AI Buddy: Mental Wellbeing Terms of Use
Last updated: January 2025
Welcome to AI Buddy
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of AI Buddy, an emotional wellness companion app powered by advanced AI technology, developed by Darkmaster's Pottery. By downloading, accessing, or using our app, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using AI Buddy, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the app.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. App Description and Features
AI Buddy Premium Features
- 24/7 AI emotional support with real-time streaming responses and intelligent conversation memory
- Lightning-fast crisis detection (sub-500ms) with automated follow-up care (1h, 6h, 24h, 72h)
- Comprehensive wellness tracking: mood journaling with up to 6 daily entries, trend visualization, and AI insights
- Military-grade hybrid encryption (AES-256-GCM + RSA-4096) with perfect forward secrecy
- Multi-session conversation management with AI-generated titles and persistent context
- Integrated crisis resources (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line 741741) with emergency contact support
- Engaging gamification system with 20+ achievements, streak tracking, and daily wellness challenges
- Privacy-first design: device-based authentication, biometric vault protection, zero personal data collection
Important Medical Disclaimer
AI Buddy is not a substitute for professional mental health care. This app provides emotional support and wellness tools but is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
- Always consult with licensed mental health professionals for comprehensive care and serious concerns
- In crisis situations, contact emergency services (911) or crisis hotlines immediately for trained human support
- AI Buddy is designed to complement professional therapy and medical treatment, not replace it
- Your mental health decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare providers
3. User Responsibilities
Acceptable Use
You agree to use AI Buddy only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:
- Use the app to generate or share harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the app's security or encryption
- Use the app for commercial purposes without explicit permission
- Attempt to manipulate, abuse, or exploit the AI system or crisis detection features
- Share content that contains hate speech, threats, illegal content, or self-harm instructions
- Impersonate others or provide false information about crisis situations
- Use the app in ways that could harm other users or interfere with the service
Mental Health and Safety
You acknowledge that AI Buddy is designed to provide emotional support and crisis detection, but you are responsible for:
- Being honest about your emotional state and crisis situations
- Seeking professional help when recommended by the app or when you feel it's necessary
- Understanding that AI responses, while supportive, are generated by artificial intelligence
- Not relying solely on AI Buddy for serious mental health crises
- Following crisis intervention recommendations and contacting appropriate resources
4. Privacy and Security
Privacy-First Design
AI Buddy is built with privacy as the foundation. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our comprehensive privacy protections.
What We Protect
- All conversations with end-to-end encryption
- Wellness tracking data (encrypted)
- Crisis events and support interactions
- No personal information collection
Your Security Best Practices
- Maintain device security with latest iOS updates
- Enable biometric protection for enhanced privacy
- Report any security concerns to our team immediately
- Our encryption protects your data—additional anonymity measures available in settings
5. Crisis Detection and Support
Crisis Detection System
AI Buddy includes advanced crisis detection capabilities designed to identify potential mental health emergencies and provide immediate support resources.
- Automatic Detection: The system analyzes conversations for crisis indicators
- Immediate Response: Crisis situations trigger immediate support resources and hotlines
- Professional Resources: Direct access to trained crisis counselors and emergency services
- Follow-up Support: Wellness check-ins after crisis events
Intelligent Crisis Support Partnership
AI Buddy's crisis detection works best when used as intended. By using the app, you acknowledge:
- Our advanced AI system provides lightning-fast crisis detection as a safety layer alongside your own awareness
- For immediate emergencies, direct contact with emergency services (911) or crisis hotlines ensures trained human intervention
- AI Buddy enhances your safety by combining automated detection with professional crisis resources
- You understand that AI-powered safety features work best when combined with self-awareness and professional support
- The crisis detection system is designed for genuine support—responsible use ensures effectiveness for all users
6. Intellectual Property
App Ownership
AI Buddy, including its AI models, design, code, crisis detection algorithms, and features, is owned by Darkmaster's Pottery and protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use the app for personal wellness purposes.
