Terms of Service
Clear, fair terms that protect both you and SAJ. We believe in transparency and building a service that respects your rights and privacy.
Terms Summary
Use SAJ responsibly for personal journaling and growth.Your journal entries stay private on your device. We provide the service "as is" and are not a substitute for professional therapy. Respect intellectual property and follow our community guidelines.
Acceptance of Terms
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using SAJ (Self Awareness Journaling), 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.
Age Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old to use SAJ. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use our service.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to change these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the application. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Service Description
What SAJ Provides
SAJ is a privacy-first journaling application that provides structured self-awareness challenges and guided prompts for personal reflection and growth. The service includes challenge content, progress tracking, and PDF export functionality.
Local Storage Model
Your journal entries are stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers. We only track your progress through challenges (not the content) to provide a seamless user experience.
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may temporarily suspend the service for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.
User Responsibilities
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Appropriate Use
You agree to use SAJ only for its intended purpose of personal journaling and self-reflection. You will not use the service for any illegal, harmful, or abusive purposes.
Data Backup
Since your journal entries are stored locally, you are responsible for backing up your data using our PDF export feature. We recommend regular exports to preserve your insights.
Privacy & Data Handling
Privacy-First Approach
Your journal entries remain completely private and are never transmitted to our servers. Our privacy policy details exactly what data we do and don't collect.
Local Data Storage
Journal content is stored in your browser's local storage. This data may be lost if you clear your browser data, use incognito mode, or switch devices.
Progress Data
We store minimal progress data (which challenges you've started, completion status) on our servers to sync your progress across sessions, but never the actual content of your responses.
Payment & Subscription Terms
Free and Premium Features
SAJ offers both free and premium features. Free users can access a limited number of challenge days. Premium access unlocks complete challenges and additional features.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your payment information on our servers. All transactions are encrypted and secure.
Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of our service and immediate access to premium content, all sales are final. However, we will consider refunds on a case-by-case basis for technical issues or billing errors.
Intellectual Property
SAJ Content
All challenge content, prompts, and application features are owned by SAJ and protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content.
Your Content
You retain full ownership of your journal entries and responses. Since this content never leaves your device, we have no access to or rights over your personal writings.
Feedback and Suggestions
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about SAJ may be used by us to improve the service without compensation or attribution.
Limitations & Disclaimers
Not Medical Advice
SAJ is designed for self-reflection and personal growth, not as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you need professional help, please consult qualified healthcare providers.
Service Limitations
We provide the service "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will meet your specific needs or be error-free.
Limitation of Liability
Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service in the 12 months preceding any claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Account Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through your profile settings. Upon termination, your account data will be deleted from our servers, but your local journal entries will remain on your device.
Termination by SAJ
We may terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in abusive behavior, or for other legitimate business reasons. We will provide reasonable notice when possible.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your access to premium features will cease, but you will retain access to any journal entries stored locally on your device.
Governing Law & Disputes
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Jurisdiction].
Dispute Resolution
We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication. If formal resolution is needed, we prefer mediation before litigation.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.
Important: Not a Substitute for Professional Help
SAJ is designed for personal reflection and growth, but it is not a replacement for professional mental health services:
- If you're experiencing mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline
- For ongoing mental health concerns, consult with qualified healthcare professionals
- SAJ can complement therapy but should not replace professional treatment
- Use SAJ as a tool for self-reflection, not for diagnosing or treating mental health conditions
Questions About Our Terms?
We believe in clear, fair terms that protect both users and SAJ. If you have questions about these terms or need clarification, we're here to help.
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We're committed to maintaining fair, transparent terms that protect your rights while allowing us to provide the best possible service. We'll always notify you of any significant changes.