Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Welcome to penso! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the penso mobile application ("App") provided by penso ("we," "our," or "us").

By downloading, installing, or using penso, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using penso, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 13 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations

2. Description of Service

penso is a gratitude journaling application that allows you to:

  • Create and manage personal journal entries
  • Track your mood and emotional well-being
  • Build journaling habits through streak tracking
  • Receive optional daily reminders

3. User Accounts and Data

Anonymous Accounts

When you complete onboarding, we automatically create an anonymous account for you.

Your Content

  • You retain full ownership of all content you create in penso
  • Your journal entries and photos are stored locally on your device
  • We do not access, read, or analyze the content of your journal entries

4. Acceptable Use

When using penso, you agree not to:

  • Use the App for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

penso is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

IMPORTANT: penso is not a substitute for professional mental health care. The App is designed for personal reflection and gratitude journaling. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, crisis, or emergency, please contact a qualified healthcare provider or emergency services immediately.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of penso after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@getpenso.app

By using penso, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.