Flare: Pain Tracker & Body Map — Terms of Use

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Important: Flare is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. It is a personal tracking tool only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Flare application (“App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and the Flare development team (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your use of the App is also governed by Apple’s App Store Terms of Service, which are incorporated by reference.

2. Description of the App

Flare is a personal pain-tracking iOS application that allows users to:

  • Log pain location, type, and severity using an interactive body map
  • View a history of past pain entries
  • View trends and insights based on logged data
  • Export a summary of pain history as a PDF (Pro feature)
  • Optionally sync data via iCloud (Pro feature)

All features are provided for personal informational tracking purposes only.

3. Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Flare is a personal wellness and tracking tool only. It is not:

  • A medical device as defined by the FDA or any regulatory authority
  • A diagnostic tool
  • A substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • A provider of medical advice of any kind

Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read in or inferred from the App.

In the case of a medical emergency, call your local emergency services (e.g., 911 in the US) immediately. Do not use Flare in place of emergency care.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 4 years old (consistent with App Store age rating) to use Flare. Users under 18 should use the App with the awareness and guidance of a parent or guardian. By using the App, you represent that you meet the applicable age requirements.

5. License and Permitted Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App on any Apple device that you own or control, subject to the App Store Terms of Service and these Terms.

You agree not to:

  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the App
  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose
  • Use the App to provide medical diagnoses, treatment, or clinical advice to others
  • Misrepresent Flare data as the output of a certified medical device

6. In-App Purchases and Pro Features

Flare offers a free tier and a Pro upgrade available as a one-time in-app purchase. The following terms apply to purchases:

  • All purchases are processed through the Apple App Store. Your purchase is subject to Apple’s purchase and refund policies.
  • The Pro purchase is a one-time payment that unlocks Pro features permanently on the purchasing Apple ID.
  • Pro features may be restored on another device by tapping “Restore Purchases” — no additional charge applies.
  • We reserve the right to change, add, or remove features included in the Free or Pro tiers with reasonable notice.
  • We do not offer refunds directly. All refund requests must be submitted to Apple via their standard process.

7. Your Data

All pain log data you create in Flare is stored locally on your device. We do not collect, access, or store your pain data on our servers. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your device and the data stored on it. We are not responsible for any unauthorized access to your data resulting from your failure to secure your device.

By choosing to export a PDF or share your data with any third party (including healthcare providers), you assume full responsibility for that disclosure.

8. Accuracy of Information

Flare displays information based solely on data you enter. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of:

  • Any trends, patterns, or insights displayed in the App
  • Any correlations suggested by the App (including future AI-powered features)
  • Any exported documents generated by the App

All insights are based on self-reported data and are provided for informational purposes only.

9. Third-Party Services

Flare integrates with Apple’s HealthKit and iCloud services (Pro), subject to separate terms from Apple. Pro features may optionally use Anthropic’s Claude API for AI-powered insights — this is opt-in only, requires explicit consent, and only anonymized aggregates are transmitted. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

We are not responsible for the practices or policies of any third-party service.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, design, code, trademarks, and branding in Flare are owned by or licensed to us. Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of any intellectual property. “Flare” and the Flare flame logo are trademarks of the Flare development team.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

14. Changes to These Terms

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time if you violate these Terms. You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device. Upon termination, your locally stored data will be deleted with the App.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the applicable courts of that jurisdiction.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: