MonDiary Terms of Use
Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Effective Date: November 21, 2025
Important: Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using MonDiary. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and UKGADGETS LTD ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the MonDiary mobile application ("App" or "Service").
By creating an account, accessing, or using MonDiary, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms disclosed when purchasing features or subscriptions.
If you are using the App on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Service
MonDiary is a personal diary and journaling application that allows you to:
- Create, edit, and organize diary entries with rich text formatting
- Track your mood and emotional well-being
- Attach photos, videos, and audio recordings to entries
- Secure your diary with PIN, pattern lock, or biometric authentication
- Back up your data to cloud services (Google Drive, iCloud)
- Export your entries in various formats
- Access psychological insights and analytics (Premium feature)
The App is available on iOS, Android, and macOS platforms through their respective app stores.
3. Eligibility
To use MonDiary, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Economic Area)
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
- Not be prohibited from using the App under applicable laws
If you are under the age of 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
4. Account & Security
4.1 Account Creation
MonDiary does not require traditional account registration. Your diary is secured locally on your device using a PIN code or pattern lock that you create during setup.
4.2 Security Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Creating and maintaining a secure PIN or pattern lock
- Keeping your security credentials confidential
- Setting up account recovery options (email or security questions)
- Maintaining the security of your device
Important - Data Recovery: If you forget your PIN and have not set up email recovery or security questions, you will not be able to access your diary entries. We cannot recover your PIN or access your local data. You are solely responsible for maintaining access to your account.
4.3 Biometric Authentication
If you enable Face ID or fingerprint authentication, you acknowledge that:
- Biometric data is processed by your device's operating system
- We do not receive, store, or have access to your biometric data
- Anyone with registered biometrics on your device may access your diary
4.4 Account Recovery
We provide optional recovery methods including:
- Email-based recovery codes (6-digit codes with 10-minute expiry)
- Security question verification
Recovery attempts are rate-limited to protect your account security.
5. User Content
5.1 Ownership of Content
You retain full ownership of all content you create in MonDiary, including:
- Diary entries and text content
- Photos, videos, and audio recordings
- Mood selections and tags
- Custom templates
5.2 License Grant
By using the App, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Store your content locally on your device
- Process your content to provide App features (e.g., sentiment analysis)
- Transmit your content to cloud services you authorize (Google Drive, iCloud)
- Display your content back to you within the App
This license is solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service to you. We do not access, read, sell, or share your diary content with third parties.
5.3 Content Processing
Your diary content may be processed locally on your device for:
- Sentiment analysis and mood tracking
- Psychological insights and recommendations
- Search and organization features
All content analysis is performed on your device. Your diary content is never transmitted to our servers or third parties for analysis.
5.4 Content Backup
If you enable cloud backup:
- Your content will be stored in your personal Google Drive or iCloud account
- You are responsible for the security of your cloud accounts
- Cloud storage is subject to the terms of Google or Apple
5.5 Content Deletion
You can delete your content at any time within the App. Deleted content:
- Is permanently removed from local storage
- Must be separately deleted from cloud backups if enabled
- Cannot be recovered once deleted
6. Subscriptions & Payments
6.1 Subscription Plans
MonDiary offers the following subscription options:
| Plan |
Billing Cycle |
Trial |
| Weekly |
Every 7 days |
3-day free trial (where available) |
| Annual |
Every 365 days |
None |
6.2 Payment Processing
All payments are processed through:
- iOS/macOS: Apple App Store
- Android: Google Play Store
We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions across platforms. By subscribing, you also agree to RevenueCat's terms of service.
6.3 Auto-Renewal
Auto-Renewal Notice: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
6.4 Free Trial
If you start a free trial:
- You will have full access to Premium features during the trial period
- Your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription at the end of the trial
- You can cancel during the trial to avoid being charged
- Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchase
6.5 Cancellation
To cancel your subscription:
- iOS/macOS: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > MonDiary > Cancel
- Android: Go to Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > MonDiary > Cancel
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain Premium access until then.
6.6 Refunds
Refund requests are handled by the respective app stores:
We cannot process refunds directly. All refund decisions are made by Apple or Google according to their policies.
6.7 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will:
- Be communicated in advance
- Not affect your current billing period
- Apply to subsequent renewals after notice
6.8 Restore Purchases
You can restore previous purchases using the "Restore Purchases" option in the App. This is useful when switching devices or reinstalling the App.
