Terms of Use

App: Don't Spiral — Effective date: February 23, 2026

1. What Don't Spiral is

Don't Spiral is an AI-powered emotional support companion designed to help you pause, reflect, and find clarity during everyday emotional challenges. It is not a licensed therapy, counseling, or medical service. It does not provide professional mental health diagnosis, treatment, or emergency intervention.

2. Safety features (best effort)

Don't Spiral includes safety features designed to support your well-being:

• The app monitors conversations for signs of increasing emotional distress and recommends professional help when appropriate.
• If signals of self-harm or crisis are detected, the app displays crisis hotline numbers and resources.

These safety features are provided on a best-effort basis. AI-based detection is not infallible — we cannot guarantee that all situations will be correctly identified or that appropriate resources will always be shown.

3. Professional help

Don't Spiral is not a substitute for professional mental health support. Users experiencing serious emotional distress, mental health conditions, or thoughts of self-harm should always consult qualified mental health professionals. Don't Spiral does not replace professional diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services.

4. Limitation of liability

Don't Spiral and its developers are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use of the app, including but not limited to reliance on AI-generated responses, the availability or accuracy of safety features, or any decisions made based on interactions with the app.

The app is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or accuracy of AI responses.

5. User responsibility

By using Don't Spiral, you acknowledge that:

• The app is an AI-based tool, not a human therapist or counselor.
• AI responses may not always be appropriate or accurate for your situation.
• You are responsible for seeking professional help when needed.
• In an emergency, you should contact local emergency services directly.

6. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the app. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

7. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at apps@burkharts.net.