Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 7, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to HUSHIKO! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the HUSHIKO application, website, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service. If you are using the Service on behalf of a child, you represent that you are the child's parent or legal guardian and have the authority to agree to these Terms on their behalf.
2. Description of Service
HUSHIKO is an AI-powered application that generates personalized bedtime stories for children aged 3-12. Our Service includes:
- AI-generated stories with custom themes and characters
- AI-generated illustrations (4 images per story)
- Professional audio narration in multiple languages
- Interactive karaoke mode for reading practice
- Story library and download functionality
3. Account Registration and Eligibility
3.1 Age Requirements
The Service is intended for use by parents or legal guardians on behalf of children aged 3-12. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and purchase our services.
3.2 Account Information
When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information as needed
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.3 Account Suspension
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
4. Pricing and Payment
4.1 Subscription Plans
HUSHIKO offers various pricing plans:
- Free Trial: 3 stories at no cost
- Starter Plan: 10 stories for $9.99
- Family Plan: 25 stories for $19.99
- Unlimited Plan: Unlimited stories per month for $39.99
4.2 Payment Terms
- All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors
- Prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
- One-time purchase plans (Starter, Family) do not auto-renew
- Subscription plans (Unlimited) renew automatically monthly
- You can cancel subscriptions at any time before the next billing cycle
4.3 Refund Policy
We offer refunds under the following conditions:
- Technical issues preventing service use (within 14 days of purchase)
- Duplicate charges (immediate refund)
- First-time purchase dissatisfaction (within 7 days, one-time only)
Refund requests must be submitted to support@hushiko.com with order details.
4.4 Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' notice. Changes will not affect active subscriptions until the next renewal period.
5. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses
5.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
5.2 Prohibited Activities
You may NOT:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any laws or regulations in your jurisdiction
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
- Share your account credentials with others
- Resell or redistribute stories without authorization
- Generate inappropriate content for children
- Abuse our customer support or refund policies
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 HUSHIKO Property
The Service, including all software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by HUSHIKO and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 User-Generated Content
Stories generated through the Service are created based on your inputs and AI algorithms. You own the rights to the specific stories you generate, subject to the following:
- Stories are for personal, non-commercial use only
- You may not resell or commercially distribute generated stories
- HUSHIKO retains the right to use anonymized data to improve our AI
- Stories may be removed if they violate our Content Guidelines
6.3 Third-Party Content
Stories are generated using OpenAI's technology (GPT-4 and DALL-E 3). While you own your specific stories, OpenAI's terms regarding AI-generated content also apply.
7. Content Guidelines
HUSHIKO is designed for children aged 3-12. All content must be:
- Age-appropriate and child-friendly
- Free from violence, explicit content, or inappropriate themes
- Non-discriminatory and respectful
- Compliant with children's content regulations
Our AI has built-in safety filters, but if you encounter inappropriate content, please report it immediately to safety@hushiko.com.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key privacy points:
- We comply with COPPA and GDPR for children's data
- We collect minimal information necessary for the Service
- We do not sell personal information
- Parents can review and delete their child's data at any time
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement or accuracy of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Security of data transmission
While we strive to provide high-quality, age-appropriate content, we cannot guarantee that all AI-generated stories will meet your expectations.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HUSHIKO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Service interruptions or errors
- Third-party actions or content
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to HUSHIKO in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HUSHIKO and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your use or misuse of the Service
- Your provision of false or misleading information
12. Service Modifications and Termination
12.1 Service Changes
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof)
- Change features, pricing, or availability
- Update these Terms with reasonable notice
12.2 Account Termination
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support. We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms.
12.3 Effect of Termination
- Access to the Service will be immediately revoked
- Downloaded stories may remain accessible offline
- No refunds for unused services (except as stated in our Refund Policy)
- Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.2 Arbitration Agreement
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for:
- Small claims court matters (under $10,000)
- Intellectual property disputes
- Injunctive relief requests
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HUSHIKO.
14.2 Severability
If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
14.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party.
14.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, strikes, government actions, etc.).
15. Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website/app
- In-app notification
Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: legal@hushiko.com
- Support: support@hushiko.com
17. Acknowledgment
BY USING HUSHIKO, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.