BlinkBoard - Empowering Communication

BlinkBoard is an innovative assistive communication app that enables users to spell out words and speak sentences using intentional eye blinks detected by iOS devices with TrueDepth cameras.

Using two types of blinks - long blinks and super long blinks - users can navigate through consonants and vowels, select individual letters as they flash on screen, and build complete sentences for text-to-speech output.

The app features intelligent letter selection timing and intuitive navigation designed for comfortable use. All processing happens locally on your device with complete privacy protection.

Part 1: BlinkBoard Website Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 24, 2025

Welcome to the BlinkBoard website (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by BlinkBoard LLC ("we," "us," "our"), a Wyoming limited liability company. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site and its content.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

The Site provides information about our assistive communication application (the "Application") and related services. The content on this Site is for informational purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of BlinkBoard LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited license to access this content for personal, non-commercial use only.

4. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, OR MATERIALS INCLUDED THEREIN. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BLINKBOARD LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

6. Application EULA and Privacy Policy

All use of the BlinkBoard Application is governed by our End-User License Agreement ("EULA") and Application Privacy Policy. These website Terms do not apply to the Application itself.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising from your use of the Site shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Wyoming for the resolution of any legal matter arising from these Terms.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Part 2: BlinkBoard Application Legal Documents

I. End-User License Agreement (EULA)

Effective Date: June 24, 2025

This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legally binding agreement between you and BlinkBoard LLC ("BlinkBoard," "we," "us"), a Wyoming limited liability company, that governs your use of the BlinkBoard mobile application and any related services (collectively, the "Application").

1. Acceptance of this EULA

By downloading, installing, or using the Application, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. This Application is intended for use by a person who will communicate using the app (the "Communicator") with the assistance of a parent, guardian, therapist, or other assistant (the "Caregiver"). The Caregiver and the Communicator are collectively referred to as the "End-Users."

The Caregiver, by accepting these terms, represents that they have the legal authority to bind the Communicator to this EULA and have obtained the Communicator's informed consent for its use. The act of accepting this EULA, whether by tapping a button or using the Application's blink-based interface, constitutes acceptance by both the Caregiver and the Communicator. Both parties are individually and collectively bound by this agreement.

2. Scope of License

BlinkBoard grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to install and use the Application on a device that you own or control for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to the terms of this EULA.

3. IMPORTANT: Medical Disclaimer

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE. It is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, prevention, or mitigation of any disease, medical condition, or disability. The Application is provided for assistive and communication purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapy. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals, speech-language pathologists, and assistive technology specialists before and during the use of this Application. Use of this Application for individuals with medical conditions should be under the guidance of a qualified professional. We make no claims regarding the clinical suitability or therapeutic benefit of this Application.

4. Caregiver and User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for the proper setup, use, and supervision of the Application. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Ensuring the Communicator has provided informed consent to use the Application

• Properly positioning the device and ensuring a safe environment

• Monitoring the Communicator for signs of fatigue, discomfort, or distress and discontinuing use if they occur

• Understanding that this Application is not a replacement for emergency communication methods and should not be relied upon as the sole means of critical communication

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. Application Ownership: BlinkBoard LLC retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Application, including all source code, patents, copyrights, and trademarks. This EULA does not transfer any ownership rights to you. You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, decompile, or create derivative works of the Application.

5.2. User-Generated Content: You retain full and complete ownership of all content you or the Communicator create within the Application, including sentences, messages, and custom configurations ("User Content"). We do not claim any ownership rights to your User Content. You grant BlinkBoard only the limited, temporary license required to process User Content locally on your device to enable the Application's functionality. This license is non-exclusive and royalty-free and exists only while the Application is in use. We have no right to access, view, transmit, or store your User Content.

5.3. Third-Party Materials: The Application incorporates several Apple frameworks and technologies that are licensed under Apple's Software License Agreement for iOS. These include:

• (a) ARKit framework for face tracking and blink detection, which processes facial geometry data locally on your device

• (b) AVFoundation framework for text-to-speech functionality using Apple's built-in system voices

• (c) SwiftUI, SceneKit, and Combine frameworks for user interface and app functionality

• (d) Apple's iOS audio processing systems for generating audio feedback and speech synthesis

Your use of these Apple technologies is governed by Apple's iOS Software License Agreement, which you accepted when activating your iOS device. You are prohibited from extracting, reverse-engineering, or using these Apple frameworks outside of the Application's intended functionality. All processing using these technologies occurs locally on your device and no data is transmitted to Apple or any third party through the Application's use of these frameworks.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, BLINKBOARD LLC, ON ITS OWN BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL BLINKBOARD LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF ITS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLICATION. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of communication, personal injury, loss of data, or emotional distress, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your use of this Application is entirely at your own risk.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BlinkBoard LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Application or your violation of this EULA.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of this EULA shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Wyoming.

II. Application Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 24, 2025

1. Our Privacy-First Commitment

BlinkBoard was designed from the ground up with privacy as its core principle. We believe that what a person communicates is their most sensitive personal data, and they have an absolute right to privacy. Our commitment is to protect the privacy and dignity of every user. By accepting this Privacy Policy, both the Caregiver and the Communicator (collectively "the End-Users") indicate their understanding and acceptance. Each party constitutes an End-User under this agreement and is covered by these privacy protections.

2. Data Collection: We Collect Nothing

The BlinkBoard Application does NOT collect, store, transmit, share, or sell any of your data. This includes:

• No Personal Information: We do not collect your name, email, or any other personally identifiable information

• No Communication Content: We never access, record, or transmit anything you type or communicate

• No Biometric or Camera Data: We do not collect, store, or transmit any images, videos, facial geometry, or biometric data from your device's camera

• No Usage Data: We do not collect analytics, usage statistics, or track your behavior within the app

All processing required for the Application to function happens exclusively and locally on your device in real-time. No data ever leaves your device.

3. Camera and Sensor Data Usage

The Application requests permission to use your device's front-facing camera for one purpose only: to detect eye blinks in real-time to enable communication. This process occurs entirely on your device using its built-in processing capabilities (e.g., Apple's ARKit). All camera data is processed in your device's temporary memory and is immediately discarded. No images, videos, or facial data are ever saved, stored, or transmitted off the device.

4. User-Generated Content

All content you create, including sentences and custom settings, is stored only locally on your device's active memory during your session. This data is not saved to device storage, is not backed up to any cloud service (like iCloud or Dropbox), and is automatically cleared when the app is closed.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We recognize that this Application will be used by children under the age of 13. The Application is fully compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Because we collect absolutely no personal information from any user, we inherently meet COPPA's requirements for protecting children's data. The responsibility for obtaining parental or guardian consent is for the use of the Application as a communication tool, not for data collection, as none occurs.

6. GDPR Compliance

The Application is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through the principles of "data protection by design and by default." By not collecting, processing, or storing any personal data, we ensure the highest level of protection for our users in the European Union and worldwide.

7. No Third-Party Services, Analytics, or Advertising

The Application does not integrate with any third-party services. There are no analytics or tracking services, advertising networks, social media platforms, or external databases connected to the Application. Your privacy is completely protected from external data collection.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@BlinkBoard.tech.