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Relent · Last updated: May 4, 2026
Relent is designed for the quiet hard days — not for crisis. This page explains what Relent is built for, how we've designed it with your safety in mind, and what to do if you need more than this app can give.
Relent is a private self-reflection tool for everyday hard moments. It helps you name what's happening, see it from a different angle, and take one grounded next step.
Every design decision in Relent was made with your wellbeing in mind.
Relent identifies emotional patterns — Anxious Anticipation, Fear of Failure, Burnout, Grief, and others — and offers them gently, as a mirror, not a label. You can disagree with what Relent surfaces. A named pattern is a starting point for reflection, not a conclusion.
The check-in uses structured choices, not open-ended writing. You are never asked to type out personal details or describe traumatic experiences in your own words. You share only what's needed — body state, emotional weather, life area, thought pattern, and behaviour tendency.
The app is designed to recognise when it is not the right tool. If your check-in signals indicate serious distress, Relent will acknowledge that openly and direct you to real human support. It will not attempt to handle what it is not built for.
The AI used in Relent generates reflections based on the compact signals you provide. It is not a licensed clinician. It does not have access to your history, your context, or any information beyond your current check-in. Reflections are offered as perspective — a way to hold the moment differently — not as clinical guidance.
Relent does not use streak mechanics, guilt-based nudges, or any design pattern intended to make you feel bad for not using the app. It is built to be useful when you need it and invisible when you don't.
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or feel you are in danger, please reach out to one of the following immediately:
| Region | Resource | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call or text 988 |
| United States | Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 |
| United Kingdom | Samaritans | 116 123 (free, 24/7) |
| Canada | Talk Suicide Canada | 1-833-456-4566 |
| Australia | Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
| International | Findahelpline.com | findahelpline.com |
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency services (911, 999, 112, or equivalent).
If you experience something in Relent that feels unsafe, harmful, or that generates a reflection you believe was inappropriate, we want to know.
Contact us at: info@relent.life
We review all safety feedback and take it seriously. Your input directly shapes how the product is built.
If you are a therapist, counsellor, or other mental health professional and have questions about Relent's design, scope, or how it interacts with professional care, we welcome that conversation.
Reach us at: info@relent.life
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify beta users by email.
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