Terms of Service for Sound Effect Generator

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sound Effect Generator ("we," "our," "us," or "the Service"). By accessing or using our website at www.SoundEffectGenerator.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service.

2. Rights and Ownership of AI-Generated Content

2.1 Commercial Use Rights

  • All sound effects generated through our Service, whether through free or paid generation, are granted a worldwide, royalty-free commercial use license.
  • You may use the generated sound effects for any commercial or non-commercial purpose without attribution requirements.
  • This includes, but is not limited to: video games, movies, podcasts, advertisements, music production, and other commercial projects.

2.2 Intellectual Property Rights

  • While we grant you a commercial use license, we retain certain rights to all AI-generated sound effects:
    • The right to store and display the content on our platform
    • The right to use the content for service improvement
    • The right to analyze usage patterns
    • The right to feature the content in our promotional materials

2.3 Restrictions

  • You may not:
    • Claim copyright ownership of the AI-generated sound effects
    • Redistribute the raw sound effects as part of a sound effect library or similar collection
    • Sell or license the raw sound effects as standalone products

3. User-Uploaded Content

3.1 Ownership and License

  • You retain all rights to any sound effects you upload to our platform
  • By uploading content, you grant us:
    • A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host and display the content
    • The right to use the content for service improvement and analysis
    • The right to allow other users to use the content according to your sharing settings

3.2 User Representations

  • By uploading content, you represent and warrant that:
    • You own or have the necessary rights to the content
    • The content does not infringe on any third party rights
    • You have the authority to grant the licenses described in these Terms

3.3 Liability Disclaimer

  • We are not responsible for any damages, losses, or legal issues arising from:
    • The use of user-uploaded content by other users
    • Any commercial use of user-uploaded content
    • Any copyright or intellectual property disputes related to user-uploaded content
  • Users who upload content agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims resulting from the use of their uploaded content

4. Service Usage

4.1 Account Terms

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account

4.2 Payment Terms

  • Paid features are provided as-is with no additional warranties
  • All purchases are final unless otherwise required by law
  • Prices may change at any time without notice

4.3 Usage Restrictions

  • You agree not to:
    • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
    • Attempt to reverse engineer the Service
    • Create multiple accounts for abusive purposes
    • Interfere with other users' access to the Service

5. Termination

  • We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our discretion
  • Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease
  • All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall remain in effect

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Service Warranty

  • The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service

6.2 Content Warranty

  • We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any content
  • We are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from using the Service's content

7. Limitation of Liability

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any:
    • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
    • Lost profits or data
    • Service interruptions or errors
    • Content loss or modification

8. Changes to Terms

  • We may modify these Terms at any time
  • Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms
  • Material changes will be notified through the Service

9. Governing Law

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws
  • Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of applicable courts

10. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our website's support channels.

Last Updated: 2024.11.12