Terms of use

Agreement and purpose

These terms govern your use of TRIALBORN, operated by Joel Goodwin Prentiss. Updated September 27, 2026. By using the app, you agree to these terms and the applicable store terms. The app is intended for adults aged 18 and over.

The app offers creative reflection and journaling. The Crown, Shield, and Hammer describe possible learned strategies, not fixed identities or a scientifically validated psychological assessment. Results are not medical advice, diagnosis, therapy, or emergency support. Skip any reflection that does not feel useful. Contact local emergency services if you need urgent help.

Free features and Pro

The quiz and full archetype result are free. Your first 3 complete journal/trial experiences are free. The next new trial requires membership; there are no recurring free credits. Existing saved writing remains readable, editable and exportable. V1 launches with monthly membership only. The price, currency, billing period and any applicable trial are shown before purchase. Your store’s confirmation shows the terms that apply to your transaction.

The intended US monthly price is $5.99 with a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers. Trial eligibility is determined by your store and offer configuration. Unless canceled in time, an eligible trial becomes a paid subscription.

Billing, cancellation, and refunds

Native monthly subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. Cancel through Apple or Google Play subscription settings before the deadline shown by the store; for Apple trials, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid a charge. Access after cancellation follows the period confirmed by your store. Deleting the app or local data does not cancel billing.

Historical purchases only: annual or lifetime plans are not offered at the V1 launch. Any valid historical purchase retains its applicable rights. Lifetime is a non-consumable, one-time purchase of Pro access for the lifetime of the TRIALBORN service, without a recurring subscription fee. It does not promise perpetual operation or support for every future device, and it does not automatically cancel a separate recurring subscription. We will not convert that purchased access into a recurring fee. Any discontinuation is subject to applicable consumer protections and remedies.

Restore eligible purchases using the same store account. Restoration does not recover journal entries. Refunds follow applicable law and the store's process. Nothing in these terms removes mandatory consumer rights or guarantees.

Your writing and responsibility

Your writing remains yours. We do not claim ownership of your journal. The app stores it locally, with no journal cloud sync or recovery service. Export important entries before uninstalling, clearing storage, or changing devices. Exported files are readable and should be stored securely. Existing saved entries remain readable, editable, and exportable when Pro ends.

You decide what to share. Respect other people's privacy and intellectual property. Do not misuse the app, interfere with its security, or attempt to defraud the purchasing system. Personal use of the app does not transfer ownership of its original artwork, interface, or written content. Fictional character references are editorial comparisons and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

Availability and liability

We aim to provide a useful, reliable app, but do not guarantee uninterrupted operation or a particular personal-growth outcome. To the extent permitted by law, the app is provided as available. We do not exclude liability or statutory guarantees that cannot lawfully be excluded, including applicable rights relating to faulty digital content.

We may update the app to improve it or fix errors. Material changes to paid services, pricing, or terms will follow applicable law and store requirements. Updated terms will carry a revised date, with additional notice or agreement where required. Local mandatory consumer protections continue to apply.

Store license and contact

On iOS, Apple's Standard End User License Agreement applies to the app license unless a valid replacement is provided through Apple. These service terms supplement that license. Purchases also remain subject to the relevant store's terms. Contact us through Support with questions or disputes.

Web membership and accounts

Web subscriptions are purchased through RevenueCat Billing and its connected payment provider. The price, trial eligibility, taxes if any, and recurring terms are shown before confirmation. The intended monthly offer is seven days free for eligible new subscribers, then US $5.99 each month, renewing automatically until cancelled. Returning or ineligible customers may be offered a paid monthly subscription without a trial.

Sign in with the same email account to retrieve your membership on another device. Keep access to that email secure. Subscription access is determined by RevenueCat; cancelling normally leaves access through the confirmed entitlement period. Manage web billing from the subscription-management link in Settings or your billing emails. Store-origin subscriptions are managed with Apple or Google.

Journal writing and assessment progress remain on the device. A membership account does not provide journal cloud sync. Signing out does not remove locally saved writing. Export your journal before clearing data, uninstalling, or changing browsers.