Focus Room Participant Monitor

About

Focus Room - Website Monitoring for Focus Sessions

A productivity tool that helps hosts create virtual focus rooms with controlled website access during online sessions.

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OVERVIEW

Focus Room enables hosts to create monitoring rooms with customizable website whitelists. Participants join rooms using host-provided codes, and the extension restricts browsing
to pre-approved websites during active sessions.

Use Cases:
- Online meetings and workshops
- Study groups and co-working sessions
- Remote team focus time
- Training and webinar environments
- Productivity accountability sessions

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KEY FEATURES

- Room-based system with unique join codes
- Customizable website whitelists per room
- Real-time violation alerts for hosts
- Session reports with participation data
- No participant account creation required
- Privacy-focused: monitoring only during active sessions

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HOW IT WORKS

For Hosts:
1. Create a free account at https://focusroom.pro
2. Set up a room and configure allowed websites
3. Share the room code with participants
4. Monitor activity through the web dashboard
5. Review session reports afterward

For Participants:
1. Install this extension
2. Enter the host's room code
3. Already-open tabs are automatically checked against the whitelist
4. Access whitelisted websites during the session
5. Blocked tabs are restored when you leave the room

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PRIVACY PROTECTION

The extension monitors only during active, host-initiated sessions when participants voluntarily join a room.

What is monitored:
- Website URLs of open tabs when joining a room (to apply whitelist)
- Website access attempts during sessions
- Session join and leave times
- Participant names as entered when joining

What is NOT monitored:
- Browsing activity outside of sessions
- Screen content or keystrokes
- Passwords or credentials
- Permanent browsing history

All monitoring stops when a participant leaves a room or the session ends.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This extension operates on an honor system with monitoring. Participants can bypass restrictions by using different browsers, disabling the extension, or using other devices. Hosts receive notifications of such attempts.

When participants join a room, the extension automatically checks which tabs are already open and blocks access to sites not on the whitelist. When participants leave a room, any blocked tabs are restored to their original pages for seamless transitions.

Focus Room is designed for cooperative settings where participants are willing. It is a focus assistance tool, not a security system. High-stakes environments should use specialized software with device-level controls.

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TARGET USERS

- Team leads and managers
- Meeting facilitators
- Educators and trainers
- Study group coordinators
- Accountability partners
- Workshop hosts

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

- Google Chrome (desktop version)
- Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook
- Internet connection for session synchronization

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PRICING

Free for all users. No credit card required.

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REQUIRED PERMISSIONS

- All websites access: Monitor and enforce whitelist restrictions during sessions
- Tabs: Detect navigation to verify against whitelists
- Storage: Maintain room configuration and session state
- Web navigation: Block access to non-whitelisted websites
- Alarms: Periodic synchronization of whitelist updates

These permissions are used exclusively during active monitoring sessions. See our Privacy Policy at https://focusroom.pro/privacy for details.

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GETTING STARTED

Visit https://focusroom.pro to sign up for a host account and set up your first room. Participants can then install this extension and join using your room code.

Setup time: Approximately 5 minutes

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Do participants need accounts?
A: No. Participants only install the extension and enter a room code.

Q: Does this work on managed computers?
A: Yes. Compatible with managed devices and Chromebooks.

Q: What happens if internet disconnects?
A: The extension continues blocking locally. Violations are reported when connection resumes.

Q: Can participants see allowed websites?
A: Yes. The whitelist is visible in the extension popup.

Q: How quickly do whitelist changes take effect?
A: Changes synchronize within 60 seconds.

Q: Is this compliant with privacy regulations?
A: Organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws. We recommend consulting with your legal counsel.

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SUPPORT

Website: https://focusroom.pro
Email: [email protected]
Response time: 3-5 business days

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LEGAL

By using Focus Room, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at https://focusroom.pro/terms and https://focusroom.pro/privacy.

Important notices:
- Service provided as-is with best-effort support
- Hosts must obtain proper authorization from their organization
- Hosts are responsible for ensuring compliance with privacy laws
- Does not guarantee 100% prevention of bypassing
- Not recommended as sole tool for high-stakes environments

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Version: 1.1.0
Developer: Focus Room
Website: https://focusroom.pro

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