Is there a free trial?

Yes. The 7-day Belong Challenge gives you full access to every feature. No credit card required.

What happens to my entries if I cancel?

Your data is yours. Read, export, or delete everything anytime. You keep 1 entry per month on the free tier.

Can I switch plans later?

Anytime. Upgrade, downgrade, or pause your membership without losing your archive.

What if I cannot afford this?

Apply for a scholarship. We keep a quiet path open for anyone who needs it.

Is this end-to-end encrypted?

No, and we think it's important to say that plainly. Your entries are encrypted at rest and in transit, but our servers can access them to generate your reflections. True end-to-end encryption would mean we can't read anything you write — which would also mean the AI can't. We chose useful AI over marketing-friendly encryption. Anthropic and OpenAI both process your entries under API terms that prohibit training on your data.

Who can see my journal entries?

You. And the services required to deliver the app — Supabase (storage), Anthropic (reflections), OpenAI (audio generation). All bound by contracts prohibiting data retention or training. Every service is named in the privacy policy.

Can I correct or delete what the AI remembers?

Yes. Memory editing is a first-class feature. Review, correct, or forget anything the AI has stored about you.

Will my journal content train AI models?

Never. Your entries are processed for your reflections only — they never enter our training, Anthropic's, or OpenAI's training datasets.

Terms of Service

Effective: March 10, 2026

Welcome to Belong Journal. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Belong Journal website (belongjournal.ai) and iOS mobile application (bundle ID: ai.belongjournal.app), operated by Matthew Esposito ("we," "us," "our").

By creating an account or using our service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

The Service

Belong Journal is an AI-powered voice-first journaling application for iOS. The service allows you to:

Record voice journal entries across multiple entry types (journal, prayer, brain dump, dream, gratitude)
Receive AI-generated daily, weekly, and monthly reflections based on your entries
Listen to audio versions of your reflections
Chat with an AI about your journal history and patterns
Build a personal memory bank that provides context for ongoing AI insights
Track streaks and journaling habits

Your Content

You own your content. All journal entries, voice recordings, and transcripts you create belong to you. We do not claim ownership of any content you submit to the service.

By using the service, you grant us a limited license to process your content solely for the purpose of providing the service — generating transcriptions, AI reflections, memory summaries, reports, chat responses, and audio playback. We do not use your content to train AI models or for any purpose beyond delivering the service to you.

You may export or delete your content at any time. When you delete content or your account, we remove that data as described in our Privacy Policy.

Account Responsibilities

You must be at least 13 years old to use the service
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
You are responsible for all activity under your account
You must provide accurate information when creating your account
You may only maintain one account per person

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the service for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service or its systems
Interfere with or disrupt the service or its infrastructure
Use the service to harm, threaten, or harass others
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the service
Use automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access the service without permission
Attempt to circumvent any usage limits or security measures
Submit content that is illegal, harmful, or infringes on the rights of others

AI-Generated Content

Belong Journal uses artificial intelligence to generate reflections, insights, reports, and chat responses based on your journal entries. It is important that you understand the following:

Not professional advice: AI reflections are not therapy, medical advice, counseling, legal advice, or any form of professional guidance
Not always accurate: AI-generated content may occasionally be inaccurate, incomplete, or may not fully represent your experiences
Personal reflection tool: The service is intended as a personal reflection and journaling aid, not a substitute for professional help
Crisis situations: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a mental health professional, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room

You acknowledge that you use AI-generated features at your own discretion and that we are not responsible for actions you take based on AI-generated content.

Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Plans

Belong Journal offers both free and paid subscription tiers. Free tier users have access to core journaling features with certain limitations. Paid subscriptions unlock additional features and higher usage limits.

Billing and Renewal

Paid subscriptions are billed through the Apple App Store as auto-renewing subscriptions. By subscribing, you authorize Apple to charge your payment method on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your selected plan). Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date.

Cancellation and Refunds

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you will continue to have access to paid features until then. Refund requests are handled by Apple according to their refund policy.

Price Changes

We may change subscription prices from time to time. Price changes will take effect at the start of the next billing period after we provide notice. If you do not agree with a price change, you may cancel before it takes effect.

Service Availability

We strive to keep Belong Journal available and reliable, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the service for maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by service interruptions.

Intellectual Property

The Belong Journal name, logo, website design, app design, and all underlying technology are the intellectual property of Belong Journal. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our intellectual property without written permission.

As stated above, you retain full ownership of your journal content. We claim no intellectual property rights over your entries, recordings, or transcripts.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Belong Journal and its operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to:

Loss of data or content
Service interruptions or downtime
Reliance on AI-generated content
Unauthorized access to your account due to your failure to maintain account security

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $50, whichever is greater.

The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Belong Journal and its operator from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the service.

Account Termination

By You

You may delete your account at any time through the app. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data, journal entries, recordings, memories, and AI-generated content as described in our Privacy Policy. If you have an active subscription, be sure to cancel it through Apple before deleting your account to avoid further charges.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in activity that harms the service or other users, or if we are required to do so by law. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you before termination unless immediate action is necessary.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first at matthewericesposito@gmail.com to resolve any disputes informally. Most concerns can be resolved through direct communication.

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, you agree that any legal claims will be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis, rather than in court or through class actions. This does not prevent you from bringing issues to the attention of government agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, or from seeking injunctive relief in court for intellectual property claims.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the app. The "Effective" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were last revised. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at matthewericesposito@gmail.com.