Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

Simple, clear terms for using Pip. We're here to help families, not hide behind legal jargon.

Why We Built Pip

We all have places to be, things to read, messages to respond to, and schedules to manage. Keeping track of it all can feel overwhelming - and it doesn't have to be that way.

Pip exists to reduce cognitive load. We believe everyone deserves an assistant that has your back. One that helps you stay on track, manage your days, and focus on what actually matters. Historically, that kind of support was reserved for executives with dedicated staff. We think everyone should have access to it.

That's why Pip can connect to your email and calendar - not to collect data, but to genuinely help. Summarizing your inbox, drafting replies, scheduling meetings, and keeping your day organized. Support that works for you, on your terms.

Why We Wrote These Terms

We know legal documents can be intimidating. We wrote these terms to protect your family's safety (especially children), be transparent about what we do with your data, make sure everyone knows what Pip can and can't help with, and meet our legal obligations as a service provider.

Quick Summary (The Important Bits)

  • Age Requirements: You must be 13+ to use Pip. Under 18 needs parent permission. Under 13 needs active parent supervision.
  • AI is Helpful, Not Perfect: Always verify important information. Don't use AI alone for medical, legal, or financial decisions.
  • You Own Your Data: You keep ownership of what you put in and what the AI generates for you.
  • Privacy Matters: We don't sell your data. We use anonymized data to improve the service.
  • Built-in Safety: Our AI providers (Anthropic, Google AI) have safety filters that prevent harmful content.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Pip, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the app.

These terms apply to everyone: family administrators, family members, and children under supervision.

2. What Pip Does

Pip is a family AI assistant that helps you:

  • Have conversations and get AI assistance
  • Coordinate and communicate with your family
  • Store and retrieve family information
  • Get homework help and educational support

About Our AI Partners

Pip uses AI services from Anthropic and Google AI (Gemini). When you chat with Pip, your messages are processed by these partners. We carefully choose partners who share our commitment to safety and privacy.

3. Who Can Use Pip

Age Requirements

  • 13-17 years old: You need your parent or guardian's permission
  • Under 13: You need parent permission AND active parent supervision
  • 18+ (Family Admin): You can manage family groups and control settings

Parental Controls

Parents can:

  • Link their account to their child's account
  • View and manage usage activity
  • Control content filtering and restrictions
  • Manage privacy settings and set time limits

4. Acceptable Use

You may not use Pip to:

Service Abuse

  • Bypass, disable, or circumvent safety features or usage limits
  • Reverse engineer or extract Pip's underlying AI models
  • Use automated tools to abuse the service
  • Resell or redistribute access without authorization

Illegal Activities

  • Plan, facilitate, or assist with illegal activities
  • Generate content that violates applicable laws

Built-in Safety Features

We rely on our AI providers' (Anthropic, Google AI) built-in safety features to prevent generation of harmful content. These safety filters are active on all interactions with Pip.

5. Understanding AI Limitations

AI Can Make Mistakes

Pip uses AI to generate responses, but AI isn't perfect. It can make errors, give incomplete information, or suggest inappropriate things.

  • Always verify important information from reliable sources
  • Don't rely solely on AI for critical decisions
  • Parents should supervise children's use

Don't Use AI Alone For

  • Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Legal advice or contract interpretation
  • Financial advice or investment decisions
  • Mental health treatment or crisis intervention

Always consult qualified professionals for these important matters.

6. Your Data and Privacy

Who Owns What

You own your content: Both what you put into Pip and what AI generates for you.

We can use it to: Provide the service, keep it secure, and improve it using anonymized data.

Our Commitment to Transparency

  • We'll never sell your data (ever)
  • We'll explain major changes in plain English
  • You can always ask us questions at [email protected]

7. Payments and Subscriptions

We may charge for certain features in the future. If we do:

  • Prices will be clearly shown before you pay
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel
  • Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal to avoid charges
  • Price changes get 30 days notice

8. Account Termination

You can leave anytime by contacting [email protected].

We May Suspend or Close Accounts For

  • Violating these terms or safety policies
  • Illegal activity or fraud
  • Risk to other users or the service
  • Being inactive for over a year (with 30 days notice)

9. Legal Stuff

"As Is" Service

We provide Pip "as is" without warranties. We can't promise it will be perfect, always available, or error-free.

About Liability: If something goes seriously wrong, our liability is capped at the greater of what you paid us in the last 12 months or $100 USD.

These terms are governed by California law (United States). No mandatory arbitration - you can bring claims in small claims court or traditional courts.

10. Questions?

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

General Questions

[email protected]

Privacy, Legal, or Safety

[email protected]

We're a small team and read every message. Average response time: 2-3 business days.

By using Pip, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.