Terms of Service

Effective March 7, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the ZenBuddy website at zenbuddy.dev, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or sign up for our waitlist.

2. Description of Service

ZenBuddy is a biometric monitoring application currently in development. The app is designed to help caregivers of children with autism predict and prevent meltdowns by tracking physiological signals such as heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), and tremors via Apple Watch.

At this time, ZenBuddy is in a pre-launch phase. Our website provides information about the upcoming product and offers a waitlist signup form for interested individuals.

3. Waitlist and Early Access

By joining our waitlist, you are expressing interest in ZenBuddy and consenting to receive product-related communications via email. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee access to the product, a specific launch date, or any particular features.

We reserve the right to manage waitlist access, offer early access invitations, and modify the waitlist process at our discretion.

4. User Responsibilities

When using our website and submitting information through our forms, you agree to:

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including the ZenBuddy name, logo, design, text, graphics, and underlying code — is the property of ZenBuddy and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

ZenBuddy is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website's availability, accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

ZenBuddy is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. When launched, the app will provide biometric data for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ZenBuddy and its creators shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or any information provided on it.

8. Children and Parental Consent

Our website and waitlist are intended for adults — parents, caregivers, therapists, and educators. Children under the age of 18 should not submit personal information through our website without the consent of a parent or guardian.

When ZenBuddy launches its app, appropriate parental consent mechanisms will be implemented in compliance with applicable laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Third-Party Services

Our website relies on third-party services including Formspree (form processing), Vercel (hosting), and Google Fonts (typography). These services have their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in accordance with applicable legal procedures.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at zenbuddydev@gmail.com.