Terms & Conditions

By accessing and using the CBT Companion ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

These terms apply to all users of the Service, including but not limited to visitors, registered users, and contributors.

The CBT Companion is an AI-powered tool that provides:

• Interactive conversations based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles
• Educational content about CBT techniques and mental wellness
• Self-reflection exercises and thought examination tools
• On-device AI processing for privacy protection

The Service operates entirely within your web browser using local AI models and does not transmit your conversations to external servers.

Not Professional Treatment

The CBT Companion is not licensed to provide professional mental health services. It does not constitute therapy, counseling, or medical advice. The Service cannot:

• Diagnose mental health conditions
• Prescribe medications or treatments
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Replace professional therapeutic relationships

AI Limitations

The Service uses artificial intelligence that may:

• Provide inaccurate or inappropriate responses
• Misunderstand context or emotional states
• Generate unexpected or concerning content
• Have technical limitations or errors

Local Processing

Your conversations and data are processed entirely on your device. We do not:

• Collect or store your conversation data
• Transmit your messages to our servers
• Share your information with third parties
• Use your data for analytics or advertising

Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Managing your own conversation exports and backups
• Securing your device and browser data
• Understanding that clearing browser data will delete conversations
• Protecting any exported conversation files

By using the Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service for lawful and appropriate purposes only
• Not attempt to circumvent technical limitations or security measures
• Understand the educational nature and limitations of the Service
• Seek professional help for serious mental health concerns
• Contact emergency services in crisis situations
• Not rely solely on the Service for mental health support

The Service requires:

• Modern web browser with WebGPU support
• Approximately 1GB of available storage space
• Internet connection for initial model download
• JavaScript enabled in your browser

We do not guarantee compatibility with all devices or browsers, and technical requirements may change with updates.

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

• Any decisions made based on interactions with the Service
• Technical failures, data loss, or service interruptions
• Inappropriate or harmful AI-generated responses
• Any mental health outcomes or consequences
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Your use of the Service is at your own risk. In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice. We may also update these Terms and Conditions periodically.

Continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by applicable local laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the jurisdiction where the service is accessed.

This Service is provided as part of the mostafa.xyz personal portfolio. For questions about these terms, please refer to the main website contact information.

Remember: For mental health emergencies, contact your local emergency services or crisis hotlines immediately.