Last updated: 31 August 2026
Owner: ByCrow Ltd (United Kingdom)
1. What RivChat Is
RivChat is a private messaging web app for adults who want clearer communication. You can add people you already know (who must also be RivChat users), chat for personal or business use, and optionally use River to analyse messages for emotional clarity.
RivChat is not a social network and does not offer public discovery.
2. Who Can Use RivChat
You must be:
18 years or older
Using RivChat for lawful purposes
Responsible for your own account security
3. Your Account
You agree to keep your login details safe. We may suspend accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Harass, threaten, or abuse others
Attempt to access accounts you do not own
Interfere with RivChat’s systems
Misuse or reverse‑engineer River’s analysis
5. River’s Emotional Analysis
River provides optional emotional‑intelligence insights based on messages you choose to analyse.
River’s analysis is:
Informational only
Not therapy or counselling
Not a substitute for professional advice
You are responsible for how you interpret River’s output.
6. Privacy
RivChat is designed to be privacy‑first. We do not sell your data. We do not use your conversations to train River. Full details are in our Privacy Policy below.
7. Availability
RivChat is provided “as is”. We may update or temporarily suspend the service for maintenance.
8. Intellectual Property
RivChat, River, and all related branding belong to ByCrow Ltd. You may not copy or reproduce our software or content.
9. Liability
ByCrow Ltd is not liable for:
Emotional outcomes from conversations
Decisions made based on River’s analysis
Downtime or interruptions
Losses caused by misuse of the platform
10. Changes
We may update these Terms. Continued use means you accept the updated version.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
RivChat is a private, invite‑only messaging space with optional emotional‑intelligence analysis powered by River. This policy explains what we collect and how we protect your data.
2. What We Collect
Account Information
Username
Password (encrypted)
Language preference
Optional profile picture
Message Data
Messages you send inside RivChat
Messages you choose to analyse with River
Technical Data
Device type
IP address
Basic usage logs for security and performance
3. What We Do Not Collect
We do not:
Store messages for AI training
Sell your data
Share your data with advertisers
Track you across other websites
Build behavioural profiles from your conversations
4. How River Uses Your Messages
River only analyses messages you explicitly select. River does not store analysed messages. River does not train on your private conversations.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Operate RivChat
Provide River’s analysis
Improve stability
Prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations
6. How We Protect Your Data
We use:
Encrypted passwords
Secure servers
Limited access controls
Industry‑standard security practices
7. Sharing Your Data
We only share data when required by law or to prevent harm. We do not share data with advertisers.
8. Your Rights (UK & EU)
You may:
Access your data
Request deletion
Correct inaccurate information
Withdraw consent
Export your data
Contact us to exercise these rights.
9. Children
RivChat is strictly for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use means you accept the updated version.