Terms of Service — HearDocs

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HearDocs ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of the Service

HearDocs allows users to upload documents and convert them into audio for personal use. The Service may include features such as:

• Text extraction (including OCR)
• Audio generation
• Content organization
• Shared access to materials
• Access to a public content library

We may modify or discontinue features at any time.

3. User Accounts

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

You are responsible for:

• maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• all activity under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you upload ("User Content").

By uploading content, you grant HearDocs a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to:

• process the content
• convert it into audio
• store it for your use
• deliver it through the Service

This processing may include sending the extracted text to third-party AI providers (for text cleaning and preparation) and GPU infrastructure providers (for audio generation), as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

This license exists solely to operate the Service.

5. Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you upload.

You agree not to upload content that:

• infringes copyrights or intellectual property rights
• is illegal, harmful, or abusive
• contains sensitive data you are not authorized to share

HearDocs does not verify ownership of uploaded content.

6. Copyright and Intellectual Property

HearDocs respects intellectual property rights.

If you upload copyrighted material, you must have the right to do so.

We reserve the right to:

• remove content
• suspend accounts

if we receive valid infringement claims.

7. Audio Output Disclaimer

The Service automatically processes text into audio.

We do not guarantee that:

• the output is error-free
• the pronunciation is always correct
• the structure is perfectly preserved

The Service is provided "as is".

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• use the Service for unlawful purposes
• attempt to reverse engineer or exploit the system
• abuse audio generation at scale
• interfere with system performance

We may limit usage or suspend accounts in case of abuse.

9. Shared Content

If you share content with others:

• you are responsible for granting access
• you must ensure you have rights to share it

HearDocs is not responsible for misuse of shared materials.

10. Public Library Content

HearDocs may provide access to public domain or licensed content.

We do not guarantee:

• completeness
• accuracy
• availability

Access to this content may change at any time.

11. Payments and Subscriptions

Some features require a paid subscription. Payments are processed by Creem Payments.

By subscribing, you agree:

• to pay applicable fees
• that billing may recur (if applicable)

Creem Payments may send you transaction-related communications regarding your purchase (such as payment confirmations or checkout reminders). These are transactional communications, not marketing.

You may cancel at any time. Access continues until the end of the billing period.

We do not guarantee refunds unless required by law.

12. Service Availability

We aim to provide a reliable service but do not guarantee:

• uninterrupted access
• permanent storage of content

You are responsible for keeping backups of your original files.

13. Data and Privacy

Your data is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

We take reasonable measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if:

• you violate these Terms
• we detect abuse or risk

You may stop using the Service at any time.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

HearDocs shall not be liable for:

• data loss
• content errors
• service interruptions
• indirect or consequential damages

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated Terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of United States.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact:

[email protected]