Terms of Service

By downloading, accessing, or using the Audio Transcript mobile app and related website (together, the “Services”), these Terms of Service (“Terms”) apply to you automatically. Please read them carefully before using the Services.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services and uninstall the app.

1) About Audio Transcript

Audio Transcript is an independent project operated by the app developer/publisher (“we”, “us”, “our”). Our legal details and contact information can be found in the Imprint / Legal Notice section inside our Privacy Policy (or in the app/website).

2) License and restrictions

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Services for your own lawful purposes, subject to these Terms.

You are not allowed to:

• copy, modify, or create derivative works of the app or any part of it;
• reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, attempt to extract the source code, or bypass technical protections, except where permitted by law;
• distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, or otherwise transfer the app or access to the Services to third parties;
• use our name, logos, trademarks, or branding without prior written permission.

3) Your content (recordings and transcripts)

The Services may allow you to upload or record audio (“Recordings”) and generate text output (“Transcripts”).

You retain ownership of your Recordings and Transcripts. We do not claim ownership over your content.

You are responsible for:

• ensuring you have the rights and permissions to upload or record any audio and to process it (including getting consent from participants where required);
• ensuring your use complies with applicable laws (including privacy and recording laws).

You agree not to upload content that is illegal, harmful, or infringes third-party rights.

4) Accounts and subscriptions

Some features may require an account. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure and for any activity under your account.

Premium features may be offered via subscriptions through Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Subscription terms, renewals, and pricing are shown in the relevant store checkout and may vary by region.

5) Inactive accounts

To maintain security, limit data retention, and protect user privacy, we may delete accounts after a prolonged period of inactivity.

Unless stated otherwise in the app, an account may be considered inactive if you have not signed in or used the Services for 365 consecutive days.

Important notes:

• Content stored locally on your device (e.g., local files) will remain on your device unless you delete it or uninstall the app.
• If your account is deleted due to inactivity, server-stored content (if any) associated with that account may be removed.

If you want your data deleted earlier, you can request deletion as described in our Privacy Policy.

6) Refunds

All refunds are subject to the policies of the platform where the purchase was made:

• Google Play: Refund eligibility and timing are governed by Google Play policies and may vary by region and circumstances.
• Apple App Store: Refund requests are handled by Apple. We do not control Apple’s billing or refund decisions.

Please use your App Store / Google Play account to manage subscriptions and view purchase history.

7) AI features (if enabled)

If the Services include AI-based features (for example, summaries or other AI-generated outputs), you acknowledge and agree that:

• AI output is generated automatically and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.
• You are solely responsible for reviewing and verifying any output before relying on it, sharing it, or taking action based on it.
• We do not guarantee the suitability of AI-generated content for any purpose and we do not accept liability for decisions made based on AI output.

You agree to use AI features in compliance with applicable laws and to respect third-party rights that may be impacted by generated content. If you have concerns about legality or suitability, you should seek professional advice before proceeding.

8) Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the Services. This includes (but is not limited to):

• attempting to interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers;
• attempting to gain unauthorized access to accounts or systems;
• using the Services to violate laws or third-party rights;
• uploading malware or harmful code.

We may suspend or terminate access if we reasonably believe you are violating these Terms or harming the Services or other users.

9) Disclaimers

We try to keep the Services available and working well, but we do not make promises that we will always succeed.

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICES WILL ALWAYS BE SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR TIMELY; (B) THE SERVICES WILL ALWAYS FUNCTION WITHOUT DELAYS, DISRUPTIONS, OR IMPERFECTIONS; OR (C) ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION YOU OBTAIN ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL BE TIMELY OR ACCURATE.

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO CONTENT THAT MIGHT BE OFFENSIVE, ILLEGAL, MISLEADING, OR OTHERWISE INAPPROPRIATE, AND WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH CONTENT.

10) Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE (AND OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SUPPLIERS) WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE OF THE SERVICES; (B) THE CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF OTHER USERS OR THIRD PARTIES ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICES; OR (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR CONTENT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT WILL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE ACTIVITY GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

11) Termination

You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or if we need to do so to protect the Services, users, or comply with law.

12) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you by posting the updated Terms in the app and/or on the website. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted.

13) Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at support@audio-transcript.com.

14) Provider information

Information according to § 5 TMG