Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Welcome to KidShield. By installing, accessing, or using the KidShield application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before use.

1. Eligibility & Authorised Use

KidShield is a tool designed exclusively for parents and legal guardians. By using the App you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You are the legal parent or guardian of the child whose device is being monitored.
• You have the legal right to install monitoring software on the device being monitored.
• You will inform the child that the device is subject to parental monitoring, including which specific features are active, as required by law in many jurisdictions.

2. What KidShield Does and Does Not Do

We are committed to complete transparency about the capabilities and limitations of the App. Please read this section carefully before subscribing.

2.1 Features the App Provides

• ✔ Real-time GPS location tracking of the child's Android device
• ✔ Geofence alerts when the child enters or leaves defined zones
• ✔ Visibility of which apps are open on the child's device
• ✔ App blocking — preventing specific apps from being used
• ✔ Daily screen time limits per app or overall
• ✔ DNS-based web filtering using Cloudflare for Families
• ✔ SOS emergency alerts with location sent to the parent
• ✔ Child permission requests (e.g. requesting extra screen time)
• ✔ Message Monitor — on-device AI scanning of text visible in messaging apps for grooming, self-harm, sexting, and bullying language (opt-in, Android only — see Section 2.3)

2.2 Technical Limitations — What the App Cannot Do

Limitation	Reason
✘ Cannot intercept or decrypt messages in transit	Apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, and Telegram use end-to-end encryption. The message content is mathematically inaccessible during transmission. KidShield cannot break this encryption. The Message Monitor (Section 2.3) reads only what is already displayed on the child's screen — it does not intercept messages mid-transit.
✘ Cannot read messages the child has not opened	The Message Monitor reads text currently displayed on screen. Unopened messages, notifications, and archived chats are not accessible.
✘ Cannot read messages in Signal or Telegram Secret Chats	These apps enable FLAG_SECURE, which prevents any other app — including accessibility services — from reading their screen content. This is a deliberate privacy protection that KidShield respects.
✘ Cannot view photos or videos inside third-party apps	Android app sandboxing prevents any app from accessing another app's internal storage or content. The Message Monitor captures text only; images, videos, voice notes, and stickers are not captured.
✘ Cannot read emails (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)	Email apps are sandboxed and are not included in the Message Monitor's scope.
✘ Cannot decrypt HTTPS web page content	DNS filtering blocks domains but cannot inspect the content of encrypted (HTTPS) traffic without a device-level SSL certificate, which KidShield does not install.
✘ Full monitoring features are not available on iPhone (iOS) child devices	Apple's iOS platform does not permit third-party Accessibility Services, Device Admin APIs, or background VPN-based content filtering. The Message Monitor is Android-only. Location tracking will be available on iOS; app blocking and Message Monitor are not available on iOS.
✘ Cannot guarantee detection of all harmful content	The on-device pattern-matching engine targets known harmful categories but may not detect all forms of inappropriate material, coded language, slang, or content in non-English languages.
✘ May conflict with Google Family Link or device MDM profiles	If a child device already has Google Family Link or a school MDM profile active, KidShield's Device Administrator features may be limited or blocked.

2.3 Message Monitor — How It Works & Your Responsibilities

When enabled, the Message Monitor uses Android's Accessibility Service to read text currently displayed on screen in supported messaging apps (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Discord, TikTok, Telegram standard chats, and Android SMS). The text is scanned on the child's device using a pattern-matching engine for four harm categories: grooming language, self-harm / suicide, sexting requests, and bullying / threats.

If a harmful pattern is detected: a short excerpt (maximum 120 characters) of the flagged text is saved to the parent's alert feed in the Parent Dashboard. The parent receives a push notification. No further text is stored.

If no harmful pattern is detected: the text is discarded immediately. Nothing is transmitted or stored.

By enabling this feature you accept the following responsibilities:

• You will inform your child that their messaging activity may be monitored for safety purposes, as required by law in many jurisdictions.
• You will use alert information solely for the safety and welfare of your child — not to control, embarrass, or punish them for normal private communications.
• You acknowledge this feature reads screen content accessible via Android's accessibility layer and does not decrypt end-to-end encrypted messages in transit.
• You acknowledge that the feature is not a complete record of conversations and that important context may be absent from short excerpts.

3. Subscription & Payments

• A free tier is available with limited features. Premium features require an active subscription.
• Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually via Google Play or the Apple App Store in your local currency.
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
• You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time via your Google Play or Apple App Store account settings.
• No refunds are provided for partial billing periods unless required by applicable consumer law in your jurisdiction.

4. Safety Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

KidShield is designed to assist parents in monitoring children's digital activity. It is NOT a substitute for active parental supervision.

• No Guarantees: The App cannot detect 100% of digital threats, harmful language, or inappropriate activity. Use of the App does not guarantee the safety of your child online or offline.
• Technology Can Fail: The App depends on an active internet connection, GPS signal availability, and device permissions being maintained. Monitoring may not function if the child revokes permissions, runs out of battery, or is in an area without connectivity.
• Children May Circumvent Controls: Determined children may use factory resets, second devices, friends' devices, or coded language to avoid detection. KidShield reduces but cannot eliminate this risk.
• AS IS Basis: The App is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• Limit of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Albatrox and KidShield shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including any harm to a child, arising from the use of or inability to use the App.

5. Parent Responsibility

By using KidShield, you acknowledge and accept that:

• You are responsible for regularly checking the Parent Dashboard and acting on alerts promptly.
• KidShield is a monitoring tool; responding to alerts and having open conversations with your child about online safety remains your responsibility.
• You must comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction regarding monitoring of minors' digital activity.
• You must inform your child that their device is monitored and, where you have enabled the Message Monitor, that their messaging app screen content may be analysed for safety purposes.
• You are solely responsible for how you use and act upon any alerts or information provided by the App.

6. Account & Data

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We are not responsible for unauthorised access resulting from your failure to secure your login details.

Upon account deletion (via the Parent Dashboard or by emailing info@kidshield.family), all data associated with your account — including any stored message alert excerpts — will be purged within 48 hours. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

7. Termination

You may cancel your subscription and delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account without notice if we determine that you have violated these Terms, particularly the prohibition on monitoring adults without consent.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the App. Continued use of the App after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law. Where required by local law, users may have additional rights under the consumer protection legislation of their country of residence, and those rights shall apply in addition to these Terms. Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under the mandatory laws of your jurisdiction.

10. Contact Us

For support, billing inquiries, or legal questions:

Email: info@kidshield.family
WhatsApp: Support Chat

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