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Draft — pending legal review. Provided as a starting point describing how Aspen works today. Not legal advice; finalize with an attorney before publication.

Terms of Use

Last updated: [DATE]

1. Acceptance

By creating an account or using Aspen (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Service. The Service is operated by [Timothy Moore LLC / Aspen Counseling] (“we,” “us”).

2. Aspen is not a medical or crisis service

Aspen is a companion for emotional support between therapy sessions. It is not a therapist, does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice, and is not a crisis or emergency service. Aspen does not create a therapist–client or provider–patient relationship.

If you are in crisis or may be in danger, use the “Crisis support” option in the app or call/text 988, text HOME to 741741, or call 911. Aspen is not a substitute for professional care or emergency services.

3. AI-generated content

Aspen’s responses are generated by artificial intelligence (Anthropic’s Claude). They may be inaccurate, incomplete, or not appropriate for your situation, and they are not professional advice. Use your own judgment and consult a qualified professional for medical, mental-health, legal, or other decisions.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least [18 / confirm age] years old and able to form a binding agreement to use the Service. The Service is intended for use in [jurisdiction] and may not be appropriate elsewhere.

5. Your account

You’re responsible for the activity under your account and for keeping your login secure. Provide accurate information and let us know of any unauthorized use. You may delete your account at any time from Settings.

6. Acceptable use

  • Use the Service only for your own personal, lawful, between-session support.
  • Don't misuse, disrupt, reverse-engineer, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service.
  • Don't rely on Aspen for emergencies or as a substitute for professional care.

7. Intellectual property

The Service, including its design and the clinical model behind Aspen, is owned by us and protected by law. We grant you a limited, personal, non-transferable license to use the Service. Your conversation content remains yours.

8. Subscriptions and payments

[If/when paid plans are offered: describe pricing, billing, renewal, and cancellation. Purchases made through the App Store are governed by Apple’s terms and processed by Apple. Confirm with counsel.]

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or suitable for your particular needs. [Counsel to finalize warranty disclaimers.]

10. Limitation of liability

[Counsel to draft a limitation of liability appropriate to a mental-health support tool and your jurisdiction.]

11. Termination

You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or end access if these Terms are violated or as needed to operate the Service safely.

12. Changes

We may update these Terms. We’ll post the updated version here and revise the date above. Continued use after changes means you accept them.

13. Governing law & contact

These Terms are governed by the laws of [State of Oregon / confirm]. Questions? Contact [support@aspencounseling.info].