Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Soundmind ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Service Description

Soundmind provides AI-powered voice analysis technology that helps users understand emotional patterns and mental wellness insights through voice data processing.

Our Services Include:

• Voice pattern analysis and emotional insights
• Mood tracking and wellness monitoring
• Personalized recommendations and feedback
• Data visualization and progress tracking
• Educational content about mental wellness

3. Eligibility

You must meet the following requirements to use Soundmind:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our services.

4. User Accounts

Account Registration

You may need to create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and current information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• All activities that occur under your account

Account Security

We recommend using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication where available. You are solely responsible for maintaining account security.

5. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use Soundmind for:

• Personal mental wellness monitoring and insights
• Educational purposes about emotional patterns
• Research in compliance with applicable laws
• Any other lawful purpose consistent with our service design

Prohibited Uses

You may not use Soundmind to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious content or attempt to harm our systems
• Use the service for unauthorized commercial purposes
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our algorithms
• Submit false or misleading information
• Interfere with other users' access to the service

6. Voice Data Terms

Your Voice Data Rights

You retain all rights to your voice recordings and data. By using our service, you grant us a limited license to process your voice data solely for providing our services.

Consent and Control

• Voice analysis requires your explicit consent for each session
• You can delete your voice data at any time through account settings
• You control whether insights are saved or discarded
• Local processing means most data never leaves your device

Data Processing Limitations

We use your voice data exclusively for providing emotional insights and improving our AI models. We do not use voice data for advertising, identity verification, or any purposes beyond our stated services.

7. Intellectual Property

Our Property

Soundmind and its technology, including but not limited to algorithms, software, designs, and content, are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our software or algorithms
• Create derivative works based on our technology
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Attempt to reverse engineer our services

Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to us, including voice recordings. You grant us only the rights necessary to provide our services as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimers

Service Disclaimers

Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim:

• Guarantees of accuracy, reliability, or completeness
• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Promises of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Liability for third-party content or services

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Soundmind shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Third-party claims or actions
• Service interruptions or technical failures

Our total liability for any claims related to our service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

10. Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features in our application.

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• Your use poses security or legal risks
• You engage in fraudulent or harmful activities
• We discontinue the service (with reasonable notice)

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access will cease, and we will delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Some provisions of these terms will survive termination.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: