Terms of Service
Effective November 2, 2026. These terms cover the hOWLd website, beta waitlist, and account verification services.
Using hOWLd
Use these services lawfully and provide contact information you are authorized to use. Do not impersonate another person, request codes for someone else's number, send spam, or interfere with security controls. Protect your sign-in codes and account sessions.
Joining the waitlist requests hOWLd beta and launch emails; it does not guarantee access or create an app account. Where registration is enabled, your first successful verification can create an account. Beta features and availability may change, and we may restrict access to address abuse or security issues.
hOWLd verification texts
When you enter your US mobile number and choose Text me a code, you authorize hOWLd to send a one-time verification code for the account creation or sign-in you requested. This program is for authentication, not advertising. Message frequency depends on how often you request codes, including resends.
Message and data rates may apply. hOWLd does not charge a separate fee for verification texts; your mobile provider's charges may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Reply STOP to stop receiving texts. Reply HELP for help, or contact hello@howld.app for assistance or to request an opt-out. We honor opt-out requests; requesting a code does not authorize us to bypass a sender's opt-out block.
SMS is a sign-in option. You can choose another available sign-in method, but it must already be associated with your account to reach that same account. Stopping verification texts may prevent phone sign-in. Do not share verification codes, and stop using a phone number for sign-in when you no longer control it.
Privacy and availability
Our Privacy Policy explains how we use contact information and authentication records. Verification and beta services depend on networks and third-party providers and may be unavailable. Nothing in these terms limits rights that cannot be waived under applicable law.
Contact and updates
Contact the hOWLd team at hello@howld.app about these terms or your account. We will publish updated terms here with their effective date and give any additional notice required by law.