Terms of Service
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Vaultneur PTY LTD, a company registered in the Republic of South Africa ("Vaultneur," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your use of the Mindelyx mobile application and mindelyx.com website (collectively, the "Service").
2. Description of Service
Mindelyx is an AI-powered conversational companion application that:
- Uses third-party artificial intelligence (Anthropic Claude API) to generate responses
- Stores encrypted conversation history and memory summaries
- Provides personalized interactions based on your conversation history
- Offers both free and premium subscription tiers
IMPORTANT: Mindelyx is powered by artificial intelligence. All responses are generated by AI algorithms and do not represent professional advice, human judgment, or verified information.
3. Eligibility
You must meet the following requirements to use the Service:
3.1 Age Requirements
- You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
- If you are between 13 and 18, you must have parental or guardian consent
3.2 Account Requirements
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must not share your account with others or allow anyone else to access it
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
3.3 Prohibited Users
You may not use the Service if:
- You have been previously banned or suspended from the Service
- You are located in a jurisdiction where the Service is prohibited by law
- You have violated these Terms in the past
4. AI-Generated Content & Disclaimers
4.1 No Control Over AI Output
VAULTNEUR PTY LTD AND MINDELYX.COM DO NOT CONTROL, VERIFY, ENDORSE, OR TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONTENT GENERATED BY THE AI. Mindelyx's responses are produced by third-party artificial intelligence systems (Anthropic Claude) that:
- May generate inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or entirely false information
- May produce responses that are inappropriate, offensive, harmful, or dangerous
- May reflect biases, stereotypes, or prejudices present in training data
- Are not reviewed, edited, verified, fact-checked, or approved by Vaultneur or any human before being delivered to you
- May contain errors in reasoning, logic, calculations, or analysis
- Should never be relied upon as the sole basis for any decision
4.2 No Liability for AI Content
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:
- Vaultneur is not responsible for any AI-generated content, responses, or advice
- Vaultneur does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or usefulness of any AI-generated content
- You use AI-generated content entirely at your own risk
- Vaultneur shall not be held liable for any harm, loss, or damage resulting from your reliance on AI-generated content
4.3 Not Professional Advice
Mindelyx is NOT a substitute for professional services. AI-generated content does not constitute:
- Medical or mental health advice — Always consult qualified healthcare professionals
- Legal advice — Consult a licensed attorney for legal matters
- Financial advice — Consult a certified financial advisor or accountant
- Crisis intervention — In emergencies, contact emergency services (10177 in South Africa, or your local emergency number)
- Professional counseling — For mental health support, contact a licensed therapist or counselor
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT RELYING ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS IS DONE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK AND VAULTNEUR SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES.
4.4 Crisis and Emergency Situations
MINDELYX IS NOT DESIGNED FOR, SUITABLE FOR, OR CAPABLE OF CRISIS INTERVENTION OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, medical emergency, or any life-threatening situation:
- Call emergency services immediately: 10177 (South Africa) or your local emergency number
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG): 0800 567 567
- Lifeline South Africa: 0861 322 322
- Childline South Africa: 0800 055 555
DO NOT RELY ON MINDELYX FOR URGENT OR LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS. VAULTNEUR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY HARM, INJURY, OR DEATH RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO SEEK APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY CARE.
4.5 User-Generated Content and Responsibility
You are solely and entirely responsible for:
- All messages, information, and content you provide to Mindelyx
- Ensuring your input does not violate any laws or third-party rights
- The consequences of any actions you take based on AI responses
- Any decisions made in reliance on AI-generated content
- Verifying the accuracy of AI-generated information before using it for any purpose
- Your own judgment, critical thinking, and fact-checking
VAULTNEUR PROVIDES THE AI TOOL; YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HOW YOU USE IT.
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to use the Service to:
5.1 Illegal Activities
- Violate any local, national, or international law or regulation
- Promote, facilitate, or engage in illegal activities
- Infringe on intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights
5.2 Harmful Content
- Generate content that is hateful, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, or violent
- Create, distribute, or solicit child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
- Promote self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, or dangerous activities
- Spread malware, viruses, or other malicious code
5.3 Abuse & Exploitation
- Attempt to manipulate, exploit, or "jailbreak" the AI to bypass safety guidelines
- Use the Service to impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
- Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users or third parties
5.4 System Abuse
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
- Use automated tools (bots, scripts, scrapers) to access the Service without authorization
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or databases
- Overload, interfere with, or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
5.5 Commercial Misuse
- Use the Service for commercial purposes without a commercial license
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the Service
- Use the Service to build competing products or services
VIOLATION OF THIS ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ACCOUNT SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION WITHOUT REFUND.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Vaultneur's Property
The Service, including its design, code, logos, trademarks, and all content created by Vaultneur, is owned by Vaultneur PTY LTD and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
6.2 Your Content
You retain ownership of the messages and content you provide to Mindelyx. By using the Service, you grant Vaultneur a limited license to:
- Store and process your encrypted content to provide the Service
- Use anonymized, aggregated data for analytics and service improvement
We do not claim ownership of your conversations. Your content is encrypted and inaccessible to Vaultneur employees.
