Everyone in LORAX is fictional

Is she real?

No. She is a character with a name, a city, a job and a sleep schedule, and the app runs her life on a clock. That's what makes her feel present, and it's also why she can be busy, asleep, or slow to reply. None of it is a person typing on the other end.

Are the photos real?

The photos are generated for that character, in the same room and the same clothes she'd be wearing that day. They are not photos of a real woman or man. If you send a photo of yourself, the app looks at it to react to it; it does not turn your photo into a character unless you use the create-your-own feature on purpose.

Why do the characters act like they're real?

Because the app is built to feel like a real messaging app, and a character who kept stepping out of her life to remind you she's software would break that. The honesty lives at the front door instead: the sign-up screen says clearly that you're talking to AI characters, and so does this page.

What this means for you

• Nothing a character says is advice. Not medical, not legal, not financial, not psychological.
• A character can't meet you, call you, or move to another app. If a message suggests otherwise, it's the character staying in role, not an offer.
• If you're in a bad place, talk to a person. The app's safety page lists where to turn.

The full wording is in the terms of use.