Welcome to Besties

Thank you for choosing Besties, your AI Bestie Circle. These Terms of Use ("Terms") are a legal agreement between you and Besties ("we," "us," "our") that governs your use of the Besties application, website, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree with these Terms, please don't use our Service.

1. Using Besties

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use Besties. If you're under 18, you need parent or guardian permission.

Your Account

• You're responsible for keeping your account secure

• You decide what to share and when to share it

• You can delete your account at any time

What You Can Do

• Connect with AI Besties in a safe environment

• Share at your own comfort level

• Take breaks whenever needed

What You Can't Do

• Use the Service to harm yourself or others

• Share content that violates others' rights

• Attempt to access, modify, or disrupt our systems

2. Content and Communication

Your Content

• You keep ownership of what you share

• We need limited permission to provide the Service

• You control what you share and can delete it

Our Content

The Service, including AI responses, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws.

Safety Measures

• If we believe you're at risk of harm, we may take appropriate steps

• In emergencies, we may contact emergency services

• We prioritize user safety while respecting privacy

3. Changes and Termination

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes means you accept them.

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

4. Disclaimers

• Besties is not a replacement for professional mental health support

• We cannot guarantee the Service will always be available or error-free

• AI responses are generated through technology and may not always be appropriate

Besties Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Besties.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (email, username)

• Content you share with AI Besties

• Feedback and preferences

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data (how you interact with the Service)

• Device information

• Log data and cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service

• Match you with appropriate AI Besties

• Personalize your experience

• Ensure safety and security

• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Protect Your Information

• We use technical safeguards to protect your data

• We limit access to personal information

• We regularly review our security practices

4. Your Choices and Rights

You can:

• Access and download your data

• Delete your account and associated data

• Opt out of certain data collection

• Control what you share and when

5. Special Considerations for Sensitive Users

We recognize that many of our users may have depression, PTSD, autism, or other conditions that require additional privacy considerations:

• Share only what you're comfortable with

• No pressure to disclose personal details

• Easy options to pause or limit data collection

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@bestiesapp.com