Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 30, 2026 • Last Updated: June 2026 • Version 2.2
Welcome to Circle: Mood & Peer Support. By using our app or website, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Circle, you agree to be bound by these Terms when you create an account or use our services.
2. Our Service
Circle offers:
- Daily mood check-ins with personalised Mood Aura
- Private peer support Circles
- Journalling (free for all users)
- 60-second guided breathing exercise
- Crisis resources (always free, always visible)
- Optional Premium subscription — see Subscription Terms for details
3. Eligibility
- You must be at least 12 years old to use Circle (New Zealand law)
- Users under 18 should have parental awareness
- You must provide accurate registration information
- One account per person
4. User Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Share harmful, abusive, or discriminatory content
- Harass, bully, or threaten other users
- Share content that promotes self-harm or suicide methods
- Spam or post irrelevant content
- Impersonate others or create fake accounts
- Share private information about others without consent
- Use Circle for commercial purposes without permission
- Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise the platform
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Your Content
You own your content (mood entries, journals, circle posts). You grant Circle a limited licence to store and display it within the app for service delivery only.
5.2 Circle's Content
The Circle app, design, logo, AI wellness content, and all related materials are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or distribute without permission.
5.3 Community Content
Content shared in circles is visible to circle members. Be mindful of what you share. Circle moderates content for safety.
6. Privacy
Your use of Circle is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
7. Moderation and Enforcement
Circle reserves the right to:
- Remove content that violates these Terms
- Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
- Report illegal activity to appropriate authorities
We use both automated systems and human moderation for safety.
8. Medical Disclaimer
Crisis Resources:
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand: 1737 (free 24/7)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14
- 🇺🇸 USA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- 🇬🇧 UK: Samaritans 116 123
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
Circle is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. We are not responsible for content posted by other users.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by New Zealand law, Circle's liability for any claim is limited to NZD $100. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
11. Termination
You may delete your account at any time via Settings → Privacy → Delete Account. We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms, with notice where reasonably possible (except for severe violations).
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms as Circle evolves. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification with 14 days' notice. Continued use after notice constitutes acceptance.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Disputes will be resolved in New Zealand courts. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.
14. Contact
- Email: hello@mycircle.co.nz
- In-App: Settings → Support