Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
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 (using advanced AI)
- 6 AI-generated illustrations per story (using AI image generation, 1792x1024 pixels)
- Professional audio narration in 8 languages (English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Chinese)
- Interactive karaoke mode with word-by-word highlighting for reading practice
- Four character types: children, parents/adults, pets, and toys
- Story library with unlimited playback
- PDF export for printing stories as keepsake books
- Video export (MP4) for sharing and offline viewing
- Progressive loading - start listening in seconds while illustrations generate
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 Credit Packages
HUSHIKO uses a credit system where 1 credit = 1 story. We offer the following packages:
- Free Trial: 1 story credit upon registration
- Starter Pack: 7 stories
- Family Pack: 20 stories (Best Value)
- Premium Pack: 50 stories
Prices vary by region and platform. Current prices are displayed in the app and on our website.
4.2 Payment Methods
- Web: Stripe (credit/debit cards)
- iOS: Apple App Store In-App Purchases
- Android: Google Play In-App Purchases
All purchases sync automatically across your devices when logged into the same account.
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)
For App Store/Google Play purchases, refunds are processed according to Apple's and Google's refund policies. Contact support@hushiko.com for assistance.
4.4 Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' notice. Purchased credits remain valid regardless of price changes.
5. Character Profiles and Story Generation
5.1 Character Types
You can create four types of character profiles:
- Human characters: Children, parents, grandparents, teachers - with customizable hair style, hair color, eye color, and skin tone
- Pet characters: Dogs, cats, birds, or any animal - with description and color
- Toy characters: Teddy bears, dolls, robots, action figures - with description
Characters you create can appear in unlimited stories with consistent visual representation.
5.2 Story Generation Process
- Select characters from your profiles (up to 4 per story)
- Choose a theme or write your own story idea
- AI suggests roles for each character (hero, helper, guide, etc.)
- Story generates in two phases:
- Phase 1 (15-30 seconds): Text + audio + first illustration - you can start listening!
- Phase 2 (2-3 minutes): Remaining 5 illustrations generate in background
5.3 Language and Complexity
Stories are generated in your selected language with vocabulary adapted to the child's age using CEFR levels:
- Ages 3-5: A1 (basic vocabulary)
- Ages 6-8: A2 (simple sentences)
- Ages 9-12: B1 (more complex narratives)
6. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses
6.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
6.2 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 content intended to harm, frighten, or disturb children
- Abuse our customer support or refund policies
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 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.
7.2 Your Generated Stories
Stories generated through the Service are created based on your inputs and AI algorithms. You own the rights to use your specific stories, subject to:
- Stories are for personal, non-commercial use
- You may share stories with family and friends
- You may print PDF exports for personal keepsakes
- You may share video exports on social media for non-commercial purposes
- You may NOT resell stories or use them for commercial purposes
- HUSHIKO retains the right to use anonymized data to improve our AI
7.3 Third-Party Technology
Stories are generated using OpenAI's technology (advanced AI and AI image generation) and professional text-to-speech service. While you own rights to your specific stories, the underlying AI models remain property of their respective owners.
8. Content Guidelines
HUSHIKO is designed for children aged 3-12. All content is:
- Age-appropriate and child-friendly
- Free from violence, explicit content, or inappropriate themes
- Non-discriminatory and respectful
- Filtered through multiple AI safety layers
Our AI has built-in content safety filters. If you encounter inappropriate content, please report it immediately to safety@hushiko.com.
9. Export Features
9.1 PDF Export
You can export stories as printable PDF books:
- Includes full story text and all 6 illustrations
- Download links are secure and expire after 15 minutes
- Perfect for gifts, keepsakes, or reading without devices
9.2 Video Export
You can export stories as MP4 videos:
- Includes HUSHIKO branding intro and outro
- Slideshow of illustrations with audio narration
- Suitable for sharing on social media
- Video files are available for 24 hours after generation
9.3 Offline Access
Stories can be downloaded within the app for offline playback (audio, images, karaoke data).
10. 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 (children's privacy) and GDPR
- 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
- You can export all your data or delete your account
11. 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, AI-generated stories may occasionally not meet expectations. Each story is unique and results may vary.
12. 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
- Issues with AI-generated content quality
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to HUSHIKO in the 12 months preceding the claim.
13. 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
14. Service Modifications and Termination
14.1 Service Changes
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue features of the Service
- Update AI models and improve quality
- Change pricing with reasonable notice
- Update these Terms as needed
14.2 Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through app settings or by contacting support. We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
14.3 Effect of Termination
- Access to the Service will be revoked
- Previously downloaded stories remain accessible offline
- Unused credits are non-refundable (except as stated in Refund Policy)
- Your data will be deleted according to our Privacy Policy
15. Dispute Resolution
15.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Poland, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15.2 Informal Resolution
Before initiating any legal action, please contact us at legal@hushiko.com to attempt informal resolution.
15.3 European Users
EU residents may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
16. Miscellaneous Provisions
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HUSHIKO.
16.2 Severability
If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
16.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party with notice.
16.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
17. 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.
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service:
- Legal: legal@hushiko.com
- Support: support@hushiko.com
- Safety: safety@hushiko.com
19. Acknowledgment
BY USING HUSHIKO, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.