Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Welcome to Something Matters

These Terms of Service govern your use of Something Matters, a habit-tracking platform operated by TOKIMONO STUDIO INC. ("Something Matters," "we," "us," or "our"), a Canadian corporation based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

By using Something Matters, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our service.

Contact us:

TOKIMONO STUDIO INC
#310-990 Beach Ave
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2N9, Canada
Email: info@tokimono.studio

1. What Something Matters Does

Something Matters helps you build small habits with gentle accountability. Here's how it works:

Track daily habits with simple check-ins
Join public or create private groups for shared accountability
See your progress and streaks over time
Connect with others practicing similar habits

2. Who Can Use Something Matters

You must be at least 18 years old to use Something Matters. By creating an account, you confirm you meet this age requirement.

3. Your Account

Creating an account:

You'll provide accurate information including your email address, username, and name. You're responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.

Your responsibility:

You're responsible for all activity under your account. If you think someone has accessed your account without permission, let us know immediately at info@tokimono.studio.

4. Zero Tolerance for Objectionable Content and Abusive Users

Something Matters has a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive behavior. By using Something Matters, you agree to the following:

You will not post, share, or transmit any content that is offensive, abusive, harassing, threatening, obscene, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
You will not engage in bullying, harassment, hate speech, or any form of abusive behavior toward other users
You will not post content that promotes violence, self-harm, illegal activities, or discrimination
You will not post sexually explicit, pornographic, or exploitative content
You will not post spam, misleading, or fraudulent content

Violation of this policy may result in immediate removal of your content and permanent suspension of your account without prior warning.

5. How You Can Use Something Matters

You can:

Create and track your daily habits ("Matters")
Join public groups or create private groups
Check in daily and track your progress
Share your check-ins with your groups
View other group members' progress
Delete or edit your own check-ins
Report inappropriate content or behavior
Block abusive users to remove their content from your feed
Flag objectionable content for review

You can't:

Use Something Matters for anything illegal or harmful
Harass, bully, or abuse other users
Post objectionable, offensive, or abusive content of any kind
Create fake accounts or impersonate others
Share your account credentials
Scrape or automatically collect data from the platform
Try to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt our service
Spam groups with irrelevant or promotional content
Use the service to promote illegal activities, self-harm, or eating disorders
Violate other users' privacy by sharing their information without consent

6. Content Filtering and Moderation

Content Filtering

Something Matters employs content filtering to help maintain a safe and supportive community. We may use automated and manual methods to identify and remove objectionable content.

Flagging Objectionable Content

If you encounter content that you believe is objectionable, inappropriate, or violates these Terms:

Use the Report button available on any check-in or content item to flag it for review
Reports can be submitted directly within the app
You may also report content by emailing info@tokimono.studio with details

Blocking Abusive Users

If you encounter an abusive user:

Use the Block User option available on any user's content to block them
Blocking a user will:
- Immediately remove all of their content from your feed and activity views
- Notify our team of the inappropriate behavior for review
- Prevent the blocked user's future content from appearing in your feed
You can unblock users at any time through your settings

Our Commitment to Content Moderation

We will review and act on all content reports within 24 hours
Objectionable content will be removed promptly upon verification
Users who post objectionable content will be ejected from the platform
Repeat offenders will be permanently banned
In urgent cases involving safety concerns, we may take immediate action before completing our review

7. Groups and Community

Public Groups

Anyone using Something Matters can join public groups
Your check-ins and progress are visible to all group members
Public groups are discoverable to other users

Private Groups

You control who can join your private group
Only invited members can see group content
You can remove members or leave groups at any time

Group Visibility

Group members can see each other's check-ins and progress
Group admins have the same visibility as regular members (no special admin access to data)
Only group members can see what happens inside the group—non-members cannot see public group activity

Your Responsibilities in Groups

Be respectful and supportive
Don't share other members' information outside the group
Report inappropriate behavior to info@tokimono.studio
Follow our community guidelines (be kind, be honest, be supportive)

8. Content and Data

Your Content

The habits you track, check-ins you create, and content you share are yours
By using Something Matters, you give us permission to store and display your content to provide the service
We don't own your habit data or personal progress

