Terms of Service

Welcome to Clarity. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Clarity mobile application ("App", "Service") operated by Shumba Tech LLC ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using Clarity, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account and using Clarity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Clarity. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By using Clarity, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old, have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms, and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Account Registration

To use Clarity, you must create an account by providing a valid email address, a secure password, and any other required information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use at support@recordwithclarity.com. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

4. Subscription and Payment

Clarity offers both free and premium features. Premium features require a paid subscription. We currently offer the following plans:

Weekly subscription: $3.99/week
Annual subscription: $49.99/year (or current pricing as displayed in the App)

Payments are processed through Apple's App Store and are subject to Apple's Terms and Conditions. Subscription management is handled through RevenueCat. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period via your Apple ID account settings. Refunds are handled according to Apple's refund policy — contact Apple Support to request a refund. We do not have direct control over Apple's refund decisions.

5. License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Clarity for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:

Copy, modify, or distribute the App
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
Use the App for any illegal purpose
Interfere with or disrupt the Service
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
Resell or commercially exploit the Service

6. Your Content

When you create audio journals or other content in Clarity ("Your Content"), you retain all ownership rights. By uploading Your Content, you grant Shumba Tech LLC a limited license to store and process Your Content to provide the Service, use Your Content to improve our AI features (in anonymized form), and back up Your Content for data recovery purposes.

We will NOT share Your Content with third parties without your consent, use Your Content for advertising or marketing purposes, or claim ownership of Your Content. You are solely responsible for the content you create and for ensuring it does not violate any laws or infringe on others' rights.

7. AI-Generated Content

Clarity uses artificial intelligence (including OpenAI services) to generate daily journal prompts, provide writing suggestions, and enhance your journaling experience. AI-generated content is provided "as is." We do not guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of AI suggestions, and you are responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to use AI-generated content. AI features may occasionally produce unexpected or inappropriate results.

8. Privacy and Data

We collect and use your information as described in our Privacy Policy. Clarity uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policy and terms of service:

Supabase — Authentication and database storage
RevenueCat — Subscription management
OpenAI — AI-powered features
Firebase — Analytics and notifications

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Service at your own risk.

9. Intellectual Property

Clarity, including its design, features, graphics, code, and content (excluding Your Content), is owned by Shumba Tech LLC and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. "Clarity", the Clarity logo, and other marks are trademarks of Shumba Tech LLC. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use Clarity to violate any laws or regulations, infringe on intellectual property rights, harass, abuse, or harm others, distribute malware or harmful code, spam or send unsolicited messages, impersonate any person or entity, collect user information without consent, or engage in fraudulent activity. We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

11. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account in the App settings, canceling your subscription through the App Store, or contacting us at support@recordwithclarity.com. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, if we suspect fraudulent or illegal activity, or if required by law. Upon termination, your right to use Clarity ends immediately. You remain responsible for any charges incurred before termination.

12. Disclaimers

CLARITY IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY, OR UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.

Clarity is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Emergency Services: 911

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHUMBA TECH LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, OR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE CLARITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shumba Tech LLC and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of Clarity, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any rights of others, or Your Content.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date and notify you through the App or via email. Material changes will be notified at least 30 days in advance. Continued use of Clarity after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using Clarity.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Before filing any legal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@recordwithclarity.com to attempt informal resolution. If that fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association rules. You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only, waiving any right to participate in class actions. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

17. Miscellaneous

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shumba Tech LLC regarding Clarity. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent. We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control. By using Clarity, you consent to receive electronic communications from us.

18. Apple-Specific Terms

These Terms are between you and Shumba Tech LLC, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for Clarity or its content, has no obligation to provide support, and is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to Clarity. Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them. Clarity requires iOS 15.0 or later on a compatible iPhone or iPad with an internet connection for cloud features.

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BY USING CLARITY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.