What happens if we go away
A letter that waits thirty years needs more than good intentions
You are being asked to trust a service with the last thing you will ever say to the people you love. Services like this one have closed before, quietly, and the people who trusted them found out afterwards or not at all. So here is exactly what we commit to, in plain words. Every one of these is also written into the Terms, because a promise a contract can override is only marketing.
Our Promise
Twelve months notice, by email
If we ever decide to stop, every account holding a scheduled letter or post gets an email at least a year before anything closes. Not a banner somebody has to be signed in to see. An email, to the address on the account.
Everything scheduled is delivered first
Before the service closes we make every reasonable effort to send everything already written, including letters whose date has not yet arrived. Closing down is not a reason for a letter to go undelivered.
You can take a copy of everything, today
There is a button in your settings that downloads everything you have written as a single file you keep on your own device. It does not depend on us existing, and you do not have to wait for bad news to use it.
We will not close on you for being unprofitable
The Terms used to reserve the right to stop serving you if doing so stopped being commercially viable. We took that clause out. It is the precise reason comparable services have closed on the people who trusted them, and it has no place in an agreement about somebody's last words.
If the company changes hands, these come with it
A buyer either takes on the obligation to deliver your scheduled letters on the dates you chose, or those letters are delivered or returned to you before the sale completes. A change of ownership is the most common way a service like this quietly stops keeping its word.
This is not only a page
Each commitment above is written into the agreement itself, under Ending the Service in the Terms, and in the change of ownership section of the Privacy Policy. If this page and those documents ever disagree, the documents are what bind us, so we keep them in step deliberately.
Goodbye App
Who is behind this
Goodbye App is a small independent company, running since 2020, and the service is free. There is no advertising, nothing is sold to data brokers, and there is no investor waiting for an exit. That is why the commitments above are ones we can actually keep.
Our Goal
Built for the words that matter most
Empowering Goodbye Messages
Goodbye App empowers users to craft goodbye messages, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and inspiration for their cherished ones. Whether it's saying farewell to family members, friends, or the world at large, our platform provides a space for individuals to express themselves authentically and leave a lasting impact.
Honoring Life's Transitions
Life is a journey marked by transitions, from joyful milestones to moments of loss and departure. By providing a platform to document goodbyes and reflections, we help individuals navigate life's changes with grace and dignity.
Promoting Healing and Closure
Goodbye messages have the power to heal wounds, mend relationships, and bring closure to unresolved emotions. Through the act of expressing gratitude, forgiveness, and love, users can find solace and peace in their goodbyes.
Celebrating Legacies
Every person has a legacy to leave behind and a story to tell. Goodbye App celebrates the unique contributions and life experiences of each individual, honoring their legacy in words and memories. Whether it's sharing life lessons, preserving family history, or passing on cultural traditions, our platform provides a digital archive for preserving legacies for future generations to cherish.
Facilitating Connections Beyond Borders
In an increasingly globalized world, Goodbye App transcends geographical boundaries and promotes connections across cultures and continents. Through the power of technology, users can send and receive goodbye messages from anywhere in the world, bridging distances closer together.
Promoting Reflection and Gratitude
Goodbyes prompt us to reflect on the significance of our relationships, the beauty of life's journey, and the preciousness of each moment. Goodbye App encourages users to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the people and experiences that have enriched their lives. By acknowledging the blessings and lessons learned along the way, individuals can find meaning and purpose in their goodbyes.
Goodbye App serves as a beacon of hope, compassion, and connection in times of transition. Through our platform, we aim to honor the past, embrace the present, and inspire hope for the future, one goodbye message at a time.