Last updated: March 2026
Terms of Use
These terms apply when you visit the Shadowrocket Guide, read the official manual, or use this site’s download instructions. Read them before using the relevant features, and check whether they apply based on the laws and device requirements in your location.
1. About this site and its scope
This site is the official Shadowrocket website and user manual. It provides client downloads, setup instructions, subscription import guidance, and troubleshooting documentation. These terms govern use of the site’s content and related links. The app’s license terms, App Store transaction rules, and any consumer rights provided by law apply separately within their respective scopes.
Interface paths in the manual are provided as operating instructions. What you see may vary by platform, system, or settings. Follow the instructions alongside the current client interface; examples are not a guarantee that they will apply to every device or setup.
2. Client downloads and service scope
The iPhone / iPad version is sold on the App Store for a one-time US price of $2.99. The Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, Android, and Linux versions are free. The final currency and price are as shown in the store; check the App Store listing for iPhone / iPad system requirements. Installers for other platforms are available from this site at /dl/. See the download guide for links.
A one-time client purchase is not a service subscription. This site does not provide nodes or subscription services. Users must supply their own existing subscription or server details and ensure they are authorized to use them. The term, connectivity, and usage limits of those services are determined by the relevant service provider and are not included with the client purchase.
3. Lawful use and user responsibilities
Users must comply with the laws and regulations that apply in their location and to their use of the client or site. Do not use the client or site content for unlawful purposes or infringe another person’s privacy, intellectual property, system security, or other legal rights. When using a work, school, or other managed network, users must also follow its network policies.
Before importing a subscription, editing Config, or enabling a connection, understand how the settings affect traffic routing. Keep subscription URLs, access credentials, and backup files secure, and do not submit sensitive information on public pages. Review rules or configurations from unfamiliar sources before deciding whether to use them.
4. Intellectual property and use of content
The Shadowrocket trademark, app, and related product materials belong to its developer or the relevant rights holders. The developer is Shadow Launch Technology Limited. Shadowrocket is a closed-source commercial app. Obtaining the client does not transfer ownership of the trademark, app, or product materials.
The site’s documentation, written content, and page designs are protected by applicable law. Users may read and save necessary content for personal study and reference. Copying, adapting, redistributing, or using content commercially beyond what the law permits requires permission from the relevant rights holder. When quoting content, retain its source and any required rights notices, and do not misrepresent its meaning.
5. Provided as is and limits of liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, site content and the free Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux clients are provided as is. This site does not guarantee continuous access, compatibility of every instruction with every device, or uninterrupted connections to users’ existing servers and subscriptions.
To the extent permitted by law, this site is not liable for unavailability, data loss, or indirect losses caused by system differences, network failures, configuration changes, external service outages, or improper safekeeping by the user. Save the original configuration and necessary data before making important changes. These terms do not exclude or limit liability where the law prohibits doing so, or affect users’ statutory rights.
6. Changes to these terms and support
These terms may be revised to reflect feature updates, operational needs, or changes in the law. Revisions will be published on this page, and the month shown at the top will be updated. Changes affecting important user rights will be noted on relevant pages. The revised terms apply from the effective date stated when they are published and do not retroactively diminish rights already acquired under the law.
If you do not accept the applicable terms, stop using the relevant services. For operating questions, see the user guide. For help importing or organizing subscriptions, see the server management manual. When reporting an issue, describe your device and the steps to reproduce it, and remove sensitive information such as subscription URLs and passwords.