Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Shorty AI ("App," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Shorty AI mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Shorty AI.
2. Eligibility
To use the App, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
If you are under 18, you confirm that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the App.
3. Account Registration
3.1 Account Creation
- You must create an account to access certain features
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
3.2 Account Responsibilities
- You are solely responsible for all activities conducted through your account
- We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account
- You may not share, sell, or transfer your account to others
- You may not create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use the App to:
- Create short-form videos for personal or commercial purposes
- Generate AI-assisted scripts for video content
- Access video editing and processing features
- Store and manage your video projects
4.2 Prohibited Uses
You may not:
Illegal Activities
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
Harmful Content
- Upload content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of privacy
- Create content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred
- Share sexually explicit material involving minors
- Distribute content that violates third-party rights
Platform Abuse
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated scripts or bots to interact with the Service
- Overload or interfere with the proper functioning of the App
- Bypass rate limits, storage limits, or other restrictions
Commercial Misuse
- Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
- Use the Service to compete with us or create a competing product
- Scrape or harvest data from the Service
5. Content Ownership and Licensing
5.1 Your Content
- You retain all ownership rights to videos, scripts, and content you create ("User Content")
- By uploading User Content, you grant us a limited license to:
- Store, process, and deliver your content as necessary to provide the Service
- Display your content within the App and to authorized users
- Create derivative works (e.g., thumbnails, transcriptions) to provide features
- Use anonymized content data for analytics and service improvement
5.2 Our License to You
- We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App
- This license is for personal or commercial use, subject to these Terms
- You may not sublicense, distribute, or resell access to the App
5.3 Third-Party Content
- Background music, stock videos, and templates provided by the App are licensed for use within the Service only
- You may not extract, download, or redistribute these assets outside the App
- Commercial use restrictions may apply to certain third-party content
5.4 AI-Generated Content
- Scripts generated using AI features are provided "as-is"
- You are responsible for reviewing and ensuring AI-generated content is appropriate
- We do not claim ownership of AI-generated scripts you create
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Our Property
The App, including but not limited to:
- Software code, algorithms, and architecture
- User interface design and graphics
- Trademarks, logos, and branding
- Documentation and instructional materials
All rights, title, and interest in the App remain our exclusive property.
6.2 Feedback
If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the App:
- We may use such feedback without restriction or compensation
- You waive any claims to intellectual property rights in such feedback
7. Subscription and Payments
7.1 Free Tier
- Basic features are available at no cost
- Free tier may include limitations on usage, storage, or features
7.2 Paid Subscriptions (Future)
When premium subscriptions become available:
- Subscription fees will be billed in advance on a recurring basis
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice
- Refunds are provided in accordance with our Refund Policy
- You may cancel your subscription at any time
7.3 API Usage Costs
- Certain features (AI script generation, video processing) consume third-party API resources
- We reserve the right to implement usage-based pricing for high-volume users
- We will provide advance notice before implementing any usage-based charges
8. Service Availability
8.1 Availability
- We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
- The App may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues
- We are not liable for damages resulting from service unavailability
8.2 Modifications
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
- We will provide reasonable notice for significant changes when possible
- Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance of changes
8.3 Technical Limitations
- Video processing is subject to time limits (maximum 20 minutes per job)
- Storage limits may apply based on your subscription tier
- Maximum video length is 120 seconds for recordings
9. Privacy and Data Protection
- Your use of the App is subject to our Privacy Policy
- We collect, use, and protect your data as described in the Privacy Policy
- You consent to data processing as outlined in the Privacy Policy
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
10.1 "AS-IS" Disclaimer
The app is provided "as-is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Security of data or content
10.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
- Damages caused by third-party services or content
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
10.3 Third-Party Services
- We are not responsible for the performance or availability of third-party services (Supabase, Cloudinary, OpenAI, Shotstack, Deepgram)
- Third-party services are subject to their own terms and privacy policies
- We disclaim liability for failures, errors, or data loss caused by third-party services
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shorty AI, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your User Content or use of the Service
- Your violation of third-party rights
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
12. Termination
12.1 Termination by You
- You may terminate your account at any time through the App settings
- Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease
- Local data on your device will remain until you uninstall the App
- Cloud data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy
12.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Your account poses a security risk
- You fail to pay subscription fees (if applicable)
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your license to use the App is revoked
- You must cease all use of the Service
- We may delete your User Content after a grace period
- Sections of these Terms that should survive (indemnification, disclaimers) remain in effect
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.2 Arbitration Agreement
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except:
- Small claims court actions
- Injunctive or equitable relief sought to prevent infringement
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.
13.4 Informal Resolution
Before initiating arbitration, you agree to contact us at support@shorty-ai.com to attempt informal resolution.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shorty AI regarding the Service.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
14.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to affiliates or successors.
14.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, wars, pandemics, government actions, network failures).
14.6 Export Compliance
You agree to comply with all export control and trade sanctions laws applicable to your use of the App.
14.7 Contact for Legal Notices
Legal notices should be sent to: legal@shorty-ai.com
15. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective:
- Immediately upon posting for non-material changes
- 30 days after notice for material changes
We will notify you of changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Posting a notice in the App
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.
16. App Store Compliance
16.1 Apple App Store
If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store:
- These Terms are between you and Shorty AI, not Apple
- Apple is not responsible for the App or its content
- Apple has no obligation to provide support or maintenance
- Apple is not liable for any claims related to the App
16.2 Google Play Store
If you downloaded the App from Google Play:
- These Terms are between you and Shorty AI, not Google
- Google is not responsible for the App or its content
- Google has no obligation to provide support or maintenance
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: support@shorty-ai.com
Legal Inquiries: legal@shorty-ai.com
By using Shorty AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.