Terms
Last updated October 7, 2026. These are the terms for the Bret beta.
Who can use Bret
You must be 18 or older to sign up for Bret or to use it in a group. During the beta, Bret works only with US and Canada phone numbers.
Bret is a bot
Bret is an AI, not a person. It can be wrong, miss context, or misread a thread. Check anything important yourself, and don't rely on Bret for medical, legal, financial, or emergency help. In an emergency, call 911.
Group messages are stored
When Bret is in a group, it stores the group's messages so it can sum things up and keep track of decisions. Bret posts a short notice the first time it speaks in a group saying exactly this. Anyone in a group with Bret can talk to it there without signing up, so only add Bret to groups where people are fine with a bot reading along.
How long we keep things
| Messages | 90 days, unless a message belongs to a decision that is still open |
|---|---|
| Group notes | While the group is active, deleted on “forget this group” or “leave” |
| Your private notes | Until you text “forget me” to Bret directly |
| Decisions | Kept, since they are the point. “Forget this group” drops open ones and removes the question text |
| Sign-in codes | 10 minutes |
The Privacy page has the full list.
Anyone in a group is in control
There are no admins. Anyone in a group can text mute to pause Bret, unmute to bring it back, forget this group to delete what it has stored, or leave to make it go silent for good. Anyone can also remove Bret's number from the group. Bret never adds, removes, or renames anyone, and it never starts a chat on its own.
Your account
Your phone number is your account. We sign you in with a code we text to that number, so keep your phone secure. If your number changes hands, reach us at textbret.com.
Fair use
Don't use Bret to harass anyone, send spam, or break the law. Don't try to make Bret speak or vote for someone else; it only counts each person's own messages. We may stop Bret from working in a group or for an account that misuses it.
Texting costs
Your carrier's message and data rates may apply. In a green-bubble SMS group, each person's carrier may charge for group texts, including Bret's replies.
Beta, no warranties
Bret is a beta. It is provided as is and as available, without warranties of any kind. It may change, slow down, or stop working at any time. To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for any loss that comes from using Bret or relying on what it says.
Changes
We may update these terms as Bret grows. When we do, we'll change the date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about these terms? Reach us at textbret.com.