Terms of use

Last updated 29 August 2026

What Later is

Later lets you write a message on a printed card so someone can read it after a timer runs out. You need an account to write; readers do not.

Who can use it

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, make sure a parent or guardian is fine with you using Later.

Your messages

You own what you write. By saving a message you allow us to store it, moderate it, and show it to whoever scans the card. Messages are moderated automatically and, when reported, by a person. Threats, harassment, sexual content involving minors, and instructions for self-harm are not allowed and will be withheld from readers. Sexual or graphic content shows a warning first.

Withdrawing a message

You can delete a message at any time; readers then see that it was withdrawn. We may withdraw or withhold a message that breaks these terms, and we may close accounts that repeatedly do.

Cards and timers

A card either waits a set time from its first scan, or opens on a date you choose. Neither can be shortened afterwards. A card waiting on a first scan expires 90 days after you write on it; a card waiting on a date keeps until a year after that date on the free plan, as does a message once it has been read.

Subscriptions and capsules

A paid plan is billed yearly and renews on its anniversary. We email two reminders, at 30 and 7 days before renewal, before charging you again. You can cancel any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period, and we do not give partial refunds for time you did not use. A card someone has already claimed keeps its reveal date and plan limits even after the subscription lapses — that promise does not change. If Later ever winds down, we will give 90 days' notice by email, and message export will be available for the whole of that window.

What we are not responsible for

Later is provided as is. We are not liable for lost messages, missed timers, printing problems, or how someone reacts to what you wrote. Use it kindly.

Changes

We may update these terms; the date above tells you when. Questions: reply to any email we have sent you.