Terms of Service

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1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Radio Guild ("we," "us," "our," or "Radio Guild"). By accessing or using the Radio Guild website at https://radioguild.net (the "Site") and our Text-to-News services (the "Services"), you ("you," "your," or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Radio Guild. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

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2. Description of Services

Radio Guild provides an AI-powered text-to-speech platform that converts written text into natural-sounding audio news content ("Text-to-News Services"). Our Services include:

• Access to premium AI voices for audio synthesis
• Multi-voice production capabilities in single audio files
• Text editor for creating and formatting news content
• Audio file generation and download capabilities
• Prepaid character-based usage plans

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3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use our Services, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

3.3 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our Services. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

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4. Prepaid Character Plans and Payment

4.1 Prepaid Plans

Our Services operate on a prepaid character-based system. You purchase character credits in advance, which are consumed when you synthesize text into audio.

4.2 Character Consumption

Characters are deducted from your prepaid balance each time you generate audio content. Character counts include all text characters, including spaces and punctuation.

4.3 No Refunds Policy

4.4 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processors. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the selected prepaid plan.

4.5 Pricing Changes

We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time. Pricing changes will not affect credits already purchased but will apply to future purchases.

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5. User Responsibilities and Content Verification

5.1 Content Verification Requirement

5.2 Professional Review

You acknowledge that AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate content. You agree to implement appropriate editorial review processes before using any content created through our Services.

5.3 Compliance with Broadcasting Standards

If you are a radio station or broadcaster, you are responsible for ensuring all content complies with applicable FCC regulations, broadcasting standards, and journalistic ethics.

5.4 No Liability for Generated Content

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6. Audio File Download and Storage

6.1 Immediate Download Required

6.2 No File Storage

Radio Guild does not provide file storage services. Once you leave the download page or your session expires, audio files may become unavailable and cannot be recovered.

6.3 Lost Files

We are not responsible for audio files that are not downloaded or are lost due to:

• User failure to download files promptly
• Browser or session timeouts
• Technical issues on the user's end
• Any other reason

6.4 Re-synthesis

If you need to recreate audio content, you must re-synthesize the text, which will consume additional characters from your prepaid balance.

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7. Acceptable Use Policy

7.1 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services for:

• Creating defamatory, libelous, or slanderous content
• Generating misleading or false news content
• Impersonating individuals without authorization
• Creating content that violates intellectual property rights
• Producing content that promotes illegal activities
• Generating hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
• Creating deepfakes or manipulated audio designed to deceive
• Any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws

7.2 Voice Impersonation

You may not use our Services to impersonate real individuals without proper authorization. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary rights or permissions for voice usage.

7.3 Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations in your use of our Services.

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8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Radio Guild Property

The Site, Services, and all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to AI voice models, software, text, graphics, logos, and designs) are owned by Radio Guild and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 User Content License

By uploading or inputting text into our Services, you grant Radio Guild a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to process, synthesize, and convert your text into audio for the purpose of providing our Services.

8.3 Generated Audio Ownership

You retain ownership of the synthesized audio files you create through our Services, subject to your compliance with these Terms and provided that your input content does not infringe on third-party rights.

8.4 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract AI voice models
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our proprietary technology
• Use our Services to create competing voice synthesis products
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels

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9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1 "AS IS" Basis

9.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do not warrant that:

• The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Generated audio content will be accurate, appropriate, or error-free
• The Services will meet your specific requirements
• Any errors or defects will be corrected

9.3 AI Technology Limitations

You acknowledge that AI-generated content may contain errors, mispronunciations, inappropriate inflections, or other imperfections. We make no guarantees about the quality or suitability of generated content.

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10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 No Liability for Damages

10.2 Maximum Liability

10.3 User Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that these limitations of liability are an essential element of the agreement between you and Radio Guild, and that we would not provide the Services without these limitations.

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11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Radio Guild, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Content you create, synthesize, or broadcast using our Services
• Any defamation, libel, or false information claims related to your content

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12. Service Availability and Modifications

12.1 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without notice or liability.

12.2 Maintenance and Downtime

We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance that may result in service interruptions. We are not liable for any downtime or service unavailability.

12.3 Feature Changes

Voice models, features, and capabilities may be added, modified, or removed at our discretion.

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13. Termination

13.1 Termination by Radio Guild

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of Services or other users
• Non-payment

13.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Services immediately ceases
• Unused prepaid character credits are forfeited (no refunds)
• You must cease all use of any downloaded content created through our Services if required by applicable law

13.3 Survival

Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification provisions.

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14. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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15. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

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16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with Radio Guild on an individual basis and waive your right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

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17. Miscellaneous

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Radio Guild regarding the Services.

17.2 Severability

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

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

Radio Guild shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

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18. Contact Information

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19. Acknowledgment

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End of Terms of Use