Deleting Content

You can delete or edit individual check-ins anytime
You can delete your entire account anytime
When you delete content, it's removed from active use but may remain in backups temporarily (see Privacy Policy)

Our Rights

We can remove content that violates these Terms
We can suspend or terminate accounts that violate our policies
We don't actively moderate groups, but we respond to reports of violations

9. Reporting and Enforcement

If you see something inappropriate:

Use the Report button on the content or group to flag it immediately
You can also report it to info@tokimono.studio
Include details about what happened and where

What happens when rules are violated:

We review all reports and take action within 24 hours
Objectionable content is removed immediately upon verification
Users who post objectionable content will have their accounts suspended or permanently banned
In serious cases, we may delete the account and all associated data immediately
We're not obligated to provide warnings before taking action
Blocked users' content is immediately removed from the reporting user's feed

10. Pricing and Payment

Current Status:

Something Matters is currently free to use while we build our community.

Future Plans:

We may introduce paid plans or premium features in the future. If we do:

We'll notify you in advance
Existing users will have access to their data regardless of payment status
We'll clearly communicate what features require payment

No Refunds:

When we introduce paid plans, payments will generally be non-refundable unless required by law.

11. Health and Wellness Disclaimer

Important: Something Matters is a habit-tracking tool, not medical advice or treatment.

We're not healthcare providers and don't offer medical, mental health, or fitness advice
Don't use Something Matters as a substitute for professional help
If you're struggling with your health, mental health, or have concerns about eating disorders or self-harm, please speak with a qualified professional
Tracking habits should feel supportive, not stressful—if it becomes overwhelming, take a break

12. Privacy and Data

Your privacy matters to us. Our separate Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using Something Matters, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

Important privacy highlights:

We collect your email, name, username, profile photo, and all your habit tracking data
Group members can see your check-ins and progress within shared groups
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the app
Your data is stored in Canada and the United States
We don't sell your data to anyone

Read our full Privacy Policy at [link to privacy policy].

13. Device Permissions

Something Matters may request permission to access:

Notifications: To send you reminders and updates about group activity
Calendar: To schedule habit reminders
Health data: To integrate with Apple Health (future feature)

You can manage these permissions in your device settings. Denying permissions may limit some features.

14. What We're Not Responsible For

Something Matters is provided "as is." We work hard to make it reliable and helpful, but we can't guarantee:

The service will always be available or error-free
Your use will lead to better habits or outcomes
Other users will behave appropriately
Data will never be lost (though we do regular backups)

Limitation of liability:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we're not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of Something Matters. Our total liability to you won't exceed the amount you paid us in the 6 months before the issue arose, or $100 CAD, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions don't allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you.

15. If Things Go Wrong

If you have a problem:

If we can't resolve it:

Any disputes will be governed by the laws of British Columbia and Canada. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Vancouver, British Columbia for any legal proceedings.

16. When These Terms Change

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you (usually by email or through the app). Continuing to use Something Matters after changes means you accept the new terms.

17. When Service Ends

You can stop using Something Matters anytime by deleting your account in your settings.

We might suspend or terminate your account if:

You violate these Terms or our community guidelines
You engage in harmful behavior toward other users
Your account appears to be compromised
We're required to by law
We decide to stop offering the service (we'll give you reasonable notice)

What happens to your data:

When you delete your account, we remove your data according to our Privacy Policy. You should export any information you want to keep before deleting your account (note: export feature may not be available—contact us for assistance).

18. The Fine Print

Entire agreement:

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, are the complete agreement between us.

Independent contractors:

Using Something Matters doesn't create any partnership, employment, or agency relationship.

Severability:

If part of these Terms isn't enforceable, the rest still applies.

No waiver:

If we don't enforce a provision, that doesn't mean we waive the right to enforce it later.

Assignment:

We may transfer our rights and obligations to another company (for example, if we're acquired). You can't transfer your rights without our permission.

19. Questions?

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at info@tokimono.studio. We're here to help.

Thank you for using Something Matters. We're glad you're building small habits with us.