Terms of Service

For i am buddy

Effective Date: February 8, 2026

Last Updated: February 8, 2026

⚠️THIS APP IS NOT THERAPY

i am is a peer support and educational tool. It is NOT:

  • ❌ Medical or mental health treatment
  • ❌ Therapy, counseling, or professional healthcare
  • ❌ A substitute for professional help
  • ❌ Emergency services
  • ❌ A HIPAA-covered entity (we're not healthcare providers)

If you're in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.

Summary (TL;DR)

  • i am is: Peer support and education, not therapy
  • i am is NOT: Medical treatment, professional healthcare, or emergency services
  • ⚠️ Crisis: Call 988 or 911, not us
  • 👤 Age: 18+ only
  • 🔒 Your data: We protect it, you own it
  • 📜 Liability: We're not responsible for mental health outcomes
  • ⚖️ Disputes: Arbitration (USA) or courts (international)
  • 🚫 Bad behavior: Don't hack, harass, or abuse the system
  • 🏠 You can leave: Delete your account anytime

1. What i am Is (and Isn't)

i am IS:

  • ✅ A peer support platform for people working on compulsive behaviors
  • Educational content based on evidence-based therapeutic approaches (ACT, DBT, CBT)
  • Self-help tools for daily check-ins, progress tracking, and crisis support
  • A supportive companion on your recovery journey

i am IS NOT:

  • Medical or mental health treatment
  • Therapy, counseling, or professional healthcare
  • A substitute for professional help
  • Emergency services
  • A HIPAA-covered entity (we're not healthcare providers)

2. Crisis Resources

If You're in Crisis

i am is NOT for emergencies.

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, experiencing a mental health crisis, or in immediate danger:

🇺🇸 United States

🆘 988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text)

🚨 911 - Emergency services

💬 741741 - Crisis Text Line (text HOME)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

🚨 999 or 112 - Emergency services

📞 116 123 - Samaritans (24/7, free)

💬 85258 - Shout Crisis Text Line (text SHOUT)

🏥 111 - NHS urgent mental health (press option 2)

🇦🇺 Australia

🚨 000 - Emergency services

📞 13 11 14 - Lifeline (24/7)

💙 1300 22 4636 - Beyond Blue (24/7)

👤 1800 55 1800 - Kids Helpline (under 25s)

🌍 Other countries: findahelpline.com

The SOS features in this app provide coping strategies, not crisis intervention. Always call professional crisis services if you're in immediate danger.

3. Eligibility

Age Requirement: 18+

You must be 18 years or older to use i am.

Why: This app deals with mature content related to compulsive behaviors, mental health challenges, and recovery. It is not designed or intended for minors.

If you are under 18:

  • Please do not create an account
  • Seek support from a parent, guardian, school counselor, or qualified professional
  • Resources for teens: Teen Line (1-800-852-8336), Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)

4. Your Responsibilities

You Are Responsible for Your Health

You should:

  • ✅ Continue working with your therapist, doctor, or healthcare provider
  • ✅ Follow your treatment plan as prescribed
  • ✅ Seek professional help for serious mental health concerns
  • ✅ Call emergency services (911 or 988) if you're in crisis

We Cannot Guarantee Outcomes

Recovery is complex and personal. While we provide evidence-based tools:

  • We cannot guarantee results
  • We cannot predict how you will respond to the content
  • We are not responsible for mental health outcomes
  • Your results may vary

5. User Conduct

You Agree NOT to:

  • ❌ Use the app if you're under 18
  • ❌ Share your account or login credentials
  • ❌ Reverse engineer, hack, or exploit the app
  • ❌ Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • ❌ Scrape, copy, or steal content or data
  • ❌ Use the app for commercial purposes without permission
  • ❌ Harass, threaten, or abuse others
  • ❌ Share illegal content or promote illegal activities

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

No Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Mental health outcomes or lack of progress
  • Decisions you make based on app content
  • Harm resulting from use or inability to use the app

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (CURRENTLY $0), WHICHEVER IS LESS.

Contact Us

📧 Legal questions: legal@iam-buddy.app

📧 General support: support@iam-buddy.app

📧 Privacy questions: privacy@iam-buddy.app

📧 Security concerns: security@iam-buddy.app

Your Agreement

By using the app, you confirm that:

  • ✅ You are 18 or older
  • ✅ You understand this is peer support, not therapy
  • ✅ You will seek professional help when needed
  • ✅ You understand the crisis resources and limitations
  • ✅ You've read and agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy
  • ✅ You will use the app responsibly and legally

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