The rules of the room, in plain words.

Effective: 15 June 2026

FRIENDA is not a law firm. Nothing on this site or in the app is legal advice. If your NDA matters enough that you need a lawyer's read, get one.

These terms govern your use of FRIENDA — the iOS app, the iMessage extension, the web sign page at this domain, and any API or service we run under the "FRIENDA" name (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service you agree to these terms. If you don't, please don't use it.

What FRIENDA is (and isn't)

FRIENDA is software that lets two people quickly form a non-disclosure agreement between themselves. The default template is a mutual NDA written in plain English, with a fixed two-year confidentiality term and Delaware governing law (Pro plans can change these).

FRIENDA is not:

A law firm, attorney, or notary.
A party to your NDA. The agreement is between you and the person who signs it.
An e-discovery, evidence preservation, or compliance product.
A substitute for a real contract review when one matters.

Your account

To send NDAs, you sign in with Apple. Your account is bound to the Apple identifier Apple gives us — we never see your Apple password.
You're responsible for keeping access to your device and Apple ID secure.
Signing out resets the per-install device id, so a signed-out device can't reach your account's NDAs.
Recipients don't need an account — anyone can sign an NDA you send through the App Clip or the web.

How signing works

The sender ("Discloser") creates an NDA from a template and shares a signing link. The Discloser countersigns their half at this point.
The recipient ("Recipient") opens the link, reads the agreement, types their legal name, confirms with Face ID / Touch ID, and taps "Sign."
At that moment, a contract is formed between Discloser and Recipient on the terms displayed on the signing page at the time of tap.

By tapping "Sign," the Recipient confirms that the typed name is theirs, that they have the authority to bind themselves to the NDA, and that they intend the tap to function as their signature under the U.S. ESIGN Act and applicable state e-signature law.

Recipient identity lock. A Discloser may lock an NDA to a specific email or phone number. When they do, the Recipient must prove control of that contact — by a one-time code or a matching Sign in with Apple — before they can sign. This is a convenience and anti-mistake measure; it is not a guarantee of identity, and the Discloser remains responsible for sending the link to the right person.

Your responsibilities

Make sure you and your counterparty have the authority to enter the NDA.
Don't use FRIENDA to bind someone who hasn't agreed (typing someone else's name into the Sign field on their behalf is fraud).
Don't use the Service to harass, defraud, or otherwise misuse it.
Comply with applicable law, including export controls and sanctions.

What we don't promise

FRIENDA is provided "as is." Software has bugs. Servers sometimes fail. The Service may have downtime, lose features, gain features, or change pricing. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no warranties of any kind, including for merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We make a real effort to keep signed PDFs accessible forever and to maintain a verifiable audit chain. We do not guarantee either against acts of God, infrastructure failures beyond our control, or court orders requiring deletion.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FRIENDA and its operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service. Our total liability for any claim is capped at the amount you paid us for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim (or $50, whichever is greater).

Paid plans

FRIENDA Pro is billed through Apple's in-app purchase system, monthly or yearly.
Pro unlocks unlimited NDAs, recipient identity locks, and access-code-protected NDAs. Court-ready signing and the audit trail are free for everyone.
Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel in your Apple ID settings.
Refunds follow Apple's standard refund policy.
If you cancel, your signed NDAs remain accessible — they're yours, regardless of plan.

Termination

You can stop using the Service at any time and delete your account from Profile → Delete account. We may suspend or terminate accounts that abuse the Service, but only after notice unless the abuse is severe (fraud, security violations, etc.).

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute that can't be resolved by talking to us at hi@frienda.chat first will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

Changes

We may update these terms. Material changes will be announced to signed-in users by email at least 14 days before they take effect. Continuing to use the Service after a change means you accept the new terms.

Contact

Questions, complaints, or feedback — hi@frienda.chat.