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Terms of Service

Version: 1.1 Effective Date: December 12, 2025 Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Table of Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Description of Service
  3. Medical Disclaimer
  4. Eligibility
  5. Use of Being
  6. Subscription & Payment
  7. Acceptable Use Policy
  8. Intellectual Property
  9. User Content & Data
  10. Termination
  11. Disclaimers
  12. Limitation of Liability
  13. Indemnification
  14. Dispute Resolution
  15. Miscellaneous

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Being's mobile application and website ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Being.

2. Description of Service

Being is a mindfulness and wellness application that combines Stoic philosophy with modern mental health practices. Our Services include:

  • Daily mindfulness check-ins (morning, midday, evening)
  • Wellness assessment tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7 for self-monitoring)
  • Crisis support resources and 988 integration
  • Educational content on Stoic philosophy and mindfulness
  • Progress tracking and mood visualization

3. Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Being is a wellness tool, NOT a medical service, therapy, or crisis intervention tool.

  • Being is a mindfulness and wellness application, not a healthcare provider
  • Being does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Our Services are not a substitute for professional medical care
  • PHQ-9 and GAD-7 assessments are for self-monitoring only, not diagnosis
  • In crisis, use 988 or 911—do not rely solely on Being
  • Always consult licensed healthcare providers for medical concerns

By using Being, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to this Medical Disclaimer.

4. Eligibility

To use Being, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable law

5. Use of Being

Being currently operates in local-only mode. We do not require account creation, and we do not collect email addresses or passwords as part of normal use. Some future features may introduce optional accounts (for example, to enable cross-device sync or web-based subscriptions); this section will be updated at that time.

6. Subscription & Payment

6.1 Free Trial

Being offers a 28-day free trial. You won't be charged until the trial ends. At the end of the trial, you may choose to subscribe or continue with limited free features.

6.2 Subscription Plans

Being offers two subscription options:

  • Monthly: $9.99/month
  • Annual: $79.99/year (save 33%)

All fees are in USD and subject to applicable taxes.

6.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date.

6.4 Cancellation & Refunds

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your app store account
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
  • Refunds are handled according to Apple/Google refund policies
  • You retain access to your local data after subscription ends

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app
  • Use Being for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of Being—including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, and software—are owned by Being and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services without our express written permission.

9. User Content & Data

You own your data. All check-ins, assessments, journal entries, and other content you create remains yours. By using Being, you grant us a limited license to store and process your data solely to provide our Services.

You may export or delete your data at any time. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your information.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to Being at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination:

  • Your right to use Being immediately ceases
  • You retain your local data stored on your device
  • Any settings backup data you previously enabled may be purged within 30 days
  • No refunds will be provided for remaining subscription time

11. Disclaimers

BEING IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that Being will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BEING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Being and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of our Services or violation of these Terms.

14. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration: Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, with arbitration proceedings conducted in Washington State.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

15. Miscellaneous

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Being regarding use of our Services.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: legal@being.fyi

Being is a wellness app designed to support your mindfulness practice, not a substitute for professional mental health care.