TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective Date: January 8, 2026
Welcome to Hearth: Guided Rituals ("Hearth," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Hearth mobile application (the "App"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the App.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By creating an account, accessing, or using Hearth, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the App following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 13 years of age to use Hearth. If you are under 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Hearth is a mobile application that provides users with tools to create, customize, and track personalized spiritual rituals. The App includes:
- Access to 100+ pre-built guided rituals across multiple categories
- Custom ritual builder functionality (Premium tier)
- Intention and affirmation tracking tools
- Moon phase integration and celestial calendar
- Ritual completion history
- Audio content including ambient meditation music and ritual sounds
- Multi-language support
The App is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
4. MEDICAL AND WELLNESS DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Hearth is designed solely for personal spiritual wellness, self-reflection, and inspirational purposes. The App and its content:
- Are NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition
- Do NOT constitute professional medical, psychological, psychiatric, or therapeutic advice
- Should NOT be used as a substitute for professional mental health care or medical treatment
- Make NO claims, representations, or warranties regarding any health outcomes
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of self-harm, or a medical emergency, please contact emergency services (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, or your local emergency number) or consult a qualified healthcare professional immediately.
Results from spiritual practices vary among individuals. We make no guarantees regarding outcomes, manifestations, or any other results from using the App.
5. ACCOUNT AND DATA
NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED: Hearth does not require user registration or account creation. The App functions without collecting personally identifiable information.
LOCAL DATA STORAGE: All user-generated content and data are stored exclusively on your local device using encrypted storage. This includes:
- Ritual completion history
- Personal intentions and affirmations
- Progress notes and check-ins
- App preferences and settings
DATA DELETION: You may delete your data at any time through the App's settings. Uninstalling the App will permanently erase all locally stored data, which cannot be recovered.
6. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
FREE TIER: The App offers limited functionality at no cost, including access to three (3) rituals per day and basic features.
PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS: Premium access unlocks additional features and is available through the following subscription plans:
Monthly Subscription: $4.99 per month
Annual Subscription: $35.99 per year
Lifetime Access: $79.99 (one-time payment)
BILLING: All subscriptions are processed through Google Play Billing (Android) or Apple In-App Purchase (iOS). Payment will be charged to your account upon confirmation of purchase.
AUTO-RENEWAL: Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. You may manage or cancel your subscription through your device's account settings.
PRICE CHANGES: We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with at least thirty (30) days' notice to active subscribers. Price changes will apply to subsequent billing cycles only.
CANCELLATION: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds or prorated credits will be issued for partial billing periods.
REFUNDS: All purchases are final. Refund requests must be submitted directly to Google Play or the Apple App Store in accordance with their respective refund policies.
7. USER CONDUCT
You agree to use Hearth only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the App in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or its related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or servers
- Use any automated means (bots, scripts, scrapers) to access the App
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the App
- Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices from the App
- Use the App for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
OWNERSHIP: All content included in or made available through the App—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, audio files, rituals, software, and design—is the exclusive property of Barrel of Sunshine or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.
LIMITED LICENSE: Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the App or its content
- Publicly display or perform any portion of the App
- Use the App or its content for commercial purposes
- Transfer, sell, or sublicense your rights under these Terms
9. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
OWNERSHIP: You retain all rights to content you create within the App, including personal affirmations, intentions, and ritual notes (collectively, "User Content").
LICENSE GRANT: Because all User Content remains stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers, we do not require any license to your User Content.
CONTENT STANDARDS: You agree that any User Content you create will not:
- Contain illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene material
- Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party
- Violate the privacy or publicity rights of others
- Contain viruses or other harmful computer code
10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The App integrates the following third-party services:
PAYMENT PROCESSING: Google Play Billing and Apple In-App Purchase for subscription management
EXTERNAL LINKS: The url_launcher package for opening external web links (e.g., Privacy Policy, Terms of Service)
Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of any third-party services.
NO OTHER INTEGRATIONS: The App does NOT use analytics, advertising, tracking, or data collection services.
11. DISCLAIMERS
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE.
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
- Warranties that the App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The App will meet your requirements or expectations
- The App will be available at all times or in all locations
- Any errors or defects will be corrected
- The App is free from viruses or other harmful components
- Spiritual practices will produce any particular results
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES: IN NO EVENT SHALL BARREL OF SUNSHINE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.
MAXIMUM LIABILITY: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100 USD).
JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATIONS: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
13. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Barrel of Sunshine and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of any third party
- Your User Content
- Any activity conducted through your device
14. TERMINATION
TERMINATION BY YOU: You may cease using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.
TERMINATION BY US: We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to:
- Suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause
- Modify or discontinue the App or any features thereof
- Remove or disable access to any content
EFFECT OF TERMINATION: Upon termination:
- All rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease
- You must immediately cease all use of the App and delete it from all devices
- Sections 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 18 of these Terms shall survive termination
15. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
GOVERNING LAW: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland, United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles.
JURISDICTION: Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Scotland, United Kingdom, and the parties irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Prior to initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at support@barrelofsunshine.com to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. Please include a detailed description of the dispute and your proposed resolution.
CLASS ACTION WAIVER: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
16. EXPORT CONTROLS
You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
17. GENERAL PROVISIONS
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Barrel of Sunshine regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
SEVERABILITY: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
WAIVER: No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.
ASSIGNMENT: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these Terms without restriction.
NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES: These Terms do not confer any third-party beneficiary rights.
FORCE MAJEURE: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
LANGUAGE: These Terms are drafted in English. In the event of any conflict between an English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS: By using the App, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices about your subscription, updates to the App, and promotional messages. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
18. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or the App, please contact us at:
Barrel of Sunshine
Email: hello@barrelofsunshine.com
Website: https://barrelofsunshine.com
For technical support, subscription inquiries, or other matters, please email hello@barrelofsunshine.com with:
- Your device type and operating system
- App version number
- A detailed description of your issue
We will make reasonable efforts to respond within five (5) business days.
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE APP, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
- You have read and understood these Terms in their entirety
- You agree to be bound by these Terms
- You understand that the App is for personal spiritual wellness purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice
- You acknowledge that all data is stored locally on your device
- You understand the subscription terms, including auto-renewal and cancellation procedures
- You accept the limitations of liability and disclaimers set forth herein
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