Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Binding Agreement

By installing, accessing, or using the SUDO EGO mobile application (the "App" or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately stop using and delete the App.

The Service is operated by Sudo Ego, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our").

1.2 Age Requirement

SUDO EGO is available only to users who are 18 years of age or older. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. You will be required to confirm your age during the registration process. If we learn that a user is under 18, we will promptly delete that account and all associated data. Even with parental or guardian consent, no individual under the age of 18 may use the Service.

1.3 Composition of Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines (as published separately by the Company), constitute the complete agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Service. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any specific notice posted by the Company, the specific notice controls.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Service Overview

SUDO EGO is a self-development and self-management mobile application designed to help users reinforce their self-defined identities and affirmations through daily rituals. The App is built around a CLI (Command Line Interface) terminal aesthetic and provides an environment in which users can actively imprint personal goals.

Core Features:

• Identity Card: Users create and manage cards that express their identity through written affirmations and optional images.
• Ritual: A daily practice triggered by a user-configured alarm, completed only when the user types or speaks the identity affirmation aloud.
• App Lock: Restricts access to user-designated apps until the daily Ritual is completed (iOS: Screen Time API; Android: usage-statistics-based overlay).
• Studio: A creation space for building and editing Identity Cards.
• Pulse: A community feed where users can explore, react to, and Fork (copy) other users' publicly shared Identity Cards.

2.2 Free Plan vs. Pro Plan

SUDO EGO offers two subscription tiers: Free and Pro.

On the Free plan, card images are stored locally on your device only. If you change devices or delete the App, those images may not be recoverable.

2.3 Purpose and Limitations of the Service

SUDO EGO is a tool for self-management and motivation. The Service is not a medical service, mental health treatment, psychotherapy, psychological counseling, coaching, or any similar professional service. If you require treatment for a mental health condition or medical issue, please consult a qualified healthcare or mental health professional.

3. Account

3.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to use the Service. When creating an account, you agree to the following conditions:

• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You will provide accurate and current information.
• You will not create more than one account per person (one account per individual).
• You will not impersonate any other person or entity.

You may register using an email address, Apple Sign In, or Google Sign In.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account, including:

• Keeping your password and login credentials confidential.
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or suspected security breach at contact@sudoego.app.
• Not sharing your account with any other person.

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. The Company is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account.

3.3 Usernames and Handles

The username (handle) you use within the Service must be unique and must not:

• Impersonate or create confusion with another person or entity.
• Use without authorization the trademark or brand name of the Company or any third party.
• Contain offensive or inappropriate language.

The Company reserves the right to change any username that violates these Terms or to suspend the associated account.

3.4 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account at any time through the App's settings menu. Upon receiving a deletion request, we will delete your data (Identity Cards, Ritual logs, images, etc.) from our servers within 30 days. Certain data may be retained for a period required by law for purposes such as legal compliance or dispute resolution.

4. Subscriptions and Payment

4.1 Pricing

Pro plan pricing is as follows:

Prices are subject to change with prior notice to users. Any price change will take effect at the start of the next billing period following the date of the change. Prices are quoted in US dollars (USD). Depending on your country of residence, charges may be converted to your local currency. Exchange rates, value-added tax, and other local taxes or fees may apply.

4.2 Automatic Renewal

Pro subscriptions renew automatically. If you do not cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will automatically renew for the same duration at the then-current price. To prevent automatic renewal, you must cancel your subscription with sufficient advance notice directly through the subscription management screen in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, as applicable.

4.3 Payment Processing

All payments are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not directly collect or store your credit card, debit card, or other payment instrument information. Payment processing is handled by Apple or Google, and the payment policies of the applicable store govern each transaction.

4.4 Refund Policy

All refunds for subscription fees are governed by the refund policy of the store through which you made your purchase:

• Apple App Store: Refunds are subject to Apple's in-app purchase refund policy (https://support.apple.com/billing). You may request a refund directly from Apple within 14 days of receiving a receipt.
• Google Play Store: Refunds are subject to Google's subscription refund policy (https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637).

