FAQ

Straight answers before you begin.

What will they receive?

A digital gift with the original messages, shared themes, and a recipient experience they can open online. Every current paid plan includes a PDF to download. No physical book is shipped.

What if fewer than three people respond?

You need at least 3 approved stories to build the finished gift. With fewer, you can still read the messages and keep inviting people while collection is open. Allow time for people to answer before the occasion.

When do I pay?

Sign in and pay once before setup. Personal is $39 USD for 30 contributors. Larger circle is $99 for 100. The finished gift is included. Extra places cost $2.49 each, and applicable tax appears at checkout. No subscription.

Do contributors or the recipient need to pay?

Included contributor places are free and need no account. Extra places cost $2.49 USD each; the organizer can add them, or an extra gift contributor can pay for their own. The recipient pays nothing to open the gift.

Who can read the messages?

The organizer reads and approves submissions. Contributors cannot read each other's answers. Gift links are unlisted. Anyone with the recipient link can open it once its reveal time arrives, so share that link only with the people you choose.

Can I keep it a surprise?

Yes. Share the invitation with contributors and keep the separate recipient link for the gift. You can choose a reveal time and share the recipient link yourself.

Are the stories written by AI?

No. The people you invite write every message. AI helps group approved stories into themes, with links to the originals. Review the result before sharing it.

Who is Because of You for?

Friends, partners, parents, siblings, grandparents, and chosen family can make a shared gift. You can also ask about yourself with a personal Mirror, or hear from your audience with Creator. Classes, clubs, and workplace groups are welcome too.

What is a Ripple?

A Ripple is a private shared gift made from stories about one person. You invite people, read their messages, and choose what goes into the gift. A Mirror gathers answers about yourself or your work.

Can I make this for my partner?

Yes. Invite friends and family to add their memories for a birthday or anniversary gift. If you want to send one message just from you, use the free card at One Ripple.

Do I need a special occasion?

No. A shared joke, a small kindness, or an ordinary day is enough. You can make a gift just because you love having someone in your life.

Which plan fits my group?

Personal is $39 USD for up to 30 contributors or responses. Creator is $49 for a Mirror with up to 250 audience responses. Larger circle is $99 for a gift or Mirror with up to 100 people and optional group branding for gifts. Each is a one-time purchase before setup.

How many people need to contribute?

A gift needs 3 approved stories. A personal Mirror needs 3 approved responses. Creator and community Mirrors need 5. With fewer answers, you can read the messages and keep inviting people while collection is open.

Do contributors need an account?

No. They open the invitation link and write on their phone or computer. Contributing is free within the included places. The recipient pays nothing to open a gift.

Can I ask my followers?

Yes. Creator Mirror asks what people remember about your work and what they want next. Responses stay private unless you choose to publish a highlight that the respondent gave permission to share.

Can it be just from me?

Yes. One Ripple is a free private card from one writer. It needs no account or payment. A paid group gift is a different experience and needs at least 3 approved stories.

Who writes the stories?

The people you invite. Because of You can group approved stories into themes, but never invents a memory or quote. The original words stay attached.

Can I download it?

All current paid plans include a PDF of the finished result. Creator and Larger circle Mirrors also include CSV export.

Can I remove a contribution?

Yes. The organizer chooses which stories appear. If approved stories change after generation, rebuild the result so its themes match the source messages.