Last updated: January 1, 2025
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using SafeFanControl (“the App”, “the Software”). By downloading or using SafeFanControl, you agree to these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By installing, accessing, or using SafeFanControl, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.
2. License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the developer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Install and use SafeFanControl on Mac computers that you personally own or control.
- Use the Software for personal, non-commercial purposes.
This license does not permit:
- Redistribution, resale, or sublicensing of the Software.
- Reverse engineering or decompiling the Software beyond what is permitted by applicable law.
- Use of the Software in commercial fleet environments without a separate commercial agreement.
3. Free and Paid Tiers
Monitor mode is free and provided at no charge indefinitely.
Safe Max and Curve modes require a paid license. A 14-day trial is available without payment. After the trial period, continued use of these features requires a valid license key.
License keys are perpetual and personal. One license covers all Mac computers under your personal ownership.
4. Hardware Interaction & Risk Acknowledgement
SafeFanControl interacts with low-level hardware interfaces (SMC keys) to control fan speeds. By using the Software:
- You acknowledge that fan control is hardware-adjacent and carries a small risk of unexpected behaviour on specific hardware configurations.
- You acknowledge that you have reviewed the Fan Test Wizard and confirmed compatibility before relying on the Software for real workloads.
- You understand that the failsafe design (“give control back to Apple”) does not guarantee protection against all hardware edge cases.
- You accept sole responsibility for any use of the Software on hardware not listed as supported.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SOFTWARE 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
The developer does not warrant that:
- The Software will be uninterrupted or error-free.
- The Software will be compatible with all future macOS versions.
- The Software will produce any specific thermal or fan behaviour on your hardware.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DEVELOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HARDWARE DAMAGE, DATA LOSS, OR LOSS OF PROFITS — ARISING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.
In no event shall the developer’s total liability exceed the amount you paid for the Software in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
7. Apple Inc. Disclaimer
SafeFanControl uses a non-public SMC key sequence to interact with fan hardware — the same technique used by other respected community tools. This interaction is not endorsed or supported by Apple Inc. Apple, macOS, Apple Silicon, and related marks are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Your use of SafeFanControl does not imply any endorsement by, or affiliation with, Apple Inc.
8. Updates and Compatibility
The developer may release updates from time to time. Paid license holders receive all compatibility and bug-fix updates at no additional charge. The developer reserves the right to discontinue support for older macOS versions with reasonable notice.
9. Termination
Your license terminates automatically if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease using and delete all copies of the Software.
10. Changes to These Terms
The developer reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Software after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Privacy Policy
SafeFanControl is designed with privacy as a core principle.
What we collect: nothing.
- No personal information
- No telemetry or usage analytics
- No crash reports sent automatically
- No third-party SDKs, analytics, or ad libraries
- No hardware identifiers transmitted
What stays on your device:
- All sensor readings and fan data
- All settings and preferences (stored in macOS standard user defaults)
- Diagnostic reports (generated locally; only shared if you explicitly click “Send Report”)
SafeFanControl makes no network connections during normal operation.
Contact
For questions about these Terms, licensing, or refunds: