Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: February 13, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Claude Buddy ("Service," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Claude Buddy is a private, non-commercial application-to-person (A2P) messaging assistant operated exclusively for the personal use of designated family members of the Service operator ("Authorized Users"). The Service facilitates automated and semi-automated text-based communications via Short Message Service (SMS) and/or Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) through the Twilio telecommunications platform.

The Service is not available to the general public and is not offered for any commercial, promotional, or marketing purpose.

3. Eligibility and Authorization

Use of the Service is restricted solely to individuals who have been expressly designated as Authorized Users by the Service operator. Authorized Users are limited to members of the Service operator's immediate and extended family. Unauthorized access to or use of the Service is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of access.

4. User Consent and Opt-In

By enrolling in the Service, you provide your express written consent to receive A2P messages from Claude Buddy at the mobile telephone number you have provided. You acknowledge and agree that:

5. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Service solely for personal, non-commercial purposes and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the CAN-SPAM Act, and any applicable regulations promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You shall not:

6. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property associated with Claude Buddy are the property of the Service operator. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service in accordance with these Terms. No right, title, or interest in any intellectual property is transferred to you by virtue of your use of the Service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CLAUDE BUDDY, ITS OPERATOR, OR ANY AFFILIATED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY AND EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total aggregate liability for any and all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00 USD).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Claude Buddy, its operator, and their respective affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms shall immediately cease. You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by opting out as described in Section 4.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. Any material changes to these Terms will be communicated to Authorized Users via the Service or other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which the Service operator resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Claude Buddy with respect to the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, regarding the Service.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact the Service operator directly through established family communication channels.