Terms of Service

Effective Date: 27 July 2025

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By installing, accessing, or using the Nucleus Accumbens Chrome extension or the Dopamine Anki add-on (collectively, the "Software"), you ("User" or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install, access, or use the Software.
The Software is provided by CapybaraMD ("we," "us," or "our"), located in Alberta, Canada.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SOFTWARE

  • Nucleus Accumbens: A Google Chrome browser extension that blocks access to selected websites until users complete Anki reviews or question bank answers.
  • Dopamine: An Anki add-on that works in conjunction with the Chrome extension and is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public Licence version 3 (AGPL-3.0).

To provide its functionality, the Software may inject scripts into websites, interact with web page elements, automatically mute/unmute browser tabs, play/pause videos, and display blocking overlays.

3. LICENCE GRANT AND RESTRICTIONS

3.1. Limited Licence:

We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the Software solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

3.2. Open Source Licence:

The Dopamine Anki add-on is licensed under AGPL-3.0. You may access, modify, and distribute the source code of the Dopamine add-on in accordance with the terms of the AGPL-3.0 licence. The source code is available in your Anki add-on folder after installation.

3.3. Restrictions for Nucleus Accumbens Extension:

You may not:

  • Share, distribute, rent, lease, or sub-licence the Nucleus Accumbens extension to third parties.
  • Use the Software for any unlawful purpose.
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Software.

4. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED USES

  • Violate any applicable local, provincial, national, or international laws or regulations.
  • Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any computer systems.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the experience of other users.
  • Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Software's functionality.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Other than the rights and licences expressly granted under these Terms, we retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including but not limited to the Nucleus Accumbens extension, and all associated intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

6. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIVACY

Your use of the Software is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Software stores data locally on your device and may collect anonymised usage analytics to help us improve our services.

7. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS

7.1. Third-Party Websites:

The Software may contain links or references to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7.2. Affiliate Links:

The Software may include affiliate links that users can set as rewards (e.g. a link to purchase a product). We may receive compensation for purchases made through these links.

7.3. Advertisements:

We may display advertisements within the Software's user interface. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party advertisements.

8. DISCLAIMERS AND WARRANTIES

8.1. AS IS BASIS:

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITEDED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2. NO GUARANTEE OF FUNCTIONALITY:

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE SECURE, ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. THE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE UNINTENDED INTERACTIONS WITH WEBSITES OR OTHER APPLICATIONS.

8.3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK:

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SOFTWARE'S AUTOMATIC INTERACTION WITH WEB PAGES MAY CAUSE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACCIDENTAL CLICKS, FORM SUBMISSIONS, OR OTHER ACTIONS. YOU AGREE TO USE THE SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CAPYBARAMD, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SOFTWARE.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CapybaraMD and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or relating to:

  • your use or misuse of the Software;
  • your breach of these Terms, or any representation or warranty contained herein;
  • your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
  • your violation of any rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Software.

11. TERMINATION

11.1. Termination by You:

You may terminate this agreement at any time by permanently uninstalling the Software from all your devices. Upon termination, your licence to use the Software will immediately cease. Such termination will not affect any of your obligations or our rights that have accrued prior to the effective date of termination. Furthermore, any provisions of these Terms that by their nature are intended to survive termination shall remain in full force and effect, including, without limitation, provisions concerning intellectual property rights, disclaimers of warranty, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.

11.2. Termination by Us:

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Software immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11.3. Discontinuation of Software:

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Software at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including technical, business, or legal considerations.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1. Informal Negotiation:

Before initiating formal legal action, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute by contacting us directly to allow for informal negotiation.

12.2. Binding Arbitration:

If a dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiation, you agree that any claim or dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Software shall be resolved by binding arbitration. The arbitration will be conducted at a location of our choosing in Alberta, Canada, and will be governed by the applicable arbitration laws of the Province of Alberta.

12.3. Class Action Waiver:

YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR LEGAL PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

13. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through the Software's interface or other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Software after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

15. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of the provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. ASSIGNMENT

We may assign, transfer, or subcontract our rights and obligations under these Terms to a third party in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, without notice or consent. These Terms will be binding upon our successors and assigns. You may not assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our express prior written consent.

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CapybaraMD regarding your use of the Software and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral.

18. WAIVER

No waiver by us of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure by us to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions about these Terms, please contact CapybaraMD.