6.3 AI-Generated Content
AI-generated responses are not protected by copyright and are provided "as-is" for your personal use. You may use AI-generated content for personal purposes, but:
- You may not claim that AI-generated content is human-authored
- You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and legality of AI-generated content before using it publicly or commercially
- Vaultneur is not liable for any consequences of your use of AI-generated content
7. Subscriptions & Payments
7.1 Free vs. Premium Tiers
Mindelyx offers:
- Free Tier: Limited features with message caps or feature restrictions
- Premium Tier: Subscription-based access to unlimited messages, advanced features, and priority support
7.2 Subscription Billing
- Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) until canceled
- You authorize us to charge your payment method on each billing cycle
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice
- Subscription fees are processed through third-party payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, Apple, Google)
7.3 Automatic Renewal
Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the next billing date. Cancellation prevents future charges but does not refund the current billing period.
7.4 Taxes
You are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and government fees associated with your subscription.
8. Refund Policy
8.1 No Refunds
ALL SUBSCRIPTION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Once you have been charged for a subscription period, you will not receive a refund, even if you:
- Cancel your subscription mid-cycle
- Do not use the Service during the subscription period
- Decide you no longer want the Service
- Are dissatisfied with AI-generated content
8.2 Exceptions
Refunds may be issued only in the following circumstances, at Vaultneur's sole discretion:
- Billing errors: You were charged incorrectly due to a technical error
- Service unavailability: The Service was substantially unavailable for an extended period due to our fault
- Regulatory requirements: Required by law in your jurisdiction
To request a refund in these exceptional cases, contact info@vaultneur.com within 7 days of the charge.
8.3 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through the app settings or your payment provider (Apple, Google). Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you will retain access until then.
9. Account Termination
9.1 Termination by You
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion:
- All your data (including encrypted conversations and memory summaries) will be permanently deleted within 30 days
- Your subscription will be canceled (no refund for the current period)
- You will lose access to the Service immediately
9.2 Termination by Vaultneur
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice or refund, if:
- You violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
- We suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- We are required to do so by law or court order
- We discontinue the Service (with 30 days' notice)
9.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination of your account for any reason:
- Your license to use the Service is immediately and irrevocably revoked
- You must immediately cease all use of the Service and delete any copies of the Service from your devices
- All outstanding fees and charges become immediately due and payable
- Your data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy (within 30 days)
- You forfeit any unused subscription time (no refunds)
Survival of Terms: Sections 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 17 shall survive termination and remain in full force and effect.
10. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability
10.1 Service Provided "AS IS"
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED STRICTLY "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, virus-free, or free from harmful components
- Warranties that the Service will meet your requirements or expectations
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, currentness, or usefulness of AI-generated content
- Warranties that AI-generated content will be safe, appropriate, lawful, or non-harmful
- Warranties that defects or errors will be corrected
- Warranties that third-party services (Anthropic, Supabase, payment processors) will remain available or functional
FORCE MAJEURE: Vaultneur shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemics, third-party service failures, or governmental restrictions.
10.2 No Liability for AI Content
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VAULTNEUR PTY LTD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any AI-generated content, responses, advice, recommendations, or information
- Any decisions you make based on AI-generated content
- Any harm, injury, loss, damage, or death resulting from your use of or reliance on the Service
- Any inaccuracies, errors, omissions, falsehoods, or misleading information in AI-generated content
- Any offensive, inappropriate, harmful, dangerous, or illegal AI-generated content
- Any mental health impacts, emotional distress, or psychological harm from AI interactions
- Any financial losses from decisions influenced by AI-generated content
- Any medical consequences from relying on AI-generated health information
- Any legal consequences from relying on AI-generated legal information
THE AI SYSTEM IS PROVIDED AS A TOOL. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK OF USE. VAULTNEUR'S SOLE ROLE IS TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO THIRD-PARTY AI TECHNOLOGY.
