Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2024

Welcome to EMDRly. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the EMDRly application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

By accessing or using EMDRly, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1. Description of Service

EMDRly is a supportive companion application designed to help individuals who are undergoing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. The Service provides:

2. Important Disclaimers

2.1 Not a Medical Service

EMDRly is NOT a medical device, diagnostic tool, or treatment service. The Service is intended solely as a supportive journaling and tracking tool to complement—not replace—professional mental health treatment. EMDRly does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind.

2.2 Not a Replacement for Therapy

EMDRly is designed to be used alongside professional EMDR therapy with a licensed mental health provider. The Service should never be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, crisis intervention, or emergency services.

2.3 Not an EMDR Treatment Tool

EMDRly does not deliver EMDR therapy or any EMDR-like therapeutic interventions. The Service does not include bilateral stimulation, eye movement protocols, or any other component of EMDR treatment. All EMDR treatment should be conducted by a trained and licensed professional.

2.4 No Affiliation

EMDRly is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), the EMDR Institute, Francine Shapiro, or any other EMDR organization, training body, or certification program.

3. Eligibility

To use EMDRly, you must:

For healthcare provider accounts, you must also be a licensed mental health professional in good standing with your licensing board.

4. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Appropriate Use

You agree to use the Service only for its intended purpose as a supportive tool for EMDR therapy journaling and tracking. You will not:

5.2 Healthcare Provider Responsibilities

Healthcare providers using EMDRly agree to:

6. Crisis Situations

EMDRly is not equipped to handle crisis situations. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, suicidal thoughts, or thoughts of self-harm, please:

While EMDRly includes links to crisis resources, the Service is not a crisis intervention tool and should not be relied upon in emergency situations.

7. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points include:

8. Subscription and Payment

8.1 Pricing

EMDRly offers various subscription plans as described on our Pricing page. Prices are subject to change with notice.

8.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel.

8.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation:

8.4 Free Trials

We may offer free trials for new users. At the end of a trial, your subscription will begin unless you cancel before the trial expires.

9. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by EMDRly and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

You retain ownership of all content you create within the Service (journal entries, memories, etc.).

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EMDRly, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for:

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

15. Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us. If informal resolution fails, you agree to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect, and the unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and EMDRly regarding the Service.

18. Contact Information

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

EMDRly
Email: legal@emdrly.com

By using EMDRly, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.