Last Updated: November 29th, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to MindScribber. These Terms of Use (the “Terms“) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and MindScribber LLC (“MindScribber”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), governing your access to and use of the MindScribber mobile application (the “App“), the website located at www.mindscribber.com (the “Site“), and any related features, services, content, tools, or applications offered by us (collectively, the “Services“).
By accessing or using any part of the Services, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Services.
MindScribber provides self-guided tools and resources designed to support personal wellness and self-expression through journaling. We do not provide professional medical, mental health, or therapeutic advice. Use of the Services is at your own discretion and risk.
2. Definitions
For ease of understanding, certain terms used throughout these Terms are defined as follows:
- “Account” means a unique account created by you to access the Services.
- “Content” means all text, data, information, journal entries, graphics, images, audio, video, or other material submitted, uploaded, transmitted, or otherwise made available by you within the Services (“User Content”), or made available by MindScribber (“MindScribber Content”).
- “Services” means collectively the App, Site, and all features, tools, software, content, and functionality provided by MindScribber.
- “Subscription” means the paid access tier which may be billed monthly or annually.
- “Third-Party Services” means external services and providers integrated or linked within the Services, including but not limited to Firebase (a Google cloud platform providing secure backend services like database, authentication, and hosting), Apple App Store (StoreKit), Google Play (Google Play Billing), RevenueCat, and Google AdMob.
- “You” or “User” means any individual or entity who accesses or uses the Services.
3. Eligibility
To use the Services, you must be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. If you are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18), you may only use the Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.
MindScribber does not knowingly permit children under thirteen (13) years of age to register for an Account or use the Services. If we become aware that a child under thirteen has provided us with Personal Data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
By accessing or using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements in your jurisdiction and have the legal capacity to enter into and be bound by these Terms.
4. Changes to Terms
MindScribber reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site and/or notifying you via the email associated with your Account.
You are responsible for reviewing any updates. Your continued access to or use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Services and, if applicable, cancel your Subscription and delete your Account.
5. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Services, you must create an Account. When registering, you agree to:
(a) Provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by our registration process;
(b) Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it true, accurate, current, and complete;
(c) Maintain the security of your login credentials and not share your password with others;
(d) Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account or other security breaches.
You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your Account, whether or not you authorized them. MindScribber will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.
Each user may only create one Account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account if we suspect any violation of these Terms.
6. Subscription Plans & Payments
MindScribber offers both a free tier and optional premium Subscription plans (“Paid Services”). Details of the available plans, including pricing and features, are displayed within the App.All in-app purchases and subscriptions are processed exclusively through the Apple App Store (using StoreKit) for iOS users and Google Play Billing for Android users. Apple is the Merchant of Record for purchases made on iOS devices, and Google Play is the Merchant of Record for purchases made on Android devices. MindScribber utilizes RevenueCat to manage subscriptions, validate purchases, and check entitlements.All billing, payment processing, and refunds are handled directly by Apple or Google in accordance with their respective terms, policies, and refund procedures available at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. MindScribber does not process payments directly and has no ability to issue refunds.
7. Cancellation & Termination
Cancellation by You:
You may cancel your Subscription at any time through your Apple App Store or Google Play account settings (depending on your platform). Upon cancellation, you will retain access to the Paid Services until the end of your current billing period. All refunds, if any, are governed exclusively by the refund policies of Apple or Google Play, as applicable. MindScribber does not provide refunds.
Termination by MindScribber:
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend, deactivate, or terminate your Account or access to the Services if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms, misused the Services, or engaged in conduct that harms MindScribber, other Users, or third parties, or if we are required to do so by law.
Effect of Termination:
Upon termination or cancellation for any reason:
(a) Your right to use the Services will immediately cease;
(b) We may delete your Account and associated User Content in accordance with our Privacy Policy and data retention practices;
(c) You remain liable for all fees and charges incurred prior to termination.
Termination of your Account does not affect any rights or obligations accrued prior to termination.
8. User Content
8.1 Ownership:
MindScribber does not claim ownership of your personal writings, journal entries, stress assessments, mood tracker data, or other content that you upload, submit, store, or transmit through the Services (“User Content”). You retain full ownership of your User Content.
