DeckPilot

Terms of Service

Last updated: March 18, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, downloading, installing, or otherwise utilizing DeckPilot ("the Service"), including all associated client applications, companion software, and web properties, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must discontinue use of the Service immediately.

2. Description of Service

DeckPilot is a multi-platform device orchestration suite that enables users to deploy auxiliary touch-interface devices as programmable control surfaces for their primary computing environment. The Service encompasses:

  • A host-side system integration daemon for macOS
  • Companion client applications for iOS and iPadOS
  • A proprietary encrypted peer-to-peer communication layer
  • Web-based marketing, documentation, and registration portals

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to access or use the Service. By utilizing the Service, you represent and warrant that you satisfy this eligibility criterion and possess the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

4. Registration & Early Access

Certain features of the Service, including early access enrollment, require you to provide a valid email address. You agree to furnish accurate and current information and acknowledge that we may use this information to transmit product lifecycle communications. You may revoke communication consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Pricing & Subscription Terms

  • DeckPilot offers a Free tier with limited functionality (1 device, 1 custom layout + Recent Apps, 8 buttons, app launchers and keyboard shortcuts only) at no cost.
  • The Pro subscription is available at $7.99 per calendar month or $79 per year (billed annually).
  • A limited cohort of 299 founding members may be granted perpetual Pro access at a one-time fee starting at $149, subject to availability. Founding Member pricing increases as seats are claimed. Founding Member access includes all current and future Pro-tier features but does not extend to features offered in tiers above Pro, if introduced.
  • We reserve the right to modify pricing structures with no less than 30 days' advance written notice to active subscribers. Early access and Founding Member rates, once locked, will not be increased for the duration of the agreement.
  • iOS and iPadOS subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store via StoreKit. Billing, cancellation, and refund requests are managed through your Apple ID settings and are subject to Apple's terms and policies.
  • macOS subscriptions are processed through a third-party payment processor. You may manage your subscription, update payment methods, or cancel via the billing portal accessible from your DeckPilot account settings on Mac. Refund requests should be directed to [email protected].

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree that you shall not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, underlying algorithms, or proprietary protocol specifications of any component of the Service
  • Utilize the Service for any purpose that contravenes applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
  • Attempt to circumvent authentication mechanisms, exploit vulnerabilities, or gain unauthorized access to devices, networks, or data not belonging to you
  • Redistribute, sublicense, lease, or otherwise transfer access to the Service to any third party without express written authorization
  • Deploy the Service as a vector for malicious payloads, unauthorized surveillance, or interference with third-party systems or infrastructure

7. Intellectual Property

All proprietary technology, including but not limited to source code, communication protocols, user interface designs, visual assets, trade dress, and documentation associated with the Service are the exclusive property of DeckPilot and are protected under applicable intellectual property statutes. You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service strictly in accordance with these Terms.

User-generated configurations, custom layout schemas, and macro definitions remain the intellectual property of the respective user. We assert no ownership claim over user-created content.

8. Privacy & Data Handling

Your use of the Service is additionally governed by our Privacy Policy, which details our data collection, processing, and retention practices. Button commands and layout configurations travel only over your local network. Account data, subscription status, activity statistics, and diagnostics are transmitted to our cloud infrastructure as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Security Implementation

The Service employs a multi-layered security architecture incorporating elliptic-curve cryptographic key negotiation, authenticated message framing, and ephemeral session management with automatic credential rotation. Notwithstanding these measures, no digital system can guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge sole responsibility for maintaining the integrity and access controls of your local network environment and paired device ecosystem.

10. Device Pairing

The Service enables pairing between your Mac and iOS devices using local network discovery, QR codes, or PIN codes. You acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • You are responsible for ensuring only your devices are paired with your account
  • Pairing data (device names, connection identifiers) is stored to facilitate automatic reconnection between your devices
  • We recommend using the same Apple ID on both devices for the most seamless experience
  • You may remove paired devices from your account at any time, which will permanently delete the associated pairing data

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We make no representation or warranty that:

  • The Service will operate in an uninterrupted or error-free manner
  • Defects or vulnerabilities will be remediated within any specific timeframe
  • The Service will maintain compatibility with all hardware configurations, operating system versions, or network topologies

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DECKPILOT, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

13. Platform Requirements

Operation of the Service requires:

  • A compatible macOS host environment (version 14.0 or subsequent)
  • A compatible iOS or iPadOS client device (version 17.0 or subsequent)
  • Both devices provisioned on the same local area network segment with multicast DNS resolution capabilities enabled

We disclaim responsibility for service degradation or inoperability resulting from incompatible hardware, unsupported platform versions, restrictive network configurations, or third-party firewall policies that impede local device discovery or communication.

14. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to revise, amend, or supplement these Terms at our sole discretion. Material modifications will be communicated through in-application notifications or via email to registered users. Your continued access to or use of the Service following the effective date of any such modifications constitutes binding acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Account Deletion & Termination

You may delete your DeckPilot account at any time from within the iOS app (Account > Delete Account). Account deletion permanently removes all server-side data associated with your account, including:

  • Authentication credentials and profile information
  • Subscription records and purchase history
  • Device pairing data and connection records
  • IAP receipts and transaction metadata

If you signed in with Apple, your Apple token will be revoked as part of the deletion process. Active subscriptions managed through third-party payment processors will be automatically canceled. However, App Store subscriptions managed by Apple must be canceled separately through your Apple ID settings — deleting your DeckPilot account does not automatically stop App Store billing. Account deletion is irreversible — once processed, your data cannot be recovered.

You may also terminate your use of the Service by removing all installed applications from your devices. Upon uninstallation, all locally-persisted data, including cryptographic key material and user configurations, will be irrecoverably purged. Note that uninstallation alone does not delete your server-side account — use the in-app deletion feature or contact us to fully remove your account.

We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or permanently revoke your access to the Service in the event of a breach of these Terms.

16. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of competent authority within the United States.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Contact

For inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, contact us at [email protected].