Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Mental Marbles ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Mental Marbles is a web-based service that helps partners visualize and discuss the mental load of household and family management tasks. The Service includes:

• Assessment tools to measure mental load distribution
• Visualization of task ownership and burden
• Partner comparison features
• Collaboration tools for discussing workload balance
• Premium features including custom task management and detailed assessments

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing your email address and first name. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. We use passwordless authentication via email verification. You must:

• Keep your email account secure
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Not share your account with others

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate others or provide false information

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service, including assessment responses, custom tasks, and messages. By submitting content, you grant us a license to use, store, and display that content to provide the Service.

5.2 Partner Sharing

When you invite a partner, you consent to sharing your assessment data with that partner for comparison purposes. You are responsible for ensuring you have permission to share any information about your partner.

5.3 Content Restrictions

You may not submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or violates others' rights.

6. Payment and Subscriptions

6.1 Premium Features

Certain features require a paid subscription ("Premium"). Subscription fees are charged on a recurring basis (monthly or annual) as selected during purchase.

6.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for subscription fees.

6.3 Subscription Terms

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• No refunds are provided for partial billing periods

6.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices. We will notify you of price changes at least 30 days in advance.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content, is owned by Mental Marbles and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without our permission.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

8.2 No Professional Advice

The Service is for informational and communication purposes only. It does not constitute professional counseling, therapy, or legal advice. Always seek appropriate professional help for serious relationship or mental health concerns.

8.3 Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that assessment results are complete or error-free. Results are based on your input and should be used as a starting point for discussion, not as definitive measures.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on Service results
• We are not liable for partner disputes or relationship issues

10. Indemnification

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

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you submit to the Service

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Process

If you have a dispute with us, you agree to first contact us at team@mentalmarbles.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: team@mentalmarbles.com
Website: mentalmarbles.com