8.2 Limited License to MindScribber:
By submitting or uploading User Content to the Services, you grant MindScribber a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to host, store, reproduce, display, and process your User Content solely for the purpose of operating, providing, and improving the Services, and as otherwise described in our Privacy Policy.
8.3 User Responsibility:
You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent and warrant that:
(a) You have the right to upload and use such content without violating any applicable laws, intellectual property rights, or privacy rights;
(b) Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights or contain harmful, offensive, or unlawful material.
MindScribber does not monitor or moderate User Content but reserves the right (without obligation) to remove or restrict any User Content that we determine violates these Terms or applicable law.
9. Prohibited Conduct
You agree that you will not, under any circumstances, directly or indirectly:
(a) Use the Services for any unlawful, unauthorized, fraudulent, or malicious purpose;
(b) Upload, post, transmit, or otherwise distribute any content that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable;
(c) Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
(d) Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Services or servers, networks, or technology connected to the Services;
(e) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users’ Accounts, data, or MindScribber’s systems;
(f) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the source code or underlying algorithms of the Services;
(g) Use any automated means (e.g., bots, crawlers, scrapers) to access the Services for any purpose without our express written permission;
(h) Harvest or collect information about other Users without their consent;
(i) Use the Services for the purpose of developing a competing product or service.
Violation of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination of your Account and may subject you to civil and criminal penalties.
10. Intellectual Property Rights
10.1 Ownership:
The Services, including but not limited to all software, code, design, text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and other materials provided by MindScribber (the “MindScribber Content“), are and will remain the exclusive property of MindScribber and its licensors. The Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
10.2 Limited License to You:
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, MindScribber grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use only.
10.3 Restrictions:
Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works based on the Services or MindScribber Content without our prior written consent.
11. Third-Party Services
The Services may integrate with, or contain links to, Third-Party Services including, but not limited to, Apple App Store (StoreKit), Google Play (Google Play Billing), RevenueCat (for subscription management and purchase validation), Firebase, and Google AdMob (for advertising in the free version).
MindScribber does not control or endorse any Third-Party Services and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third parties. Your interactions with Third-Party Services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. You acknowledge and agree that MindScribber is not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any Third-Party Services.
11.1 Speech-to-Text Processing
The App includes an optional Speech-to-Text feature that allows users to dictate journal entries or text. This feature uses third-party voice recognition services provided by Apple (for iOS) and Google (for Android) to convert speech into text. Your audio input is securely transmitted to those providers for real-time transcription but is not stored or linked to your user account.
By enabling this feature, you consent to the temporary transmission and processing of voice data solely for transcription purposes. You may disable microphone access in your device settings at any time.
11.2 Video Hosting via Streamable
Certain video content within the App is hosted and streamed through Streamable, an independent third-party video delivery platform. Streamable may process limited technical data (such as IP address, playback events, and device type) necessary to serve video files. Use of Streamable content within the App is subject to Streamable’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
12. Advertising & Analytics
12.1 Advertising:
If you use the free version of the App, you acknowledge that Google AdMob may display advertisements. Ads are not targeted based on your private journaling data but may be contextual or based on general usage or location.
12.2 Analytics:
MindScribber uses analytics tools, including Firebase Analytics (part of the Firebase platform, which also provides secure storage and authentication), Google Analytics, and RevenueCat, to monitor aggregate app traffic, usage patterns, and to improve the performance and features of the Services. These analytics do not create individualized behavioral profiles for advertising purposes
For more details about how we use and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
13. Referral Features
MindScribber may offer referral tools that allow you to invite friends or contacts to use the Services by sending them a text message or similar communication
When you use a referral feature, any phone number, email address, or contact information you enter is used only to deliver the referral invitation and is not stored, retained, or reused by MindScribber.
You are responsible for ensuring that the individuals you invite have consented to receive such communications. You agree not to misuse the referral feature, including but not limited to sending unsolicited messages or violating applicable anti-spam laws.
