Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: January 1, 2026
We understand that you are using AlwaysWith during a deeply personal and sensitive time. These Terms of Service are designed to protect both you and the memories you entrust to us. We encourage you to read them carefully, and we are always here to answer any questions you may have.
Welcome to AlwaysWith. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the AlwaysWith application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service") provided by AlwaysWith, Inc. ("AlwaysWith," "we," "us," or "our").
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Service
AlwaysWith is a grief technology application designed to help users preserve and interact with memories of loved ones who have passed away. Our Service enables you to:
2.1 AI Presences
Create AI-powered digital representations ("Presences") of deceased loved ones based on memories, conversations, photos, and other materials you provide. These Presences use artificial intelligence to simulate conversational interactions that reflect the personality, speech patterns, and memories of your loved one.
2.2 Voice Synthesis
Generate synthetic voice outputs that approximate the voice of your loved one, based on voice recordings and samples you provide. This feature requires explicit consent and is subject to additional requirements outlined in Section 7.
2.3 Memory Storage
Securely store and organize digital memories including text conversations, photographs, videos, voice recordings, written documents, and biographical information. Your memories are encrypted and protected as described in our Privacy Policy.
2.4 Conversational Interactions
Engage in text and voice conversations with your created Presences. These interactions are powered by AI and are designed to provide comfort and connection while honoring the memory of your loved one.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
3.3 Account Sharing
You may not share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account. Each Presence you create is tied to your personal account and may not be transferred to another user without our express written consent.
3.4 Accurate Information
You represent and warrant that all information you provide about yourself and the individuals whose Presences you create is accurate and that you have the right to provide such information and create such Presences.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:
- To create Presences of living individuals without their explicit, documented consent
- To create Presences of public figures or celebrities without authorization
- To impersonate or misrepresent your relationship with any person, living or deceased
- To harass, abuse, or harm another person, including through the misuse of Presences
- To create, distribute, or facilitate the distribution of harmful, fraudulent, or misleading content
- To violate any applicable law or regulation, including privacy laws and laws governing the use of synthetic media
- To infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or the accounts of other users
- To interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
- For any commercial purpose not expressly permitted by these Terms
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this provision, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting to law enforcement authorities.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, software, and underlying technology, is owned by AlwaysWith and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.
5.2 Your Rights
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms. This license does not include the right to modify, copy, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service.
5.3 Feedback
If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Service, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.
6. User Content and Data
6.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you upload, submit, or otherwise make available through the Service ("User Content"), including photos, recordings, text, and other materials related to your loved ones.
6.2 License to Use Your Content
By uploading User Content, you grant AlwaysWith a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, store, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service. This license terminates when you delete your User Content or your account, except as otherwise required to comply with legal obligations or as outlined in our data retention policies.
6.3 Content Warranties
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to the User Content you upload
- Your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, or other rights of any person or entity
- You have obtained appropriate consent from family members or estate representatives, where applicable, to create Presences of deceased individuals
6.4 Data Privacy
We take the privacy of your data seriously, especially given the sensitive nature of the memories you share with us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data.
6.5 Data Export and Portability
You may request a copy of your User Content at any time through your account settings. We will provide your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Voice Cloning Consent Requirements
Voice cloning technology carries significant ethical responsibilities. We have implemented strict consent requirements to ensure this feature is used appropriately and respectfully.
7.1 Consent for Deceased Individuals
To create a voice clone of a deceased individual, you must:
- Be a close family member, legal spouse/partner, or estate representative of the deceased
- Attest that, to the best of your knowledge, the deceased would not have objected to this use of their voice
- Confirm that you have not been prohibited by the deceased's estate or will from creating such representations
- Acknowledge that the voice synthesis is an AI approximation and not an actual recording of the deceased
7.2 Source Material Requirements
Voice cloning requires audio source material. You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the legal right to use all audio recordings you upload
- The recordings were made legally and with the knowledge of the recorded individual (where required by law)
- You will not upload recordings of individuals other than the person whose Presence you are creating
7.3 Prohibited Uses of Voice Cloning
You may not use voice cloning features to:
- Create voice clones of living individuals without their explicit written consent
- Produce content that could be used for fraud, deception, or impersonation
- Generate voice content for commercial purposes, including advertisements
- Create content that the deceased individual would reasonably have found offensive or contrary to their values
7.4 Consent Verification
We may require additional verification of your relationship to the deceased and your authority to create a voice clone. Failure to provide requested documentation may result in the suspension or removal of voice cloning features from your account.
8. Subscription and Billing
8.1 Subscription Plans
The Service is offered through various subscription plans with different features and pricing. Details of available plans are provided on our website and within the application.
8.2 Billing
By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your designated payment method for the subscription fees at the then-current rate. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your selected plan.
8.3 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.
8.4 Price Changes
We may change our subscription fees at any time. If we do, we will provide you with at least 30 days' notice before the new fees take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the price change constitutes your agreement to the new fees.
8.5 Refunds
We understand that our Service is deeply personal. If you are not satisfied with the Service within the first 30 days of your initial subscription, you may request a full refund by contacting our support team. Refunds after this period are granted at our sole discretion.
8.6 Free Trial
We may offer free trial periods for new users. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically enrolled in a paid subscription unless you cancel before the trial ends.
9. Disclaimers
Please read this section carefully. It contains important limitations on what our Service is designed to do.
9.1 AI Limitations
The Presences created through our Service are AI-generated simulations. They are not actual representations of deceased individuals and cannot truly replicate a person's thoughts, feelings, beliefs, or consciousness. The AI may:
- Generate responses that are inaccurate or inconsistent with the actual person's views or personality
- Produce content based on statistical patterns rather than genuine understanding
- Make errors or produce unexpected outputs
- Not capture the full complexity, depth, or nuance of any individual
9.2 Not a Replacement for Professional Help
AlwaysWith is not a substitute for professional grief counseling, therapy, or mental health treatment.
While our Service is designed to provide comfort and connection, it is not intended to address or treat grief, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health condition. If you are struggling with grief or mental health challenges, we strongly encourage you to seek support from qualified mental health professionals.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline in your country immediately.
9.3 Service Availability
We strive to maintain reliable Service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.
9.4 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ALWAYSWITH, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
- Emotional distress or other non-physical harm arising from use of the Service
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users, us, or third parties
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Non-payment of subscription fees
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination of your account:
- Your access to the Service and any Presences you have created will cease
- We may delete your User Content after a grace period, as outlined in our data retention policy
- Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability
11.4 Data After Termination
We understand the profound personal value of the memories stored in our Service. Before deleting your account, we recommend exporting your User Content. We will retain your data for 90 days following account termination, during which time you may reactivate your account and restore your content by contacting support.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Post the updated Terms on this page with a new effective date
- Notify you through the Service or via email at least 30 days before material changes take effect
- Provide a summary of significant changes
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service and may terminate your account.
13. Contact Information
We are committed to transparency and open communication. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms or our Service, please contact us:
For privacy-related inquiries, please see our Privacy Policy or contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@alwayswith.com.
14. Additional Legal Provisions
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except that you may bring claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.
14.3 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.
14.4 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
14.5 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AlwaysWith regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
14.6 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
14.7 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Thank you for choosing AlwaysWith to help preserve the memories of those you love. We are honored by the trust you place in us and are committed to treating your memories with the care and respect they deserve. If you have any questions about these Terms, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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