Terms of Service
Last updated: February 22, 2026. Please read these terms carefully before using Year in Color.
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Year in Color ("the Service"), available at yearincolor.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
Description of Service
Year in Color is a free web-based mood tracking and journaling application. The Service allows you to log daily moods, write journal notes, view insights about your emotional patterns, and optionally sync your data across devices through a free account.
User Accounts
You may use Year in Color without creating an account. If you choose to create an account for cloud sync functionality:
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
- You must provide accurate information when creating your account
- You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
- You may delete your account and associated data at any time
Acceptable Use
You agree to use Year in Color only for its intended purpose as a personal mood tracking and journaling tool. You may not:
- Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
- Use automated tools to access the Service in a way that exceeds reasonable personal use
- Attempt to access other users' data or accounts
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
Your Content
You retain full ownership of any content you create using Year in Color, including mood entries and journal notes. We do not claim any rights to your content. When stored locally, your data remains entirely on your device. When using cloud sync, your data is stored securely and is accessible only to you.
Intellectual Property
The Year in Color application, including its design, code, graphics, and text content (excluding user-generated content), is protected by intellectual property rights. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without permission.
Advertisements
Year in Color is a free service supported by advertisements provided through Google AdSense. By using the Service, you acknowledge that ads may be displayed during your use. Ad content is provided by third parties and does not reflect the views of Year in Color.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Year in Color is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that data stored locally or in the cloud will be preserved indefinitely. We recommend exporting your data regularly as a backup.
Limitation of Liability
Year in Color is a personal journaling tool and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Year in Color shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including loss of data.
Data and Privacy
Your use of Year in Color is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service for users who violate these terms. You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, but you may export your data beforehand.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out via our Contact page.