14. Community Standards
Currently, MindScribber does not provide social forums, comment sections, or messaging features among users. If MindScribber introduces such community features in the future, you agree to comply with any posted community guidelines and to use such features responsibly and respectfully.
You agree not to post or transmit any content that:
(a) Is abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or hateful;
(b) Violates any law or third-party rights;
(c) Contains viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
MindScribber reserves the right to moderate, remove, or restrict access to any community features at our discretion.
15. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. By using the Services, you acknowledge that your personal information and User Content will be collected, used, processed, and shared in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key privacy commitments include:
- We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve the Services (e.g., registration information, usage analytics, payment details for Subscriptions).
- We do not access or read the specific content of your private journal entries or mood tracker data; such information is encrypted and securely stored using Firebase.
- We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
- You have rights under applicable laws (including GDPR and CCPA) to access, correct, or request deletion of your data.
- We do not sell your personal data.
- For European Union residents, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, subject to appropriate safeguards.
For transparency, our Privacy Policy also explains how we handle voice data processed through the Speech-to-Text feature and limited technical data collected by Streamable when video content is viewed.
Please review our Privacy Policy for a detailed explanation of how we handle your information and how you can exercise your privacy rights
16. Disclaimers
16.1 No Medical or Professional Advice:
MindScribber provides self-guided journaling and wellness tools designed for general informational and personal development purposes only. The Services do not constitute, and are not a substitute for, professional medical, psychological, or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.
16.2 No Guarantee of Results:
MindScribber makes no representations or warranties regarding the effectiveness, suitability, or reliability of the Services for your individual needs. Outcomes may vary and depend on individual use and circumstances.
16.3 No FDA Evaluation:
The statements and Services provided by MindScribber have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
16.4 “As Is” Basis:
The Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. MindScribber disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or availability.
17. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MindScribber and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
(a) Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Services;
(b) Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services;
(c) Any content obtained from the Services; or
(d) Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
In no event shall MindScribber’s aggregate liability for all claims relating to the Services exceed the total amount paid by you to MindScribber in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
18. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MindScribber and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, partners, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
(a) Your violation of these Terms;
(b) Your User Content;
(c) Your use or misuse of the Services; or
(d) Your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
MindScribber reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.
19. Dispute Resolution
19.1 Informal Resolution:
Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us at app@mindscribber.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations within thirty (30) days of receiving notice.
19.2 Binding Arbitration:
If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you and MindScribber agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms or the Services through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions below.
The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be conducted in Springfield, Illinois, or by teleconference if agreed by both parties.
19.3 Exceptions:
Either party may:
(a) Bring an individual claim in small claims court;
(b) Seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
19.4 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes with MindScribber only on an individual basis and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative action or proceeding.
20. Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Subject to the arbitration provisions above, you and MindScribber agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Sangamon County, Illinois, to resolve any legal matter arising from the Terms or the Services that is not subject to arbitration.
21. International Users
MindScribber is controlled and operated from the United States. If you access or use the Services from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
For European Union residents, we take appropriate measures to protect the transfer of personal data outside the EU in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using the Services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States and other jurisdictions as described in our Privacy Policy.
22. Notice to California Residents
IIf you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). MindScribber does not sell your personal information. As a California resident, you may request:
- Access: A copy of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Deletion: That we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of your rights under the CCPA, please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed instructions or contact us at app@mindscribber.com.
23. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms to which you agree when using particular elements of the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and MindScribber with respect to the subject matter hereof.
These Terms supersede and replace any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the Services.
24. Severability
IfIf any provision of these Terms is held by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law.
25. Waiver
No waiver by MindScribber of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Any failure by MindScribber to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
26. Force Majeure
MindScribber shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, power failures, internet disruptions, labor disputes, government actions, or similar events.
27. Assignment
You may not assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms, or your rights or obligations hereunder, without our prior written consent. MindScribber may freely assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction and without notice to you, including to any successor in interest as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
28. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or the Services, you may contact us at:
MindScribber LLC
2501 Chatham Rd, Suite R
Springfield, Illinois 62704
United States
Email: app@mindscribber.com
