Terms of Use

1. Availability and scope

The iPhone / iPad version is available on the App Store for a one-time payment of $2.99. The Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, Android, and Linux versions are free. The final amount charged depends on the storefront. Check the App Store listing for iPhone / iPad system requirements.

Installers for other platforms are provided on this site under /dl/. See the Download page for download links and instructions for allowing the app to open the first time. App Store transactions, refunds, and purchase restoration are also subject to Apple’s terms. These terms do not replace them.

A one-time app purchase does not include a network service subscription. This site does not provide, sell, or recommend nodes or subscription services. Connection setup requires your own subscription or server details; obtaining the app does not grant access to any network service.

2. Responsible use and user responsibilities

You must comply with the laws and regulations where you are located and those applicable to your use, as well as the rules of the networks you access, device administrators, and relevant services. Do not use Shadowrocket or this site’s content for illegal activities, to violate others’ rights, to access systems without authorization, or to disrupt network operations.

You are responsible for ensuring that you have the legal right to use any imported subscriptions, servers, and configurations. Check their sources, connection destinations, and rule behavior yourself. Tutorial examples explain app operations and syntax only; they are not usable service credentials or endorsements of any service quality.

Keep subscription URLs, passwords, and configuration files secure. Do not disclose them in public feedback. Before editing Config, deleting records, updating the app, or moving to another device, save any necessary copies and make sure your backups can be opened.

3. Intellectual property in the app and documentation

The Shadowrocket trademark, official icon, app, and related rights belong to its developer or the respective rights holders. The developer is Shadow Launch Technology Limited. Shadowrocket is closed-source commercial software. Downloading or purchasing it does not transfer any rights to its trademark, software, or other intellectual property.

Original text, layout, and illustrated content in this site’s official guide are protected by applicable law. You may read and save the content you need for personal learning and configuration. Any copying, adaptation, republication, or commercial use beyond what the law permits requires prior permission from the relevant rights holder. When quoting content, retain its source and do not distort its meaning.

4. Availability and liability

The app, this site’s documentation, and related download services are provided “as is.” To the extent permitted by law, this site does not guarantee uninterrupted availability, compatibility of the documentation with every system environment, or that any configuration will achieve a particular connection outcome. System permissions, network conditions, user rules, and the servers used can all affect results.

To the extent permitted by law, this site is not liable for connection failures, data loss, or indirect losses caused by service interruptions, configuration errors, changes to device environments, or user actions. If something goes wrong, save your current configuration first and narrow down the issue before troubleshooting. Avoid repeatedly overwriting or deleting data.

These terms do not exclude or limit any liability that applicable law does not allow to be excluded or limited, or diminish any consumer rights you have under the law. Any liability required by law will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

5. Changes and feedback

We may revise these terms to reflect feature changes, documentation maintenance, or legal requirements. Updated terms and the revised month will be posted at the top of this page. Changes apply to use from the time they are posted, unless applicable law provides otherwise. Before continuing to use the site, review the terms relevant to your use.

For help with app operations, see Troubleshooting or the setup guide. To investigate connection issues, read the troubleshooting guide. Describe the issue with reproducible steps and error messages, and redact account details, subscription URLs, and other sensitive information.