Terms of Use
Last updated: May 8, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in The Dream Drop, a privacy-first dream journaling platform developed by Root Code Collective, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of all services provided by Root Code Collective, including The Dream Drop app, affiliated websites, and integrated research features.
By using The Dream Drop or engaging with our services, you agree to these terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use The Dream Drop. By using our services, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
3. Anonymous Use
We do not require names, email addresses, or other direct identifiers to use the app. Each user is represented only by an anonymous signature stored locally on your device.
If you choose to contact us via email or share information outside of the app, you do so voluntarily.
4. Purpose of the App
The Dream Drop is intended for personal dream exploration and contribution to anonymized academic research. It is not intended for medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges, we encourage you to seek professional support.
5. Research Participation
By logging dreams in The Dream Drop, your anonymized data may be used in academic studies approved or facilitated by Root Code Collective. Participation is entirely voluntary and data is never sold.
We do not collect identifiable information and take strong steps to preserve your privacy. For details, please review our Privacy Policy.
6. Your Responsibilities
You agree not to:
- Use the platform for unlawful, abusive, or harmful behavior
- Submit content that violates others’ rights
- Attempt to reverse engineer, tamper with, or misuse the app or data
Root Code Collective reserves the right to remove access for users who violate these terms.
7. Intellectual Property
The Dream Drop and all original content, features, and functionality remain the exclusive property of Root Code Collective, unless otherwise attributed. You may not reproduce or redistribute app content without written permission.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Root Code Collective is not liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the app, including data loss, emotional distress, or third-party misuse.
All services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page and, if significant, announced within the app or by email if you’ve contacted us before.
Your continued use of The Dream Drop indicates your acceptance of any updated terms.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Root Code Collective / The Dream Drop
Sonoma County, California, USA
support@rootcodecollective.org