Last updated: February 28, 2026
By creating an account or using Dear Patience (the "Service"), operated by Rootstalk Lab LLC ("we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Dear Patience is an email relay service that introduces intentional, distance-based delays to messages exchanged between consenting users. Messages are sent to a Dear Patience address and delivered to the recipient's real email after a delay determined by the connection's chosen distance tier.
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By signing up you represent that you meet this requirement.
You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure. Each account is tied to a unique Dear Patience address and a real email address. You may not impersonate another person or register an address that is misleading or offensive.
You agree not to use the Service to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.
Messages sent through the Service are held on our servers until the delivery delay elapses. We may access message content as needed to operate, maintain, and improve the Service, and to enforce these Terms. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more detail on how we handle your data.
We aim to keep the Service running reliably but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. Delays, outages, or data loss may occur. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rootstalk Lab LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including lost messages or delayed delivery beyond expected times.
You may delete your account at any time. We may also suspend or terminate your account for violation of these terms or for any other reason with reasonable notice. Upon termination, your data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We may update these terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Questions about these terms? Reach us at hello@longlatency.com.