Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to Vela. By creating an account or using our service, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using the application.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Vela, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the service.

You must be at least 16 years old to use this service. By using Vela, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

Description of Service

Vela is a personal productivity and reflection application that helps you:

  • Explore and clarify your thoughts through open expression
  • Set and track personal goals and milestones
  • Conduct weekly reviews and reflections
  • Receive AI-powered insights and suggestions

The service is provided "as is" and may be updated, modified, or discontinued at any time.

User Responsibilities

As a user of Vela, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when creating your account
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Use the service only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to access other users' accounts or data
  • Not use the service to store illegal or harmful content
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or disrupt the service

You are solely responsible for the content you create and store within the application.

Premium Features & Payments

Vela offers both free and premium tiers. Premium features may include additional AI-powered capabilities and enhanced functionality.

Payment Terms:

  • Premium subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually)
  • Payments are processed securely through our payment provider
  • Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings

Refund Policy:

If you are not satisfied with your premium subscription, you may request a refund within 14 days of your initial purchase. Refunds for renewal payments are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property

Your Content:

You retain full ownership of all content you create within Vela, including your explorations, goals, reflections, and notes. We do not claim any intellectual property rights over your content.

Our Service:

The Vela application, including its design, code, and features, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the service without our written permission.

Limitation of Liability

Vela is provided for personal productivity and reflection purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, therapy, or medical treatment.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of data or content
  • Business interruption
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Any reliance on the service or AI-generated suggestions

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time from the Settings page. Upon deletion, all your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms of Service or engage in behavior that harms other users or the service.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice within the application.

Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at support@usevela.app