Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Story Threads application ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Story Threads is a family storytelling and narrative therapy application that provides:

• Self-assessment tools for mental health and self-talk patterns
• Educational modules on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
• Progress tracking and personal development tools
• Data storage capabilities (local and cloud-based)

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Types

We offer multiple account types:

• Anonymous Registration: Nickname and password only, no email required
• Email Registration: Standard email and password authentication
• Google Authentication: Sign in using your Google account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Providing accurate information during registration

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

4.1 Data Storage

• Local Storage: Available to all users for device-only data storage
• Cloud Storage: Available to registered users for cross-device access
• Data Ownership: You retain full ownership of your personal data

5. Freemium Service Model

5.1 Free Access

All users have free access to:

• Modules 1-8 of the Story Threads program
• Basic assessment tools
• Local data storage

5.2 Premium Access

Registered users gain access to:

• Storytelling Mastery modules and tools
• Cloud data synchronization
• Advanced progress tracking
• Cross-device access

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations or laws
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate another user
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Service

7. Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Story Threads is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The Service is designed for educational and family storytelling purposes only.

• Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider
• Never disregard professional medical advice because of something you read in this application
• If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of [COMPANY NAME] and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever including, without limitation, a breach of the Terms.

10. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall [COMPANY NAME], nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of [JURISDICTION], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

13. Contact Information