet connection and communicates with our servers to function.

Beta Software

PocketBot is currently in beta. The app and related services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Features may change, break, or be removed without notice.

Subscriptions and Billing

PocketBot offers free and paid subscription tiers. Paid subscriptions are billed monthly through Apple's in-app purchase system.

  • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan.
  • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.
  • No refunds are provided for partial billing periods. Refund requests should be directed to Apple.

Use of the Service

By using PocketBot, you agree to use it lawfully and not for any purpose that is illegal or harmful. You are responsible for any actions your automations take on connected services (sending emails, posting messages, modifying data, etc.). PocketBot executes automations as instructed and is not liable for unintended consequences of your automation logic.

Connected Services

PocketBot connects to third-party services (Gmail, Slack, Google Calendar, etc.) using OAuth. By connecting a service, you authorise PocketBot to perform actions on that service on your behalf as directed by your automations. You can disconnect any service at any time from the app settings. PocketBot is not affiliated with any third-party service provider.

Intellectual Property

All rights to the PocketBot app, website, branding, and related materials are owned by PocketBot. Automations you create are yours. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the PocketBot service without permission.

No Warranty

PocketBot is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose, reliability of outputs, or uninterrupted availability. Automations may fail due to API changes, rate limits, or service outages outside our control.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PocketBot and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to damages caused by automations acting on connected services.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or use the service in a way that is harmful to others or to the operation of the service.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of PocketBot after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at anton.may@new.ox.ac.uk.