Terms of Service

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

3.2 Account Creation

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

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason at our sole discretion.

4.1 Prohibited Content

• Generate content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of privacy
• Create content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred against individuals or groups
• Produce sexually explicit or pornographic content
• Generate content that infringes intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or patents
• Create deepfakes or impersonate individuals without consent
• Generate misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent content
• Produce spam, phishing content, or malware
• Create content promoting illegal activities, drugs, weapons, or gambling

4.2 Prohibited Activities

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the Service (except our API)
• Overload or disrupt the Service infrastructure
• Bypass any security measures or access controls
• Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
• Use the Service to compete with us or create a similar service

4.3 Compliance

You must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party terms (including social media platform policies) when using the Service.

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, algorithms, designs, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our explicit permission.

5.2 Your Content - Input Materials

You retain ownership of all content you upload or provide to the Service ("Input Content"). By uploading Input Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Process, store, and transmit your Input Content to provide the Service
• Use your Input Content to train and improve our AI models (unless you opt out)
• Create derivative works based on your Input Content as part of content generation

5.3 AI-Generated Content - Outputs

Ownership: Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, you own all rights to the AI-generated content created through the Service ("Output Content"), to the extent allowed by law.

Important Limitations:

• AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection in all jurisdictions
• Similar outputs may be generated for other users with similar inputs
• Third-party AI providers may have their own terms regarding generated content
• You are responsible for ensuring Output Content doesn't infringe third-party rights

5.4 Usage Rights Grant

You grant us a limited license to display, reproduce, and distribute Output Content for:

• Marketing and promotional purposes (with your explicit consent)
• Showcasing platform capabilities (you may opt out)
• Quality assurance and content moderation

6.1 Social Media Platforms

When you connect social media accounts (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), you authorize us to:

• Post content on your behalf to connected platforms
• Access basic account information and analytics
• Schedule and manage posts according to your instructions

You are responsible for complying with each platform's terms of service, community guidelines, and content policies.

6.2 AI Service Providers

We use third-party AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic, Stability AI, etc.) to generate content. These providers have their own terms and privacy policies. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree to the applicable third-party terms.

6.3 Disclaimer

We are not responsible for the actions, content, or policies of third-party services. Integration availability may change without notice.

7.1 Pricing

Subscription plans and pricing are available on our website. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice. Price changes do not affect current billing cycles.

7.2 Billing

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring fees
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• Failed payments may result in service suspension or termination

7.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No prorated refunds for partial months.

7.4 Free Trials

Free trials are subject to eligibility requirements. You must cancel before trial end to avoid charges. One free trial per user.

7.5 Taxes

Fees are exclusive of taxes. You are responsible for all applicable taxes based on your location.

8.1 Accuracy and Quality

AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate material. You are responsible for reviewing, editing, and approving all content before distribution.

8.2 No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that AI-generated content will:

• Be viral, successful, or generate engagement
• Comply with all platform policies or guidelines
• Be free from bias or controversial viewpoints
• Be unique or original in all cases

8.3 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• The content you publish using our Service
• Compliance with applicable laws and third-party terms
• Any consequences of publishing AI-generated content
• Disclosure that content is AI-generated (where required)

9.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

9.2 No Warranty

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free from viruses or harmful components
• Results will meet your expectations

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and deleting your account through account settings.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• Any reason at our sole discretion

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and content after 30 days
• Unpaid fees become immediately due
• Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

13.1 Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that content generated or stored on Doodlr infringes your copyright, you may submit a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice to our designated agent:

13.2 DMCA Notice Requirements

Your DMCA notice must include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and its location on our Service
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

13.3 Counter-Notification

If content is removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was improper, you may submit a counter-notification. Counter-notifications must include similar verification information and will be provided to the original claimant.

13.4 Policy on Repeat Infringers

Users who repeatedly submit content infringing third-party rights may have their accounts suspended or terminated at our discretion.

14.1 Data Export Rights

Subject to applicable law (including GDPR for EU users), you have the right to request and download your data, including:

• Account information and profile data
• Generated content and output files
• Usage history and analytics

14.2 Export Request Process

To request a data export, contact us at privacy@doodlr.app with "Data Export Request" in the subject line. We will provide your data in a machine-readable format within 30 days.

14.3 Data Portability Format

Data will be provided in standard formats (JSON, CSV) to facilitate transfer to third-party services.

15.1 Account Compromise

If your account is compromised or accessed without authorization, notify us immediately at support@doodlr.app.

15.2 Account Recovery Process

We will work with you to verify your identity and restore account access. Recovery may take 1-5 business days depending on the circumstances.

15.3 Content Recovery After Account Deletion

Content deleted from your account may be recoverable for up to 30 days after deletion. After 30 days, data is permanently removed from our backups.

16.1 API Access

API access to Doodlr is provided subject to your compliance with these Terms and your current subscription plan.

16.2 API Usage Limits

• Rate limits apply based on your subscription tier
• Excessive usage may result in temporary throttling or suspension
• Commercial redistribution of API access is prohibited

16.3 API Key Security

You are responsible for keeping your API keys confidential. Do not share API keys publicly or embed them in client-side code. Exposing API keys will result in immediate revocation.

16.4 API Changes

We may modify or deprecate API endpoints with 30 days' notice. We will support at least two API versions simultaneously.

17.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@doodlr.app to attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

17.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, rather than in court, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

17.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually. You waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

17.4 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Los Angeles, California.

19.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

19.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

19.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

19.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

19.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, or infrastructure failures.

19.6 Export Control

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations.