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Terms of Service

Mindful Journal AI

Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Welcome to Mindful Journal AI ("Aura," "the App"). By accessing or using our application, you ("User," "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using the App.

1. AI Limitations and Accuracy

Mindful Journal AI is powered by artificial intelligence. While Aura aims to provide insightful reflections and helpful suggestions, AI technology has inherent limitations:

  • Potential for Inaccuracies: AI-generated content may sometimes contain inaccuracies, errors, outdated information, or omissions.
  • Not Definitive Facts: Information and analysis provided by Aura should not be considered as definitive facts, professional advice, or undisputed truth.
  • Understanding Nuances: AI may not always fully understand the complexities, subtleties, or emotional nuances of your unique situation or written entries.

Aura is intended as a tool for self-reflection and exploration. It is not an infallible source of guidance.

2. User Responsibility and Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your use of Mindful Journal AI is at your sole risk.
  • You are solely responsible for any decisions, actions, interpretations, or conclusions you make based on the content or suggestions provided by the App.
  • The creators and providers of Mindful Journal AI shall not be liable for any direct or indirect consequences, damages, distress, or any form of loss that may arise from your use of this service or reliance on its content.

3. Not a Substitute for Professional Help

Mindful Journal AI is designed to support general emotional well-being, self-awareness, and stress management. It is explicitly NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or therapy from a qualified healthcare provider, psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or other licensed mental health professional.

If you are experiencing severe emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or symptoms of a potential mental health condition, you MUST seek help from a licensed therapist, counselor, doctor, or appropriate emergency services immediately. Do not rely on Aura as your primary source of support for serious mental health issues.

4. Data Storage, Privacy, and Security

  • Firebase Backend: Your account information is managed by Firebase Authentication. Journal entries and AI reflections are stored in Firebase Firestore.
  • Firebase Security: We configure security rules so users can only access their own data. Overall security also depends on your password strength and device security.
  • AI Processing: Diary content is sent to a third-party AI model (Google Gemini API) for analysis. Review Google's privacy policies for how they handle data.
  • No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell your personal identification information or journal content.
  • Sensitive Information: Avoid entering highly sensitive data you would not want potentially exposed; do not reuse passwords from other critical accounts.
  • Account Deletion: You may delete your account from the Profile Page. This permanently deletes your authentication record and associated diary logs; this is irreversible.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • Local Storage: We use browser local storage to remember analytics consent preferences.
  • Firebase SDK: Firebase SDKs may use IndexedDB, tokens, and similar mechanisms for authentication and offline persistence.

6. Intended Use and Prohibited Conduct

The App is intended for personal, non-commercial use for journaling, self-reflection, and exploring general stress-management techniques. You agree not to use the App for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the App or its AI services.

7. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, logging in, or otherwise accessing or using Mindful Journal AI, you signify your understanding, acknowledgment, and acceptance of these Terms in their entirety.

8. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us through our support page or the contact information provided in the application.