Terms of Service - AudioJokes

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AudioJokes services, including our website and AI Audio Joke Creator features, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this service. AudioJokes is operated by a Delaware corporation.

2. Eligibility

AudioJokes is a family-friendly platform suitable for all ages. However, to create an account and make purchases, you must be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). Users under 18 should obtain parental or guardian consent before using our services.

We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that a user is under 13 without proper consent, we will promptly terminate that account and delete all associated data.

3. Service Description

AudioJokes provides AI-powered audio joke generation services, including:

AI Audio Joke Creator: Generate personalized audio jokes based on templates and user prompts
Joke Templates: Browse and customize hundreds of pre-made joke templates
Voice Selection: Choose from various AI voices to deliver your jokes
Audio Library: Store and access your generated audio jokes
Multilingual Support: Create jokes in 31 different languages

All content is generated through artificial intelligence based on user-provided prompts and templates. AudioJokes reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice.

4. Account Registration and Security

To access AudioJokes services, you must create an account through one of our supported authentication methods. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information during registration
Keep your account credentials secure and not share them with unauthorized parties
Immediately notify us at support@audiojokes.com of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

AudioJokes reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove content at our sole discretion without notice or liability.

5. Content Policy and Prohibited Uses

AudioJokes is a family-friendly platform. All content must be appropriate for general audiences.

5.1 Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly forbidden and will result in immediate account termination:

Harmful or Inappropriate Content: Any content that is sexually explicit, violent, graphic, or otherwise unsuitable for a family-friendly platform
Child Safety: Any content that exploits, endangers, or inappropriately targets minors
Hate Speech: Content promoting discrimination, hostility, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
Defamation: Content making false or damaging statements about real individuals or entities
Harassment or Bullying: Content intended to harass, threaten, intimidate, or bully others
Illegal Activities: Content promoting or facilitating illegal activities
Impersonation: Content attempting to impersonate real individuals without their consent
Misinformation: Deliberately misleading or false information, especially regarding health, safety, or civic integrity

5.2 Permitted Content

AudioJokes is designed for creating fun, lighthearted audio jokes including:

Comedy and Humor: Clean jokes, puns, wordplay, and comedic scenarios appropriate for all ages
Birthday and Holiday Greetings: Personalized funny messages for special occasions
Friendly Roasts: Good-natured, non-offensive teasing among friends
Storytelling: Funny stories, anecdotes, and creative narratives
Educational Content: Jokes with educational value or teaching moments

5.3 Additional Prohibited Uses

You may not use AudioJokes to:

Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other user accounts
Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
Use the service for spam or unsolicited commercial messages
Scrape, data mine, or use automated systems to access the service beyond normal usage
Resell or redistribute AudioJokes services without authorization

5.4 Content Moderation

AudioJokes employs content moderation to maintain a safe, family-friendly environment. We reserve the right to review any content generated through our platform and take appropriate action, including content removal and account termination, for violations of these policies.

6. Payment Terms and Credits

AudioJokes operates on a credit-based system where usage is measured in "jokes" (1 joke credit per audio joke generated).

6.1 Joke Credit Allocation and Usage

Joke credits are purchased through one-time payments or monthly subscriptions
Credits are consumed upon successful audio generation
Subscription credits expire after one month if unused
One-time purchase credits may have expiration dates as specified at purchase

6.2 Refund Policy

Credits are generally non-refundable. However, we may issue refunds or credit adjustments at our sole discretion in cases of:

Technical failures preventing successful audio generation
Service outages or interruptions caused by AudioJokes systems
Erroneous billing or credit deductions

Refund requests must be submitted to support@audiojokes.com within 30 days of the incident.

6.3 Price Changes

AudioJokes reserves the right to modify pricing and credit allocation rates at any time. We will provide notice of material pricing changes through email at least 14 days before implementation. Continued use of the service after price changes constitutes acceptance of the new rates.

6.4 Subscriptions

Subscription plans automatically renew each month unless canceled. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds will be issued for partial months.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of prompts you submit and audio content generated through AudioJokes. By using our service, you grant AudioJokes a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing and improving our services.

7.2 Platform Rights

AudioJokes, including all software, algorithms, AI models, website design, logo, and trademarks, is the exclusive property of AudioJokes and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.3 Commercial Use of Generated Content

Users are permitted to use generated audio content for personal or commercial purposes, provided such use complies with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws. You may not represent that generated content was created without the use of artificial intelligence if disclosure is required by law.

8. Third-Party Services

AudioJokes integrates with third-party services to provide authentication, payment processing, and content delivery:

Google: Used for user authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to your Google account
Stripe: Used for secure payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment information
Cloudflare R2: Used for audio file storage and content delivery

AudioJokes is not responsible for the practices or policies of these third-party services. Service availability and quality may be affected by third-party service performance.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Provided "As Is"

AudioJokes is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that:

The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
Generated content will meet your expectations or requirements
All errors or defects will be corrected
The service will be compatible with all devices or platforms

9.2 AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Audio content is generated by artificial intelligence and may produce unexpected or unintended results. AudioJokes is not responsible for the specific content generated by our AI systems based on user prompts. Users are responsible for reviewing generated content before use or distribution.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AudioJokes, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use or inability to use the service.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the service shall not exceed the amount you paid to AudioJokes in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.

10. Account Termination and Suspension

10.1 Termination by AudioJokes

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms of Service, particularly content policies
Fraudulent activity or payment disputes
Abuse of the service
Requests by law enforcement or legal authorities
Extended periods of inactivity (12+ months)

10.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account:

Your access to AudioJokes services will be immediately revoked
All unused credits will be forfeited without refund
Your generated content may be deleted from our servers after 30 days
Any active subscriptions will be canceled

10.3 Voluntary Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support@audiojokes.com. Account deletion requests will be processed within 30 days, and all associated data will be permanently deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of AudioJokes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Delaware.

12. Changes to Terms of Service

AudioJokes reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be communicated through email notification to the address associated with your account. Changes will become effective 14 days after notification. Your continued use of AudioJokes after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: support@audiojokes.com

We will respond to inquiries within 72 hours during business days.

14. Miscellaneous

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and AudioJokes regarding the use of our services. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

AudioJokes' failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The section titles in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.