Terms of Service — You Are Not to Blame

Last updated: 2026-10-11

1. Acceptance of Terms#

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Bravery Academy ("we," "us," or "our") governing your use of the "You Are Not to Blame" mobile application ("App").

By installing, accessing, or using the App in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety and without reservation. If you do not agree, you must immediately uninstall the App and discontinue all use.

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

2. Description of Service#

The App provides a structured, self-guided 12-step Responsibility Pie technique designed to help users examine feelings of guilt by distributing perceived responsibility across multiple factors. The App includes:

• A guided 12-step Responsibility Pie journaling technique.
• An encrypted local vault for storing session data.
• Session history, analytics, and PDF export.
• Optional premium features available via one-time in-app purchase.

The App is a self-help tool and is provided solely for personal, informational, and educational purposes.

3. IMPORTANT MEDICAL AND THERAPEUTIC DISCLAIMER#

THIS APP IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE, THERAPEUTIC TOOL, OR DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT.

The App does not provide and is not intended to provide medical advice, psychiatric diagnosis, psychotherapy, counseling, crisis intervention, or any form of professional healthcare.

The App DOES NOT replace:

• Licensed psychotherapy or counseling.
• Psychiatric evaluation or treatment.
• Medical care of any kind.
• Crisis or emergency support services.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or are in danger, immediately contact your local emergency services (e.g., 911, 112) or a crisis hotline.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that you use the App entirely at your own risk and discretion. The techniques provided are self-guided reflective exercises and carry no guarantee of therapeutic benefit. Any changes in your emotional state, behavior, or well-being while using the App are your sole responsibility.

We expressly disclaim any and all liability for outcomes, decisions, actions, or omissions that may result from your use of the App or any content generated within it, including AI-generated suggestions.

4. User Eligibility#

To use the App, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher).
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
• Not be prohibited from using the App under applicable law.

By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not use the App.

5. User Responsibilities#

You are solely responsible for:

5.1. Content You Create
All text, responses, percentages, and other data you enter into the App ("User Content") is created solely by you. You retain all rights to your User Content. We do not claim any ownership of your User Content.

5.2. Vault Password
You are solely responsible for creating, remembering, and safeguarding your vault password. We cannot recover, reset, or retrieve your vault password. If you lose your vault password, your encrypted session data becomes permanently inaccessible, and we bear no liability for such loss.

5.3. Device Security
You are responsible for the physical security of your device and for preventing unauthorized access. We are not liable for any data exposure resulting from lost, stolen, or compromised devices.

5.4. Backup and Data Preservation
The App stores data exclusively on your device. There is no cloud backup. You are solely responsible for any data loss resulting from device failure, loss, theft, App uninstallation, or operating system reset.

5.5. Lawful Use
You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

6. AI Features and Third-Party AI Services#

The first release does not send session content to an AI server or Google Gemini. Remote AI is disabled in the production app. Any available local guidance is generated on your device without a network request. Enabling a remote service in a future release requires an updated privacy notice and a separate consent flow.

7. In-App Purchases and Payments#

7.1. Premium Access

The App offers a one-time in-app purchase to unlock premium features. Purchases are processed through the App Store or Google Play, depending on your device platform.

7.2. Payment Terms

By making a purchase, you agree to the App Store or Google Play terms of service and payment policies. We do not directly process payments or store payment information.

7.3. Refund Policy

All purchases are subject to the refund policy of the store where you completed the purchase. We do not independently process refunds. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact App Store or Google Play support.

7.4. Price Changes

We reserve the right to change the price of premium features at any time. Price changes do not affect previously completed purchases.

7.5. No Guarantee of Availability

Premium features are provided on an "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue premium features. In the event of permanent discontinuation of premium features, this does not entitle you to a refund for previously unlocked access.

8. Intellectual Property#

8.1. Our Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, code, graphics, user interface, technique structure, text content (excluding User Content), and all related materials are owned by Bravery Academy and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on the App without our prior written consent.

8.2. Your Content

You retain all rights to the User Content you create within the App. By using the App, you do not grant us any license to your User Content, except as strictly necessary to provide App functionality (e.g., encrypting and storing your data locally).

8.3. Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or improvement ideas, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use such feedback for any purpose without obligation to you.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY#

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

9.1. WE, OUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF GOODWILL.
• EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL HARM, OR CHANGES IN MENTAL STATE.
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON APP CONTENT OR AI-GENERATED CONTENT.
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA.
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM INTERRUPTION OR UNAVAILABILITY OF THE APP.
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM THIRD-PARTY SERVICES (INCLUDING REVENUECAT OR SENTRY).

9.2. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR TEN US DOLLARS ($10.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.3. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.4. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES#

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
• WARRANTIES THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT, INCLUDING AI-GENERATED CONTENT.
• WARRANTIES THAT THE APP WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS OR ACHIEVE ANY PARTICULAR RESULT.
• WARRANTIES THAT THE ENCRYPTION OR SECURITY MEASURES WILL PREVENT ALL UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS.

YOU USE THE APP ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM USE OF THE APP.

11. Indemnification#

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bravery Academy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the App.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Your User Content.
• Any claim that your use of the App caused harm to you or a third party.
• Your use of or reliance on AI-generated content.

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and your use of the App.

12. Termination#

12.1. By You

You may terminate your agreement with these Terms at any time by uninstalling the App and ceasing all use. Uninstalling the App permanently deletes all locally stored data.

12.2. By Us

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the App or any features at any time, for any reason or no reason, without prior notice or liability.

12.3. Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms cease immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to Sections 3, 9, 10, 11, and 13) shall survive.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution#

13.1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Ukraine.

13.3. Class Action Waiver

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

13.4. Limitation Period

Any claim arising from or related to these Terms must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or it shall be permanently barred.

14. General Provisions#

14.1. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

14.2. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14.4. Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, internet outages, or third-party service failures.

14.6. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

15. Changes to These Terms#

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting within the App. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

For material changes, we will provide notice within the App. If you do not agree with modified Terms, you must uninstall the App and discontinue use.

16. Contact Information#

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

Bravery Academy
Email: hey@bravery.academy

We will make commercially reasonable efforts to respond within 30 days.