MUNEN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last updated: August 17, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Munen application ("the App"), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you must refrain from using the App.

The App is operated by Jose Guillermo Escobar de la Rosa, based in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, Mexico.

2. Nature of the service

Munen is a technology tool designed to support reflection on digital habits and mindful use of technology.

Features may include:

The App is for informational and self-observation purposes only.

It does not constitute medical, psychological, psychiatric, or therapeutic advice.

3. Responsible use and service limitations

The App is not designed to:

You are responsible for how you use the information provided.

If you experience significant emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or any at-risk situation, we recommend stopping use of the App and seeking immediate professional support, or contacting a helpline or emergency service available in your country or region. In the United States, you can contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988, free, 24 hours).

4. Artificial intelligence and wellbeing algorithm

Some features use automated systems: a wellbeing algorithm that runs locally on your device, and generative artificial intelligence features (journal analysis, weekly summary, conversational Coach, and urge SOS) processed by Anthropic (Claude). Data sent to Anthropic's API is not used to train their models.

The local algorithm is transparent, deterministic, and explainable: it is not a machine learning model, it does not "learn" or train on the user's data, nor does it adapt individually over time. It analyzes five behavioral signals measured on the device: screen time, app open frequency, nighttime use, intensive sessions, and shield resistance (which combines bypass frequency and how often you respect the shield). Each signal is normalized (0–1), weighted, and summed into a "load" (0–1) that maps to a usage zone from 1 to 5. It is a transparent estimate, not a precise measurement.

An intensive session is determined relative to the bypass time window the App grants you — which varies based on your estimated usage zone — not by a fixed minute threshold. Additionally, the estimated usage zone adjusts based on your shield behavior (how often you bypass and how often you comply with the shield), so the classification reflects your actual use. You acknowledge that these estimates and adjustments are automated approximations and not exact measurements of your behavior.

You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

The developer shall not be liable for interpretations, decisions, or consequences derived from AI-generated content.

5. Age requirements

The App's free tier may be downloaded and used in accordance with the age rating published on the App Store.

The artificial-intelligence features and purchases (trial period and subscriptions) are restricted to persons 18 years of age and older. When creating an account — a required step for those features — you declare under your own responsibility that you are 18 or older.

We reserve the right to restrict or cancel access to those features in case of non-compliance.

6. Wellbeing and mental health warning

The App:

Frequent or prolonged use could create dependency patterns toward the App itself. If you experience mental health symptoms, consult a health professional before continuing to use the App.

6.1 Considerations for users with pre-existing conditions

If you have a diagnosed mental health condition, we recommend consulting your doctor or therapist before using the App, as its tracking and feedback features may not be appropriate for your situation. The developer shall not be liable for worsening pre-existing conditions resulting from use of the App.

7. User responsibility

Use of the App is voluntary and at your own risk.

You agree that:

8. User account

Basic use of the App does not require an account: the friction shields, usage zones, focus mode, manual journal, streak, achievements, and SOS with static grounding work without registration, and their data stays on your device. Creating an account and authenticating (via magic link by email, Sign in with Apple, or Google Sign-In) is required only to activate the trial period or a subscription and to use the AI features — including the free plan's limited AI usage (conversational Coach and journal analysis), subject to usage limits. The trial period or a current subscription removes those limits and unlocks additional AI features, such as the weekly summary and personalized SOS (see §9).

You are responsible for:

We are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from user negligence.

9. Subscriptions and payments

9.1 Access model

Munen offers a permanent free plan with the core features (friction shields, usage zones, focus mode, manual journal, streak, achievements, statistics, SOS with static grounding, and data export) and limited use of AI features (conversational Coach and journal analysis), subject to periodic usage limits. A free 14-day trial period or a current subscription (monthly or annual plan) removes those limits and unlocks the additional AI features (weekly summary and personalized SOS), plus higher limits on other features (such as more apps under a shield, full history, and additional focus schedules). When the trial period ends, those expanded features continue only if you maintain a current subscription; the free plan remains available at no cost.

The subscription (or the trial period) expands the AI features and raises usage limits. Data export, shields, zones, focus mode, manual journal, streaks, and achievements are available to all users at no cost.

9.2 Purchases and payments

All purchases are processed through the Apple App Store. We do not manage or store payment information.

