Terms of Service for Speech Genie

Welcome to Speech Genie! We’re thrilled to have you join our language-learning community. These Terms of Service apply to your use of SpeechGenie1.com and all other Speech Genie-owned websites (each, a “Website”).

Please read these non-negotiable Terms of Service carefully before using the Website. By continuing to use the Website, you (the “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

If you purchase any subscription products or services from Speech Genie (“Services”), the terms of use for those Services will be set forth in a separate sales contract between you and Speech Genie. These Terms of Service will not in any way change or limit your rights and obligations under your Speech Genie sales contract.

Kickstarter Campaign and Future Development

Speech Genie is currently being developed and supported through our Kickstarter campaign. Your participation and use of this Website during this phase help us bring Speech Genie to life. Please understand that while we are committed to delivering on our promises, the features and functionality of the Website and Services may evolve as we progress through development. We appreciate your understanding and support as a valued backer of our project.

Website Content and Copyright

This Website and all translations are the property of Speech Genie and are protected by U.S. and international copyright law and conventions. Speech Genie grants to User the right to access and use the Website, and in some cases a license to make a limited machine translation, so long as such use is for internal information purposes, and User does not alter, copy, disseminate, redistribute or republish any content or feature of this Website. User acknowledges that access to and use of this Website is subject to these Terms of Service and any expanded access or use must be approved in writing by Speech Genie.

Changes or Updates to the Website

Speech Genie reserves the right to change, update, or discontinue any aspect of this Website at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website after any such change constitutes your agreement to these Terms of Service, as modified.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Speech Genie does not make any warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this Website. Although Speech Genie takes reasonable steps to screen this Website for infection by viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other code manifesting contaminating or destructive properties, Speech Genie cannot guarantee that it will be free of infection, code vulnerabilities, or that it will be available at any particular time or location.

Accuracy of Information

While the information contained on this Website has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, Speech Genie disclaims all warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of such information. User assumes sole responsibility for the use it makes of this Website to achieve his/her intended results.

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to other third-party websites, which are provided as additional resources for the convenience of Users. Speech Genie does not endorse, sponsor, or accept any responsibility for these third-party websites. User agrees to direct any concerns relating to these third-party websites to the relevant website administrator.

Limitation of Liability

In no event will Speech Genie be liable for: (a) damages of any kind, including without limitation, direct, incidental or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, damages for lost profits, business interruption, and loss of programs or information) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Website, or any information provided on this Website, or (b) any claim attributable to errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the information provided on this Website.

Termination

In accessing and using this Website, User agrees to comply with all applicable laws and agrees not to take any action that would compromise the security or viability of this Website. Speech Genie may terminate User’s access to this Website at any time for any reason. The terms hereunder regarding Disclaimer of Warranty, Accuracy of Information, Indemnification, and Third Party Rights shall survive termination.

Indemnification

User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Speech Genie, its affiliates, licensors, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of User’s use/misuse of this Website.

Third-Party Rights

The terms hereunder regarding Disclaimer of Warranty, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnification are for the benefit of Speech Genie, and its licensors, employees, and agents, each of whom shall have the right to assert and enforce those terms against a User.

General Provisions

Any provision in any written communication received by Speech Genie in connection with this Website which is inconsistent with, or adds to, these Terms of Service is void. If any term hereunder is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, all remaining terms will remain in full force and effect.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and the resolution of any dispute arising hereunder shall all be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Nevada, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. User consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of the state of Nevada.

Privacy Statement

Please see Speech Genie’s Privacy Statement for information regarding our data collection and usage practices.

Restriction on Use

User will not (i) violate the security of the Site nor attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, data, materials, information, computer systems or networks connected to any server associated with the Site, through hacking, password timing or any other means; (ii) take nor attempt any action that, in the sole discretion of Speech Genie, imposes or may impose an unreasonable or disproportionately large burden on the Site or its infrastructure; (iii) use nor attempt to use any scraper, robot, bot, spider, data mining, computer code, or any other automated device, program, tool, algorithm, process or methodology to access, index, acquire, copy, or monitor any portion of the Site, any data or content found on or accessed through the Site without the prior written consent of Speech Genie; (iv) forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any other content; (v) use nor attempt to use any data or content found on or accessed through the Site as input into or for the training or development of generative artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithms, software, or related technologies, to create any derivative works, compilations or collective works, or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right, or that allows any third parties to access, use or benefit from our proprietary intellectual property in any way.

Claims of Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and will not tolerate infringing activity on our Sites. If you are a copyright owner or agent, and you believe your rights under applicable copyright laws are being infringed by us or another person or entity using our Sites or Services, you may submit to Speech Genie (info@speechgenie1.com) a written notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) (17 U.S.C. § 512), which includes the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the work(s) that has/have been allegedly infringed;
• Identification of the work or material being infringed, or, if multiple works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works;
• Your contact information, including phone number and e-mail address at which you may be contacted;
• Your good faith statement that the use of the work or material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
• A statement that the information in your notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed copyright.

We reserve the right to seek damages from any person who knowingly, materially submits a DMCA notification claim under this section in violation of the law.

Digital Services Act (DSA) Notice (for EU users)

The DSA sets out rules for digital service providers in the European Union (EU) to ensure a safe and trusted online environment for our website users. More information about the DSA can be found here. We are committed to complying with the DSA by actively managing and monitoring content and activities on our site(s) and supporting the rights of our users in the EU.

Should you encounter content or activities on our site(s) which you believe to be illegal, in breach of our Terms of Use or guidelines, or violate the rights and safety of others, we encourage you to report this to us immediately, by contacting info@speechgenie.com.

When reporting such content or activities to us, please include the following information in your email:

• The subject line of your email should begin with the words “DSA Notice”;
• A detailed description of the illegal or non-compliant content or activity along with its specific location on our site, including the URL or a screenshot of the content; and
• Your contact details so we can follow up with you, as necessary.