Speechma Terms of Service
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Speechma website (the "Website") and the text-to-speech services offered by Speechma ("we," "us," or "our") (the "Services"). By accessing or using the Website or Services, you ("you" or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Website or Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Speechma. Your access to and use of the Website and Services signifies your acceptance of these Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time by posting the revised Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website and Services after such posting constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Use of the Website and Services
Eligibility:
You must be at least 13 years old to access or use the Website or Services. If you are under 13, you may only access or use the Website or Services with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Permitted Use:
You may use the Website and Services either for non-commercial or commercial purposes. But you may not use the Website or Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to:
- Uploading content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Transmitting any harmful, malicious, or offensive content.
- Interfering with the functionality or security of the Website or Services.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website or Services.
User Content:
You may submit text content for conversion to speech using the Services ("User Content"). You retain all ownership rights to your User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant Speechma a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, translate, publish, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of providing you with the Services.
Acceptable Use Policy:
We may establish additional guidelines or an acceptable use policy for the Website and Services. These guidelines and policies may be incorporated by reference into these Terms.
Responsible Platform Usage:
While Speechma is proud to offer premium text-to-speech capabilities free of charge, we maintain strict guidelines regarding content generation. Users are expressly prohibited from:
- Generating content containing hate speech, discriminatory language, or harmful rhetoric targeting any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
- Creating content containing explicit sexual references, pornographic content, or adult-oriented material.
- Producing content that promotes violence, criminal activities, or the use of illegal substances.
- Using the service to generate content that harasses, bullies, or intimidates others.
- Attempting to bypass our content filters or moderation systems through character substitution, leetspeak, or other evasion techniques.
We reserve the right to immediately terminate service access for users who violate these guidelines. Remember, our goal is to maintain a platform that remains accessible and beneficial for all users.
3. Accounts
Creating an Account:
You may create an account on the Website ("Account"). When creating an Account, you are required to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account login credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account.
4. Intellectual Property
The Website, Services, and all content contained therein, including text, graphics, logos, trademarks, and service marks ("Content"), are the exclusive property of Speechma or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any Content without the prior written consent of Speechma.
5. Fees and Payment
Free Services:
Speechma is currently unlimtedly free, offering all voices and features with free commercial use licence.
Premium Features:
We may offer premium features of the Services in future that require a paid subscription. You will be notified of the applicable fees before subscribing to any premium features. We use a secure third-party payment processor to handle all transactions. You are responsible for all charges associated with your use of the paid features.
Payment Terms:
Payment is due at the time you subscribe to a paid feature. We may automatically renew your subscription at the end of the term unless you cancel your subscription before the renewal date.
6. Disclaimers and Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SPEECHMA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND SECURITY.
SPEECHMA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU USE THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK. SPEECHMA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA LOSS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SPEECHMA'S LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICES.
8. Term and Termination
These Terms shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by either party. You may terminate these Terms at any time by ceasing to use the Website and Services. Speechma may terminate these Terms at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Speechma and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website or Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India's Jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through Negotiation or Mediation or Arbitration Resolution Methods.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Speechma with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
14. Waiver
The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: contact@speechma.com
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised Terms on the Website and, if necessary, by sending you an email notification. Your continued use of the Website or Services after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Disclaimer:
By using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.