What "considerate" actually means

It's easy to say you respect users. Here's what we actually do — and don't do — to back that up.

Your time is yours

We don't measure success by "time in app." We measure it by whether you got what you needed and moved on with your life.

What this means in practice

Apps launch fast and get out of your way just as fast
No infinite scroll designed to trap you
No "just one more" algorithms
Streaks and statistics that inform, not manipulate — showing your patterns without guilt-tripping you for missing a day

What we won't do

Red notification badges designed to trigger compulsion
Push notifications unless you explicitly enable them
Gamification that creates artificial urgency or guilt
Features that exist solely to increase engagement metrics

Honest pricing

You should know exactly what you're paying for before you pay for it. No surprises, no games, no dark patterns at checkout.

What this means in practice

Prices are clear and visible upfront — no surprises at checkout
One-time purchases when ongoing costs don't justify subscriptions
Subscriptions only when we're providing ongoing value (sync, updates, support)
Generous trial periods so you can actually evaluate before committing

What we won't do

Bait-and-switch trials that auto-convert at inflated prices
Artificially complicated pricing tiers designed to confuse
Hide the "cancel subscription" button or make cancellation difficult
Charge subscription prices for apps that don't need ongoing services
Use psychological tricks to push you toward higher tiers

Your data stays yours

We collect the minimum data needed to make the app work. That's it. We're not interested in building a profile of you, and we're definitely not interested in selling it.

What this means in practice

Local-first architecture when possible — your data stays on your device
End-to-end encryption for any data that does sync
Clear explanations of what data we collect and why
Easy data export in standard formats
Account deletion that actually deletes everything

What we won't do

Sell your data. Ever. To anyone.
Use your data for advertising
Share data with third parties for "analytics"
Collect data we don't need
Make data export difficult or impossible

Built to last

Software shouldn't have a planned obsolescence date. When you invest in an app, it should keep working — and keep getting better.

What this means in practice

Regular updates for new OS versions and security patches
Bug fixes that actually get prioritized
Features developed based on real user needs, not trends
Sustainable business model that doesn't depend on growth hacking

What we won't do

Abandon apps when they're not growing fast enough
Force upgrades by deprecating working versions
Add features just to justify a subscription
Let apps rot while we chase the next shiny project

Why write all this down?

Because promises are easy. Specifics are hard.

Anyone can say they "respect users." We wanted to spell out exactly what that means — and more importantly, what it rules out. Consider this our public commitment.

If you ever feel like we're not living up to these principles, tell us. We mean it.

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