Terms of Service

Effective Date: Upon Launch  •  Last Updated: March 24, 2026
By using Catalyst, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the app. It's that simple.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Catalyst mobile application ("Catalyst," "the App," or "the Service") operated by Aurandel ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using Catalyst, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. The Service

Catalyst is a voice-first AI productivity coaching application. It provides strategic life coaching, goal tracking, project management, daily accountability, and personalized guidance through an AI persona named Jax.

1.1 What Catalyst Is

  • A voice-first AI life strategist and productivity coach
  • A goal and project tracking tool
  • A daily accountability system
  • A knowledge synthesis engine grounded in 347+ curated books

1.2 What Catalyst Is Not

  • Not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health provider
  • Not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice
  • Not a crisis intervention service (though it provides crisis resource referrals when distress is detected)
  • Not a romantic or intimate companion

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) or the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741).

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use Catalyst. By using the App, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16.

3. Your Account

3.1 Account Creation

You may be required to create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

3.2 Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to update it as needed.

3.3 One Account Per Person

Each account is for a single individual. You may not share your account or allow others to access Catalyst through your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use Catalyst for its intended purpose — personal productivity coaching and life strategy. You agree NOT to:

  • Use Catalyst for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of the App
  • Attempt to manipulate, exploit, or circumvent Catalyst's safety systems
  • Use Catalyst to generate harmful, abusive, or illegal content
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's servers, networks, or infrastructure
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the App
  • Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Service without written permission

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violation of these terms.

5. Subscription and Payment

5.1 Pricing

Catalyst offers both free and premium subscription tiers. Premium features require a paid subscription. Current pricing is available in the App and on our website.

5.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store. Payment processing is handled entirely by Apple. We do not store your payment information.

5.3 Cancellation

You can cancel your subscription at any time through the App Store. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to premium features until your current period expires.

5.4 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple according to their refund policy. Please contact Apple Support for refund inquiries.

5.5 Price Changes

We may change subscription pricing with at least 30 days' notice. Price changes will not affect your current billing period.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

Catalyst, including its design, code, AI systems, knowledge bases, archetype system, coaching methodologies, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by Aurandel. Multiple aspects of Catalyst's technology are protected by pending patent applications. The Catalyst name and logo are trademarks of Aurandel.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you share with Catalyst — your goals, projects, voice recordings, and conversations. By using the App, you grant us a limited license to process this content solely to provide the Service to you.

6.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about Catalyst, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that feedback to improve the Service.

7. AI-Generated Content

7.1 Nature of AI Responses

Catalyst's coaching responses are generated by artificial intelligence. While grounded in a curated library of 347+ books and specialized knowledge bases, AI-generated content may occasionally be inaccurate, incomplete, or not applicable to your specific situation.

7.2 Not Professional Advice

Catalyst's responses do not constitute professional advice of any kind — including medical, legal, financial, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Always consult qualified professionals for decisions in these areas.

7.3 Web Search Results

When Catalyst searches the web on your behalf, the results are synthesized through Jax's coaching perspective. Web-sourced information may not be current, complete, or accurate. Catalyst is not responsible for the accuracy of third-party web content.

8. Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

  • Catalyst is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied
  • We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of Catalyst
  • Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not liable for any actions you take based on Catalyst's AI-generated coaching responses

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aurandel, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of Catalyst, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You can stop using Catalyst at any time. To delete your account and all associated data, go to Settings → Privacy → Delete My Data, or email privacy@aurandel.com.

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to Catalyst if you violate these Terms, engage in abusive behavior, or if we discontinue the Service. We will provide reasonable notice when possible.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use Catalyst ends immediately. We will delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution — will survive.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at legal@aurandel.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

12.3 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of Catalyst shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will take place in Honolulu, Hawaii, or remotely at your election.

12.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis only. You waive the right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.

12.5 Small Claims Exception

Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court in Honolulu, Hawaii, if the claim qualifies.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of Catalyst after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. General

  • Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aurandel regarding Catalyst.
  • Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
  • No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  • Assignment. You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to a successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

15. Contact Us

General Inquiries: info@aurandel.com

Legal Inquiries: legal@aurandel.com

Privacy Questions: privacy@aurandel.com