Glowie Terms of Service and Disclaimer

Effective Date: September 5, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Glowie, an AI-powered chatbot created in 2024 as a class project by Sophie (9 years old) and Alena (13 years old). Glowie is designed to provide information and advice regarding skincare, haircare, healthcare, and personal advice, specifically targeting teen users. These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) govern your use of Glowie. By accessing or using Glowie, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use Glowie.

2. Services Provided

Glowie is powered by artificial intelligence built on top of co-pilot and aggregates its information from OpenAI's frontier model to generate responses. It is designed to answer user questions and provide advice related to skincare, haircare, healthcare, and personal matters.

Important Disclaimer:
- Glowie is not a licensed healthcare provider, medical professional, or therapist. The information provided by Glowie is generated through AI and may be prone to errors, inaccuracies, or hallucinations.
- The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice or a substitute for consulting a licensed healthcare professional.
- Always consult a qualified doctor or healthcare provider regarding any health concerns, medical conditions, or treatments, especially in cases involving life-threatening or serious health issues.

3. User Eligibility

While Glowie can be used by people of any age, it is recommended that users be at least 13 years old. Users under 18 must have the consent of a parent or guardian to use the service.

4. Use of Glowie

You agree to use Glowie only for lawful purposes. You may not use Glowie to:

5. No Medical or Professional Advice

As stated, Glowie provides general informational content on skincare, haircare, healthcare, and personal advice topics. This information should never be used as a substitute for:

Any health concerns, including but not limited to skincare, haircare, and personal health issues, should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Limitation of Liability: Glowie is not responsible for any harm, injury, or adverse effects caused by reliance on information generated by the AI. Users assume all risks when applying the advice given by Glowie, and it is the user’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of any medical or health-related information by consulting a licensed medical professional.

6. Data Privacy

By using Glowie, you acknowledge that Glowie collects certain data to provide a personalized user experience. However, Glowie does not sell user data to third parties. Any data collected is handled per our Privacy Policy, which outlines how user data is collected, stored, and protected.

7. Privacy Policy

7.1 Data Collection

Glowie may collect information such as your IP address, usage data, and questions asked to improve the chatbot's services and performance. We do not intentionally collect personal health information (PHI) or sensitive personal data.

7.2 Data Usage

We may use the collected data to:

7.3 Data Sharing

We will not share or sell your data to third-party advertisers or marketers. Data may be shared with service providers (e.g., hosting platforms) for the sole purpose of improving the platform.

7.4 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of your data. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

8. Indemnification

By using Glowie, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Glowie, its developers, affiliates, officers, and employees from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

10. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be communicated, and your continued use of Glowie after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.