Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 27 January 2026
Owned and operated by Unathi Studios Ltd.

Key Terms Summary

SelfMeditate is subscription-only.
We offer a 14-day free trial to eligible users (eligibility is determined by the Platform and may vary by account and region).
If you start a trial, it will automatically convert into a paid subscription unless you cancel before the trial ends (Platform rules apply).
If you do not have an active trial or subscription, you cannot access the App (access may be blocked until you subscribe).
Deleting or uninstalling the App does not cancel your subscription.
Your insights, journal entries, drawings, voice notes, photos, and attachments are stored locally on your device by default.
We do not upload or read your Personal Content (including insights).
Payments, cancellations, and refunds are handled by the Platform (App Store / Google Play), not by us.
SelfMeditate is a wellness app, not medical or mental-health treatment.

1. Introduction

SelfMeditate (the "App") is a meditation timer and journaling application operated by Unathi Studios Ltd. ("Unathi Studios", "we", "us", "our").

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the App, including subscriptions, trials, updates, and related services.

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

We may update, change, or discontinue features from time to time.

2. Definitions

App: SelfMeditate and its features, content, updates, and services.
Platform: The Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Personal Content: Anything you create or add in the App, including journal text, drawings, images, photos, voice recordings, files/attachments, meditation session history, presence ratings, and related metadata stored locally on your device.
Subscription: A recurring paid plan (monthly or yearly) that grants access to the App during the active period.
Trial: A time-limited free trial (e.g., 14 days) that grants full access to the App.
Subscriber: A user with an active Trial or an active paid Subscription.

3. Eligibility

By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years old (or the age of digital consent in your region, if higher). If you are under 18, you represent and warrant that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian. We do not actively verify age.

You must be legally capable of entering a binding contract.

4. Subscription-Only Access

4.1 Access Requirement

To use the App, you must have:

an active Trial, or
an active Subscription.

4.2 No Access Without Subscription/Trial

If your Trial ends and you do not have an active Subscription, or if your Subscription ends for any reason:

access to the App's features (including viewing your Personal Content inside the App) may be restricted or blocked until you subscribe again, and
your Personal Content may remain stored locally on your device, but may not be accessible inside the App until you resubscribe.

5. Free Trial

We offer a 14-day free trial to eligible users. Trial eligibility is determined by the Platform and may vary by account and region.

Trial conversion to paid

Unless you cancel before the trial ends, the trial will automatically convert into a paid subscription and your Platform account will be charged according to the selected plan and local pricing.

To avoid being charged after a free trial, cancel before the trial ends. Depending on the Platform, you may need to cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged.

Trials may be limited to one per Platform account and may not be available in all countries.

6. Payments, Billing, and Subscription Management

6.1 Platform billing

All payments are processed by the Platform (App Store / Google Play). We do not process payments directly and we do not store your payment details.

6.2 Auto-renewal

Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the end of the current period (exact timing rules may vary by Platform/region).
To avoid renewal charges, the Platform may require cancellation at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Your account may be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, depending on Platform rules.

6.3 Manage / cancel subscription

You can manage or cancel your subscription in your:

App Store subscription settings, or
Google Play subscription settings.

Deleting or uninstalling the App does not cancel your subscription.

6.4 Refunds

Refunds are handled by the Platform under its policies. Unathi Studios cannot issue refunds directly.

6.5 Platform terms also apply

Your subscription is governed by the billing rules and terms of the Platform, which may vary by region.

7. Subscription Disclosure (Platform Required)

A subscription is required to access SelfMeditate (except during an active free trial for eligible users).
Payment will be charged to your Platform account at confirmation of purchase (or at the end of the trial, if not cancelled).
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current period (and the Platform may require cancellation at least 24 hours before renewal).
You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store / Google Play account settings.
Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription (where applicable).

8. Local Storage, Personal Content, and Responsibility

8.1 Local-only storage

SelfMeditate stores Personal Content locally on your device (e.g., using SQLite and device storage). We do not:

upload your Personal Content to our servers,
access or read your Personal Content.

