Terms of Use
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Exercise Breaks mobile application (the "App") and the website at exercisebreaks.app (the "Website"), both operated by an independent developer based in Quebec, Canada (the "Developer").
By installing, opening, or using the App, or by visiting the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the App and do not visit the Website.
Effective date: May 3, 2026
Last updated: May 3, 2026
1. The short version
The App is a free reminder tool that prompts you to take short movement breaks during your workday. It is not a medical device, does not give medical advice, and does not collect or transmit personal data.
You use the App at your own discretion and assume responsibility for your own physical activity. The Developer makes the App available "as is," without warranty, and provides no guarantees about your health outcomes from using it.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec.
The rest of this document explains the above in the detail that prudent legal practice requires.
2. The App and the Website
The App is a movement-break reminder for desk workers. The Website is the App's public information site, hosting research summaries, this Terms document, the Privacy Policy, and contact information.
The Developer makes the App and Website available free of charge. There is no fee to install the App, no subscription, no feature paywall, and no advertising. The App offers optional in-app tip purchases through Google Play Billing on Android (and Apple's App Store on iOS, when the iOS version is released); tips are voluntary and unlock no additional features.
The Developer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or Website at any time, with or without notice. Where reasonably possible, the Developer will provide advance notice through the App's release notes or on the Website.
3. License to use the App
The Developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the App on devices you own or control, for your personal use, in accordance with these Terms.
You may not:
- copy, modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of the App, except to the extent permitted by mandatory law;
- distribute, sublicense, sell, rent, or lease the App;
- use the App for any unlawful purpose;
- attempt to circumvent any security feature of the App or the app store through which you obtained the App.
This license terminates automatically if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, you must uninstall the App from your devices.
4. Your account, your device, your data
The App does not require you to create an account. The App does not collect, transmit, or share personal information. All settings and usage data created by your use of the App stay on your device. See the Privacy Policy for details.
You are responsible for:
- the security of the device on which the App is installed;
- backing up any information you would not want to lose if your device is lost, damaged, or replaced (the App's settings and history are not backed up to a server because no server is involved);
- compliance with the terms of service of the app store through which you obtained the App.
5. In-app purchases (tips)
The App offers optional tip purchases. By making a tip purchase:
- you agree that the purchase is a voluntary payment to the Developer in support of the App's continued development;
- you acknowledge that the tip is not a charitable donation, is not tax-deductible, and is not made to a registered charity;
- you acknowledge that the tip unlocks no functional feature — at most an optional, device-local “Supporter” acknowledgment within the App — and that the App's full functionality is available to all users without any tip;
- you agree that the purchase is processed by Google Play (or Apple, on iOS), and that their respective terms of service, refund policies, and tax handling apply to the transaction.
Refund requests for tip purchases must be directed to Google Play (or Apple) in accordance with their policies. The Developer does not process refunds directly because the Developer does not process the payment.
6. Medical disclaimer
Exercise Breaks (the "App") is a reminder and timer tool intended for general wellness purposes. The App is not a medical device, does not provide medical advice, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or other medical condition. The App does not prescribe specific exercises or movements; users select their own activity during each break.
The information made available through the App, including any references to scientific research, is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should always seek the advice of a qualified physician or other healthcare provider before starting any new physical activity program, particularly if they have any pre-existing medical condition, are recovering from injury or surgery, are pregnant, are over the age of 65, or have any reason to be cautious about light physical activity.
If you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or any other concerning symptom during or after using the App, you should stop the activity immediately and consult a qualified healthcare professional. In the event of a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services without delay.
The developer of the App makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the App for any particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, including the Civil Code of Québec and the laws of Canada, the developer disclaims all liability for any injury, loss, or damage of any kind arising from the use of, or inability to use, the App. Users assume full responsibility for their decisions and actions related to physical activity.
The App is not classified as a medical device under the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations or the United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. No regulatory authority has reviewed or endorsed the content of the App.
7. Workplace use disclaimer
Exercise Breaks (the "App") is designed to be used during the User's working day, including during paid working hours, in the User's workplace, on the User's own personal device. This is the App's intended use case. The User remains responsible at all times for whether and how they use the App in their workplace.
Workplace policies governing breaks, use of personal devices during working hours, and time spent away from the desk vary widely between employers, contracting parties, and other workplace authorities, and may also vary between roles within the same workplace. The Developer has no visibility into any individual user's workplace policies and makes no representation that use of the App is permitted, appropriate, or unobjectionable in any particular workplace.
The User is responsible for determining whether the App's use is consistent with their workplace's policies and, where appropriate, for raising the App's use with their manager, human resources function, or other applicable workplace authority before relying on it. The User is also responsible for muting, pausing, or otherwise managing the App's notifications during contexts in which notifications would be inappropriate, including meetings, shared spaces, and other situations where the User's attention is required elsewhere.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, including the Civil Code of Québec and the laws of Canada, the Developer disclaims all liability for any workplace-relations consequence of any kind arising from the User's use of, or inability to use, the App. This includes, without limitation, disciplinary action, performance-evaluation effects, termination of employment or of a contracting relationship, and any deterioration of the User's relations with supervisors, coworkers, clients, or other workplace counterparties. Users assume responsibility for their decisions and actions related to use of the App in a workplace context.
8. Acceptable use
When using the App or Website, you agree not to:
- use the App in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation;
- use the App in a way that interferes with its proper functioning or with other users' use of their own devices;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App, the Website, or the Developer's systems;
- use the App or Website to transmit any virus, malware, or malicious code.
The App is intended for adult users in workplace contexts. It is not designed for or directed at children.
9. Intellectual property
The App, the Website, and all of their content (including text, graphics, layout, code, the "Exercise Breaks" name, and the App's icon and visual design) are owned by the Developer or licensed to the Developer, and are protected by Canadian and international intellectual property laws.
The plain-language summaries of scientific research published on the Website cite the underlying peer-reviewed studies and link to them via DOI. The original research papers are the intellectual property of their respective authors and publishers; the Developer does not claim ownership of them. The summaries themselves are the Developer's original work.
You may share links to the Website. You may quote short excerpts of the Website's content for non-commercial purposes (such as sharing a research summary on social media or in private correspondence) with attribution to exercisebreaks.app. You may not republish substantial portions of the Website's content without prior written permission from the Developer.
10. Disclaimer of warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the App and Website are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Developer does not warrant that:
- the App or Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components;
- the App's reminders will arrive at the exact time scheduled in all circumstances (timing depends on factors outside the App's control, including device manufacturer, operating system version, battery optimization settings, and other installed apps);
- the information presented in the App or on the Website is complete, current, or applicable to your particular situation.
11. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of the App or Website, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the Developer has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Developer's total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to the App or Website shall not exceed the amount you have paid to the Developer in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or twenty Canadian dollars (CAD $20), whichever is greater.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Developer from any claim, demand, loss, or damage (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the App or Website, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
13. Governing law and dispute resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Quebec, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the App or Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Quebec, sitting in the judicial district of Terrebonne.
If you are a consumer residing outside Quebec, mandatory consumer-protection laws of your place of residence may apply in addition to or instead of these Terms, to the extent that those laws cannot be contracted out of.
14. Changes to these Terms
The Developer may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms will reflect the most recent change. Material changes will be announced in the App's release notes for the version that introduces the change.
Continuing to use the App or Website after a Terms update constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to an update, your remedy is to stop using the App and Website.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the unenforceable provision shall be replaced by an enforceable provision that most closely reflects the original intent.
16. Entire agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding the App and Website, and supersede any prior agreements or communications.
17. Contact
For questions about these Terms: