Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Speaktext.in ("Service", "we", "us", or "our"), a free online text-to-speech conversion service. By accessing or using the Service, you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms.

1.1. Binding Agreement

These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Speaktext.in. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

1.2. Updates to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Providing notice through the Service when feasible

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Speaktext.in is a free, browser-based text-to-speech conversion service that utilizes the Web Speech API available in modern web browsers.

2.1. Service Features

The Service provides:

• Text-to-speech conversion using browser APIs
• Multiple language and voice options
• Adjustable speech rate and pitch
• Real-time speech synthesis
• No registration or account creation required

2.2. Free Service

The Service is provided free of charge. We may display advertisements to support the Service. Your use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these advertisements.

3. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into contracts
• Not be prohibited from receiving our services under applicable laws
• Use the Service in compliance with these Terms

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

4.1. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Speaktext.in, a Speaktext.in employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
• To generate speech for harmful, abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, or hateful content
• To create content that infringes upon intellectual property rights
• To generate speech for fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activities
• To overload, damage, or interfere with the proper working of the Service

4.2. Content Guidelines

You are solely responsible for the text you input into the Service. You agree not to input text that:

• Contains personally identifiable information
• Includes sensitive financial or medical information
• Contains passwords, security credentials, or confidential data
• Is illegal, obscene, threatening, or harassing
• Violates the rights of others

5. Intellectual Property

5.1. Service Ownership

The Service and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Speaktext.in, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

5.2. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use.

5.3. User Content

You retain all rights to the text you input into the Service. However, by using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process your text solely for the purpose of providing the text-to-speech conversion service.

5.4. Trademarks

The Speaktext.in name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Speaktext.in or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

6. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Service.

6.1. Data Collection

We collect limited information as described in our Privacy Policy. Importantly:

• Text input is processed locally and not stored by us
• We collect technical information for service improvement
• We use cookies as described in our Cookie Policy

6.2. Consent to Data Practices

By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our data practices, you should not use the Service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1. No Warranties

To the fullest extent provided by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Course of performance
• Course of dealing
• Usage of trade

7.2. Service Availability

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

7.3. Browser Dependency

The Service relies on browser APIs that may vary by browser, version, and operating system. We do not warrant compatibility with all browsers or devices.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. Types of Damages Excluded

This includes, without limitation:

• Direct damages
• Indirect damages
• Incidental damages
• Consequential damages
• Punitive damages
• Loss of profits
• Loss of data
• Loss of goodwill
• Service interruption
• Computer failure or malfunction

8.2. Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us for the Service in the last 12 months, or if you have not paid anything, $10 USD.

8.3. Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some or all of the exclusions and limitations in this section may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Speaktext.in, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Service
• Any content you input into the Service
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Your violation of any applicable laws

10. Termination

10.1. Your Rights

You may stop using the Service at any time. Termination of your use does not affect any obligations or liabilities that arose prior to termination.

10.2. Our Rights

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws
• Harmful or abusive use of the Service
• Security or technical issues
• Legal requirements

10.3. Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive
• We are not liable to you or any third party for termination

11. Modifications to Terms

11.1. Right to Modify

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

11.2. Continuing Use

By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.

11.3. Notification

We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Terms on this page
• Sending an email to registered users (if applicable)
• Displaying a notice within the Service

12. Governing Law

12.1. Applicable Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2. Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be instituted in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California, United States.

12.3. International Users

The Service is controlled and operated from the United States. We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1. Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim against Speaktext.in, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@speaktext.in. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

13.2. Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13.3. Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Speaktext.in regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

14.2. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14.4. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: