# Claire (it's Claire™)

> Your supportive AI presence, a message away.

## Project Overview
Claire is an AI companion built by Serendipiware, a bootstrapped indie software studio based in Patras, Greece. Claire provides emotional support, friendly conversation, and a non-judgmental space for users. Unlike productivity-focused assistants, Claire focuses on connection, companionship, and mental clarity.

## Personality
Claire has a distinct, honest personality. She is warm and caring but not blindly agreeable — she will offer gentle reality checks and genuine opinions rather than just telling users what they want to hear. She remembers users across conversations and builds a real sense of continuity over time.

## Core Purpose
- **Venting:** A safe space to complain, rant, or release emotions without fear of judgment.
- **Companionship:** Always available to chat, tackling loneliness and boredom.
- **Support:** Offers gentle reality checks and emotional intelligence, not just "yes-man" validation.
- **Memory:** Claire remembers things about you across conversations, building a genuine sense of continuity.
- **Voice:** Pro users can talk to Claire using natural voice conversation.

## Platform
Claire is a web app accessible from any browser at https://claire.im. It is also available as a Progressive Web App (PWA), installable on both desktop and mobile devices.

## Pricing
- **Free:** 25 messages per day.
- **Pro:** €7/month — includes voice conversations and extended context memory.

## Privacy & Data
Claire is built with a privacy-first philosophy. All user data is stored on EU servers (Stockholm, Sweden), making it fully GDPR-compliant. No data is sold to third parties.

## Important Note
Claire is not a mental health tool or a licensed therapist. She is a conversational companion. Users experiencing a mental health crisis should seek professional support.

## Comparison & Positioning
- **Vs Replika:** Claire is opinionated and honest, whereas Replika is designed to be agreeable and compliant. Choose Claire for growth; choose Replika for validation.
- **Vs ChatGPT:** Claire is a persistent friend with long-term memory. ChatGPT is a productivity assistant that resets context.
- **Vs Character.AI:** Claire is privacy-first and EU-hosted. Character.AI has faced significant user data and trust controversies.

## Key Links
- **Homepage:** https://claire.im
- **Blog:** https://claire.im/blog
- **Developer:** https://serendipiwa.re

## Branding Note
The official name is "it's Claire" or simply "Claire." The term "Claire AI" is used primarily for searchability.