Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using LitAural, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

2. Description of Service

LitAural is an intelligent audio content platform that provides:

• Audio file upload and management capabilities
• AI-powered transcription and chat functionality
• Content organization and sharing features
• Interactive discussions about audio content

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining account security and confidentiality
• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account
• One person or entity may not maintain multiple accounts

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
• Keep your contact information current and accurate

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use LitAural for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms, including:

• Uploading audio content you own or have rights to use
• Engaging in discussions about your content
• Using AI features for content analysis and transcription
• Sharing content as permitted by our sharing features

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Share illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Use the service to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our systems
• Use automated tools to access or scrape the service
• Upload malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you upload to LitAural
• You grant us a license to store, process, and analyze your content to provide our services
• You represent that you have all necessary rights to the content you upload
• You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with applicable laws

Our Content

• LitAural service, software, and associated materials are our property
• Our trademarks, logos, and brand elements may not be used without permission
• AI-generated transcriptions and analyses are provided as-is

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Service Availability

• We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
• We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
• We may impose usage limits to ensure fair access for all users

8. Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms or our policies
• Your account is inactive for an extended period
• We are required to do so by law
• Continued provision would create legal or security risks

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the service will cease
• We will delete your content according to our data retention policy
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

9. Disclaimers

• AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies
• We do not guarantee the security or availability of your content
• Third-party integrations are subject to their own terms and availability

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LitAural Ltd's total liability for any claims arising from or related to the service is limited to the amounts paid by you to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

We shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your content
• Service interruptions or delays

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LitAural Ltd from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your content or its use
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes through the service or by email. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Information