Terms of Service
Last updated: January 15, 2025
⚠️ Important: Care Brief is a care organization tool, NOT a medical device. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Care Brief ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
Care Brief is a mobile application that helps caregivers:
- Track symptoms, medications, and care activities
- Organize information for care recipients
- Generate summary documents for healthcare appointments
What Care Brief IS: An organizational tool to help you keep track of care-related information.
What Care Brief IS NOT: A medical device, diagnostic tool, or substitute for professional medical advice.
3. Medical Disclaimer
CARE BRIEF DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.
The information and summaries generated by Care Brief are for organizational purposes only and should not be used to:
- Diagnose any medical condition
- Determine treatment plans
- Replace consultation with healthcare professionals
- Make medical decisions
Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers with any questions regarding medical conditions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information organized in this App.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
To use Care Brief, you must create an account with a valid email address. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current information
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
4.2 Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Subscriptions and Payments
5.1 Free and Premium Tiers
Care Brief offers both free and premium subscription options. Premium features are clearly marked in the App.
5.2 Billing
- Subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal date
- Manage subscriptions in your device's App Store settings
5.3 Refunds
Refunds are handled by Apple according to their refund policies. Contact Apple Support for refund requests.
6. User Content and Data
6.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you create in Care Brief. By using the App, you grant us a limited license to store and process your content solely to provide the service.
6.2 Accuracy of Information
You are responsible for the accuracy of information you enter. Care Brief does not verify the accuracy of user-entered health information.
6.3 Sensitive Information
Care Brief stores sensitive personal information. You agree to:
- Only enter information you have the right to store
- Obtain appropriate consent when entering information about others
- Keep your device and account secure
7. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the App for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the App
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Use the App to store information about individuals without their consent
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
8. Intellectual Property
The App, including its design, features, and content (excluding user content), is owned by Care Brief and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the App without permission.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The App will be uninterrupted or error-free
- The App will meet your specific requirements
- Data will never be lost (please maintain your own backups)
- The App is suitable for any particular medical purpose
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CARE BRIEF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Any medical decisions made based on information in the App
- Any damages exceeding the amount you paid for the App in the past 12 months
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Care Brief from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. Material changes will be communicated through the App or via email.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: legal@carebrief.app
- Support: support@carebrief.app
By using Care Brief, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.