We do not have independent authority to process refunds for store-based purchases. For refund inquiries, please contact the relevant store's customer support.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, mandatory consumer protection provisions applicable to your jurisdiction — including, where applicable, statutory withdrawal rights under applicable consumer protection laws — take precedence over the refund provisions above. Residents of jurisdictions with statutory cancellation rights may request a refund even after a subscription service has commenced, provided the relevant legal requirements are satisfied.

4.5 Service After Cancellation

If you cancel your subscription or your Pro plan expires, your account will automatically revert to the Free plan. In that event:

• Identity Cards in excess of the Free plan limit (3 cards) will be locked. You may still view them, but editing and new activation may be restricted.
• Images stored in Supabase Storage will be retained; however, new image uploads will be subject to Free plan restrictions.
• Previously published Pulse cards will not be automatically set to private, but new publishing functionality will be restricted.

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership

All intellectual property rights in the text, images, and other creative works you create within SUDO EGO in the form of Identity Cards (collectively, "User Content") remain with you. The Company does not claim ownership of your User Content.

5.2 License for Service Operation

By agreeing to these Terms, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your User Content solely for the following purposes:

• Providing and operating the Service (including storage, processing, and display).
• Displaying cards you have set to Public to other users.
• Enabling the Fork feature (allowing other users to copy your public cards).
• Improving the Service and performing technical optimization.

This license terminates when you stop using the Service or delete the relevant content. However, separate provisions may apply to copies of your card that have already been Forked by other users (see Section 6).

5.3 Consent Upon Publishing Cards

When you set an Identity Card to Public, you consent to the following:

• Other users may view your card.
• Other users may Fork (copy) your card.
• Your card may appear in the Pulse feed alongside your display name.

If you set a public card back to private, new views and Forks will cease; however, copies already Forked by other users will remain independently in those users' accounts.

5.4 Prohibited Content

You may not create or share User Content that includes:

• Hate speech, discrimination, or incitement to violence against any individual or group based on race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or similar characteristics.
• Content that infringes the intellectual property rights (including copyright and trademark) of any third party.
• Personally identifiable information about others, or content that invades another person's privacy.
• Sexually explicit material.
• Content that promotes or depicts illegal activity.
• False, misleading, or fraudulent content.
• Spam or content that disrupts the Service.

5.5 Content Monitoring and Enforcement

The Company has no obligation to proactively review or monitor User Content. However, if content that violates these Terms is reported or discovered, the Company may, without prior notice, take any of the following actions:

• Set the content to private or delete it.
• Temporarily restrict the associated account.
• For repeated or serious violations, permanently suspend the account.

To appeal a content action, please contact contact@sudoego.app.

6. Pulse (Social Features)

6.1 Pulse Overview

Pulse is a community feed feature that allows users to explore publicly shared Identity Cards, express reactions, and Fork (copy) them. Some Pulse features are available only to Pro plan subscribers.

6.2 Legal Nature of Fork

Forking copies another user's public Identity Card into your own account. The following disclosures apply to Fork:

• A Forked card is displayed with attribution to the original creator.
• The user who Forks a card may modify it to suit their own purposes.
• Intellectual property rights in a modified Fork may vary depending on the degree of creative contribution; the obligation to display the original creator's attribution nonetheless persists.
• Fork is predicated on the original creator's consent to public sharing. By setting a card to Public, you are deemed to have authorized Forking of that card.

6.3 Community Guidelines

All users of Pulse must comply with the following community guidelines:

• Treat others with respect and contribute to a positive self-development culture.
• The prohibited content listed in Section 5.4 applies equally to Pulse.
• Spam reactions, abnormal bulk Forking, and other conduct that abuses the Service are prohibited.
• Forking another user's card for the purpose of defaming the original creator or distorting the original intent of the content is prohibited.

6.4 Reactions

Reactions on Pulse (such as likes) are expressions of support or encouragement for the user who published the card. Reactions may be withdrawn, and reaction counts may be displayed on public cards.

7. App Lock Feature

7.1 Feature Description

The App Lock feature is a self-imposed control tool that you voluntarily configure. Apps you designate will have access restricted until your Ritual is completed.

• iOS: App access is restricted using Apple's Screen Time API (FamilyControls).
• Android: A lock screen is displayed when a designated app is launched, using the PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS permission and overlay functionality.

