Terms of Service

Last updated: June 28, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, accessing, or using the QuietQuest mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

QuietQuest is a quiet time tracking application that helps users track their quiet time sessions, earn achievements, and develop a consistent practice of silence and reflection.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the App, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

5. Microphone Permissions

The App may request access to your device's microphone to monitor ambient noise levels during quiet time sessions. By granting microphone permission:

6. Research Participation

By using QuietQuest, you agree that anonymized data derived from your usage may be used for research purposes. This includes:

You may opt-out of research data inclusion at any time through your account settings. Your participation in research through anonymized data helps:

7. Intellectual Property

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by QuietQuest and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8. Research and Publications

QuietQuest retains ownership of all aggregated insights and research findings derived from user data. We may collaborate with educational institutions and researchers to publish findings that advance environmental wellness understanding. Research partnerships with educational institutions will comply with institutional review board requirements and ethical research standards.

9. Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the App and informs users of our data collection practices.

10. Disclaimers

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind. QuietQuest does not warrant that:

11. Medical Disclaimer

QuietQuest is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, QuietQuest shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the App.

13. Termination

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

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@quietquest.app