Frequently Asked Questions
Short, straight answers about how Ticked Bucket List (TBL) works—privacy-first, travel-smart, and designed for people who live with chronic pain.
What is Ticked Bucket List (TBL)?
TBL is a privacy-first set of web tools that helps people who live with chronic pain plan trips and daily life with more predictability. Most tools run entirely in your browser and save to your device (localStorage). Only clearly labeled features—like airport lookups or emissions factors—call the internet.
Who is TBL designed for?
People who live with chronic pain and related symptoms, their supporters, and clinicians seeking practical, privacy-respecting tools to recommend.
Can I use TBL for daily life, not just when I travel?
Yes. Many tools (e.g., pacing, noise/vibration checks, symptom planners, QoL Companion LITE) are designed for everyday routines and then scale to travel days.
Which trip phases does TBL cover?
Daily life → pre-trip ramp-up → outbound day → on-trip days → return day → recovery week → back to daily life. Tools and tips adapt to each phase.
How is TBL different from typical wellness apps?
- Privacy-first: your data stays on your device by default.
- Travel-smart: built around real trip phases and logistics.
- Practical: pacing, noise/vibration checks, itinerary-aware prompts.
Is TBL a medical device or a substitute for medical care?
No. TBL is a supportive, complementary platform. It does not diagnose, treat, or monitor diseases. Always follow your clinician’s advice. In emergencies, call your local emergency number.
Which tools and modules are available?
Full toolset (grouped by journey phase):
Core navigation: Smart Recommender (questionnaire-driven shortlist) and six journey lanes (Daily Life, Pre-Trip Ramp-Up, Outbound Day, On-Trip Days, Return Day, Recovery Week).
Daily Life
- ⚡ Energy-Bank™ Dial — live pacing buffer
- 🌤️ Daily Pain Forecast — quick risk check
- 🎯 SMART Action Goals Builder — daily SMART statements
- ⏱️ Micro-Stretch Cards — tiny, anywhere movement
- 📈 Quality of Life Companion — fast QoL tracking
- 🪑 Posture Analysis — camera-guided angles; Seat-Sense® export
- 🧠 Carry-On Coach — 30-sec cognitive drills
- 🗓️ Adaptive Pain Management Planner — dynamic schedules
- 💉 TBL Insight Radar: Minimally-Invasive Procedures & Surgeries
- 🧘 TBL Insight Radar: Non-medicative Approaches
- 💊 TBL Insight Radar: Analgesics
- 🌿 TBL Insight Radar: Supplements
Pre-Trip Ramp-Up
- 🧮 Travel Risk Calculator — flare likelihood & energy load
- 📊 Risk Acceptability Matrix — risk vs reward
- 📌 Issues Priority Selector — focus what matters
- 🔐 Document Vault — offline secure docs
- 🩺 Pre-Travel Fitness to Travel (Pre-Trip Health Protocol)
- 🚀 Activity Snapshot — weekly intensity-adjusted minutes
- 🎒 Packing Wizard & Checklist — timed prompts
- ⏰ Smart Dosing Calendar — time-zone-proof meds
- 🗺️ Itinerary Planning Assistant — buffers & backups
- ⚖️ Introspective Decision Assist — rule-based reflection
- 🏥 Nearby Care Locator — hospitals / pharmacies / clinics / doctors
- 🚦 Pre-Trip Safety Education — red-flag literacy
Outbound Day
- 📈 Pain Flare-up Predictor — preventive prompts en-route
- ✈️🚗🚆🚢 Transit Management System — trends & actions
- 🎒 Rescue Capsule — self-applied flare protocol
- ⏰ Smart Dosing Calendar — live time-zone support
- 🌱 Carbon-Tracker (optional) — emissions awareness
On-Trip Days
- 📟 Monitoring Copilot — symptom/HRV patterns
- 💊 Treatments Monitoring — efficacy & side-effects
- ⚠️ Multi-Symptom Flare Predictor — comprehensive warnings
- 🔐 Document Vault (QR) — quick secure access
- 🗓️ Dynamic Activity Planner — balance adventure & rest
- 📲 Early-Warning Mobile — phone-first alerts
- 🪄 Travel-as-Catalyst Reflections — journaling
- ⚡ Energy-Bank Dial (trip mode) — travel-tuned pacing
- 🌍 Net-Positive Travel Index — QoL gain vs drain
Return Day
- ⏰ Smart Dosing Calendar (reverse) — revert to home TZ
- 🎒 Rescue Capsule (return) — tailored flare protocol
- 📝 Logistics Checklist — meds, receipts, docs
Recovery Week
- 🛬 Reintegration Planner — 7-day step-down pacing
- 🛤️ Road-Back Lite — micro-challenges
- 🌤️ Pain Forecast (recovery) — taper tracking
- ⏳ Pacing Prompts Post-Trip — timed nudges
- 🪞 Perspective Journaling — meaning & gratitude
- 🚑 Flare-Up Response — rapid-deploy toolkit
Smart Recommender: Condition and context-specific).