7.2 Voluntary Setup Disclosure

The App Lock feature is set up and managed entirely by you. At any time, you may modify the list of locked apps, the lock schedule, or the Ritual timing, or you may disable the App Lock feature entirely, through the App's settings menu.

7.3 Emergency Release Methods

If App Lock is active and an emergency arises, you may release the lock by any of the following methods:

1. Disable App Lock through the SUDO EGO settings menu.
2. iOS: Go to Settings → Screen Time → [App Name] and remove the restriction directly.
3. Android: Go to Settings → Accessibility → Disable SUDO EGO-related settings, or force-close the App.
4. Restart your device.

Important: We do not guarantee that the above release methods will work immediately in every situation. Emergency calls (such as your local emergency services, e.g., 911, 112) can always be made directly from your device regardless of the App Lock status. However, the App Lock feature may delay or restrict access to non-emergency communication apps, medical apps, navigation apps, and other applications. You are solely responsible for ensuring that apps required in an emergency are not included in your App Lock list.

7.4 Disclaimer for App Lock Feature

THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE APP LOCK FEATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

• Restricted Emergency Access: Any inconvenience, harm, or damage resulting from inability to immediately access emergency calls, messages, medical apps, navigation apps, or any other app due to App Lock being active. You bear sole responsibility for deciding which apps to exclude from your App Lock list with emergency scenarios in mind.
• Technical Failures: Cases in which App Lock does not function as intended or fails to disengage due to OS updates, device compatibility issues, or other unforeseen technical errors.
• Lost Opportunities: Lost business, academic, or social opportunities resulting from an active Ritual session or App Lock.
• Third-Party Circumvention: Cases in which a locked app bypasses the lock through means outside the Company's control.
• Unlock Delay: Cases in which the lock is not immediately released after Ritual completion due to technical reasons.

7.5 Not a Medical or Therapeutic Service

SUDO EGO is not a medical service, mental health treatment, psychotherapy, psychological counseling, or any similar professional service. The App Lock feature and all other features of the Service are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or mitigate any medical or psychological condition. If you are experiencing addiction, impulse control difficulties, or mental health challenges, please seek help from a qualified professional.

7.6 Consent to System Permissions

To use the App Lock feature, you must grant the following system permissions:

• iOS: Screen Time (FamilyControls) access.
• Android: Usage access permission (PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS), display over other apps permission (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW), Accessibility Service (AccessibilityService), and Foreground Service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE).

These permissions are used solely for the purpose of operating the App Lock feature. You are not required to grant these permissions if you choose not to use App Lock.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Company Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the SUDO EGO name, logo, brand identity, UI design, source code, algorithms, database structure, onboarding flow, CLI design system, and all other creative works belong to Sudo Ego, Inc. This includes copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.

These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or rent the Service or any portion of it.
• Decompile, reverse-engineer, or disassemble the source code.
• Create derivative works based on the Service.
• Remove or obscure any intellectual property notices of the Company.

8.2 Distinction from User Content

As stated in Section 5, intellectual property rights in Identity Card content you create remain with you. The Company's intellectual property extends only to the platform, features, and design of the App.

8.3 Copyright Infringement Reports

If you discover content within the Service that infringes your copyright or another party's copyright, please report it to contact@sudoego.app. Your report should include a description of the alleged infringement, information identifying the original work, the location of the infringing content within the Service, and your contact information.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 "AS IS" Provision

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

• Any warranty that the Service is fit for a particular purpose.
• Any warranty that the Service will operate without interruption, error, or security breach.
• Any warranty that results obtained through the Service (such as self-improvement or habit formation) will meet your expectations.

9.2 Reaffirmation: Not a Medical or Psychological Service

The Company makes no medical or scientific representation regarding the effect of SUDO EGO on mental health, psychological well-being, behavioral change, or habit formation. The efficacy of self-improvement through the App varies from person to person and cannot substitute for professional treatment of serious psychological conditions.

9.3 Voice Recognition Accuracy

The voice recognition (STT) feature uses Apple's SFSpeechRecognizer (iOS) or Android SpeechRecognizer. The Company makes no warranty regarding the accuracy of voice recognition, the scope of language support, or recognition rates for particular dialects or accents. The Company is not liable for difficulty completing a Ritual due to voice recognition failure.

