Terms of service

When I sit down to write about an app, I’m picturing someone with a Mac and thirty minutes free on a Saturday afternoon. These terms are here so we all understand how the site works. If something doesn’t make sense, write me at [email protected] and I’ll talk it through with you.

Software, links, and who supports what

Every program in the catalog is built and owned by its developer. The names, logos, and trademarks belong to them. I don’t remake or patch any of the software — when a program needs a bug fix or a compatibility update, the developer is the one who provides that support. Links to download pages go straight to the developer’s site, and I’m not responsible for what you find when you get there.

The information on each program page — version numbers, file sizes, system requirements, and my own install notes — is what I’ve gathered from running the software myself or from the developer’s documentation. It’s a set of personal field notes, not a promise that the app will run on your particular Mac. Older builds are listed for people keeping vintage machines alive, and those come with even fewer guarantees.

Changes to these terms

I update the catalog often, and occasionally I’ll update these terms. The current version will always live right here. If you keep using the site after a change, that means you’re okay with the new terms.

Your account

You can browse everything without an account. If you want to save favorites, get notified about updates, or leave a comment, you’ll need to sign up with a real email address. One account per person, please — and keep your password to yourself. You’re responsible for whatever happens under your account, so if you think someone else has gotten into it, change your password and let me know.

I don’t send marketing email or newsletters. The only emails you’ll see are the ones the site generates when a program you’ve saved gets an update.

No warranty and limits on liability

I run this site as a weekend project and I try hard to keep the information accurate. But I can’t guarantee that every detail on every page is current, or that the software I write about won’t cause trouble on your system. The catalog is offered as-is. If installing a utility rearranges your menu bar in a way you hate, or a plugin crashes your session, I’m not liable for that loss or damage. Back up your Mac before you experiment — that’s just good practice.

Comment rules

Every comment goes through moderation before it shows up publicly. You’ll see your own comment right away with a note that says “awaiting moderation.” I read through the queue as quickly as I can, but this isn’t a 24-hour newsroom.

These are the lines I draw:

• No abuse. Disagree with someone’s take on a compressor plugin, fine. Personal attacks, harassment, or hateful language will get your comment deleted and may get your account removed.
• No posting other people’s private information. Don’t drop someone’s email, phone number, or home address into a comment.
• No spam and no links to malware. If you’re dropping a link to a shady download or filling a comment with unrelated promotion, it won’t clear moderation.
• No impersonation. Be yourself — don’t pretend to be a developer, another commenter, or me.

I don’t publish a formal appeals process. If you think I got a moderation call wrong, email me and we’ll sort it out like humans.