Now let’s talk straight: yes, platforms like Instacart and Veho have terms of service that say automation isn’t allowed. That’s true. But here’s what most people don’t know: violating a company’s terms of service is not a crime. It’s a contractual issue, not a criminal one.
This has been legally tested and confirmed in the United States. In the case of Sandvig v. Barr (2020), the court ruled that violating a website’s terms of use does not constitute a crime under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). The judge made it clear: if you’re authorized to access a system, using that access in a way the company doesn’t like doesn’t make you a criminal.
https://www.acludc.org/cases/sandvig-v-barr-first-amendment-challenge-federal-computer-fraud-and-abuse-act
This view was further confirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in Van Buren v. United States (2021). The Court ruled that the CFAA only applies to unauthorized access — not to situations where someone uses their own account in a way that violates company policy. In other words, if you’re using your own phone and your own account, even against the platform’s preferences, you are not breaking the law.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-783_k53l.pdf
Other major cases back this up too. In Lee v. PMSI, Inc. (2011) and United States v. Nosal (2012), courts agreed: violating internal rules or terms of use may lead to account suspension or civil consequences, but it’s not a criminal offense. It’s a contract violation — nothing more.
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/florida/flmdce/8:2010cv02904/253072/18/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Nosal
So let’s be absolutely clear: using ShopperX is not illegal. You’re not breaking any law by choosing to use a tool on your own device to help simplify your routine. You’re making a conscious, responsible decision — and you have every right to do so.
ShopperX does not access Instacart’s, Veho’s, or any platform’s servers. It doesn’t scrape data, steal information, or hack anything. It simply reads what’s already on your screen and takes action based on how you set it up. It’s entirely device-based. If you ever decide you don’t want it anymore, just uninstall it — no strings attached.
What ShopperX really gives you is freedom. Freedom to live your life, do what you need to do, and stop obsessing over your screen. It helps you stay available — without staying stuck.
It’s not a cheat. It’s not a hack. It’s just smart tech used in a way that works for you.
That said, like any powerful tool, it should be used responsibly. We always recommend that you use ShopperX with moderation and common sense. Don’t go overboard with settings. Don’t abuse the features. Let it support you — not replace you.
At the end of the day, the account is yours. The phone is yours. The decision is yours. And the power is in your hands.
So one more time, just to be clear: automation isn’t a crime — it’s freedom. If a platform decides to act on your usage, the most they can do is suspend or deactivate your account. They can’t charge you with a crime for how you use your own device. And it’s important you know that with confidence.