Your Data, Your Control
You maintain complete ownership of your conversations and wellness data. To deliver our intelligent features, AI Buddy operates under these principles:
- Your encrypted conversations are securely processed to deliver personalized AI emotional support and insights
- Fully anonymized, aggregated patterns help advance crisis detection technology and mental health research
- Your conversation history is stored encrypted to provide intelligent context and personalized wellness tracking
- With your explicit consent, anonymized safety patterns may contribute to life-saving mental health research
7. Advanced AI Technology & Continuous Evolution
Enterprise-Grade AI Capabilities
- Intelligent Responses: Our AI continuously learns and adapts to provide contextually appropriate emotional support
- Proactive Safety: Multi-layer crisis detection system with intelligent severity assessment and immediate resource provisioning
- 24/7 Reliability: Enterprise infrastructure with scheduled maintenance windows to ensure optimal performance
- Continuous Innovation: Regular feature updates and improvements driven by user feedback and mental health research
- Adaptive Performance: Optimized for all device capabilities with intelligent offline mode and seamless synchronization
- Redundant Architecture: Multi-provider AI system with automatic failover ensures uninterrupted support
We're committed to advancing AI-powered mental health support through continuous research and development. While AI technology represents cutting-edge innovation in emotional wellness, we combine it with human-verified crisis resources and professional mental health frameworks to deliver comprehensive, reliable support.
8. Service Framework & Responsible Use
Understanding AI Buddy's Role
AI Buddy is designed as a complementary emotional wellness tool that works best alongside professional mental health care. To ensure effective and safe use, please understand:
- Wellness Support Tool: AI Buddy provides emotional support and wellness tracking, complementing professional mental health services
- Service Delivery: Our technology is provided with continuous improvements and updates to enhance your experience
- Intelligent Safety Layer: Crisis detection enhances your safety awareness alongside professional mental health resources
- AI-Powered Experience: Responses are generated by advanced AI optimized for emotional support and crisis awareness
- Comprehensive Care: For emergencies, professional crisis services provide trained human intervention
Shared Responsibility Framework
AI Buddy operates within a collaborative wellness model. While we provide enterprise-grade technology and crisis resources, optimal outcomes require partnership between our intelligent systems, your self-awareness, and professional mental health support when needed.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AI Buddy is provided as a wellness support tool. Your mental health decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare providers who can provide comprehensive professional assessment and treatment.
9. Premium Features & Subscription
AI Buddy offers premium features to enhance your wellness journey. All transactions are securely processed through the Apple App Store.
- Flexible Plans: Choose subscription options that fit your wellness goals and budget
- Automatic Renewal: Seamless continuation of your wellness journey—manage or cancel anytime through Apple ID settings
- Full Control: Easily manage your subscription directly in your Apple ID account settings
- Premium Experience: Enhanced AI capabilities, unlimited messaging, advanced wellness analytics, and priority features
- Core Safety Guaranteed: Essential crisis detection and emergency resources remain accessible to all users
10. Account Management & Service Access
Your Freedom of Choice
You have complete control over your AI Buddy experience. Discontinue use anytime by simply deleting the app from your device. Your encrypted data follows our transparent retention policies, ensuring your privacy even after discontinuation.
Service Integrity
To protect all users and maintain service quality, we reserve the right to manage access in cases of Terms violations or inappropriate use of safety features. Our priority is ensuring AI Buddy remains a safe, supportive space for everyone.
11. Emergency Resources
Crisis Support Resources
If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact these resources immediately. AI Buddy provides access to these resources but they are operated by independent organizations.
United States
- Crisis: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Emergency: 911
- Text Crisis: Text HOME to 741741
International
- UK: 116 123 (Samaritans)
- Canada: 1-833-456-4566
- Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline)
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of AI Buddy will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use or need support, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Company: Darkmaster's Pottery
App: AI Buddy - Emotional Wellness Companion
Thank you for choosing AI Buddy as your emotional wellness companion. We're committed to providing safe, supportive, and privacy-first AI technology for your mental health journey.