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Last Updated: February 6, 2026

Table of Contents

  • 1. Acceptance of Terms
  • 2. Eligibility
  • 3. Account Registration
  • 4. Service Description
  • 5. Acceptable Use Policy
  • 6. User Content
  • 7. Intellectual Property
  • 8. Subscriptions & Payments
  • 9. Termination
  • 10. Disclaimers
  • 11. Limitation of Liability
  • 12. Indemnification
  • 13. Dispute Resolution
  • 14. General Provisions
  • 15. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Cady, a service provided by Personhood Technologies, operating under iRise Business Ventures LLP ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and the Company governing your access to and use of the Cady mobile application and all related services, features, content, and applications (collectively, the "Service").

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified to you via the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility

To access and use the Service, you must:

  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
  • Not have been previously suspended, removed, or banned from the Service
  • Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations

Age Verification: By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to request proof of age and to terminate accounts that violate this requirement.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for restricting access to your account. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

3.3 Account Limitations

You may only maintain one active account. Creating multiple accounts, impersonating another person, or providing false information may result in immediate account termination without notice or refund.

4. Service Description

4.1 Nature of Service

Cady is an AI companion application that enables users to engage in conversations with AI-powered characters. The Service utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to generate responses and facilitate interactions.

4.2 AI Limitations

You acknowledge and understand that:

  • AI characters are computer-generated entities, not real persons
  • AI responses are generated algorithmically and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inconsistencies
  • AI characters do not possess actual emotions, consciousness, or sentience
  • AI responses do not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to medical, legal, financial, psychological, or therapeutic advice
  • AI characters cannot and should not replace human relationships, professional services, or mental health support
  • The Service is provided "as is" and results may vary based on usage patterns and technological limitations

Mental Health Notice: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or require emergency assistance, please contact emergency services (911 in the US) or a crisis helpline immediately. Cady is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

4.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts or all of the Service without liability.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • Generate, solicit, or distribute sexually explicit content, child sexual abuse material (CSAM), or content sexualizing minors
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, stalk, or intimidate any person
  • Promote violence, terrorism, self-harm, suicide, or illegal activities
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or data mining tools without authorization
  • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent technical restrictions, rate limiting, or content moderation systems
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation
  • Collect or harvest user data without consent
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without written authorization
  • Attempt to manipulate AI systems to produce harmful, illegal, or policy-violating content ("jailbreaking")

5.2 Content Standards

The Service is designed for non-sexually explicit interactions. You agree not to attempt to elicit or generate content that is sexually explicit, pornographic, or adult-oriented. Violations may result in immediate account termination.

5.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates this policy, including without limitation: issuing warnings, removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting to law enforcement authorities.

6. User Content

6.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display through the Service ("User Content"), subject to the licenses granted herein. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it.

6.2 License Grant

By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in connection with operating and improving the Service, including for AI training purposes, subject to our Privacy Policy.

6.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by AI characters ("AI Content") is owned by Personhood Technologies. You are granted a limited, personal, non-commercial, non-transferable license to use AI Content for your personal enjoyment. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use AI Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

6.4 Content Representations

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to submit User Content
  • User Content does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights
  • User Content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Service Ownership

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement thereof), is owned by Personhood Technologies, its licensors, or other providers of such material and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

7.2 Trademarks

"Personhood," "Cady," and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Personhood Technologies or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

7.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other information you provide regarding the Service ("Feedback") shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. We shall be free to use such Feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

8. Subscriptions & Payments

8.1 Subscription Plans

The Service offers both free and premium subscription tiers. Premium features require a paid subscription as set forth at the time of purchase.

8.2 Billing and Renewal

  • Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) as selected at signup
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
  • Prices may change with reasonable notice; continued use after price changes constitutes acceptance

8.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or other authorized payment processors. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your designated payment method. You are responsible for all taxes applicable to your purchases.

8.4 Cancellation and Refunds

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your app store account settings
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • No refunds or credits for partial billing periods, except as required by applicable law
  • Refund requests are handled according to the policies of Apple App Store or Google Play Store

8.5 Free Trials

If you sign up for a free trial, you will be automatically enrolled in a paid subscription unless you cancel before the trial period ends. You will be charged the applicable subscription fee upon trial expiration.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the app settings or by contacting us at support@cady.social. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Violation of our Acceptable Use Policy
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Non-payment of fees when due
  • Upon request by law enforcement or government agencies
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Technical or security issues
  • Discontinuation of the Service

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • All rights and licenses granted to you will terminate immediately
  • You must cease all use of the Service
  • We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect (including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability)

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS

WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR:

  • The accuracy, appropriateness, or helpfulness of AI responses
  • Any outcomes resulting from your use of or reliance on the Service
  • Third-party products, services, or content advertised or accessed through the Service
  • Any transactions between you and third parties

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

11.1 Exclusion of Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL PERSONHOOD TECHNOLOGIES, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from your access to or inability to access the Service
  • Damages resulting from any conduct or content of third parties
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
  • Any other matter relating to the Service

11.2 Liability Cap

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD $100).

11.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Personhood Technologies, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your User Content
  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For users in the European Union, this does not affect your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us at legal@cady.social to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days of receiving your notice.

13.3 Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service that cannot be resolved informally shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended. The seat of arbitration shall be Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The language of arbitration shall be English.

13.4 Class Action Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDING WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

13.5 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Personhood Technologies regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

14.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from force majeure events, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, epidemics, pandemics, or interruptions in telecommunications or internet services.

14.6 Notices

Any notices to you may be made via email to the address associated with your account or by posting on the Service. Notices to us should be sent to legal@cady.social.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Legal Inquiries: legal@cady.social
  • General Support: support@cady.social
  • Privacy Matters: privacy@personhood.tech

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iRise Business Ventures LLP
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Hyderabad, Telangana 500096, India
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