Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Strua ("the Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use Strua.
Contact Information:
Email: Dr.G@strua.app
Location: Florida, United States
Website: strua.app
1. Description of Service
What Strua Is
Strua is a self-help mental health toolkit that provides:
20 evidence-based techniques for building emotional resilience
5 guided meditation recordings
Progress tracking tools (stored on your device)
Ability to create custom tools
Educational content about mental health techniques
What Strua Is NOT
Strua is NOT:
❌ Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
❌ Therapy or counseling services
❌ A substitute for professional mental health care
❌ Crisis intervention or emergency services
❌ A HIPAA-covered entity or medical provider
❌ Supervised by a licensed therapist (it's self-directed)
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS:
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Call 911 for emergencies
Go to your nearest emergency room
Do not rely on Strua for crisis support.
2. Eligibility
Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years old to use Strua.
If you are between 13-17 years old, you must have parental or guardian consent to use Strua.
Mental Health Status
Strua is designed for individuals seeking self-help tools for everyday stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
Strua may NOT be appropriate if you:
Are experiencing a mental health crisis
Have been diagnosed with severe mental illness requiring clinical supervision
Are at risk of harm to yourself or others
Require crisis intervention services
Please consult a qualified mental health professional to determine if self-help tools are appropriate for your situation.
Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:
Valid email address
Secure password
You agree to:
Provide accurate, current information
Update your information if it changes
Not share your account credentials
Not create multiple accounts for the same person
Not impersonate others
Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining account security. We are not liable for any loss or damage from your failure to secure your account.
Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through app settings or by contacting Dr.G@strua.app.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
4. Subscriptions and Payments
Subscription Tiers
Free Tier:
Access to 7 core tools
Tool of the Day (rotating access to premium tools)
2 guided meditations
Pin up to 3 favorite tools
Create 1 custom tool
Basic progress tracking (device-only)
Pro Tier ($9.99/month or $79.99/year):
All 20 tools (unlimited access)
All 5 guided meditations
Unlimited pinning
Unlimited custom tools
Advanced progress tracking
Export data functionality
Priority customer support
Lifetime Tier ($149 - Early Adopter Offer):
Everything in Pro tier
One-time payment, lifetime access
All future updates included
Limited availability (first 1,000 users)
Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely by Stripe, our third-party payment processor.
By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method:
Monthly (for monthly subscriptions) on the day you subscribed
Annually (for annual subscriptions) on the anniversary of your subscription
One-time (for Lifetime tier)
Automatic Renewal
Monthly and Annual subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date.
You can cancel anytime in account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
Refund Policy
7-Day Money-Back Guarantee:
If you're unsatisfied within 7 days of purchase, contact Dr.G@strua.app for a full refund
Applies to first-time Pro or Lifetime purchases only
Does not apply to renewals
After 7 Days:
Subscriptions are generally non-refundable
We may offer refunds at our discretion for:
Billing errors
Technical issues preventing use of the service
Other extenuating circumstances
To request a refund: Email Dr.G@strua.app with your account email and reason for refund request.
Price Changes
We may change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will:
Not affect your current billing period
Take effect at your next renewal
Be communicated via email at least 30 days in advance
You may cancel before the price increase takes effect.
Taxes
Prices do not include applicable sales tax, VAT, or other taxes. You are responsible for any taxes based on your location.
5. Acceptable Use
You Agree NOT To:
Prohibited Activities:
❌ Violate any laws or regulations
❌ Infringe on intellectual property rights
❌ Upload malicious code, viruses, or malware
❌ Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise the Service
❌ Scrape, copy, or download content for commercial purposes
❌ Impersonate others or provide false information
❌ Harass, threaten, or harm others
❌ Use the Service for any illegal purpose
❌ Spam or send unsolicited communications
❌ Interfere with other users' access to the Service
❌ Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
❌ Resell or redistribute Strua content without authorization
❌ Share your Pro account with others (one account per user)
Consequences
Violation of these Terms may result in:
Account suspension or termination
Loss of access to paid features (no refund)
Legal action if necessary
6. Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on Strua is owned by us or our licensors, including:
Tool descriptions and instructions
Guided meditation recordings
App design and user interface
Educational content and research citations
Strua name, logo, and branding
This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
Access and use Strua for personal, non-commercial purposes
Download content to your device for personal use
Export your own data (progress tracking, custom tools)
Restrictions
You may NOT:
Reproduce, distribute, or display our content publicly
Create derivative works
Remove copyright or attribution notices
Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
Your Content
You retain ownership of content you create (custom tools, notes, etc.).
By creating content in Strua, you grant us a limited license to:
Store your content on your device (we don't store it on our servers)
Display your content back to you in the app
We do NOT claim ownership of your content, and we do NOT use it for any other purpose.
Research Citations
Tool descriptions include research citations. These citations are for educational purposes under fair use doctrine. We do not claim ownership of the cited research.
Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about Strua, you grant us the right to use that feedback without compensation or attribution.
7. Disclaimers
Medical Disclaimer
CRITICAL: READ CAREFULLY
STRUA IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.
The techniques, tools, and information provided through Strua are for educational and self-help purposes only. They are not intended to:
Replace professional medical or mental health care
Diagnose or treat any medical or mental health condition
Provide therapy or counseling
Serve as crisis intervention
Strua is a self-directed wellness tool, not a medical device.
