LAST UPDATED: 29 SEPTEMBER 2026

Terms of Use

About Desk Monkey

Desk Monkey is a free general wellness, posture-awareness, movement and exercise app provided by Michael Zauner, Austria. It offers movement reminders, check-ins, general exercise ideas, stretching and mobility exercises, guided wellness exercises and general wellness information.

Acceptance of the Terms

By using Desk Monkey, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

General Wellness — Not Medical Advice

Desk Monkey provides general wellness, movement, posture-awareness and exercise information only. It is not a medical device, healthcare provider, doctor, physiotherapist, diagnostic tool or treatment. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent or monitor any disease, injury, medical condition or musculoskeletal disorder. It cannot medically correct posture. Using the app creates no doctor-patient, therapist-patient or other healthcare professional relationship and does not replace professional medical advice, assessment, diagnosis or treatment.

Health and Exercise Safety

Physical activity carries inherent risks. You choose to exercise voluntarily and must decide whether each exercise suits your abilities and condition. Exercise only when physically able. Move in a controlled way; never force a stretch or movement. Stop immediately if you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, unusual discomfort, numbness, weakness, loss of balance or any other concerning symptom.

If you have a health condition, injury, recent surgery, pregnancy, limited mobility, chronic pain or any doubt about an exercise, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional first. Do not use Desk Monkey to delay or replace medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment. Seek appropriate medical help for severe, persistent or otherwise concerning symptoms. Allow enough clear space before exercising. Never exercise while driving, operating machinery or doing anything requiring your full attention.

Desk Yoga and Furniture Safety

Some Desk Yoga exercises involve touching, leaning on, supporting part of your body against, or applying force to a desk or other furniture. Before each such exercise, inspect the furniture. Make sure it is stable, structurally sound, undamaged, suitable for the movement and able to safely bear the force or weight you apply. Ensure it cannot slide or tip, the floor is not slippery and the surrounding area is clear.

Do not use unstable, damaged or loose furniture; furniture that can easily tip; wheeled or mobile desks unless securely prevented from moving; standing desks while moving or being adjusted; folding furniture unless designed for the relevant load; glass furniture or surfaces unless designed for that pressure or load; or furniture unsuitable for supporting your weight or movement. If in doubt, do not use it. Never place your body weight on furniture unless you are confident it is stable, undamaged and designed to safely support the applied load.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Desk Monkey and its operator are not responsible for injury or damage to desks, furniture, electronic devices or other property resulting from unsuitable, unstable or damaged equipment, failure to follow safety instructions, or using an exercise in a way it was not intended.

User Responsibility

You are responsible for choosing suitable exercises, performing movements safely and correctly, following safety instructions, making enough space, choosing safe furniture or equipment and stopping when concerning symptoms occur. Desk Monkey cannot observe your technique or physical environment.

No Guaranteed Results

Individual experiences vary. Desk Monkey does not guarantee improved or “perfect” posture, pain relief, prevention of back, neck or shoulder pain, prevention of injury or musculoskeletal conditions, improved mobility or flexibility, improved productivity, or any particular health, wellness or fitness result. General phrases about better habits or workdays are not promises of medical outcomes.

Notifications and Reminders

Posture and movement reminders are convenience and wellness features. They may arrive late or not at all because of permissions, Focus or Do Not Disturb, battery settings, device or operating-system behavior. Do not rely on them for emergencies, medical or medication reminders, safety-critical tasks or anything where a missed alert could put health or safety at risk.

App Availability

Desk Monkey may be updated, gain or lose features, require a newer operating system, occasionally be unavailable or contain bugs and technical interruptions. Continuous or error-free operation is not guaranteed.

Intellectual Property

Desk Monkey's software, artwork, text, audio and brand are protected by applicable law. You may use the app for personal purposes; these Terms do not transfer ownership of its content or brand to you.

Limitation of Liability

Desk Monkey provides general wellness information and exercises. Its operator cannot supervise your movements or inspect your furniture, room or surroundings. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the operator is not liable for harm caused by ignoring safety instructions, incorrect or forced movements, unsuitable or damaged furniture, using Desk Yoga on an unstable desk, unintended use, or continuing despite pain or warning symptoms. The app may have interruptions or missed notifications as described above.

Mandatory Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where applicable law does not allow it. Mandatory statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms when the app or legal requirements change. The date above shows the current version. Changes apply when the updated Terms are published, subject to applicable law.

Contact

Michael Zauner
Austria
hello@deskmonkey.app