8.2 Your responsibility

Because Personal Content is stored locally:

you are responsible for your device security and backups,
we cannot restore data if it is deleted, corrupted, or lost (including if you uninstall the App or change devices),
we cannot retrieve your Personal Content on your behalf.

9. Technical Data

To support subscriptions, our service providers (primarily RevenueCat) may process limited technical data required for subscription validation, such as:

subscription entitlement and purchase validation status,
platform purchase tokens/receipts (from App Store / Google Play),
device identifiers (as required by platforms for subscription validation).

This technical data:

does not include your Personal Content,
is used only for subscription access control,
is processed by RevenueCat under their privacy policy.

We do not collect crash reports, error logs, or performance diagnostics.

For details, see the Privacy Policy.

10. Notifications and Permissions

The App may request permissions for features such as:

Microphone (voice recordings),
Camera / Photos (image capture/selection),
Files/Storage (attachments),
Notifications (reminders/daily quotes).

If you deny permissions, related features may not work. You can manage permissions in your device settings.

iOS Widgets and Live Activities: If you use iOS widgets or Live Activities, the App may display limited data (meditation statistics, quotes, timer information) in widgets and on your lock screen. This data is stored locally and is not transmitted to our servers.

11. Insights and Analytics

The App provides insights and analytics about your meditation practice and journaling habits (e.g., practice patterns, presence trends, journal frequency, duration statistics).

How Insights Work:

All insights are computed locally on your device from your Personal Content
Insight calculations use your meditation session data (presence ratings, durations, timestamps) and journal entry data (frequency, length)
No insight data or analytics are transmitted to our servers
Insights are only available to you and are stored locally

Sharing Insights:

You can share insights using the App's share feature, which uses your device's native share sheet
Sharing is entirely optional and user-initiated
We are not responsible for what you share or with whom you share it

12. Data Export

The App provides functionality to export your Personal Content:

Journal entries can be exported as PDF files
Voice recordings, drawings, images, and file attachments can be exported
Full archive backups can be created
Exported data is created locally on your device
We are not responsible for exported data once it leaves the App

13. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App lawfully and respectfully.

You must not:

reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code (except as permitted by law),
bypass or tamper with paywalls, subscriptions, or entitlement checks,
interfere with the App's security or performance,
use the App for illegal activities or to violate third-party rights,
introduce malware or harmful code.

14. Intellectual Property

The App (including code, UI, design, animations, branding, icons, audio assets, and all non-user content) is owned by Unathi Studios Ltd. and protected by intellectual property laws.

Daily quotes: The daily quotes shown in the App (including in widgets and notifications) are drawn from classical texts and wisdom traditions, sometimes rendered in modern language for clarity. They are provided as part of the App's content and are not your personal data.

You are granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes during an active Trial or Subscription, subject to these Terms.

You retain ownership of your Personal Content.

15. Third-Party Services and Links

The App may use third-party services or SDKs and may include links to third-party websites/resources. We are not responsible for third-party content, services, or privacy practices.

16. No Medical or Mental Health Advice

SelfMeditate is provided for general wellness and personal reflection only.

It does not provide medical, psychiatric, diagnostic, or therapeutic services and is not a substitute for professional care.

If you are experiencing a crisis or may be at risk of harming yourself or others, contact local emergency services or a qualified professional immediately.

17. Disclaimers

The App is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, nor compatibility with all devices or future OS updates.

Use of the App is at your own risk.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Unathi Studios is not liable for:

loss of Personal Content (including journals, drawings, attachments, or recordings),
device loss/damage, OS issues, Platform issues, or third-party failures,
billing/subscription issues controlled by the Platform,
indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law (including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud/fraudulent misrepresentation).

19. Termination

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it.

We may suspend or terminate access if you breach these Terms or if required for security/legal reasons.

If your Trial/Subscription ends, your access to the App ends (see Section 4).

20. Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms is intended to affect your statutory consumer rights.

21. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer, you may also have mandatory rights under the laws of your country of residence.

22. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date will change accordingly.

Continued use of the App after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

23. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

24. Contact

Unathi Studios Ltd.
Company number: 16913503
Registered office: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, England, WC2H 9JQ
Support: hello@unathistudios.com