HomeCircle Terms of Use

Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Applies to HomeCircle 1.3.0 and later

Thanks for using HomeCircle. These terms are the agreement between you and us about using the app. We've tried to keep them short and plain. You agree to these terms on the 18+ screen when you first set up HomeCircle, by confirming “I’m 18 or older and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy”. If you don't agree, please don't use the app.

HomeCircle is a free app made by Luke Endrody, a sole trader in Queensland, Australia (ABN 53 687 374 897) ("we", "us"). These terms sit alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how your information is handled.

1. 18+ only, and agreeing to these terms

Scope. These terms apply to the HomeCircle app and the website homecircle.au.

HomeCircle is for adults aged 18 and over. You agree to these terms on the 18+ screen when you first set up HomeCircle, by confirming “I’m 18 or older and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy”.

2. Support, not medical care

• HomeCircle is a support tool for people in recovery. It doesn't diagnose, treat or replace care from a doctor, counsellor, treatment service or your sponsor.
• Kai, your recovery buddy, puts its replies together on your phone from built-in templates. Kai is not AI and is never a counsellor, doctor or sponsor.
• If you're struggling, please reach out to your GP, a treatment service, your sponsor or someone you trust.
• In an emergency, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Kai on the web gives rule-based support messages written into the site. It isn't medical, counselling or crisis advice, and it isn't a person. In an emergency call 000.

Meeting reminders (.ics files) are a convenience only. Meeting times and places can change or be listed incorrectly, so check with the group or the official listing. We aren't responsible for missed or changed meetings.

3. Not affiliated with any fellowship

HomeCircle is independent. It isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or connected to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Gamblers Anonymous (GA) or Porn Addicts Anonymous (PA). Their names are used only to describe meetings and to link to their own websites, which have their own terms and policies. Meeting details come from public listings and can change, so check with the group if you're unsure.

4. Code of conduct

HomeCircle helps you find meetings and look after your recovery. When you use the app, and at meetings you find through HomeCircle, please:

• Be respectful. Treat others with kindness, even when you disagree. Everyone's recovery looks different.
• No harassment. No bullying, threats, hate speech, discrimination, sexual harassment or unwanted contact.
• No selling or supplying substances. Don't offer, sell, supply, swap or ask for alcohol, drugs, prescription medicines or anything else that could harm someone's recovery.
• No scams or asking for money. Don't run scams, ask for money, loans, gifts or donations, or promote products or services.
• No moving people to other apps to exploit them. Don't try to move people to other apps, sites or private channels to take advantage of, groom, pressure or scam them.
• No sharing other people's details. Don't share anyone else's name, photo, contact details, location or story without their clear permission.
• Respect meetings. At meetings you find through HomeCircle, please respect that group's own guidelines, and don't record or share what people say.
• Nothing illegal or harmful. Don't use HomeCircle for anything unlawful, or to encourage self-harm or harm to others.

5. Your information and Circle notes

• It's yours. You own what you write in HomeCircle. Your journal, Circle notes, sober date, reminders, health answers, and Kai chats are stored on your phone, as explained in our Privacy Policy.
• Circle notes stay on your phone. They're private notes for you. They aren't shared with other people or sent to us.
• You can delete your data at any time with Delete data on this phone in Profile.

6. Reporting a concern

To report a concern, such as a wrong or unsafe meeting listing, email support@homecircle.au from your own mail app.

• We aim to reply within 24 hours. This is a goal, not a guarantee.
• HomeCircle is run by one person, and this inbox isn't a crisis line. If someone may be in danger, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

We may correct or remove listings that are wrong, unsafe or unlawful. Where someone may be in danger or the law requires it, we may share relevant information with police or emergency services. If you think we've got something wrong, email us and we'll take another look.

You can stop using HomeCircle at any time. Use Delete data on this phone and then delete the app.

7. Using the app

• HomeCircle is free to use.
• Please don't copy, reverse-engineer, misuse or interfere with the app, or use it to harm others.
• We may change, update or stop features, or the app, from time to time. Because your data is on your phone, we suggest using Export my data in Profile to keep a copy of anything that matters to you.
• Your use of the App Store and your iPhone is also covered by Apple's own terms.

8. Limits on our liability

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or changes any guarantee, right or remedy you have under the Australian Consumer Law, or any other law that can't be excluded.

Subject to that:

• We work hard to keep HomeCircle helpful and accurate, but we can't promise it will always be available, error-free, or that meeting details will always be up to date.
• HomeCircle offers support, not medical care. Decisions about your health and recovery are yours, and we recommend talking with a qualified professional.
• We aren't responsible for other people's behaviour, or for meetings, websites or services run by others, including AA, NA, GA, PA, Apple and GitHub.
• To the extent the law allows, we aren't liable for any indirect or consequential loss, or for loss of data that's stored on your phone.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms as HomeCircle changes. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date and app version at the top of this page, and let you know in the next app update. If you keep using HomeCircle after a change, the new terms apply. If a change is significant, we'll tell you in the app before it applies, and you can stop using HomeCircle and delete your data.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. You and we agree to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland. This doesn't take away any rights you have under the laws of where you live.

Contact us

Questions about these terms? We'd love to hear from you.

Luke Endrody (sole trader), Queensland, Australia
ABN: 53 687 374 897
Email: support@homecircle.au