10.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VAULTNEUR PTY LTD'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF:
- (A) The total amount you actually paid to Vaultneur in the 12 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, OR
- (B) ZAR 100.00 (ONE HUNDRED SOUTH AFRICAN RAND)
IN NO EVENT SHALL VAULTNEUR, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages of any kind
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, goodwill, or reputation
- Personal injury (physical or psychological), emotional distress, or pain and suffering
- Medical expenses arising from reliance on AI-generated health content
- Legal fees, fines, or penalties resulting from reliance on AI-generated legal content
- Financial losses from investment or business decisions influenced by AI-generated content
- Death or bodily injury resulting from reliance on AI-generated emergency or crisis advice
- Loss or corruption of data or content
- Unauthorized access to your account or data
- Service interruptions, delays, or unavailability
10.4 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you, and Vaultneur's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vaultneur PTY LTD, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, shareholders, partners, contractors, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
- Your use or misuse of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or any applicable laws or regulations
- Any actions you take based on AI-generated content, including medical, legal, financial, or personal decisions
- Any infringement of intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other proprietary rights of third parties
- Any harm, injury, or damage to third parties resulting from your use of or reliance on AI-generated content
- Your breach of any representation or warranty made in these Terms
- Your negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of law
- Unauthorized use of the Service through your account, whether or not authorized by you
This indemnification obligation survives termination of your account and these Terms.
12. Third-Party Services & Disclaimer
12.1 Third-Party Dependencies
The Service relies on third-party providers, including but not limited to:
- Anthropic (Claude API): AI processing — governed by Anthropic's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- Supabase: Database hosting — governed by Supabase's Terms of Service
- Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal, Apple, Google): Subscription billing — governed by their respective terms
- Cloud Infrastructure Providers: Hosting and server infrastructure
12.2 No Control Over Third Parties
Vaultneur does not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for:
- The availability, reliability, or performance of third-party services
- The accuracy, safety, or appropriateness of AI-generated content from Anthropic
- Data breaches, security failures, or privacy violations by third-party providers
- Changes to third-party pricing, terms, or policies
- Discontinuation of third-party services
12.3 Third-Party Terms Apply
Your use of third-party services through Mindelyx is subject to their respective terms and conditions. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable third-party terms.
12.4 Links to Third-Party Websites
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Vaultneur is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
13. Privacy & Data Protection
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14.2 Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. You irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction and venue of these courts.
14.3 Informal Dispute Resolution (Mandatory First Step)
Before filing any legal action, you must attempt to resolve any disputes informally by:
- Sending a detailed written notice to info@vaultneur.com describing the dispute and your proposed resolution
- Allowing Vaultneur 30 days to investigate and respond
- Participating in good-faith negotiations to resolve the dispute
Failure to complete this informal dispute resolution process will result in dismissal of any legal claim.
14.4 Class Action Waiver
14.5 Time Limitation on Claims
YOU MUST BRING ANY CLAIM AGAINST VAULTNEUR WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF THE DATE THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES. Any claim not filed within this period is permanently barred.
14.6 No Jury Trial
YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. Any litigation shall be decided by a judge, not a jury.
14.7 Injunctive Relief
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Vaultneur may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement or violation of our intellectual property rights or these Terms.
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes:
- The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
- You will be notified via email or in-app notification at least 7 days before changes take effect
- Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms
If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service and may delete your account.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vaultneur regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.
18. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Vaultneur.
19. User Acknowledgment & Acceptance
BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT, ACCESSING, OR USING THE SERVICE IN ANY MANNER, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE, AGREE, AND REPRESENT THAT:
- You have read these Terms of Service in their entirety
- You have read and understood the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy
- You understand that Mindelyx is an AI-powered service and all responses are generated by artificial intelligence
- You acknowledge that Vaultneur has no control over AI-generated content and accepts no responsibility for its accuracy, safety, or appropriateness
- You agree that you will not rely on AI-generated content as professional advice (medical, legal, financial, etc.)
- You understand that all subscription fees are non-refundable except as explicitly stated in the Refund Policy
- You agree to the limitation of liability, disclaimers, and indemnification obligations
- You waive your right to participate in class actions or jury trials
- You agree that any claims must be brought within one year or be forever barred
- You accept all risks associated with using AI-generated content
- You are of legal age and capacity to enter into a binding contract
- If you do not agree to any provision of these Terms, you will not use the Service
YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE SERVICE CONSTITUTES ONGOING ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS, INCLUDING ANY MODIFICATIONS.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Vaultneur PTY LTD
Pretoria, South Africa
Email: info@vaultneur.com
Website: https://mindelyx.com
Last Updated: 16 April 2026