Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: December 31, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Messages From Beyond ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Messages From Beyond is a digital message delivery service that allows users to create and schedule messages to be sent to designated recipients. The Service is designed for personal use and is NOT a legal service, estate planning tool, or substitute for professional legal advice.

3. Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

Messages From Beyond provides a best-effort service but CANNOT GUARANTEE the security, timing, or delivery of messages. By using this Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Messages may be delayed, sent early, or not sent at all due to technical issues, system failures, or other unforeseen circumstances
  • Despite our security measures, no system is completely secure, and private messages may be compromised, leaked, or accessed by unauthorized parties
  • You assume all risk associated with storing sensitive, personal, or confidential information in the Service
  • Messages From Beyond, its operators, employees, and affiliates SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any damages, losses, or harm resulting from:
    • Unauthorized access to or disclosure of your messages
    • Early, late, or failed message delivery
    • Loss or corruption of message data
    • Errors in the check-in or verification system
    • Guardian notification failures
    • Service interruptions or terminations

4. Not a Legal Service

This Service is NOT a substitute for proper estate planning, legal documentation, or professional legal advice. Messages From Beyond:

  • Does NOT create legally binding documents
  • Does NOT provide legal advice or counsel
  • Should NOT be used for wills, trusts, or other legal instruments
  • Should NOT be relied upon for time-sensitive or legally critical communications

For legal matters, please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.

5. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activity that occurs under your account
  • The content and legality of messages you create
  • Obtaining necessary permissions before including information about third parties
  • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Responding to check-in reminders in a timely manner

6. Check-In System

The Service uses a check-in system to verify user status. Failure to respond to check-in reminders may result in guardian notification and eventual message delivery. You acknowledge that:

  • Check-in reminders may be missed, delayed, or not received
  • Technical issues may cause false positives or negatives
  • The check-in system is not foolproof and errors may occur
  • Messages From Beyond is not liable for premature or delayed guardian notifications

7. Guardian Responsibilities

Guardians are designated by users but are not verified, background-checked, or monitored by Messages From Beyond. We are not responsible for guardian actions or inactions, including:

  • Failure to respond to notifications
  • Incorrect confirmation of user status
  • Misuse of access or information
  • Conflicts of interest

8. Data Storage and Retention

While we implement security measures including encryption, no storage system is completely secure. We may retain your data indefinitely or delete it at any time. You should maintain your own backup copies of important information.

9. Service Availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any loss resulting from service changes or termination.

10. Prohibited Content

You may not use the Service to store or transmit:

  • Illegal content or content that violates others' rights
  • Threats, harassment, or abusive content
  • Malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Spam or unsolicited commercial content

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Messages From Beyond, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Content you submit or transmit through the Service

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through the Service dashboard.

By using Messages From Beyond, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.