Terms of Service — Kindred

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE]
Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

1. Agreement to Terms

By creating an account or using Kindred, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the app.

2. What Kindred Is

Kindred is a peer support community and journaling platform for people navigating overlapping health and life challenges.

3. What Kindred Is Not

Kindred is not a medical service. It does not provide diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or clinical guidance.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Kindred.

5. Your Account

You are responsible for account security and activity. Anonymous display names are supported.

6. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of your content. Public/follower content grants Kindred a limited license to operate the service. Private content is not displayed to other users.

7. Prohibited Conduct

Harassment, hateful content, or impersonation
Medical prescriptions or clinical directives to other users
Spam, scraping, abuse, or moderation evasion
Self-harm encouragement

8. Content Moderation

We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these Terms or Community Guidelines.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE". Health-related content represents personal experiences, not professional advice.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, Kindred is not liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from platform use.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Kindred for claims resulting from your content or violations of these Terms.

12. Intellectual Property

The Kindred name, logo, and product design remain property of [INSERT COMPANY NAME].

13. Subscription and Payments

Kindred offers free and optional paid subscriptions billed via app store providers.

14. Termination

Kindred may suspend or terminate accounts for violations. You may terminate your account at any time.

15. Dispute Resolution

Disputes are first handled informally through support, then arbitration where applicable.

16. Changes to Terms

Material updates are communicated in-app before they take effect.

17. Governing Law

Governed by the laws of [INSERT STATE].

18. Severability

If one term is unenforceable, the remaining terms still apply.

19. Contact

Questions: [INSERT SUPPORT EMAIL]