Terms of Use
By using DropIT Focus Method, you agree to these terms. We've written them in plain language so they're easy to understand. Please read them before using the service.
Who We Are
DropIT Focus Method is a focus and thought-management tool built and operated by DropIT Focus Method Inc. at dropitmethod.com. References to "we", "us", or "our" in these terms refer to DropIT Focus Method Inc. References to "you" refer to anyone who accesses or uses the DropIT Focus Method service.
Early Access & Product Status New
DropIT Focus Method is currently in an active validation phase. While we've built this product with care, features may change, be added, or be temporarily unavailable as we continue to develop and improve the experience. By using the service during this phase, you acknowledge that it is a work in progress and agree not to rely on uninterrupted access to any specific feature.
We are not responsible for any decisions made based on features that change during this period. We will communicate significant changes by email where possible.
What DropIT Focus Method Is
DropIT Focus Method is a web-based tool designed to help people manage intrusive thoughts and improve focus through structured exercises and the DropIT Method. It is a self-help and productivity tool.
It is not a medical service, a therapy platform, or a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a qualified professional or crisis service in your country.
Age Requirements and Minors Updated
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account with DropIT Focus Method.
Users between the ages of 13 and 17 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to create an account and use the service. By using the service, a minor represents that they have obtained such consent.
DropIT Focus Method may be used in educational settings with students under 13, provided that:
- Access is facilitated and supervised by a qualified teacher or educational professional
- No personal account is created on behalf of the student
- Parental or guardian consent has been obtained where required by applicable law
- No personal data from the student is submitted to the service
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 outside of supervised educational use as described above. If you believe a child has submitted personal data without appropriate consent, please contact us at hello@dropitmethod.com.
Your Account
- You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure
- You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
- You agree to provide accurate information when signing up
- You may not create accounts on behalf of others without their consent
Acceptable Use
You agree to use DropIT Focus Method only for its intended purpose. You must not:
- Use the service for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to access, tamper with, or disrupt our systems or servers
- Reverse-engineer, copy, or reproduce any part of the service
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from DropIT Focus Method
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or malicious content
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
Workplace and High-Hazard Environments New
DropIT Focus Method is designed as a personal focus and thought-management tool. While we recognise that cognitive performance has implications for workplace safety, this product is not a certified occupational health and safety intervention, a clinical attention management programme, or a replacement for any regulated safety protocol or workplace procedure.
Organisations or individuals who choose to use or recommend DropIT Focus Method in occupational settings — including high-hazard industries — do so at their own discretion and assume full responsibility for ensuring their use complies with applicable workplace safety regulations and professional standards.
DropIT Focus Method Inc. shall not be held liable for any workplace incidents, safety failures, compliance issues, or outcomes arising from the use or non-use of this tool in a professional or industrial context.
Your Thought Log and Sensitive Content New
DropIT Focus Method includes a thought log feature where you may record personal thoughts, feelings, and mental experiences. We recognise that this content is private and often sensitive.
- Your thought log content belongs to you. We do not claim ownership over anything you write
- Your thought log is not shared with any third party, used to train AI models, or used to improve the DropIT product without your explicit consent
- Thought log data is stored securely and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- You may delete your thought log at any time from your account settings
- Upon account deletion, your thought log data will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days
If you are experiencing significant distress while using this tool, please stop and reach out to a qualified mental health professional or a crisis service in your country.
Subscriptions and Payments
DropIT Focus Method currently offers a free tier. A paid Pro subscription will be made available in a future release. When Pro becomes available:
- You will be clearly informed of the pricing, billing cycle, and what is included before subscribing
- You will authorise us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis
- Payments will be processed securely by Stripe
- Subscriptions will renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
- You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings
- Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis — contact us within 7 days of a charge if you have a concern
Electronic Communications and CASL New
DropIT Focus Method Inc. complies with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). We will only send you commercial electronic messages if you have provided express or implied consent to receive them.
- When you submit your email address through our website — including via the focus session widget or any sign-up form — you are providing consent to receive communications from DropIT Focus Method Inc.
- Every commercial email we send will clearly identify DropIT Focus Method Inc. as the sender and include a working unsubscribe mechanism
- You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or by contacting us directly at hello@dropitmethod.com
- Unsubscribe requests will be processed within 10 business days
- We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
Third-Party Service Providers New
To deliver and improve our service, DropIT Focus Method uses the following third-party providers who may process your data on our behalf:
- Stripe — Payment processing for Pro subscriptions
- MailerLite — Email list management and marketing communications
- Tally.so — In-product surveys and feedback collection
Each of these providers operates under their own privacy and data protection policies and is bound by contractual obligations to handle your data responsibly. We do not authorise these providers to use your data for any purpose other than delivering their services to us.
For full details on how your data is handled across all providers, please see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Analytics New
DropIT Focus Method uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support the function of the site and to understand how it is used. This may include analytics data about how visitors interact with our pages and exercises. Full details are available in our Privacy Policy.
Intellectual Property
All content, design, code, exercises, and materials on DropIT Focus Method — including the DropIT Method, the Thought Triad framework (Inlet, Inner, Outlet), the Mind Gate model, and all written and visual content — are the property of DropIT Focus Method Inc. and are protected by copyright.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any DropIT Focus Method content without our written permission.
Your personal data and the content you generate within your account (thought logs, session data) remain yours. We do not claim ownership over your personal content.
Disclaimer
DropIT Focus Method is provided as a self-help tool. While the method is grounded in neuroscience and designed with care, we make no guarantees about specific outcomes. Results vary between individuals.
DropIT Focus Method is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions about a mental health condition.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DropIT Focus Method Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability in any situation shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the claim.
This limitation applies regardless of the form of the claim — whether in contract, tort, or otherwise — and includes any claims arising from your use of the service in a workplace, occupational, or safety-sensitive context.
Service Availability
We aim to keep DropIT Focus Method available at all times but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may update, modify, or temporarily suspend the service for maintenance or improvement. We will notify you of significant changes where possible.
Termination
You may delete your account at any time from your account settings. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms. Upon termination, your personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page and notify you by email if the changes are significant. Continued use of DropIT Focus Method after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Alberta.
Contact
Questions about these terms? We're here.
- Email: hello@dropitmethod.com
- Website: dropitmethod.com
Use it well. Use it honestly. Use it for what it was built for.
DropIT.