Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Podtyper ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Podtyper provides podcast transcription services, converting audio content into text format with speaker recognition and AI-generated insights. The Service supports various podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use Podtyper only for lawful purposes. You may only transcribe:

• Publicly available podcasts and audio content
• Content you own or have explicit permission to transcribe
• Content for personal, educational, or accessibility purposes
• Content that does not violate any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights

You may NOT use Podtyper to transcribe:

• Pirated, illegally obtained, or copyrighted content without authorization
• Private or paywalled content without proper authorization
• Content that violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Content for commercial redistribution without proper licensing
• Content containing illegal material

4. Copyright and DMCA Compliance

Podtyper respects the intellectual property rights of others. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been transcribed through our Service in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at dmca@podtyper.com with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing (transcription ID or URL)
• Your contact information
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information in the notice is accurate

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

5. User Accounts and Subscriptions

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Paid subscriptions are billed monthly and automatically renew unless cancelled.

6. Usage Quotas and Limits

Each subscription tier includes a monthly quota of transcription minutes. Unused minutes do not roll over to the next billing period. We reserve the right to adjust quotas and pricing with reasonable notice.

7. Service Availability

While we strive to provide reliable service, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to Podtyper. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We may temporarily suspend access for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen issues.

8. Privacy and Data

We collect and process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Transcriptions are stored securely and associated with your account. We do not permanently store audio files after transcription is complete.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms of Service, particularly the Acceptable Use Policy. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

10. Limitation of Liability

Podtyper and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service. Transcription accuracy is provided on a best-effort basis using third-party AI services.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of Podtyper after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at support@podtyper.com