Terms of Service

Last updated: November 2025

1. Service Description

Pledgely is a commitment device that helps you quit pornography by placing financial stakes on your goals. It is not a content blocker. The service monitors your device for access to blacklisted domains and charges your chosen pledge amount when violations occur.

2. How Payments Work

  • You choose a daily pledge amount ($5-$100)
  • A temporary hold is placed on your payment method each day
  • If you don't access blacklisted content, the hold is released
  • If a violation is detected, your pledge amount is charged

By using this service, you authorize Pledgely to charge your payment method when violations are detected.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Pledgely. By creating an account, you confirm you meet this requirement.

4. Your Responsibilities

  • Install the monitoring app on devices you want tracked
  • Maintain accurate payment information
  • Keep your account credentials secure
  • Not attempt to circumvent or disable the monitoring

5. Detection Accuracy

Our detection is based on domain matching against a curated blacklist. While we strive for accuracy:

  • False positives: A non-pornographic site may occasionally be flagged. Contact support for review and potential refund.
  • False negatives: Some content may not be detected. We continuously update our blacklist but cannot guarantee 100% coverage.

6. Refunds

If you believe you were wrongly charged due to a false positive, contact [email protected]. We will review the detection and issue a refund if appropriate.

7. Account Termination

You may cancel your account at any time. Any pending charges for detected violations will still be processed. We may terminate accounts that violate these terms or attempt to abuse the service.

8. Limitation of Liability

Pledgely is a tool to support your goals, not a guarantee of success. We are not liable for:

  • Failure to detect all prohibited content
  • Your inability to achieve your personal goals
  • Any indirect or consequential damages

Our total liability is limited to the amount you've paid us in the past 12 months.

9. No Medical Advice

Pledgely is not a medical service or addiction treatment program. If you are struggling with addiction, please seek help from a qualified professional.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Significant changes will be communicated via email.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

12. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at [email protected]