7. Free & Premium Features
7.1 Free Features
All users have access to:
- Unlimited diary entries
- Basic mood tracking
- 7 free themes
- Basic sticker set
- Manual cloud backup
- Text export (.txt format)
- PIN/pattern/biometric security
- 10 built-in templates
7.2 Premium Features
Premium subscribers gain access to:
- 13 additional premium themes
- 119 premium background illustrations
- 6 premium sticker sets (161 stickers)
- PDF export with formatting
- Data package export (.zip)
- Automatic cloud backup
- Advanced psychological insights:
- Five Factor Wellbeing Assessment
- Self-Actualization Journey
- Cognitive Pattern Analyzer
- Emotional Intelligence Tracker
- Unlimited media uploads
7.3 Feature Availability
We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove features at any time. Significant changes to Premium features will be communicated to subscribers in advance.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Our Intellectual Property
The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by UKGADGETS LTD and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
This includes but is not limited to:
- App design, interface, and user experience
- Pre-built themes and background illustrations
- Sticker sets and graphic assets
- Built-in templates
- Mood icons and emoji sets
- Algorithms and analytical features
- MonDiary name, logo, and branding
8.2 License to Use
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Download and install the App on devices you own or control
- Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Use Premium content if you have an active subscription
8.3 Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute the App or its content
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
- Use our intellectual property for commercial purposes
- Create derivative works based on the App
- Sublicense, sell, or transfer your license
8.4 Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback without any obligation to you.
9. Acceptable Use
9.1 Permitted Use
You may use MonDiary for:
- Personal journaling and diary keeping
- Mood and emotional well-being tracking
- Personal reflection and self-improvement
- Storing personal memories and experiences
9.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
- Use automated systems to access the App
- Circumvent security features or content protections
- Use the App to store or transmit malware
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Use the App to violate any third party's rights
9.3 Content Standards
While your diary is private, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any content you create. You agree not to use the App to create, store, or distribute content that:
- Violates any applicable law or regulation
- Infringes intellectual property rights of others
- Contains child sexual abuse material
- Promotes terrorism or violence
10. Third-Party Services
10.1 Cloud Storage Providers
The App integrates with third-party services for cloud backup:
10.2 Payment Processors
- RevenueCat: Manages subscriptions - Terms of Service
- Apple App Store: Processes iOS payments - Terms
- Google Play: Processes Android payments - Terms
10.3 Analytics and Diagnostics
- Firebase (Google): Provides analytics and crash reporting - Firebase Terms of Service
- Firebase Analytics: Tracks app usage and engagement
- Firebase Crashlytics: Monitors app stability and crashes
- Firebase Authentication: Manages anonymous user sessions
- All Firebase services are subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
10.4 Service Availability
We are not responsible for the availability, reliability, or functionality of third-party services. If a third-party service becomes unavailable:
- Cloud backup features may be temporarily unavailable
- Subscription management may be affected
- Core diary functionality will continue to work offline
10.5 Third-Party Terms
Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to read those terms carefully.
11. Disclaimers
11.1 "As Is" Basis
THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
11.2 No Guarantee
We do not warrant that:
- The App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable
- Any errors in the App will be corrected
- The App will meet your specific requirements
11.3 Psychological Insights Disclaimer
Not Medical Advice: The psychological insights, mood tracking, and wellness features in MonDiary are for informational and self-reflection purposes only. They are NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition.
11.4 Data Loss
We are not responsible for any loss of data due to:
- Device failure, loss, or theft
- Forgotten PIN without recovery options configured
- Third-party cloud service failures
- User error or accidental deletion
- App uninstallation
You are strongly encouraged to enable cloud backup and maintain regular backups of your diary.
Note: Crash reports and analytics data are collected to help us diagnose and prevent data loss issues. This diagnostic data is used solely to improve app reliability and is governed by our Privacy Policy.
11.5 Apple Disclaimer
You acknowledge that:
- These Terms are between you and UKGADGETS LTD only, not with Apple
- Apple has no obligation to furnish maintenance or support services
- Apple is not responsible for any product warranties
- Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims related to the App
- Apple is not responsible for any third-party intellectual property claims
12. Limitation of Liability
12.1 Exclusion of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL UKGADGETS LTD, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Service interruption or computer damage
- Cost of substitute services
- Any damages arising from these Terms or your use of the App
12.2 Liability Cap
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED POUNDS (£100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
12.3 Essential Purpose
THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
12.4 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
13. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless UKGADGETS LTD and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your use of the App
- Your content or data
- Your violation of any third party's rights
- Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party
14. Termination
14.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your use of the App at any time by:
- Deleting the App from your device
- Cancelling any active subscriptions
14.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, if:
- You breach these Terms
- We are required to do so by law
- We discontinue the App
14.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your license to use the App ends immediately
- You must delete the App from all devices
- Provisions that by their nature should survive will survive (including ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability)
14.4 Data After Termination
Your local data remains on your device until you delete the App. Cloud backups remain in your personal cloud storage accounts until you delete them.
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- We will notify you of material changes through the App or by email
- Changes will be effective upon posting unless otherwise specified
Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the App.
16. Governing Law
16.1 Applicable Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
16.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
16.3 EU Consumers
If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may also bring proceedings in your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.
16.4 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16.5 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
16.6 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any subscription terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and UKGADGETS LTD regarding the App.
16.7 Third-Party Beneficiaries
Apple Inc. and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms (for iOS/macOS users). Upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
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