Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Return to Self ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the App.

Description of Service

Return to Self is a mobile wellness application designed to provide users with mindfulness exercises, guided meditations, calming soundscapes, and daily affirmations. The App is intended for personal wellness and mindfulness practice.

ℹ️ The App is not a medical device and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

User Responsibilities

By using Return to Self, you agree to:

  • Use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Not use the App if you are under 13 years of age without parental consent
  • Take responsibility for your own well-being while using the App
  • Consult with healthcare professionals for serious mental health concerns

Privacy and Data

Return to Self is designed with privacy as a core principle:

  • We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data
  • All app data is stored locally on your device
  • No usage analytics or tracking is performed
  • The App works completely offline after initial sound downloads

⚠️ Voluntary Advertisement Viewing

The App includes optional advertisement viewing through Google AdMob:

  • User Choice Only: Advertisements are never displayed automatically. You must actively choose to watch an ad.
  • Google AdMob: When you voluntarily choose to watch an ad, Google AdMob may collect and process information according to Google's privacy policy.
  • No Tracking Until You Choose: No advertising-related data collection occurs until you actively decide to watch an advertisement.

For complete privacy details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Furkan Kolcu and its licensors. The App is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Disclaimers

⚠️ Important Medical Disclaimer

  • Not Medical Advice: Return to Self is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease.
  • Professional Consultation: Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
  • Emergency Situations: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, contact emergency services immediately.
  • Individual Results: Results from using mindfulness practices may vary from person to person.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Furkan Kolcu, nor 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, resulting from your use of the App.

App Store Terms

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • These Terms are between you and Furkan Kolcu only, not with Apple Inc. or Google Inc.
  • Furkan Kolcu is solely responsible for the App and its content
  • Apple and Google are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them
  • You must comply with applicable third-party terms when using the App

Termination

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by deleting the App from your device. These Terms will remain in effect until terminated by either you or us. We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Since we do not collect user contact information, we cannot send notifications about changes.

⚠️ Important: Check for Updates

  • Before App Updates: We strongly recommend checking this page for any changes to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before updating the app.
  • Acceptance of New Terms: By updating to a new version of the app, you automatically accept the current Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
  • Stay Informed: Periodically visit this website to review any changes to our terms and policies.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the developer resides, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our support page:

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading and using Return to Self, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.