Introduction

Welcome to AdvTimer. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of AdvTimer, a free web-based timer application. By accessing or using AdvTimer, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

About AdvTimer

AdvTimer is a free, browser-based timer application that provides:

  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Pomodoro technique support
  • Productivity tracking and analytics
  • Focus modes and notifications
  • Customizable timer presets
  • Data export capabilities

The service is provided free of charge and is operated by an individual developer based in Milan, Italy.

Acceptance of Terms

By using AdvTimer, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms
  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • You are at least 13 years old, or have parental consent if younger
  • You will use the service responsibly and for its intended purpose

Permitted Use

You may use AdvTimer to:

  • Track time for personal productivity and time management
  • Implement time management techniques like Pomodoro
  • Monitor work sessions and break patterns
  • Export and analyze your productivity data
  • Customize timer settings for your workflow

Commercial Use

You are welcome to use AdvTimer for commercial purposes, including:

  • Time tracking for business activities
  • Employee productivity management
  • Client billing and project management
  • Team time management and coordination

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack AdvTimer
  • Use automated tools to access the service excessively
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or its infrastructure
  • Use the service for illegal activities or to violate others' rights
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Remove or modify any copyright notices or branding
  • Resell or redistribute the service without permission

Your Data and Privacy

Local Data Storage

AdvTimer stores all your data locally in your browser. This means:

  • Your timer settings and history remain on your device
  • We cannot access or recover your local data
  • You are responsible for backing up important data
  • Clearing browser data will delete your AdvTimer settings

Data Control

You retain full control over your data:

  • Modify or delete your settings at any time
  • Clear all data through browser settings
  • Export data (when feature becomes available)
  • Use the service without creating an account

Service Availability

Best Effort Service

We strive to maintain AdvTimer's availability but cannot guarantee:

  • 100% uptime or uninterrupted service
  • Compatibility with all browsers or devices
  • Freedom from bugs or technical issues
  • Specific performance benchmarks

Maintenance and Updates

We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability. We'll make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption and may provide advance notice when possible.

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

AdvTimer, including its design, code, and features, is protected by intellectual property laws. We retain all rights to:

  • The AdvTimer application and its source code
  • AdvTimer branding, logos, and visual design
  • Features, algorithms, and functionality
  • Documentation and user guides

Your Rights

You retain rights to:

  • Your timer data and configurations
  • Content you create using AdvTimer
  • Your productivity insights and statistics

Third-Party Services

AdvTimer integrates with third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For usage analytics (governed by Google's terms)
  • Google AdSense: For advertising (governed by Google's terms)

Your use of these integrated services is also subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

AdvTimer is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including:

  • Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Accuracy of timers or data
  • Compatibility with your specific needs
  • Freedom from errors or interruptions

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from service interruptions
  • Any damages exceeding €100 in total

User Responsibilities

As a user of AdvTimer, you are responsible for:

  • Using the service in compliance with these Terms
  • Maintaining the security of your device and browser
  • Backing up important timer data and settings
  • Using accurate timer settings for critical activities
  • Reporting bugs or security issues responsibly

Termination

Your Right to Stop Using AdvTimer

You may stop using AdvTimer at any time by simply closing the application. Since no account is required, there's no formal termination process needed.

Our Right to Restrict Access

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to AdvTimer if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Use the service in ways that harm others or our infrastructure
  • Engage in illegal activities using our service

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our service offerings
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Best practices or user feedback

When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date and may notify users through the application interface. Continued use of AdvTimer after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Italian law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Milan, Italy, though we encourage resolving issues through direct communication first.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

We'll respond to legal inquiries within 30 days.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. We'll make reasonable efforts to replace unenforceable provisions with similar, enforceable terms.