Terms of Service

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Verism. By using Verism, you represent that you meet this requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the platform.

2. Accounts

You may create an account using Google OAuth or Apple Sign-In. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at hello@verism.app if you suspect unauthorized access.

3. Subscriptions and Billing

Verism offers a free trial and paid subscription plans. The following applies to paid subscriptions:

• —Subscriptions are billed on a monthly basis. Your card will be charged immediately upon subscribing.
• —Subscriptions automatically renew each month unless cancelled before the renewal date.
• —You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not offer refunds for partial billing periods.
• —We reserve the right to change subscription pricing with 30 days' notice.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• —Use Verism for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
• —Attempt to circumvent subscription limits, access controls, or free trial restrictions through multiple accounts or other means.
• —Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract any proprietary content or technology from Verism.
• —Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or interact with Verism.
• —Reproduce, distribute, or resell any content generated by Verism without our written permission.

5. Fictional Content and Brand Disclaimer

All simulations on Verism — including career scenarios, workplace situations, dialogue, and characters — are entirely fictional and created for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Company and organization names used in simulations are used solely to provide realistic context. Verism is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to any company or organization referenced in its simulations. Any resemblance to actual events, persons, or actual business practices at named organizations is coincidental. Nothing in any simulation should be construed as advice, guidance, or factual information about any specific employer.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, software, and technology on Verism — including simulation narratives, behavioral frameworks, AI-generated content, and platform design — is owned by or licensed to Verism. You may not reproduce, copy, or distribute any Verism content without our express written permission.

You retain ownership of any personal data you provide. By using Verism, you grant us a limited license to use your simulation data to operate and improve the platform.

7. Disclaimers

VERISM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. SIMULATION CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CAREER, FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VERISM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO VERISM IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Connecticut, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting notice on verism.app. Your continued use of Verism after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at hello@verism.app.