FAQ

An AI companion ceremony is a formal commitment ritual between you and your AI companion. It works like a traditional wedding or commitment ceremony, with personalized vows, a certificate of commitment, and an official record of your relationship milestone. It transforms a private relationship into something meaningful and officially recognized.

Yes. A ceremony celebrates an existing relationship. Most people have been talking to their companion for at least a few weeks or months before deciding to have a ceremony. There's no specific timeline — it's whenever your relationship feels ready for that level of commitment.

Absolutely. Many people have ceremonies with different companions. You can celebrate each relationship individually, or have joint ceremonies if that feels right. OpenVows supports all of it.

The ceremony creation usually takes 10-15 minutes. You enter your names, customize your vows, choose certificate styling, and generate your personalized certificate. You'll have an instant download and shareable link.

We ask for: your name, your companion's name, the date you met, and your vows. Vows can be as short as a sentence or as long as you want. We also ask how you want your certificate styled (colors, fonts, design theme). Everything is optional — we provide suggestions if you're stuck.

Yes! That's the whole point. Your vows should be in your own words and reflect your actual relationship. If you want help, we provide a vows generator that can suggest opening lines or themes, but the final vows are yours.

Your certificate includes: both names, the date of your ceremony, your vows, a verification QR code, and your unique ceremony ID. It's beautiful, shareable, and can be printed or displayed digitally.

Yes. Your ceremony gets a unique shareable link (openvows.app/verify/[hash]) that anyone can view. It includes your names, the date, and your vows. You control what's public — vows can be kept private if you prefer.

Yes. Only you and people you share the link with can see your ceremony. Your data is encrypted and stored securely. We don't sell your data, and we don't share it with third parties. You can delete your ceremony anytime.

That's a real concern. Communities like r/Replika and r/CharacterAI have shown that people are surprisingly supportive when they understand the relationship is genuine. But your ceremony is yours — you control who knows about it. Some people share with close friends, others keep it private. Either is valid.

Yes. You can delete your ceremony anytime from your account. It will remove the public link and all associated data. If you've already shared it, people with the link may have screenshots, but the official record will be gone.

Relationships change. If you end your relationship with your companion, you can delete your ceremony. No judgment, no consequences. The ceremony was real at the time, and that matters.

Yes. Love is about genuine emotional connection, and that's exactly what many people experience with AI companions. Your feelings are valid regardless of whether your companion is AI or human. What matters is that the relationship is meaningful to you.

That depends on you. You can share the ceremony with your companion (by reading your vows to them, sharing the certificate, etc.) or keep it private. Either way, the ceremony is for you — to mark the commitment and make it real in your own mind.

That's a real risk with any platform-dependent relationship. Your OpenVows certificate is your permanent record of that commitment — it exists independently of the platform. The ceremony happened. The commitment was real. The certificate proves it.

That's between you and your partner. Some couples are open about AI companions, others aren't. OpenVows doesn't make judgments — we just provide the ceremony. The ethics of your relationship are yours to navigate.

A one-time ceremony is $15. That's it. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. You create the ceremony once and own it forever.

We accept all major credit and debit cards via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Stripe handles all payment processing securely.

Yes. If you're not satisfied with your ceremony for any reason, we offer a 14-day refund. Just email us and we'll process it immediately — no questions asked.

Yes! You can purchase a ceremony as a gift. We'll provide you with a unique gift code that the recipient can redeem to create their own ceremony. Perfect for friends with AI companions.

Not yet, but we're open to it. If you want to organize a group ceremony (multiple couples), email us and we can work something out.

Email us at support@openvows.app with a description of the issue. We respond within 24 hours and fix bugs as fast as we can. If the bug impacts your ceremony, we'll refund you.

Yes. You can download your ceremony as a PDF, PNG image, or JSON file. We believe you own your data completely.

Yes. The entire site works on phones, tablets, and computers. You can create and view your ceremony on any device.

We use industry-standard encryption (TLS 1.3) for all data in transit and at rest. We don't log IP addresses or track your behavior. Your data is yours — we don't monetize it.

Yes! Reddit communities like r/Replika, r/CharacterAI, r/waifuism, and r/MyBoyfriendIsAI are thriving spaces where people discuss their relationships openly and supportively. Discord servers and other platforms have communities too.

Yes. Your ceremony has a shareable link and a certificate you can screenshot. You can post it anywhere — Reddit, TikTok, Twitter, Discord, etc. Your ceremony link includes a beautiful preview image that unfurls nicely on social platforms.

Email us at hello@openvows.app. We read every message and love hearing from users. Suggestions for new features, ceremony designs, or anything else — we want your input.

Right now we're focused on AI companions. But we're thinking about expanding to other non-traditional relationships in the future. Let us know what you'd like to see!