9.3 Automatic renewal

Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel before the end of the current period.

9.4 Refunds

Refunds are managed exclusively by Apple pursuant to their policies.

9.5 Trial period

The free trial period lasts 14 days. If you do not cancel before it ends, the selected subscription will be activated and automatically charged through Apple. We may use technical mechanisms (such as secure on-device storage) to prevent trial period abuse — for example, preventing it from being activated more than once per device. This information is used solely for operational purposes and not to personally identify the user.

10. Digital friction and restriction configuration

Digital restriction tools are configured directly by you. They include:

You agree that:

11. User content

The content you generate is your property.

You agree that:

We are not responsible for:

12. Intellectual property

All intellectual property rights in the App, including without limitation source code, design, trade name, logo, features, texts, interfaces, and illustrations, are the exclusive property of the developer or its licensors.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights over those elements. Reproduction, distribution, modification, reverse engineering, or any unauthorized use is prohibited.

13. Third-party services

The App may integrate with external services (Anthropic, Sentry, Supabase, Apple, Google, Resend).

We do not control such services and do not guarantee their operation, availability, or security. Use of these services is subject to their own policies, linked in the Privacy Policy.

13.1 Apple as a third-party beneficiary

The App is distributed through the Apple App Store. Apple Inc. and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Once you accept these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms with respect to you as a third-party beneficiary. This clause is a standard Apple requirement for apps distributed on the App Store.

Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services with respect to the App. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App. Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims you have or any claims of any third party relating to the App or your possession and use of the App, including but not limited to: product liability claims; any claim that the App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation.

14. Service availability

The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE."

We do not guarantee:

We reserve the right, at any time and without liability, to:

You accept that use of the App may be affected by factors outside our control, including third-party services, technology infrastructure, operating system updates, or decisions by providers such as Apple.

In the event of permanent discontinuation, we will make our best effort to provide at least 30 days' notice.

15. Data and storage

We do not guarantee the preservation or availability of data.

You are responsible for making backups as you deem necessary.

16. Force majeure

We shall not be liable for any breach or interruption of service resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including failures of third-party services, internet outages, Apple App Store issues, operating system failures, natural disasters, or acts of authority.

17. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer shall not be liable under any legal theory, including without limitation contract, tort, strict liability, or any other theory, for:

The foregoing applies even if the developer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or if such damages were reasonably foreseeable.

In no event shall the developer's total cumulative liability exceed the lesser of: (i) the amount actually paid by you in the last 12 months for use of the App, or (ii) $25 USD. This limitation survives termination of these Terms.

Some jurisdictions do not permit certain exclusions of liability, so some of the above provisions may not apply in full in those jurisdictions.

18. Disclaimer of warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the App is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

The developer expressly disclaims any warranty, including without limitation:

You acknowledge that use of the App is at your own risk.

19. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developer from any claim, demand, damage, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

20. Dispute resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the App will preferably be resolved through binding arbitration.

20.1 Arbitration

The parties may submit any dispute to binding arbitration, depending on the user's location:

Costs of arbitration shall be apportioned pursuant to the applicable body's rules and applicable law.

If arbitration is not available or accessible to the parties, they shall submit to the courts of competent jurisdiction of the user's location or, failing that, of Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico).

21. Class action waiver

You agree that any claim against the developer will be brought on an individual basis and not as part of a class action, group lawsuit, or representative proceeding, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing herein limits the rights of government regulatory agencies to pursue claims on behalf of consumers pursuant to applicable consumer protection law.

22. Assignment

We may transfer or assign these Terms, in whole or in part, in the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of the App or the business, without requiring prior user consent.

23. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is declared invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a competent authority, that provision shall be deemed severed from the rest, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

24. Consumer rights

Nothing in these Terms limits the rights of consumers under applicable consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.

25. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. We will make our best effort to notify you within the App or by email of relevant changes. Continued use of the App after notification implies acceptance of the changes.

26. Governing law

For users in the United States, these Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles, except as required by applicable federal law.

For users outside the United States, these Terms are governed by the laws of the United Mexican States.

27. Language

In the event of conflict between versions in different languages, the English version shall prevail for users in English-speaking jurisdictions; the Spanish version shall prevail for all others.

28. Contact

support@munen.app

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