Terms of Use

MingDao Mindfulness | Last updated: June 13, 2026

1. Acceptance

By using MingDao Mindfulness ("the App"), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. What MingDao Is

MingDao provides daily mindfulness practice based on Eastern classical philosophy, guided breathing, AI guidance and voice conversation, and practice tracking.

Not medical advice: MingDao is for general wellness and personal reflection. It is not a medical device, therapy substitute, or mental health treatment.

3. Subscriptions

Core daily ritual is free with usage limits on premium features
Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store
Auto-renew unless cancelled 24+ hours before period ends
Manage in iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
7-day free trial for new users (does not auto-convert)
Refunds handled by Apple

4. AI Features

AI guidance, voice conversation, reflective questions, images, and speech are generated by third-party AI providers — OpenAI (voice, image, speech) and ZenMux (text, model openai/gpt-5.5). They are:

Not authoritative scholarly commentary
Not a substitute for professional, medical, or mental-health advice
Potentially imperfect or contextually inappropriate

You are responsible for how you interpret and apply AI content. See our Privacy Policy for what data is sent to these providers.

5. Intellectual Property

Classical texts: Public domain
Original translations, AI prompts, practice plans, "Why This Matters" content, audio: Copyright Maurice Wen
Your reflections: Belong to you, stored on your device only

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Reverse engineer or decompile the App
Redistribute content commercially
Access AI services outside the App interface
Use automated tools to interact with the App

7. Disclaimers

The App is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee uninterrupted operation, AI accuracy, or specific wellness outcomes.

8. Limitation of Liability

Maurice Wen shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from App use, including loss of data or interruption of practice streaks.

9. Termination

You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it. We may suspend access for Terms violations.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China. Disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in Shenzhen.

11. Changes

We may update these Terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

Email: maurice_wen@proton.me