Terms of service
Sanctuary Journal — Effective date: June 2, 2026
1. About the service
Fritz Gabriel (hereinafter "the Publisher") operates Sanctuary journal, a personal journaling application available via web browser and mobile devices (iOS and Android). Sanctuary journal allows users to write, organize, and securely store their journal entries in a private environment. These Terms of Service (hereinafter "ToS") govern access to and use of Sanctuary journal by any user (hereinafter "the User").
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using Sanctuary journal, the User fully and unconditionally accepts these Terms of Service. If the User does not agree to these terms, they must immediately stop using the application. The Publisher reserves the right to modify these ToS at any time. Changes take effect upon publication within the application. Users will be notified of any material changes.
3. Account Creation
Access to Sanctuary journal requires the creation of a personal account. By registering, the User agrees to:
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration
- Choose a strong password and not share it with any third party
- Immediately notify the Publisher of any unauthorized use of their account
- Create only one personal account
4. Service Plans
4.1 Free Plan
The free plan provides access to the core features of Sanctuary journal, subject to limits defined by the Publisher (number of entries, storage space, etc.). These limits are displayed within the application and may evolve over time.
5. Acceptable Use
The User agrees to use Sanctuary journal in compliance with applicable law and these ToS. The User must not:
- Use the application for any unlawful or harmful purpose
- Attempt to circumvent or disable any security measures of the application
- Reproduce, sell, or commercially exploit any part of the application without prior written authorization from the Publisher
- Upload, store, or transmit content that infringes the rights of third parties.
6. User Content
Journal entries and content created by the User within Sanctuary journal remain the exclusive property of the User. The Publisher claims no ownership over such content. User content is stored on secure servers. The Publisher implements appropriate technical measures to ensure its confidentiality and integrity, as described in the Privacy Policy. The User is solely responsible for the content they create and store within the application.
7. Service Availability
Sanctuary journal is available 24/7, subject to maintenance operations or force majeure events. The Publisher does not guarantee uninterrupted availability and cannot be held liable for temporary service interruptions. The Publisher reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time, including for technical or security reasons.
8. Account Suspension and Termination
The Publisher reserves the right to suspend or delete a User's account in the event of a breach of these ToS, without prior notice or compensation. The User may delete their account at any time through the application settings. Deletion of the account results in the permanent removal of all associated data, within the timeframes specified in the Privacy Policy.
9. Intellectual Property
All elements of Sanctuary journal (design, source code, logo, text, features) are the exclusive property of Fritz Gabriel and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Any unauthorized reproduction or use is strictly prohibited.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Publisher shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of or inability to use Sanctuary journal, including data loss or service interruption. The Publisher does not warrant that the application will be free of errors or bugs.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of France. In the event of a dispute, the parties will seek an amicable resolution. Failing that, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of France.
12. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact Fritz Gabriel at: [email protected]