Terms and Conditions

For Bifocal

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Bifocal, a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills companion app. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") govern your relationship with the Bifocal mobile application (the "Service", "App", or "Application") operated by Henry Lightfoot ("us", "we", or "our").

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.

IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Bifocal is an educational tool designed to supplement mental health therapy and is NOT a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Bifocal does not provide medical advice, therapy, counseling, or crisis intervention services. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services immediately (call 911 in the US & Canada, 999 in the UK, or your local emergency number) or reach out to a crisis helpline such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988 in the US), the Suicide Crisis Helpine (988 in Canada) or Samaritans (116 123 in the UK).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Bifocal, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all users of the App.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Eligibility and Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years of age to use Bifocal. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the App. By using Bifocal, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 13 years old
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • If you are under 18, you have obtained parental or guardian consent
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the App

We reserve the right to terminate your access if we believe you do not meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Medical Disclaimer and Limitations

3.1 Not a Substitute for Professional Care

Bifocal is an educational and self-help tool only. It is designed to help users learn about and practice DBT skills but is NOT:

  • A replacement for professional therapy, counseling, or psychiatric care
  • A diagnostic tool or medical device
  • A crisis intervention or emergency service
  • A treatment for any mental health condition
  • A substitute for medication or other medical treatments

3.2 Professional Medical Advice Required

Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or experienced in Bifocal.

3.3 Emergency Situations

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any medical emergency:

  • Call emergency services immediately: 911 (US & Canada), 999 (UK), or your local emergency number
  • Contact a crisis helpline: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988 in US), Suicide Crisis Helpine (988 in Canada), Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741 in US), Samaritans (116 123 in UK)
  • Go to your nearest emergency room or call your therapist/psychiatrist

Bifocal is not monitored by mental health professionals and cannot provide emergency assistance. Any information you enter into the app will not be reviewed by healthcare providers unless you choose to share it with them.

3.4 No Warranty of Effectiveness

While DBT is an evidence-based therapy, we make no guarantees that using Bifocal will improve your mental health, reduce symptoms, or achieve any specific therapeutic outcome. Results vary by individual.

4. License to Use the App

4.1 Limited License

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

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

4.2 Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the App
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
  • Use the App for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purpose
  • Use the App in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App or its related systems
  • Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Share your subscription access with others (account sharing is prohibited)

4.3 Ownership

Bifocal and all related intellectual property rights (including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, and data compilations) are owned by Henry Lightfoot. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights to the App.

5. User Content and Data

5.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you create in Bifocal, including diary entries, mantras, cope ahead plans, skill logs, and other personal data ("User Content"). We do not claim ownership of your User Content.

5.2 Local Storage

Your User Content is stored locally on your device using Apple's Core Data framework. We do not have access to, cannot view, and do not store your User Content on our servers.

5.3 Cloud Sync

With iCloud Sync your User Content will be stored in your private iCloud account and synced across your devices. This data is:

  • Stored in your personal iCloud storage space (not our servers)
  • Subject to Apple's iCloud Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
  • Encrypted and accessible only to you via your Apple ID
  • Your responsibility to manage and back up

5.4 Data Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy and legality of your User Content
  • Backing up your data (we recommend using iCloud sync or exporting PDF reports)
  • Any consequences of sharing your User Content with others

We are not responsible for any loss, corruption, or deletion of your User Content. We recommend regularly backing up your data using iCloud sync or by exporting PDF reports.

5.5 Prohibited Content

While we do not monitor or access your User Content, you agree not to create content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or hateful
  • Violates any intellectual property rights
  • Contains viruses or malicious code
  • Impersonates others or misrepresents your identity

6. Bifocal Pro Subscription

6.1 Subscription Tiers

Bifocal offers both a free version and a premium subscription called "Bifocal Pro". Bifocal Pro unlocks additional features including:

  • Unlimited cope ahead plans (free users limited to 3)
  • Comprehensive and unlimited access to all 4 DBT modules
  • Advanced PDF report customization
  • Priority customer support
  • Future premium features as they are released

6.2 Pricing and Payment

Bifocal Pro subscription pricing is displayed in the App and on the App Store. Prices may vary by region. Payment is processed through the Apple App Store using your Apple ID payment method. By subscribing, you authorize Apple to charge your payment method for the subscription fee.

6.3 Subscription Period and Renewal

Bifocal Pro is offered as a recurring subscription (monthly or annual, depending on your selection). Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date.

You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings. Subscriptions purchased through the App Store are subject to Apple's Terms of Service.

6.4 Free Trials

We may offer free trial periods for Bifocal Pro. If you sign up for a free trial:

  • You will have access to Pro features during the trial period
  • Your payment method will be charged when the trial ends unless you cancel before the trial period expires
  • Free trials are typically limited to one per user
  • We reserve the right to modify or terminate free trial offers at any time

6.5 Cancellation and Refunds

You can cancel your Bifocal Pro subscription at any time through your Apple ID Account Settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period, and you will retain access to Pro features until then.

