DeskVeil Terms of Service

Clear and fair terms for using DeskVeil.

Last updated: December 2025

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using DeskVeil ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and PrivDev regarding your use of DeskVeil.

License to Use

What You Can Do

Use DeskVeil on your personal Mac computers
Use DeskVeil for personal and commercial purposes
Install DeskVeil on multiple devices you own (via Family Sharing)
Use all features for presentations, screenshots, and screen sharing

What You Cannot Do

Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
Distribute, sell, or sublicense the App
Remove or modify copyright notices or proprietary markings
Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Share your purchase with users outside your Apple Family Sharing group

Paid Application

One-Time Purchase

DeskVeil is a paid application available through the Mac App Store. Upon purchase, you receive full access to all features with no recurring fees or subscriptions.

All overlay modes: Solid Color, Blur Effect, and Wallpaper Mode
Full customization: colors, intensity, and blur levels
Global keyboard shortcuts for instant icon hiding
Multi-monitor support with independent controls
Menu bar integration with quick access controls

Family Sharing

DeskVeil supports Apple Family Sharing. Once purchased, family members in your Apple Family Sharing group can download and use DeskVeil at no additional cost.

Payment and Refunds

Payment Processing

All purchases are processed through Apple's Mac App Store. Your payment information is handled securely by Apple and is not stored by PrivDev.

All transactions are processed by Apple
Supports Family Sharing at no extra cost
One-time purchase, no recurring charges

Refund Policy

Refunds are handled through Apple's standard Mac App Store refund policy. Apple typically offers refunds within 90 days of purchase.

Request refunds through Apple's reportaproblem.apple.com
Contact us if you need assistance with the refund process
Refunds are subject to Apple's policies and approval

Updates and Versioning

Minor Updates

Your DeskVeil license includes free minor updates (e.g., v1.1, v1.2, v1.3) that include:

Bug fixes and stability improvements
Small feature enhancements
Performance optimizations
macOS compatibility updates

Major Version Updates

Major version updates (e.g., v2.0, v3.0) with significant new features may require a new purchase. However, existing customers receive special benefits:

50%
50% discount on major version upgrades for existing customers
Early access to beta versions
Continued access to your current version indefinitely

Fair Upgrade Policy:

You'll never be forced to upgrade, and your current version will continue to work. Major versions typically happen every 2-3 years with substantial new capabilities.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
Intel or Apple Silicon Mac
No special permissions required

Multi-Monitor Support:

DeskVeil fully supports multi-monitor setups. Each monitor can be controlled independently, allowing you to hide icons on specific displays while keeping others visible.

Disclaimer of Warranties

DeskVeil is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. While we strive to make the App reliable and useful, we cannot guarantee that it will be error-free or available at all times.

Use the App at your own risk
DeskVeil creates visual overlays over desktop icons and may affect system appearance
We're not responsible for any system issues or conflicts with other software

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PrivDev shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of DeskVeil.

Termination

You may stop using DeskVeil at any time by simply uninstalling the App from your device. Your purchase remains valid for future installations via the Mac App Store.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the App for violations of these Terms, though we will make reasonable efforts to contact you first.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will:

Post the updated Terms on this page
Update the "last updated" date
Provide notification through the App if changes are significant

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or need support with DeskVeil: