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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quell, exactly?
Quell is a calm place to meet a hard feeling. You name what you feel (a family like tension, heaviness, or scattered → a specific feeling → how strong), then follow a short guided moment chosen for that feeling — breath, a slow sky, a few written words, or rest. The ripples calm, the moment is gently noted, and Quell waits without pressure for next time.
Is there a chatbot or AI therapist?
No — deliberately. Quell has no chat. Research shows wellness chatbots can over-validate, magnify negative thoughts, and mishandle crises. Quell is a calm structure, not a conversation, and it never pretends to be a person or a clinician.
Do I need an account?
No account, ever. No sign-up, no email, no password. Open the app and begin. Everything you do stays on your device.
Where is my data stored? Does it go to the cloud?
On your device, full stop. No server, no cloud sync, no analytics, no tracking. Quell works fully offline. If system-wide iOS/iCloud backup is on, app data may be part of that standard encrypted backup — that's Apple's mechanism, not ours. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What is the "universe" on my screen?
Each time you settle a moment, it becomes a small point of light. Over time these form your universe — a calm, visible sense of progress. There is no streak counter and no guilt: skipping a day costs you nothing.
What if I'm in real distress or crisis?
Quell is not a medical device or a substitute for professional care. If something heavier shows up, the app points you toward real human help and crisis resources — clearly, without pretending an app is enough. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services right away.
How do I turn gentle reminders on or off?
Reminders are off until you allow them. They're soft, pattern-aware nudges — never streak-guilt. Manage them in Settings → Gentle reminders inside the app, or system-wide via iOS Settings → Quell → Notifications. They're scheduled on-device; nothing is sent to a server.
What does Quell Deep unlock?
Quell Deep is the optional full experience. It unlocks:
  • Your full universe — every evolving generative style, growing with each check-in
  • Deeper insight — trends, what helps you most, and your history over time
  • Apple Health — log mindful minutes and read your mood
  • Gentle reminders — soft, pattern-aware nudges tuned to you
  • Ambient soundscapes — calm tones to settle into during sessions
How much is Quell Deep? Subscription or one-time?
You can choose: an auto-renewing subscription (cancel anytime in Settings) or a one-time "Unlock forever" purchase. The current price is shown in the App Store and on the in-app paywall. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancel via iOS Settings → [Your name] → Subscriptions → Quell. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period; Quell Deep stays active until then. (A one-time "Unlock forever" purchase has nothing to cancel.)
I switched devices — does my purchase come back?
Yes. Sign in with the same Apple ID and tap "Restore purchases" on the paywall. Your Quell Deep entitlement is recognized again at no extra cost. Note that your check-ins are on-device, so to move those, restore the new device from an encrypted iOS backup.
Can I get a refund?
All refunds are handled by Apple. Request one via reportaproblem.apple.com, or on iOS via Settings → [Your name] → Media & Purchases → View Account → Purchase History.
Why does it ask for Photos, Location, or Health?
All optional, all asked only in context: Photos for a warm-memory moment, Location for nearby green spaces, Apple Health to log mindful minutes and read your mood. Decline any of them and the rest of Quell works fine. Manage everything in Settings → Permissions.
Is dark mode supported?
Quell is the dusk. It's designed as a single warm-on-twilight scene by intent. For comfort, Settings → Reduced motion calms the animation and Film grain can be turned off.

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