Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of these Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using FinderCue, you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use FinderCue. If you use FinderCue for an organization, you confirm that you have authority to accept these Terms for that organization.

2. What FinderCue provides

FinderCue is an independently developed macOS utility that adds path display, copying, and navigation features around Finder. FinderCue is currently provided free of charge. Features, compatibility, availability, and distribution methods may change over time.

FinderCue is not an Apple product and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Apple Inc. Apple, macOS, and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc.

3. License to use FinderCue

Subject to these Terms, FinderCue grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to install and use the app on compatible Mac computers that you own or control, for personal or internal business purposes.

This license does not transfer ownership of FinderCue or any related intellectual property to you.

4. Acceptable use

You may not:

• copy, sell, rent, sublicense, republish, or commercially redistribute FinderCue without written permission;
• modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code, except to the extent applicable law expressly permits;
• bypass signatures, update protections, access controls, rate limits, or other security measures;
• use FinderCue, the website, or download service to distribute malware, interfere with systems, overload infrastructure, or violate another person’s rights;
• misrepresent your relationship with FinderCue or use FinderCue branding in a misleading way; or
• use the service in violation of applicable law.

5. macOS permissions and your files

FinderCue requires certain macOS Accessibility or Automation permissions to interact with Finder and provide its core functionality. You decide whether to grant or revoke these permissions in macOS System Settings. Some features will not work without them.

You remain responsible for your files, folders, paths, backups, and actions performed through FinderCue. Review a destination before navigating or opening it, and maintain appropriate backups of important data.

6. Updates and compatibility

FinderCue may periodically check for and offer signed updates through Sparkle. Updates may add, change, or remove functionality and may be required for security or compatibility. You may use the available update controls, but older versions may eventually stop working with newer macOS or Finder releases.

We do not guarantee compatibility with every Mac, macOS release, Finder configuration, third-party extension, security tool, or future system update.

7. Donations

Donations made through Ko-fi are voluntary support for FinderCue’s continued development. A donation does not purchase FinderCue, create a subscription, guarantee support, or entitle you to any particular feature, release, or development schedule. Payments are processed by Ko-fi and its payment providers under their own terms. Donations are non-refundable except where required by law or expressly agreed otherwise.

8. Third-party software and services

FinderCue uses or links to third-party software and services, including Apple platform services, Sparkle, Google Analytics for Firebase, Cloudflare, and Ko-fi. Third-party components may be governed by their own licenses and terms. FinderCue is not responsible for third-party services, content, availability, or policies.

9. Intellectual property

FinderCue, including its software, website, visual design, name, logo, and original content, is owned by FinderCue or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved. Feedback you choose to send may be used to improve FinderCue without an obligation to compensate you, but you retain ownership of your original feedback.

10. Availability and changes

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of FinderCue, the website, downloads, or update services at any time. We may also limit access when reasonably necessary for maintenance, security, abuse prevention, legal compliance, or protection of users and infrastructure. We are not obligated to provide a specific feature, update, support period, or service level.

11. Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FinderCue and its related services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. We disclaim implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded in your jurisdiction.

12. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FinderCue and its developer will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of data, files, profits, business, goodwill, or access, arising from or related to FinderCue or these Terms, even if advised that such damage is possible.

Where liability cannot be excluded, our total liability for claims relating to FinderCue will not exceed the greater of the amount you paid directly for FinderCue during the 12 months before the claim or US$25. This limitation does not apply where prohibited by law, including liability that cannot be limited for fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence, death, or personal injury.

13. Suspension and termination

You may stop using FinderCue and uninstall it at any time. Your license ends automatically if you materially violate these Terms. We may suspend access to website or download services for abusive, unlawful, or harmful activity. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination—including ownership, disclaimers, liability limits, and dispute provisions—will continue to apply.

14. Governing rules and disputes

These Terms are governed by applicable law, without overriding mandatory consumer protections that apply where you live. Before bringing a formal claim, please contact us and allow a reasonable opportunity to resolve the issue informally. Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief or using a court or consumer process that cannot lawfully be waived.

15. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes to FinderCue, our practices, or legal requirements. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. If a material change requires additional notice or consent under applicable law, we will provide it. Continuing to use FinderCue after the effective date of updated Terms means you accept them to the extent permitted by law.

16. General

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect and the affected provision will be limited to the minimum extent necessary. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. You may not transfer these Terms without our consent; we may transfer them in connection with a reorganization, sale, or transfer of FinderCue. These Terms and the Privacy Policy form the entire agreement regarding your use of FinderCue.

17. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to findercue@gmail.com.