Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2025

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Sobers ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Volvox ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the App.

Description of Service

Sobers is a free mobile application designed to support individuals in recovery by providing tools for:

  • Sobriety date tracking and milestone visualization
  • Sponsor-sponsee connections via secure invite codes
  • Task assignment and progress tracking
  • 12-step program progress and reflections
  • Direct messaging between connected users
  • Slip-up tracking with recovery restart support

Important Medical Disclaimer

Sobers is a support tool, NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or therapy.

  • The App does not provide medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment
  • Always seek guidance from qualified health providers for your recovery
  • If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately
  • The App is not intended to replace attendance at 12-step meetings, professional counseling, or medical care
  • We make no claims about the effectiveness of the App for treating addiction or any medical condition

User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Not share your account credentials with others

You may authenticate using email/password, Google Sign-In, or Apple Sign-In. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your chosen authentication method.

Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm other users
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
  • Share explicit, harmful, abusive, or inappropriate content
  • Use the App to exploit or harm vulnerable individuals
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without authorization
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Use automated systems or bots to access the App

Sponsor-Sponsee Relationships

Sobers facilitates connections between sponsors and sponsees through invite codes. Please understand:

  • No verification: We do not verify sponsor qualifications, sobriety claims, or user identities
  • Independent relationships: Sponsor-sponsee relationships are established independently of the App; we merely provide tools to support existing or new connections
  • No liability: We are not responsible for advice, guidance, or actions of sponsors or sponsees
  • User responsibility: You are responsible for your own recovery decisions
  • Disconnection: Either party may disconnect the relationship at any time through the App
  • Privacy: Certain information (like personal notes and slip-up details) remains private even from connected sponsors

User Content

You are solely responsible for all content you create, share, or transmit through the App, including:

  • Messages sent to sponsors or sponsees
  • Task descriptions and notes
  • Step reflections and personal notes
  • Profile information

You retain ownership of your content but grant us a limited license to store, transmit, and display it as necessary to provide the Service.

Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the App's Settings. Please understand:

  • Permanent deletion: Account deletion is immediate and irreversible
  • Data removal: All your data including sobriety history, tasks, messages, connections, and personal notes will be permanently deleted
  • No recovery: We cannot restore deleted accounts or any associated data
  • Confirmation required: You will be asked to confirm deletion before it occurs

App Updates

We may provide updates to the App from time to time. Some updates may be delivered automatically over-the-air without requiring an app store download. By using the App, you consent to receiving these automatic updates.

Intellectual Property

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Volvox and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the App without our express written permission.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain App availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. The App relies on third-party infrastructure providers, and service may be affected by:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Third-party service outages
  • Network connectivity issues
  • Force majeure events

We do not guarantee any specific uptime or availability and are not liable for service interruptions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VOLVOX AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of data or content
  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Personal injury or emotional distress
  • Relapse or recovery setbacks
  • Actions or advice of sponsors, sponsees, or other users
  • Service interruptions or data breaches

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE APP (WHICH IS ZERO, AS THE APP IS FREE).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Volvox and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the App, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Conduct harmful to other users
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Any reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the App will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through the App, by email, or by posting on our website. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Volvox regarding the use of the App and supersede any prior agreements.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

support@volvoxdev.com