Terms of Service

Last updated: May 3, 2026

I. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the PHALANX application ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

II. Description of Service

PHALANX is a mobile application that provides:

• A gamified streak tracking system with warrior-themed progression
• Optional self-report questionnaires (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PPCS-6)
• An AI coaching assistant for reflection and motivation (Centurion)
• Educational content related to discipline, Stoic practice, and self-guided recovery
• Customizable warrior avatar system
• A 7-step Battle Stations urgent-support drill with trigger logging

IIA. Subscriptions

PHALANX offers both free and premium tiers. New users receive a 7-day full-access welcome campaign. After that, the free tier includes Morning Formation, Battle Stations, daily tasks, early ranks, the Codex, breathing exercises, achievements, and wound reports. Premium unlocks the AI Centurion, optional self-tracking questionnaires, ranks 8-29, expanded visual rewards, and detailed campaign history.

PHALANX Premium unlocks additional features and is available as an auto-renewing subscription. Subscription options include weekly, monthly, and annual plans.

• Payment is charged to your Apple ID or Google Play account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your device's App Store or Google Play Store settings
• The in-app welcome campaign is separate from store billing and does not require payment details

Refunds are handled by Apple or Google in accordance with their respective refund policies.

III. Not Medical Advice

PHALANX is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. The self-report questionnaires included in the App (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PPCS-6) are provided for self-tracking and educational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Find a Helpline (International): findahelpline.com

IV. Eligibility

You must be at least 17 years of age to use PHALANX. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

V. User Conduct

You agree to use PHALANX responsibly. If any future feature allows user-submitted content or interaction, you agree to:

• Treat other users with respect and dignity
• Not post content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, or discriminatory
• Not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Not attempt to identify or deanonymize other users
• Not share content that is illegal or violates the rights of others

VI. Intellectual Property

All content, design, artwork, sound effects, and code within PHALANX are the exclusive property of PHALANX and its creators. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content within the App without explicit written permission.

VII. Disclaimer of Warranties

PHALANX is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

VIII. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PHALANX and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data or use, arising out of your use of the App.

IX. Data & Privacy

Your use of PHALANX is also governed by our Privacy Policy. In summary: sensitive records are stored locally by default, limited progress metadata may sync for account recovery, and AI coaching requires sending your message and limited recent context through a secure proxy for processing.

X. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

XI. Termination

PHALANX requires sign-in via Apple or Google for account recovery and cloud sync of your progress data. You can stop using the App at any time. To fully terminate your account, use the "Delete Account" option in Settings, which will permanently remove your authentication record and all server-side data. Uninstalling the app will permanently delete all locally stored data from your device.

XII. Governing Law

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

XIII. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: support@phalanxapp.com