Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 30, 2026

By using Echoes from the Ether ("the app," "our service"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

1. Eligibility and Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use this app. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. We do not permit users under 18 to access or use our service.

If you provide false information about your age, your account will be immediately terminated, and you may be permanently banned from using our service.

2. Account Registration and Security

Account Creation

  • You must provide a valid email address to create an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your account information
  • You may only create one account per person

Account Security

  • You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

3. User Content ("Echoes")

Posting Echoes

  • You may post content anonymously through "Echoes"
  • Echoes are visible to the community for up to 24 hours unless "held" by other users
  • All Echoes remain permanently stored in our systems but are disconnected from your identity if you delete your account

Content Guidelines

Prohibited Content: You may not post content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
  • Contains hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory language
  • Promotes violence, self-harm, or dangerous activities
  • Violates intellectual property rights of others
  • Contains spam, advertising, or commercial solicitations
  • Attempts to share personal information or contact details
  • Involves minors in any inappropriate context
  • Attempts to circumvent the anonymous nature of the platform

Content Moderation

  • We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations
  • Content removal decisions are at our sole discretion

4. Content Ownership and License

Your Rights

  • You retain ownership of the content you post
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to post any content you share

License to Us

By posting an Echo, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • Display and distribute your Echo through our service
  • Store your Echo permanently in our systems (disconnected from your identity upon account deletion)
  • Modify or adapt your Echo for technical purposes (formatting, display, etc.)
  • Use aggregated, anonymized data for research or improvement purposes

Special Events

We reserve the right to feature Echoes during special community events, but all content remains anonymous and unattributed to individual users.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms
  • Attempt to identify other users or compromise the anonymous nature of the platform
  • Create multiple accounts or attempt to circumvent account restrictions
  • Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to interact with the service
  • Attempt to access, modify, or interfere with our systems or other users' accounts
  • Use the service to distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations while using our service

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our service, you also consent to our privacy practices.

7. Mental Health and Crisis Support

Important Disclaimer

Echoes from the Ether is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Our service is designed for peer support and emotional expression, not professional therapy or crisis intervention.

Crisis Resources

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or are in crisis, please seek immediate professional help:

  • Call or text 988 (U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
  • Text "HELLO" to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
  • Contact your local emergency services

Our Limitations

  • We are not mental health professionals
  • We do not provide medical or therapeutic advice
  • We cannot guarantee the accuracy or helpfulness of community responses
  • We are not responsible for actions taken based on content from our service

8. Termination

Your Right to Terminate

  • You may delete your account at any time
  • Upon deletion, your identifying information is removed, but your Echoes remain in our system anonymously

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Use
  • Provide false age information
  • Engage in behavior that harms our community
  • Use the service for illegal activities
  • Repeatedly violate our content guidelines

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimer

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT:

  • The accuracy, reliability, or availability of the service
  • The safety or appropriateness of user-generated content
  • The effectiveness of the service for emotional support
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • We are not responsible for user-generated content or interactions between users
  • Our total liability to you is limited to $100 or the amount you paid us (if any)
  • We are not liable for actions taken based on content from our service

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of these terms
  • Content you post to the service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country]. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. We will:

  • Post the updated terms on our website
  • Update the "Effective Date" at the top
  • Provide reasonable notice of material changes

Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Child Safety Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Echoes from the Ether.

15. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Use? Contact us:

General Questions: support@echoesfromtheether.com
Legal Inquiries: support@echoesfromtheether.com
Account Deletion: https://echoesfromtheether.com/delete-account/