Terms of Service

1. Acceptance

By creating an Apsis account, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, don't use the app. Simple as that.

These terms apply to:

• The Apsis iOS app (current and future versions)
• Any web version we launch later
• Related services (email notifications, data export, etc.)

Age requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use Apsis. If you're under 18, get parental permission.

2. Description of Service

Apsis is a relationship maintenance app that helps you keep track of your friendships. Here's what it does:

• Circle Map: Visualizes your relationships as concentric circles
• Daily Briefing: Suggests 1-3 people to reach out to each day
• Interaction Logging: Lets you track when you last connected with someone
• Smart Nudges: Context-aware reminders to stay in touch
• Note-Taking: Space to remember details about conversations and life events

3. User Accounts

Creating an Account

To use Apsis, you'll need to:

• Provide a valid email address
• Choose a secure password
• Give us your name and timezone

Account Security

You're responsible for:

• Keeping your password secure (don't share it)
• All activity that happens under your account
• Notifying us immediately if your account is compromised

If someone else accesses your account because you shared your password, that's on you.

One Account Per Person

Don't create multiple accounts to abuse free tier limits. If you need more contacts, upgrade to Pro. If we catch you creating dummy accounts, we'll suspend all of them.

4. Acceptable Use

You May:

• Use Apsis to track personal friendships and relationships
• Add notes about conversations and life events
• Share screenshots of your Circle Map on social media (if you want)
• Export your data at any time

You May NOT:

• Abuse the service: Spamming, scraping, reverse-engineering, or attacking the API
• Violate privacy: Uploading other people's data without consent
• Use for harassment: Stalking, threatening, or monitoring people without their knowledge
• Resell access: Creating accounts for others or selling Pro subscriptions
• Impersonate others: Pretending to be someone else

5. Intellectual Property

What You Own

You own:

• All the notes you write in Apsis
• Your contact data (names, interaction logs)
• Any content you create using the app

You can delete it, export it, or move to a different app anytime.

What We Own

We own:

• The Apsis app code and design
• The name "Apsis" and logo
• The Circle Map visualization concept
• All the features and interface elements

License to Us

By using Apsis, you give us permission to:

• Store your notes and data on our servers
• Display your content back to you in the app
• Use aggregate data (no personal info) to improve the service

We do NOT have permission to: Sell your notes. Share them with third parties. Use them for advertising. Publish them publicly.

6. Subscriptions & Payments

Free Tier

Apsis Free is actually free. No credit card required. You can use it forever with up to 15 contacts.

Pro Tier

When we launch Pro ($5/month), here's how it works:

• Billing: Monthly via Stripe (processed through Apple's App Store)
• Auto-renewal: Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel
• Cancellation: Cancel anytime in iOS Settings → Subscriptions
• Refunds: We offer pro-rated refunds for the first 14 days. After that, no refunds for unused time.

Price Changes

If we raise prices, we'll:

• Email you 30 days in advance
• Grandfather your current rate for 6 months
• Let you cancel before the new price kicks in

7. Data & Privacy

Our full Privacy Policy covers this in detail, but the key points:

• We never upload your contacts' phone numbers or emails
• You can export your data anytime as JSON
• You can delete your account and all data permanently
• We don't sell or share your data with third parties

If we ever change our data practices, we'll notify you and give you a chance to delete your account before the change takes effect.

8. Disclaimers

No Relationship Guarantees

Apsis is a tool to help you remember to stay in touch. It won't:

• Fix broken friendships
• Replace actual human connection
• Guarantee that people will respond to you
• Make you a better friend (that's on you)

Beta Status

Apsis is currently in beta. That means:

• Things might break occasionally
• Features may change without warning
• We're learning as we go

We'll do our best to keep the app stable, but we can't guarantee 100% uptime during beta.

"As Is" Service

Apsis is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We don't promise:

• The app will always work perfectly
• Your data will never be lost (though we back it up religiously)
• Features will never change

Use at your own risk. (That's the legal way of saying "we'll try really hard, but stuff happens.")

9. Limitation of Liability

If something goes wrong with Apsis, here's the most we'll owe you:

• Free users: $0 (you didn't pay us, so we can't refund you)
• Pro users: One month's subscription fee (the amount you actually paid)

We're NOT liable for:

• Lost relationships because the app crashed
• Missed birthdays because a notification didn't fire
• Awkwardness from reaching out at a bad time
• Indirect damages (lost time, emotional distress, etc.)

10. Termination

You Can Leave Anytime

Delete your account in Settings → Account → Delete Account. Your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

We Can Suspend Accounts

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these terms (abuse, harassment, etc.)
• Are used for illegal activity
• Pose a security risk to other users

If we suspend your account, we'll email you explaining why (unless it's a legal/security issue that prevents us from doing so).

What Happens to Your Data

If your account is terminated:

• You delete it: Data removed within 30 days
• We suspend it: You have 14 days to export your data before deletion
• Violation: Immediate deletion if you violated terms (stalking, harassment, etc.)

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
• If the changes are significant, we'll email you
• You'll see an in-app notification highlighting what changed

If you don't agree with the new terms, you can delete your account before they take effect.

12. Disputes & Arbitration

Let's Talk First

If you have a problem with Apsis, email [email protected] and we'll work it out. Most issues can be resolved with a conversation.

Arbitration

If we can't resolve a dispute informally, we'll use binding arbitration instead of court. That means:

• No class-action lawsuits
• A neutral arbitrator decides the outcome
• Faster and cheaper than litigation

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA (where Apsis is incorporated).

13. Contact

Questions, concerns, or feedback about these terms? Reach us at: