Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 31, 2026

Welcome to Steady Dad. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Steady Dad mobile application ("App") and related services (collectively, the "Services") provided by Steady Grove LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By downloading, accessing, or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.

1. Important Health and Safety Disclaimers

1.1 Not Medical or Professional Advice

THE SERVICES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. The Services provide general wellness and stress management techniques for informational and educational purposes only. The content, including breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and parenting guidance, does not constitute medical, psychological, psychiatric, or therapeutic advice.

Always seek the advice of your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition. Never disregard professional medical or mental health advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or experienced through the Services.

1.2 No Therapeutic Relationship

Your use of the Services does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or any other healthcare provider relationship between you and Steady Grove LLC or any of its employees, contractors, or affiliates. The Company does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic services.

1.3 Crisis and Emergency Services

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM IMMEDIATELY.

IF YOU ARE HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE OR SELF-HARM:

In the United States: Call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
International: Contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS EMERGENCY CARE THROUGH THE SERVICES. The App is not designed or equipped to handle emergencies or crisis situations.

1.4 Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge and agree that:

The Services are intended for general wellness purposes and may not be appropriate for all individuals.
Certain breathing techniques, physical exercises, or meditation practices may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions, including but not limited to respiratory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, or psychiatric conditions.
Some individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other psychiatric conditions, may experience adverse effects from meditation, breathing exercises, or introspective practices. If you have a pre-existing mental health condition, consult with your healthcare provider before using the Services.
You assume full responsibility for your decisions to use the Services and any actions you take as a result of using the Services.
The Company makes no guarantees regarding the effectiveness of any technique, exercise, or content provided through the Services.

1.5 Parenting Content Disclaimer

The parenting guidance, "repair scripts," and child-related content provided through the Services are for general informational purposes only. Every child and family situation is unique. The content is not intended to replace professional parenting guidance, child psychology services, or family therapy. If you have concerns about your child's development, behavior, or mental health, please consult with a qualified professional.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on a device that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial use.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
Not use the Services in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Services.
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services.
Not use the Services to transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software.
Not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Services without our express written permission.
Not use the Services for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.

5. Purchases and Subscriptions

5.1 In-App Purchases

The App may offer products or services for purchase ("In-App Purchases"). All In-App Purchases are processed through the applicable app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and are subject to the terms and conditions of that app store.

5.2 Payment

You agree to pay all fees and charges incurred in connection with your purchases at the prices in effect when such charges are incurred. All payments are non-refundable except as expressly set forth herein or as required by applicable law.

5.3 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by the applicable app store in accordance with their refund policies. We do not directly process refunds for In-App Purchases.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership

The Services and all content, features, and functionality thereof, including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement, are owned by Steady Grove LLC, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

6.2 Trademarks

"Steady Dad," "Steady Grove," and related logos and names are trademarks of Steady Grove LLC. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE 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, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICES OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THE SERVICES AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL STEADY GROVE LLC, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES;
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES;
PERSONAL INJURY, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, OR PHYSICAL HARM;
DEATH, SELF-HARM, OR SUICIDE;
DAMAGES RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES;
DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES;
DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DECISIONS OR ACTIONS YOU TAKE BASED ON CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES;

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

7.3 Cap on Liability

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES OR OTHERWISE ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO US FOR USE OF THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Steady Grove LLC, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms;
Your use of the Services;
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights;
Any claim that your use of the Services caused damage to a third party;
Any content you submit or transmit through the Services.

9. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

9.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim against us, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at me@steadygrove.com. We will try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or we may bring a formal proceeding.

9.2 Binding Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

You and Steady Grove LLC agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies.

9.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND STEADY GROVE LLC AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

9.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to me@steadygrove.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you want to opt out of this arbitration agreement.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the Services at any time by uninstalling the App and discontinuing use.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Terms in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Steady Grove LLC regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14. Contact Information

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

Steady Grove LLC
Email: me@steadygrove.com
Website: https://steadydads.com

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