Disclaimer
Drift β Please Read Carefully
β οΈ Critical Information
By using Drift, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following warnings. This is a sleep sound application, not a medical device or therapeutic treatment.
1. Mental Health & Sleep Disorders
Drift is not a medical treatment for sleep disorders.It is an ambient sound mixing tool designed to create relaxing soundscapes. It is not a substitute for:
- Medical diagnosis or treatment of insomnia
- Sleep disorder therapy (e.g., CBT-I)
- Professional mental health care
- Prescription sleep medication
If you are experiencing chronic sleep problems, mental health difficulties, or suicidal thoughts, please consult a licensed healthcare professional immediately.
Emergency Resources:
- πΊπΈ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- πΊπΈ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- π International Association for Suicide Prevention: iasp.info
2. Audio Safety Warning
Listen at safe volumes. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds can damage your hearing.
- Do not use Drift at maximum volume for extended periods
- Remove headphones if you experience ear pain or discomfort
- Be aware of your surroundings when using headphones (do not use while driving)
- Children should use Drift under adult supervision with volume limits enabled
Drift does not include volume warnings or automatic limiting. You are responsible for safe listening practices.
3. Data Loss & Mix Memory
Saved soundscapes (Mix Memory) are stored locally on your device.
We CANNOT recover your saved mixes if:
- You delete the app without backing up to iCloud
- Your device is lost, stolen, or damaged
- You restore your device to factory settings without iCloud backup
- App data corruption occurs
How to protect your saved mixes: All users (free and Lifetime) should enable iCloud Backup (Settings β [Your Name] β iCloud β Backup) to protect your saved soundscapes. Mix Memory is local-only storage β your mixes never leave your device.
4. Software Warranty
Drift is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Uninterrupted sleep or relaxation
- Improved sleep quality
Use at your own risk. Ekoche Studios is not liable for:
- Sleep disruption or insomnia
- Hearing damage from loud volumes
- Data loss or corruption
- Battery drain
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
5. Haptic Feedback (Heartbeat Rhythm)
Lifetime users have access to Heartbeat Rhythm, which uses haptic feedback (vibration) to simulate a slow heartbeat pattern. This feature is purely aesthetic and not based on medical research.
If you have a pacemaker or other medical implant, consult your doctor before using haptic features. Disable Heartbeat Rhythm if you experience discomfort.
6. Privacy
Drift collects zero usage data. No analytics. No telemetry. No tracking. Your soundscapes and listening habits are private.
Read our privacy policy for details.
7. Refund Policy
All in-app purchases (Lifetime Access) are processed by Apple. Refund requests must be submitted to Apple within 90 days of purchase.
Request a refund: reportaproblem.apple.com
Questions?
If you have questions about this disclaimer, email us at info@ekoche.com
Last updated: March 29, 2026