Public Policy

Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2025

Welcome to BreakBuddy. These Terms of Service govern your use of the BreakBuddy app, website, and related services.

By accessing or using BreakBuddy, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

BreakBuddy is designed to support sabbatical planning, reflection, and accountability. It is not a substitute for medical, legal, therapeutic, or financial advice.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use BreakBuddy. By using the service, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

2. Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for notifying us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.

You may not use BreakBuddy for illegal, abusive, or unauthorized purposes.

3. Your Content

You retain ownership of the goals, reflections, journal entries, plans, and other content you enter into BreakBuddy.

We do not sell your personal content. We may use anonymized and aggregated product data to improve the service.

4. AI Coach Usage

BreakBuddy includes an AI-powered coach. While we aim to provide useful guidance, the AI Coach is not a licensed mental health provider, medical professional, or financial advisor.

You should not rely solely on AI responses for significant personal, professional, medical, or financial decisions.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the service in a way that is illegal or harmful to others.
  • Upload malicious code or attempt to disrupt the service.
  • Access data or systems without authorization.

6. Service Availability

We may update, pause, or discontinue parts of BreakBuddy at any time. We are not liable for disruptions or losses resulting from service changes.

7. Third-Party Content

BreakBuddy may link to third-party resources. We are not responsible for their content, availability, or policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

BreakBuddy is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees regarding reliability, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the app or by email when appropriate.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to help@breakbuddy.io.