A LITTLE CLARITY
Terms of Use
A few ground rules for using BreakerMap, keeping your records, and understanding what the app can do.
About these terms
These terms describe use of the BreakerMap website and companion app provided by Jaret Priddy (“we” or “us”). Please review these terms before using BreakerMap. The explicit agreement required to start a finder test is described below; opening the Terms alone does not record acceptance. Information about data handling is in our Privacy Policy.
The iOS app is licensed under Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement, unless a different license is provided with the app in the App Store. These terms do not replace that license, Apple’s applicable terms, or your mandatory consumer rights. If there is a conflict concerning the app license, the applicable license and mandatory law control.
What BreakerMap does
BreakerMap helps you record which breakers serve outlets, lights, and appliances. The finder detects a change in your iPhone or iPad’s charging state and can alert you when charging power is lost. It does not measure voltage, inspect wiring, control a breaker, certify an installation, or provide professional electrical advice. Where available, the optional Watch companion displays status from a paired iPhone; it requires an active connection and does not guarantee alerts while inactive or disconnected. The website demo contains fictional example circuits and does not connect to electrical equipment.
A map is not an electrical tester. An alert or saved circuit label does not prove that wiring is de-energized or safe to touch. Always verify with an appropriate electrical tester before working on wiring. Do not remove panel covers or touch exposed conductors. If you are unsure, contact a qualified electrician.
Understand the limits before switching power.
Electrical shock, fire, and unexpected power interruption can cause serious injury, death, or property damage. BreakerMap is a recordkeeping and charging-status aid. It is not a voltage tester, circuit-safety certification, electrical inspection, professional service, emergency alarm, or substitute for a qualified electrician.
The app reads charging information supplied by iOS. A loose cable, charger failure, charging control, or another interruption can resemble a loss of outlet power. Backup batteries, UPS equipment, and some charging accessories can hide or delay a loss. Software, operating-system behavior, audio routing, volume, battery condition, and the iPhone–Watch connection can delay or prevent an alert. An alert, silence, a green status, or a saved circuit label never establishes whether a circuit is energized or safe to touch.
A saved association records the user’s observation. BreakerMap cannot verify that the chosen breaker controls that outlet or all conductors and equipment in the area. Multiple supplies, shared wiring, generators, solar equipment, or backfeed may leave hazardous energy present. Before electrical work, a qualified person must verify the actual circuit using appropriate test equipment and safe isolation procedures.
Use the app safely.
- The finder is intended for adults who are authorized and able to operate accessible external breaker handles safely. Never remove covers, open electrical equipment, or touch conductors. Do not use damaged or wet equipment or equipment that is hot, sparking, or smells burned. Stop and contact a qualified electrician if the condition or operation is uncertain; do not repeatedly reset a breaker that trips.
- Do not interrupt medical, life-support, alarm, or other critical equipment. Notify affected people and confirm it is safe both to switch power off and to restore it. Consider computers, refrigeration, pumps, and other equipment that can be damaged or cause harm when power changes. BreakerMap is not an emergency, life-safety, or unattended equipment-monitoring system.
- Follow the in-app setup instructions. Charging accessories, backup power, audio routing, media volume, interruptions, and leaving or locking the app can delay or prevent an alert.
- Check labels and saved associations before relying on them. You are responsible for the accuracy of information you enter and for keeping your directory current after electrical changes.
Agreeing before a finder test
In versions with an explicit Terms agreement, review the included Terms and select “I agree to the Terms of Use” before your first finder test on that device. Your agreement is saved when you select Start Test or Restart Test. Opening or reading the Terms alone does not record acceptance. You can close the test without agreeing and still access your saved directory and exports.
The app asks again when the included Terms version or text changes. Each accepted version is kept locally with its full text, document fingerprint, acceptance date and time, and app build. You can view these records in Settings → Terms Agreements. This record is not sent to us or linked to an account, and it does not verify the user’s identity. Removing app data can remove the record; device backups may retain a copy.
Safety acknowledgment
Versions with a safety acknowledgment require you to confirm the notice before starting or restarting a finder test. You can cancel and continue using the directory without operating breakers. The app keeps the latest notice version, acknowledgment time, and app build locally on your device. This does not certify a circuit, verify the user’s identity, or create a centrally stored signature. An acknowledgment is not a release of claims or waiver of rights that cannot lawfully be waived.
Your records belong to you.
You retain rights to the records, photos, and other material you add. Save or share only material you are entitled to use. We do not claim ownership of your home’s information. The app stores it locally, and you control exports and sharing.
Keep your device backed up and export important records. BreakerMap does not currently provide account recovery, cloud sync, or an archive-import feature. Device loss, deletion, hardware failure, or software problems can result in lost records. We cannot recover data that was never sent to us.
Website content and acceptable use
The app, website design, branding, and original content belong to Jaret Priddy or their respective rights holders. You may use the website and help materials for their intended purpose. Do not misrepresent ownership, infringe others’ rights, attempt unauthorized access, interfere with the service, or use it unlawfully. Nothing here limits uses permitted by law or rights granted under the applicable app license.
Third-party services and purchases
Apple, the website host, email providers, and destinations you choose for sharing operate their own services under their own terms. We do not control their availability or practices. Any app price or purchase terms will be shown in the App Store before purchase; payment and refund requests are handled through Apple under its applicable policies and consumer law.
Availability and limitations
We aim to provide a useful and reliable app, but do not promise uninterrupted operation, error-free records, or that every loss of charging power will be detected. Availability statements do not disclaim any warranty or remedy that applicable law requires. The app’s license provisions apply only to the extent they are lawful in your jurisdiction.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including mandatory consumer protections. The app’s warranty and liability provisions are governed by its applicable license. A safety notice is not a waiver of rights you have under law.
Consumer rights
Jaret Priddy operates BreakerMap from Kansas, United States. These terms do not attempt to exclude or restrict implied warranties, remedies, or damages protected by Kansas law where it applies, including K.S.A. 50-639, or other mandatory consumer protections. These terms do not add a mandatory arbitration clause, class-action waiver, exclusive court requirement, or release of personal-injury claims.
Report a problem
Stop using the finder if its behavior is unexpected. Report suspected defects or safety incidents to [email protected] with the app version, device and operating-system versions, and a brief description. Do not send a full home map or private photos unless needed. This address is not monitored for emergencies; use local emergency services for immediate danger.
Changes and stopping use
Features and supported versions may change. We will update the date on this page if we revise these terms and provide notice of material changes where required. Changes do not remove rights already accrued under applicable law. You may stop using the website or app at any time; export records you want to keep before deleting the app.
Contact
BreakerMap is owned and operated by Jaret Priddy. For questions about these terms or help with the app, email [email protected] or visit the help guide.