Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our Service, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Service Description

Butter Reader is an AI-powered blog audio solution that:

  • Converts blog posts into high-quality audio using text-to-speech technology
  • Provides customizable audio players for website integration
  • Offers WordPress plugins and universal embed codes
  • Tracks audio engagement and usage analytics

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service
  • You must have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
  • Corporate accounts must be created by authorized representatives

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

  • Generate audio from your own content or content you have rights to use
  • Embed audio players on websites you own or control
  • Use the Service for legitimate business and personal purposes

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
  • Generate audio from copyrighted content without proper authorization
  • Attempt to circumvent security measures or access restrictions
  • Use the Service to create harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without written permission
  • Use automated systems to access the Service beyond normal usage patterns

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

  • You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service
  • You grant us a license to process your content for audio generation
  • You represent that you have rights to all content you submit
  • Generated audio files remain your property

5.2 Our Intellectual Property

  • The Service, including software, designs, and trademarks, is our property
  • You may not use our intellectual property without permission
  • Audio player widgets may include our branding attribution

6. Subscription and Billing

6.1 Subscription Plans

  • Various subscription tiers are available with different features and usage limits
  • Subscription fees are charged in advance on a recurring basis
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law

6.2 Usage-Based Billing

  • Some features may incur additional charges based on usage
  • API costs for text-to-speech services may be passed through to users
  • You will be notified of usage-based charges before they are incurred

6.3 Changes to Pricing

  • We may modify subscription prices with 30 days’ notice
  • Price changes will not affect your current billing cycle
  • You may cancel your subscription if you disagree with price changes

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 AI/TTS Providers

  • We use OpenAI and ElevenLabs for text-to-speech generation
  • Your content may be processed by these third-party services
  • Their respective terms and privacy policies also apply

7.2 Payment Processing

  • Payments are processed through Stripe
  • Stripe’s terms of service and privacy policy apply to all transactions

8. Privacy and Data Protection

8.1 Data Collection

  • We collect information necessary to provide the Service
  • See our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling
  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data

8.2 Data Retention

  • Generated audio files are stored securely for service delivery
  • You may delete your content and audio files at any time
  • We retain some data for legal compliance and service improvement

9. Service Availability and Support

9.1 Uptime

  • We strive for high availability but do not guarantee 100% uptime
  • Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance when possible
  • We are not liable for temporary service interruptions

9.2 Support

  • Support is provided through our designated channels
  • Response times vary based on subscription tier and issue complexity
  • We reserve the right to limit support for abusive users

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

10.2 Liability Limits

  • Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights
  • Content you submit to the Service

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
  • You may delete your account and data through the Service

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms or our policies
  • Fail to pay required fees
  • Use the Service in a way that harms us or other users
  • Remain inactive for an extended period

12.3 Effect of Termination

  • Your right to use the Service ends immediately
  • We may delete your data after a reasonable grace period
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

13. Governing Law and Disputes

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

  • We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication first
  • Any legal disputes will be resolved in applicable courts
  • You may have rights to arbitration under applicable law

14. General Provisions

14.1 Modifications

  • We may update these Terms from time to time
  • Material changes will be communicated via email or Service notification
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Entire Agreement

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

14.4 Assignment

We may assign these Terms to a successor organization. You may not assign your rights without our written consent.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

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