Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions. For deeper explanations, follow the links.
Questions writers ask
Does Ilena write the lyrics for me?
No. Ilena is an assistant, not a generator. Its language tools can analyse your text and offer optional suggestions, but you remain responsible for every creative decision. You can use, change or ignore any suggestion.
Who owns the rights to the texts I create with Ilena?
You retain full ownership of all content you create using Ilena, including lyrics, texts and other creative works. To operate the Service, you grant La Tour d’Ivoire Inc. a limited, non-exclusive licence to store, process and display your content. Ilena does not claim ownership of your works.
Does Ilena work in French?
Yes. Ilena supports French, English and Spanish, with language tools available in all three languages.
Does Ilena autosave my work?
No. Saving is manual — Cmd/Ctrl+S or Work → Save. This is intentional: every save is a full version you can restore later, and autosaving would fill your history with noise. See The editor → Saving.
Where does my writing actually live?
Your work content is stored in Ilena's cloud infrastructure. Every save creates a new version, and there's no limit on how many a work can have — older text is never overwritten. See History & Versions.
Can I work offline?
No. Ilena needs a network connection to save, analyse lines, and look up words. If you lose connection mid-session, your current text stays in the editor until you refresh, but you won't be able to save until the connection is back — see Troubleshooting → My save failed.
What languages does Ilena support?
English, French, and Spanish, for both the app's own interface and the language of an individual work. The two are independent: your interface language is set in Settings, and each work has its own language field in its work details. A work's language drives its dictionary lookups and inspiration suggestions.
How accurate is the feet (syllable) counter?
It's a guide, not a verdict. Treat it as a signal to check your meter at a glance, not as ground truth. See The editor → The gutters.
What plans does Ilena offer?
Solo is the only plan you can buy today — unlimited works, the dictionary and rhymes, feet and emotion analysis, inspiration suggestions, and version history. Studio, for writing with a band or a team, is shown in the signup flow marked Coming soon and can't be selected yet. There's no free tier, though Solo's annual cycle includes a 30-day free trial before you're charged. See Signing up and choosing a plan.
Can multiple people edit the same work?
Not today. Each work belongs to a single author. Shared writing spaces are what Studio is for, once it ships — see the plans question above.
What export formats are supported?
PDF, plain text, and Markdown, one work at a time. See Export.
Will deleting a work remove its version history?
Yes — deleting a work removes it and every version saved under it, and this can't be undone. If you only want to go back to an earlier version, use History & Versions instead of deleting.
I forgot my password — what do I do?
Click Forgot your password? on the sign-in page. This is fully self-serve — no need to contact support. See Signing in, and password recovery.
How do I change my password?
It's self-serve, in your account page — the same page that shows your sessions, subscription and invoices. You give the current password and the new one twice; changing it signs you out everywhere else. See Your account. If your account signs in with Google, this form doesn't apply: Google holds your password. See If your account signs in with Google. A forgotten password is a different case, and also self-serve — see the question above.
Can I change my email address?
Not from inside Ilena — write to [email protected]. This used to be self-serve; it no longer is.
How do I switch plans, cancel, delete my account, or export my data?
Switching or cancelling a plan. A Solo subscriber billed monthly can switch to the cheaper annual cycle, and anyone can cancel or reactivate their subscription, all from your account page → Subscription. Switching to a different plan (Solo to Studio, once Studio ships) isn't available yet. Deleting your account and exporting your data are still not available from inside Ilena — write to [email protected]. The page at /gdpr/ exists but says so itself: it is being built and nothing there works yet. See Your account.
How do I see where I'm signed in, or end a session I don't recognize?
That part is self-serve, in your account page — see Seeing and ending your active sessions.
I found a bug. How do I report it?
Open Help → How to get support from the app menu, and pick the category that fits — Technical support for bugs and usage problems, General questions for feedback and suggestions, or Business inquiries for partnerships. Include what you tried, what you expected, and what happened, plus a rough timestamp if you can. Typical response time is 1–2 business days.