Availability can vary by plan.
Do the tools work offline?
Many do. On-device tools continue to function after the page loads. Internet is only needed for external lookups (e.g., airport distances, emissions factors). Sensor features need the page in the foreground.
Can tools run in the background?
Not continuously. Browsers limit background access to sensors for privacy and battery safety. Keep the tab open and active while using sensor-based utilities.
What data does TBL store and where?
By default, entries and settings save locally in your browser’s localStorage on your device. We don’t receive personal medical data unless a clearly labeled feature needs a server and you opt in.
What happens if I clear my browser data?
Clearing site data removes your locally stored entries and settings. Export anything important first (CSV/JSON) if the tool provides an export button.
Can I export or delete my data?
Yes. Local tools include export and clear controls. You can also clear your browser storage. If you created an account for paid features, request deletion via Support.
Do you use cookies or analytics?
We avoid invasive tracking. Essential cookies or privacy-respecting analytics may be used to run the site or improve quality. Details live in our Privacy Policy.
Which phone sensors can TBL use?
- Motion/Accelerometer for pacing and ride-vibration checks.
- Microphone level only for ambient noise exposure (no recordings).
- Location/timezone (optional) for sun/seat angle and context.
- Light/brightness (if available) for glare proxies.
All sensors are opt-in and need the page active.
Does TBL record audio?
No. For noise checks we read sound levels to estimate exposure; we don’t capture or store speech.
Why do I keep seeing permission prompts?
Browsers require explicit consent for sensors. If you deny a prompt, that feature won’t run. Change permissions in your browser settings and reload.
Do I need an account or subscription?
Some tools are free and local with no account. Core and premium features require sign-in for billing and support. See Plans & Solutions.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancel anytime via your billing portal (linked in your welcome email) or by contacting Support. You keep access until the end of your paid period.
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds follow our Terms & Conditions. If something isn’t working, reach out within your billing period—we’ll review case-by-case.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call your local emergency number immediately. TBL does not provide medical care, crisis response, or remote monitoring.
Does TBL tell me what medications to take?
No. TBL isn’t a prescribing platform. Medication choices must follow your clinician’s instructions and local regulations.
How should I interpret risk or exposure visuals?
They’re informational prompts based on your inputs and device capabilities—not diagnostics. Use them to guide safer choices and conversations with your care team.
Is TBL accessible?
We follow accessible patterns (keyboard-friendly accordions, semantic HTML, color-contrast checks). If you need specific accommodations, contact Support.
Which devices and browsers are supported?
Recent Safari, Chrome, and Edge on modern iOS/Android and desktop. Sensor features require HTTPS, user interaction, and may be limited by device model or OS settings.
Troubleshooting sensors (motion, mic, location)
- Reload the page and grant the permission when prompted.
- Keep the page in the foreground (no background sensing).
- On iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Motion & Orientation Access → On.
- Check system privacy settings for Microphone/Location and allow the browser.
- Use HTTPS and the latest browser version.
How do I get support?
Reach us via Support. Include your device, browser version, and a short description of the issue.
Where can I read your Terms and Privacy pages?
See our Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policy. These govern use of TBL.
Is there an age requirement?
TBL is intended for adults. If you’re under the age specified in our Terms for your region, a parent/guardian must consent and supervise use.
Liability and warranty
TBL is provided “as is” and “as available” for informational purposes without warranties. Your use is governed by the limitations of liability in our Terms & Conditions.