Terms of Use

Last updated: July 5, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) set out the legally binding conditions governing your use of the services (“Services”) provided by The Friend (“we”) through thefriend.io and affiliated channels. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms and to all policies published herein. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

The Services are for entertainment purposes only; they are not a substitute for medical, legal, financial, or psychological support. If you are in difficulty, please consult a professional.
All conversations between users and AI companions are entirely fictional. AI characters have no genuine emotions and no capacity to make real-world promises.
AI outputs may be inaccurate or incomplete; it is the user's responsibility to assess their suitability.

1. Account

You are responsible for providing accurate information and for safeguarding the security of your account; you are responsible for all activity carried out under your account.
Your account is non-transferable; it may not be sold or shared.
We may request additional information from time to time for age verification.
We may suspend or terminate your account in the event of a breach of the Terms or policies.

2. Eligibility (18+)

The Services are intended solely for persons who are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your place of residence). If you are not of this age, you may not use the Services. See .

3. Nature of the Service

The Services offer AI-powered chat, memory, and image/audio/video generation. You may select ready-made characters or create your own with custom attributes. All characters are fictional and synthetic. We may modify or remove characters, features, or content at any time.

4. Paid Services

Certain features are paid (subscriptions, token packages, and the like). You are responsible for all fees, including applicable taxes. For details: .

5. Intellectual Property

The Services, trademarks, designs, and software are owned by or licensed to The Friend. You are granted a license for personal, non-commercial use only; this does not constitute a transfer of ownership. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

6. Your Content and License

You retain the rights to your inputs. In order to provide the Service, ensure security, monitor compliance with policies, and improve our services and AI models, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use your content. This license is exercised consistently with the .

7. Limitation of Liability

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for indirect or consequential damages; our total liability is limited to the amount you have paid us during the relevant period.

8. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of Bulgaria, and disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bulgaria.

9. Changes

We may update these documents from time to time; changes take effect upon publication. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the current version.

10. Contact

IMAER LTD · Mineralna Banya Ovoshtnik, 191 Izvora Str, 6138 Kazanluk, Bulgaria · [email protected]