Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PodChats.io (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

PodChats.io provides an AI-powered platform that allows users to have conversations with artificial intelligence trained on podcast content. Our Service includes:

• Access to AI chatbots representing various podcast hosts
• Real-time conversation capabilities
• Search and browse functionality for podcast content
• User accounts and conversation history (for registered users)

3. Eligibility

To use PodChats.io, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
• Provide accurate and complete registration information (if creating an account)

If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

4. User Account

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Restrictions

You may not:

• Create multiple accounts for deceptive purposes
• Share your account credentials with others
• Use another person's account without permission
• Buy, sell, or transfer accounts

5. Use of Service

5.1 License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

5.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use the Service for any commercial purposes without our permission

5.3 API and Rate Limits

We may impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts of the Service without notice or liability.

6. User Content

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content solely for providing and improving the Service.

6.2 Content Restrictions

You may not submit content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive
• Violates privacy rights or confidentiality
• Contains false or misleading information
• Infringes intellectual property rights
• Contains malware or harmful code

6.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

7. Prohibited Uses

You are prohibited from:

• Using the Service for illegal activities or to promote illegal activities
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
• Impersonating any person or entity
• Scraping, crawling, or using automated systems to access the Service
• Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code
• Circumventing any security measures
• Using the Service to generate spam or unsolicited communications
• Creating content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Overloading or impairing the Service's infrastructure

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of PodChats.io and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

8.2 Podcast Content

Podcast content accessed through our Service remains the property of the respective podcast creators. Our use of such content is under license or other legal bases.

8.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service may be used by us without any obligation to compensate you.

9. Disclaimers

9.2 No Guarantee

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• Results from using the Service will meet your requirements

9.3 AI Limitations

AI-generated responses may contain inaccuracies, biases, or inappropriate content. Users should verify important information independently.

10. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past twelve months, or $100 if you haven't made any payments.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PodChats.io and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your User Content
• Your use of the Service

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You breach these Terms
• We believe termination is necessary to protect the Service or other users
• Required by law
• The Service is discontinued

12.3 Effects

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, except where prohibited by law.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date"
• Sending email notification to registered users

Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: