Terms of Service

Ground App · Effective Date: March 8, 2026 · Last Updated: April 14, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Ground App ("App," "Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Ground App is a mobile wellness application that provides:

3. Medical Disclaimer

This is the most important section of these terms. Please read it carefully.

3.1 Not Medical Advice

The App is a wellness tool, not a medical device. The App does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, features, recommendations, and biometric assessments provided through the App are for informational and educational purposes only.

The nervous system state assessments, biometric interpretations, and breathwork recommendations generated by the App, whether derived from artificial intelligence, wearable device data, or algorithmic analysis, are not clinical evaluations and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment.

3.2 Not a Medical Device

The App is not a medical device as defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any equivalent regulatory body. The App is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Biometric data displayed within the App (including but not limited to heart rate variability, heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep analysis, stress scores, recovery scores, and readiness scores) is presented for general wellness purposes only and has not been validated for clinical use.

3.3 Consult Your Healthcare Provider

You should consult a qualified healthcare professional before:

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately. Do not rely on the App for emergency medical guidance.

3.4 Assumption of Risk

Breathwork practices involve intentional modification of breathing patterns, which may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, tingling, emotional release, or other physical and psychological responses. By using the App, you acknowledge that you understand these risks and voluntarily assume all risks associated with your use of the App and participation in breathwork exercises.

You agree that:

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's consent to use the App. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

5. User Accounts

5.1 Account Creation

Certain features of the App require account creation. You agree to:

5.2 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the App's Settings. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine is harmful to other users or the Service.

Upon account deletion:

6. Wearable Device Integrations

6.1 Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party hardware and platforms including Apple Health (HealthKit), Oura Ring (Oura Cloud API), Whoop (Whoop API), and Garmin (Garmin Health API). These integrations are subject to the respective terms of service and privacy policies of each third party:

By connecting a wearable device to the App, you represent that you have accepted the applicable third-party terms and authorize the App to access your data through their APIs.

6.2 Third-Party Warranty Disclaimers

THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 6.1, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OURA, WHOOP, AND GARMIN, ARE PROVIDED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. We make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding any third-party service, hardware, software, or data. All third-party services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." We disclaim all warranties on behalf of third-party providers, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

6.3 Third-Party Liability Exclusion

IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER (INCLUDING OURA, WHOOP, GARMIN, ANTHROPIC, OR MISTRAL) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE APP OR YOUR USE OF THEIR DATA THROUGH THE APP. Your use of third-party data through the App does not create any direct relationship between you and those third-party service providers with respect to the App.

6.4 Data Accuracy

Biometric data obtained from wearable devices and health platforms is provided by third-party hardware and software. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any biometric data, health metrics, or derived assessments. Wearable device measurements may be affected by sensor placement, device condition, user activity, environmental factors, and other variables beyond our control.

6.5 Connection and Disconnection

You may connect and disconnect wearable devices at any time through the App's Settings. Disconnecting a device will:

Historical session data that incorporated biometric context will be retained unless you explicitly delete your session history.

6.6 Non-Conflict with Third-Party Terms

Nothing in these Terms is intended to conflict with or supersede the terms of service of any third-party platform with which the App integrates. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the terms of a third-party platform regarding data from that platform, the third-party platform's terms shall govern with respect to that platform's data.

7. Artificial Intelligence Features

7.1 AI-Generated Content

The App uses artificial intelligence (Anthropic's Claude) to generate personalized breathwork recommendations, session scripts, and wellness insights. You acknowledge that:

7.2 Text-to-Speech

The App uses text-to-speech technology (Mistral Voxtral) to generate voice-guided session narration. You acknowledge that:

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

9. User Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that your use of the App, including any data you provide and any actions you take, complies with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of the App is lawful in your jurisdiction.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our Property

The App, including its design, code, algorithms, content, breathing techniques library, graphics, and trademarks, is owned by Ground App and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our intellectual property except the limited right to use the App as described herein.

10.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create within the App, including session notes and feedback.

11. Subscription and Payments

11.1 Pricing

Certain features of the App may require a paid subscription. Subscription pricing, features, and terms will be clearly presented before purchase.

11.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store. All billing, renewals, and cancellations are governed by Apple's terms. We do not directly process payments or store payment information.

11.3 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple in accordance with their refund policies. Contact Apple Support for refund inquiries.

12. Limitation of Liability

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, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

IN NO EVENT SHALL GROUND APP, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ground App and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at legal@groundapp.live to attempt to resolve any dispute informally within 30 days.

14.2 Arbitration

Any dispute not resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis. Class actions and class arbitrations are not permitted.

14.3 Exceptions

Either party may bring claims in small claims court if the claim qualifies. Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for violations of intellectual property rights.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ground App regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: legal@groundapp.live

Website: https://groundapp.live/terms

By using Ground App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

These Terms were last reviewed and updated on April 14, 2026.