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Terms of Service

The important legal stuff, but we promise it won't put you to sleep.

Welcome to AI Buddy!

By using our service, you're entering into a legally binding agreement with AI Buddy. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of AI Buddy's website, products, and services.

We've done our best to make these Terms friendly and readable while still covering all the legal bases. Please take a moment to read through them carefully.

TL;DR: These Terms create a contract between you and AI Buddy. By using our service, you agree to follow these rules.

Eligibility & Account

To use AI Buddy, you need to meet a few requirements:

  • You must be at least 13 years old
  • If you're under 18, you need a parent or guardian's permission
  • You must have a valid iMessage account
  • You can't create accounts using automated methods

Your account information must be accurate, and you're responsible for all activity that happens under your account. Keep your password secret - we can't and won't be responsible if you don't.

AI Buddy Services

AI Buddy provides an AI assistant that works through your existing iMessage account. Our services include:

  • Conversational AI responses to your messages
  • Image analysis and generation capabilities
  • Web search functionality
  • Document processing

While we strive for accuracy, you acknowledge that AI Buddy may not always provide perfect information. AI-generated content can sometimes contain errors or inaccuracies, and you agree to use your own judgment when acting on information from AI Buddy.

Subscriptions & Payments

We partner with Stripe, a leading payment processor, to handle all payment processing securely. Your payment information is protected with bank-level encryption and we never see or store your complete card details.

Subscription Terms

  • You agree to pay the subscription fee for your selected plan
  • Subscriptions automatically renew until canceled
  • You can cancel at any time through your account settings
  • No refunds for partial billing periods

Payment Security

  • All payment information is securely stored and processed by Stripe
  • Stripe handles automatic subscription renewals and billing
  • Your payment data is protected with bank-level encryption
  • Stripe is certified to PCI Service Provider Level 1, the highest security certification in the payments industry

Managing Your Subscription

  • Update card details through your account dashboard
  • View billing history and download invoices
  • Cancel or modify your subscription at any time

We reserve the right to change our pricing with reasonable notice. If you continue using the service after a price change, you're agreeing to the new price.

Privacy & Data

Your privacy matters to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

In brief, we:

  • Process your messages to provide AI responses
  • Store conversations temporarily to improve service quality
  • Don't sell your personal data to third parties
  • Use anonymized data to train and improve our AI models

By using AI Buddy, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

Acceptable Use

While using AI Buddy, please don't:

  • Use the service for illegal activities
  • Try to hack, break, or bypass our security
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
  • Use AI Buddy to generate harmful or abusive content
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer our technology
  • Use automated methods to interact with the service

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these guidelines. We're not trying to be the fun police - just keeping things safe and legal for everyone!

Intellectual Property & Technology

AI Buddy's service, including our software, visuals, and content created by us, are owned by AI Buddy and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

We transparently acknowledge that AI Buddy:

  • Utilizes Apple's iMessage technology to deliver our service
  • Leverages OpenAI's technology for AI processing and content generation
  • Does not claim ownership of these underlying technologies

For content generated using our service:

  • You own the content you create using AI Buddy
  • We may use anonymized examples to improve our services
  • Don't try to claim our technology or brand as your own

The AI Buddy name, logo, and branding are our trademarks. Please don't use them without our permission.

Note: Apple and OpenAI are trademarks of their respective owners. AI Buddy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. or OpenAI.

Limitation of Liability

We work hard to provide a reliable service, but AI Buddy is provided "as is" without any warranties.

In no event will AI Buddy be liable for:

  • Indirect, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, or data
  • Issues resulting from inaccurate AI responses
  • Service interruptions or technical issues

Our liability is limited to the amount you've paid us in the past 12 months.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or through the service.

Your continued use of AI Buddy after changes means you accept the new Terms. If you don't agree with the changes, you should stop using our service and cancel your subscription.

Last updated: March 23, 2025

Activation Assistant

Learn about AI Buddy

Your personal AI assistant that works through iMessage. Here's how to get the most out of your experience:

Natural Conversations

Chat naturally with AI Buddy in iMessage and get helpful responses.

Image Generation

Create stunning images with DALL-E 3 using simple text prompts.

Web Search

Ask AI Buddy to search the web for the most relevant information.

Document Analysis

Send documents for summaries or extract information from content.

Click the Chat tab below to find out more or explore the FAQ and Help sections for additional information!

Can AI Buddy access my other messages or phone data?
No, AI Buddy can only see the messages you directly send to it. It has no access to your other iMessage conversations, phone data, or any messages outside of your direct chat with AI Buddy.
What devices work with AI Buddy?
AI Buddy works with any Apple device that supports iMessage, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Is my conversation data private?
Yes, your privacy is our priority. Message data is processed securely and not stored longer than necessary.
Can I use AI Buddy in group chats?
Sorry, AI Buddy currently only works in private chats.
How does AI Buddy work?
AI Buddy is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model, which is the same model used by ChatGPT!
How do I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel anytime from your account settings. Your access continues until the end of your billing period.
What image generation model does AI Buddy use?
AI Buddy uses OpenAI's DALL-E 3, the most advanced AI image generation model available, providing high-quality, detailed images that accurately reflect your text prompts.
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