CtrlFreak • Effective March 2026
By downloading or using CtrlFreak, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.
CtrlFreak is a tool for monitoring and managing your own self-hosted infrastructure. You are responsible for ensuring you have authorization to access and control any server or service you configure within the app. Do not use CtrlFreak to access systems you do not own or have explicit permission to manage.
CtrlFreak is free to download. Certain features ("Pro") require a one-time in-app purchase of $9.99. This is a one-time charge with no subscription or recurring fees. Once purchased, Pro access is permanent for that account.
All purchases are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play) and are subject to their respective refund policies. GOW Studios does not process payments directly.
CtrlFreak connects directly to servers and services you configure. All actions taken through the app (starting, stopping, or rebooting virtual machines and containers) are performed on your own infrastructure. You bear full responsibility for any consequences of actions taken through the app, including unintended downtime, data loss, or service disruption.
All credentials, API tokens, and configuration data you enter into CtrlFreak are stored locally on your device using iOS Secure Store or Android Keychain encryption. This data is never transmitted to or stored on GOW Studios servers. GOW Studios cannot access, view, or recover your credentials.
The app communicates directly between your device and the servers you configure. GOW Studios is not a party to that communication and has no visibility into it.
You are responsible for the security of the API tokens and credentials you enter into the app. Use tokens with the minimum required permissions for your use case. The developer is not responsible for unauthorized access to your infrastructure resulting from compromised credentials.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CTRLFREAK IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE DEVELOPER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
The app provides informational status data from your infrastructure. This data may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on CtrlFreak for critical infrastructure monitoring. Always maintain independent monitoring and alerting systems for production environments.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GOW STUDIOS OR ITS DEVELOPER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO ACCIDENTAL VM SHUTDOWNS, CONTAINER RESTARTS, DATA LOSS, SERVICE OUTAGES, OR MISCONFIGURATION OF CONNECTED SERVICES.
IN ANY CASE, GOW STUDIOS'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP.
You agree to indemnify and hold GOW Studios and its developer harmless from any claim, demand, loss, or expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of the app, your violation of these terms, or your access to or control of any server or service through the app.
GOW Studios reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the app, including Pro features, if you violate these terms or use the app in a manner that could cause harm to others or to GOW Studios. Termination does not entitle you to a refund, which remains subject to Apple or Google refund policies.
If you have a dispute with GOW Studios arising from these terms or your use of the app, please contact us first at support@gowstudios.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days.
If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration rather than in court. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration. This arbitration agreement does not prevent you from bringing a claim in small claims court if it qualifies.
These terms are governed by applicable law. Nothing in these terms limits any consumer protection rights you may have under the laws of your jurisdiction.
These terms may be updated as the app evolves. Material changes will be communicated via an in-app notice or update. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
For questions, contact: support@gowstudios.com