9.4 Third-Party Services

The Service relies on third-party services including the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Supabase. The Company is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, or policy changes of these third-party services. Service features may be partially limited due to third-party service outages, disruptions, or policy changes.

9.5 Internet and Network Conditions

Some features of the Service require an internet connection. The Company is not liable for limitations on Service use caused by poor internet connectivity, telecommunications service outages, or device compatibility issues.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND PARTNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Consequential Damages: Loss of revenue, loss of data, or loss of business opportunity arising from use of or inability to use the Service.
• Incidental Damages: Damages arising from Service outages, data loss, or security breaches.
• Special Damages: Damages arising from special circumstances, whether foreseeable or not.
• Punitive Damages: Damages awarded for the purpose of punishment or deterrence.
• Indirect Damages: Damages without a direct causal relationship to the Company's conduct.

The foregoing limitations apply even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10.2 Maximum Aggregate Liability

The Company's total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising under or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the total subscription fees you paid to the Company during the 12-month period immediately preceding the date the claim arose. If you paid no subscription fees during that period (i.e., you are a Free plan user), the Company's maximum aggregate liability to you is USD $100.

10.3 Scope and Governing Law

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you depending on your jurisdiction of residence. This includes, without limitation, users in the Republic of Korea whose statutory consumer rights under applicable Korean consumer protection laws (including the E-Commerce Consumer Protection Act) are preserved, and users in the EU/EEA whose rights under mandatory consumer protection directives are preserved.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

11.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

All disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state courts of Delaware or the federal courts located in Delaware. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

11.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Consumer Rights

For California Residents: Your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) are not affected by these dispute resolution provisions.

For users in the European Union / EEA, mandatory consumer protection rights under the Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) and other applicable EU member state laws are not affected by these dispute resolution provisions.

For users residing in the Republic of Korea, your rights under mandatory provisions of Korean law — including the Framework Act on Consumers, the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, Etc., the Personal Information Protection Act, and other consumer protection statutes — remain fully protected notwithstanding the governing law and venue provisions above. Korean residents may also seek resolution of domestic consumer disputes through the Korea Consumer Agency (www.kca.go.kr) or the Korea Fair Trade Commission.

11.4 Small Claims

Claims that qualify as small claims may be brought in the appropriate small claims court with jurisdiction over the dispute.

11.5 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us in writing at contact@sudoego.app, describe the dispute, and allow 30 days for us to attempt to resolve the matter informally. This process is not mandatory and does not limit any of your legal rights.

12. Changes and Termination

12.1 Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. For material changes, we will provide notice at least 30 days before the changes take effect through one or more of the following methods:

• In-app notification or pop-up.
• Email notice to your registered email address.
• Update to the in-app announcements or legal documents page.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you may stop using the Service and delete your account.

12.2 Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify the features, interface, pricing, and policies of the Service. Features previously offered on a paid basis may become free, and features previously offered free may become paid, in each case with prior notice.

12.3 Account Suspension and Termination

The Company may suspend or terminate your account without prior warning if you:

• Materially breach these Terms.
• Post or share prohibited content.
• Engage in conduct that harms the Service or other users.
• Create an account using false information.
• Violate applicable law or in response to a request from law enforcement or other governmental authority.

Upon account deletion, your User Content and data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Cards that have already been Forked by other users may remain in those users' accounts.

12.4 Service Shutdown

In the event we shut down the Service, we will notify users at least 90 days in advance via email and in-app announcement. Upon Service shutdown:

• We will issue a prorated refund for any remaining period of an active Pro subscription (subject to the applicable store's policies).
• Where technically feasible, users will be provided with a period of time to export their data before the Service ceases operation.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to your use of the Service and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, promises, understandings, and agreements.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if it cannot be so modified, it shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13.3 No Waiver

The Company's failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. A waiver by the Company in any particular instance shall not be construed as a waiver of the same or any similar right in any other instance.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without the Company's prior written consent. The Company may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms to a third party in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, without your consent.

13.5 Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms to the extent caused by circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, strikes, governmental action, internet infrastructure failures, or third-party service outages.

13.6 Language

These Terms are available in other languages. For users in the Republic of Korea, the Korean-language version controls in the event of any conflict. For all other users, this English version controls.

13.7 Contact Information