Privacy Policy

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated November 24, 2025

Welcome to BlackFULLness. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of all BlackFULLness products and services, including the BlackFULLness mobile application (“App”), the Blackfullness.com website (“Site”), our digital and physical products (“Products”), and any workshops, programs, coaching, or events (“Programming”) (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

These Services are operated by Special Sauce, Inc. (“BlackFULLness,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

For questions, email support@blackfullness.com.

1. Eligibility

To use this service, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years old, and
  • If under 18, have permission and supervision from a parent or guardian.

By using the Services, you represent that you meet these requirements.

2. Description of Services

BlackFULLness provides tools, content, and programming designed to support mindfulness, wellness, cultural grounding, and community care. These Services may include:

  • The BlackFULLness App and its meditation, wellness, and educational content
  • Digital courses, workshops, coaching, or community programming
  • Content delivered through events, newsletters, or live/recorded sessions
  • Physical or digital products sold through Blackfullness.com
  • Access to user accounts, subscriptions, and member communities

We may update, enhance, or modify the Services at any time.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. By doing so, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and updated information
  • Keep your login credentials confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account

We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion.

If you believe your account is compromised, contact support@blackfullness.com.

4. Subscriptions & Payments

Certain Services require a paid subscription such as BlackFULLness App Premium.

By purchasing a subscription, you authorize us (or the platform you used to purchase) to charge your payment method on a recurring, automatic basis until you cancel.

Pricing (subject to change):

  • $11.99 per month
  • $79.99 per year

These prices apply to the App; other Programming or Products may have separate pricing.

Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal through:

  • Your Apple App Store or Google Play Store settings, or
  • Your account settings on our Site (if purchased directly).

We do not process refunds for purchases made through third-party app stores; their policies apply.

5. Permitted Use

You may use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You agree NOT to:

  • Copy, record, distribute, or share our content without permission
  • Use content commercially without a separate written license
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to access source code
  • Scrape or interfere with the App or Site
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Share your subscription login with others

Violations may result in suspension or termination.

6. Intellectual Property

All content—including meditations, audio, text, video, curriculum, graphics, trademarks, and programming—is owned by Special Sauce, Inc. or our licensors, and protected by copyright and trademark laws.

You receive a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for your personal use only. No other rights are granted.

7. Programming, Workshops & Events

By participating in any BlackFULLness Programming (e.g., workshops, circles, retreats, coaching, live sessions), you agree to:

  • Follow all posted community guidelines
  • Acknowledge that these may include emotional, cultural, or embodied practices
  • Participate voluntarily, using your own discretion

We may record sessions for internal use and future programming, but we will always request consent before recording identifiable participants.

8. Wellness & Safety Disclaimer

BlackFULLness provides wellness, cultural, and educational content. The Services are not medical or mental-health advice and:

  • Do not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition
  • Are not a substitute for professional healthcare
  • Should not be used while driving or performing tasks requiring attention

Consult a qualified professional for medical or mental health concerns.

9. Community Guidelines

To maintain a safe, culturally grounded environment, you agree to:

  • Treat others with respect
  • Avoid harmful, abusive, or threatening behavior
  • Avoid discrimination, harassment, or hate speech
  • Maintain confidentiality in community spaces

We may remove content or users who violate these guidelines.

10. Third Party Services

We use third-party providers for payments, hosting, analytics, customer service, and content delivery. These providers have their own privacy practices and terms, which you are responsible for reviewing.

We are not responsible for third-party actions or policies.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes:

  • What data we collect
  • How we use and share data
  • Your rights and choices

Read the full Privacy Policy at: https://www.blackfullness.com/privacy-policy

For privacy questions: support@blackfullness.com

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Services if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful conduct.

You may stop using the Services at any time.

Upon termination, your license to use our content ends. Certain Terms survive termination (e.g., Intellectual Property, Limitations of Liability).

13. Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Content will always be available
  • The Services will meet your expectations

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for any damages arising from your use of the Services.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, BlackFULLness, its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, revenue, or goodwill
  • Any claims arising from your participation in Programming or wellness activities

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 12 months before the claim.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold BlackFULLness harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your interactions with other users

16. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Most concerns can be resolved quickly by contacting support@blackfullness.com. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree that:

  • Disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration,
  • You waive the right to a jury trial,
  • You waive participation in class actions or class arbitrations.

Certain disputes may be excluded by law.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When changes are made:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date, and
  • We may notify you via email or in-app notice.

Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

Any dispute not subject to arbitration will be handled in California courts unless otherwise required by law.

19. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

Email: support@blackfullness.com

Company: Special Sauce, Inc.