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Terms of Use

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Important: Bearhugme is not an emergency service and not a medical product. It does not replace emergency numbers, emergency responders, medical care, or professional support. In an emergency, always contact the responsible emergency services.

1. Provider

Nicole Jänchen
Johannesstraße 3
14165 Berlin
Germany
Email: [email protected]

2. Scope

These Terms of Use apply to the use of the app Bearhugme, internationally branded from the German app Drück mich., and all related services. By registering for or using the app, you agree to these terms.

3. Service description

Bearhugme is an app for daily check-ins. The app:

lets a user send a daily sign that they are okay
notifies trusted contacts if a check-in is missed
connects users with people they trust
can remind users about their daily check-in through push notifications

4. Registration and account

The basic app can be used without a traditional account registration. The app uses a device-based ID stored locally on the device. A verified email address is required when you add trusted contacts, because it identifies you and enables account linking. The email address can also be used to recover your account on a new device.

5. Cost

The app is currently free to use. Future optional extras may be paid through the relevant app store.

6. Availability

We try to keep the app highly available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted use.

7. Liability disclaimer

We are not liable for:

damage caused by a missing, delayed, or undelivered notification
technical failures at third-party providers such as Supabase, Railway, Resend, Apple, or Google
damage caused by using the app as a substitute for emergency services, medical care, or professional support

8. User obligations

You agree to:

not use the app for unlawful purposes
not enter false contact details
not misuse the app to harass, pressure, or monitor another person

9. Termination and account deletion

You can delete your account at any time in the app settings. After deletion, your data is removed within 30 days unless legal retention obligations apply.

10. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use. For material changes, we will inform users in the app where appropriate. Continuing to use the app after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.

11. Applicable law

The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies. The place of jurisdiction is Berlin where legally permitted.

12. Contact

For questions, email [email protected].