Consult Professionals
You should always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding:
Diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions
Starting or stopping medications
Mental health concerns
Any health-related questions or decisions
Not a Substitute for Therapy
If you are currently in therapy, Strua is designed to supplement your treatment, not replace it. Always follow your therapist's guidance and discuss any new techniques with them.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Use of Strua does NOT create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or any other professional relationship between you and:
The creators of Strua
Dr. G (the creator)
Any healthcare professionals
Emergency Situations
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OR EMERGENCY:
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
Call 911
Go to your nearest emergency room
Do not use Strua in crisis situations.
Evidence-Based ≠ Medical Advice
While Strua tools are based on evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, MBSR, CBT-I), their inclusion in Strua does not constitute medical advice or professional treatment.
These techniques are simplified for self-help use and may not be appropriate for all individuals or conditions.
Results Not Guaranteed
We make no guarantees about the effectiveness of any tool or technique. Results vary by individual.
Some people may not experience benefits, and some techniques may not be appropriate for certain conditions.
Service Availability
"AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"
Strua is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee that:
The Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
Tools or content will meet your specific needs
Any errors or bugs will be corrected
The Service will be available at all times
No Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
Warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
8. Limitation of Liability
Maximum Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY:
Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
Personal injury or emotional distress
Failure to achieve desired results
Reliance on content or tools
Interruptions or errors in the Service
EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Cap on Damages
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of Strua shall not exceed:
The amount you paid to us in the 12 months before the claim, OR
$100 (whichever is greater)
Exceptions
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for personal injury or certain other damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above limitations may not apply.
Your Responsibility
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH USING STRUA, INCLUDING:
Determining whether self-help tools are appropriate for your situation
Any decisions you make based on Strua content
Practicing techniques safely
Seeking professional help when needed
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Strua, its creator (Dr. G), and any affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
Your use or misuse of Strua
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or third-party rights
Content you create or submit
Your reliance on Strua content
10. Data and Privacy
Privacy Policy
Your use of Strua is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at strua.app/privacy.
By using Strua, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
Device-Only Storage
Important: Your progress tracking data, custom tools, and usage history are stored ONLY on your device.
We do NOT have access to this data. If you delete the app or lose your device, this data will be lost unless you've exported it.
We are NOT responsible for data loss due to:
Device loss, theft, or damage
App deletion
Device storage issues
Operating system updates
Any other reason
Pro users: We recommend regularly exporting your data as backup.
Data Export
Pro users can export their device-stored data (progress, custom tools) as CSV or PDF files.
This exported data is YOUR responsibility to store and backup.
11. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to:
Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of Strua at any time
Change features, tools, or content
Update the app or website
Add or remove functionality
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.
We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Service.
Feature Changes for Paid Users
If we remove a major feature from a paid subscription tier, we will:
Notify you via email
Offer a comparable replacement feature, OR
Provide a pro-rated refund for the affected portion of your subscription
12. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
Deleting your account in app settings, OR
Contacting Dr.G@strua.app
Upon termination:
Your access to Pro features ends immediately (or at end of billing period if you cancel before renewal)
Your account data will be deleted within 30 days
Device-stored data (progress, custom tools) is deleted when you uninstall the app
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:
You violate these Terms
You engage in fraudulent activity
We are required to do so by law
We discontinue the Service
Upon termination by us:
You lose access to your account and Pro features
You are not entitled to a refund (unless termination was due to our error)
Effect of Termination
Upon termination (by either party):
Your license to use Strua ends immediately
Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect (Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution)
13. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us at Dr.G@strua.app to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
We will work in good faith to resolve the issue within 30 days.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Jurisdiction
Any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms or your use of Strua shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida.
You consent to the jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection to venue.
Arbitration (Optional - You Can Choose)
For any dispute that cannot be resolved informally, you may choose:
Binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules, OR
Small claims court (if the claim qualifies), OR
Court litigation in Florida courts
Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.
14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Strua.
They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce it later.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms to anyone else.
We may assign our rights and obligations to another entity (e.g., if we are acquired).
Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, strikes, pandemics, government actions, etc.).
Contact for Legal Notices
All legal notices should be sent to: Dr.G@strua.app
Headings
Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation of these Terms.
Language
These Terms are written in English. Any translations are for convenience only. The English version governs in case of conflict.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time to reflect:
Changes in our practices
Changes in legal requirements
New features or services
How We Notify You
Post updated Terms on our website with new "Last Updated" date
Send email notification for material changes
Require acceptance of new Terms on next login (for significant changes)
Your Acceptance
Continued use of Strua after Terms changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using Strua and delete your account.
16. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms?
Email: Dr.G@strua.app
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days.
For urgent account or billing issues, include "URGENT" in the subject line.
17. Acknowledgment
BY USING STRUA, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
✓ You have read and understood these Terms of Service
✓ You agree to be bound by these Terms
✓ You understand Strua is NOT medical advice, therapy, or crisis intervention
✓ You will seek professional help for mental health concerns
✓ You will not use Strua in crisis situations
✓ You are responsible for your own safety and well-being
✓ You accept the risks and limitations described in these Terms
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE STRUA.
End of Terms of Service
These Terms of Service are effective as of November 28, 2025.
For the most current version, visit: strua.app/terms