Terms of Service

By installing, accessing, or using Tab Activity Shield (the "Extension"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not install or use the Extension.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tab Activity Shield ("we", "us", or "our").

Tab Activity Shield is a browser extension that prevents websites from detecting tab activity changes by:

• Overriding browser APIs related to tab visibility and focus detection
• Blocking browser events that signal tab state changes
• Maintaining consistent timing behavior across tabs
• Simulating user activity in background tabs

The Extension operates entirely locally within your browser and does not communicate with external servers.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Install and use the Extension for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Use the Extension on any number of devices you own or control
• Configure the Extension's settings according to your preferences

This license does not grant you any rights to:

• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Extension
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension (except as permitted by applicable law)
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, or distribute the Extension
• Use the Extension for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

You agree to use the Extension responsibly and ethically.

Permitted Uses:

• Preventing unwanted pausing of video/audio streaming services
• Maintaining real-time updates in web applications
• Testing and development of web applications
• Improving your browsing experience with background tabs
• Running legitimate web-based tools and services

Prohibited Uses:

• Circumventing security measures or access controls
• Violating terms of service of websites you visit
• Engaging in fraudulent activities or deception
• Automated clicking, form submission, or bot-like behavior for financial gain
• Manipulating online exams, tests, or proctoring systems
• Scraping or harvesting data in violation of website policies
• Any activity that violates local, state, national, or international law

⚠️ Important: You are solely responsible for how you use this Extension. We are not liable for any consequences resulting from your use or misuse of the Extension.

As a user of the Extension, you are responsible for:

• Ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respecting the terms of service of websites you visit
• Understanding the functionality of the Extension and its effects on websites
• Disabling the Extension if it causes conflicts or issues
• Keeping the Extension updated to the latest version
• Using the Extension at your own risk

Tab Activity Shield collects ZERO personal data. The Extension operates entirely locally within your browser.

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

The Extension modifies how your browser interacts with third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

• The content, policies, or practices of third-party websites
• How websites respond to the Extension's modifications
• Any issues, conflicts, or account restrictions resulting from Extension use
• Changes to website functionality or compatibility

Your use of third-party websites remains subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Extension
• Warranties that the Extension will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties that the Extension will be compatible with all websites or browsers

We do not warrant that:

• The Extension will meet your specific requirements
• The Extension will work with all websites or remain undetectable
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• The Extension will be available at all times

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES.

In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Account suspensions or bans from websites
• Damage to your computer system or loss of functionality
• Cost of substitute goods or services
• Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Extension

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Extension shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Extension (which is zero, as the Extension is free).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tab Activity Shield, its developers, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Extension
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any content or data you transmit through or in connection with the Extension

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue the Extension at any time without notice
• Change these Terms at our discretion (changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date)
• Add or remove features from the Extension
• Require users to accept new Terms before continuing to use the Extension

Your continued use of the Extension after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

By You: You may stop using the Extension at any time by uninstalling it from your browser.

By Us: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Extension without notice if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your use of the Extension violates applicable laws
• We decide to discontinue the Extension
• We are required to do so by law or legal process

Upon termination, your right to use the Extension immediately ceases. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will continue to apply.

The Extension and all associated intellectual property rights are owned by Tab Activity Shield or our licensors. This includes:

• Source code, design, and architecture
• Trademarks, logos, and branding
• Documentation and user guides
• All content and materials within the Extension

These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights in the Extension or its content.

The Extension may include or rely on open-source software components. Such components are governed by their respective open-source licenses, which may grant you additional rights.

Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under open-source licenses that apply to any open-source components.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Extension shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Binding arbitration if negotiation fails (or as required by law)
3. Small claims court for disputes qualifying under small claims jurisdiction

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent of the original provision.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tab Activity Shield regarding the Extension and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

By installing and using Tab Activity Shield, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms of Service
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• You are using the Extension at your own risk
• You understand the Extension's functionality and potential effects
• You will use the Extension responsibly and ethically