Refunds are subject to Apple's refund policy. We do not have the ability to process refunds directly. To request a refund, you must contact Apple Support or request a refund through your Apple ID purchase history. Refund eligibility is determined by Apple, not by us.

If your subscription is refunded, your access to Bifocal Pro features will be revoked immediately.

6.6 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. If we increase the price of your subscription, we will notify you in advance (typically 30 days) and give you the opportunity to cancel before the price increase takes effect. Continued use of the subscription after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

7. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your data is described in detail in our Privacy Policy. By using Bifocal, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Key Privacy Points:

  • Your personal therapeutic content (diary entries, skill logs, etc.) is stored locally on your device and we cannot access it
  • We collect anonymous analytics data (via Firebase) to improve app performance
  • Payment and subscription data is managed by Apple and RevenueCat
  • iCloud sync uses your private iCloud account, which we cannot access
  • We do not sell your data to third parties

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Bifocal uses the following third-party services:

8.1 Apple Services

  • App Store: For app distribution and payment processing
  • iCloud/CloudKit: For cloud sync
  • Speech Recognition: For mantra practice feature

Use of Apple services is subject to Apple's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

8.2 Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for anonymous crash reporting and analytics. Firebase's use of your data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Firebase's Terms of Service.

8.3 RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions and validate purchases. RevenueCat's use of data is subject to their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

We are not responsible for the practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 "As Is" and "As Available"

Bifocal is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Warranties that the App will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or information
  • Warranties that the App will meet your specific needs or therapeutic goals

9.2 No Professional Advice

We disclaim all liability for any consequences arising from your use of Bifocal as a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, or therapeutic advice. We are not liable for any health outcomes, whether positive or negative, resulting from your use of the App.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HENRY LIGHTFOOT AND BIFOCAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP
  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA
  • ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT OR CONTENT
  • ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES IN THE APP
  • PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER HARM RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS LESS.

9.4 No Guarantee of Results

We make no guarantee that using Bifocal will result in any improvement to your mental health, symptom reduction, skill mastery, or therapeutic progress. Mental health outcomes depend on many factors beyond the App's control.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Henry Lightfoot, Bifocal, and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or regulation
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your User Content
  • Any harm you cause to yourself or others while using the App

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using Bifocal at any time by:

  • Uninstalling the App from your device(s)
  • Canceling your Bifocal Pro subscription (if applicable)
  • Deleting your data within the App

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Bifocal at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Non-payment or chargebacks
  • Technical or security reasons

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your license to use Bifocal immediately terminates
  • You must cease all use of the App and delete it from all devices
  • Your subscription (if any) will be canceled (subject to Apple's refund policy)
  • Your local data will remain on your device until you manually delete it
  • Your iCloud data will remain in your iCloud account until you delete it

12. Intellectual Property

12.1 Our Intellectual Property

Bifocal, including its design, features, functionality, code, graphics, logos, and content (excluding User Content), is the exclusive property of Henry Lightfoot and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Bifocal name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Henry Lightfoot. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

12.2 DBT Content

The DBT skills, concepts, and educational content in Bifocal are based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy as developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan. We do not claim to own DBT itself, which is a therapeutic modality. Our presentation, organization, and implementation of DBT concepts in the App is our intellectual property.

12.3 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about Bifocal, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate that feedback into the App without compensation or attribution to you.

13. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. If you are accessing Bifocal from outside the UK, you agree that any dispute shall be governed by UK law.

13.2 Arbitration Agreement (US Users)

For users in the United States, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of Bifocal shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13.3 Jurisdiction

For users outside the United States, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United Kingdom for resolution of any disputes.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Henry Lightfoot regarding Bifocal and supersede any prior agreements.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemics, internet outages, or government restrictions.

14.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

14.7 Apple-Specific Terms

Since Bifocal is distributed through the Apple App Store:

  • These Terms are between you and Henry Lightfoot, not Apple
  • Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support services
  • Apple is not responsible for any claims relating to the App
  • You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a US Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country
  • Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: bifocal@henrylightfoot.co.uk
Developer: Henry Lightfoot
App: Bifocal - DBT Skills Companion

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

16. Acknowledgment and Consent

BY USING BIFOCAL, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

  • You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions
  • You have read and agree to our Privacy Policy
  • You understand that Bifocal is not a substitute for professional medical care
  • You understand that we are not liable for any health outcomes resulting from your use of the App
  • You are using Bifocal at your own risk
  • You will seek professional help if you are experiencing a mental health crisis

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must immediately stop using Bifocal and uninstall the App.