Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using SpeakOX, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

2. Description of Service

SpeakOX is an anonymous story-sharing platform that enables users to:

• Share personal stories and experiences
• Interact with community members through comments and reactions
• Submit evidence anonymously through our whistleblower portal
• Access AI-powered features including chatbot support and text-to-speech
• Communicate with other users through private messaging

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must be at least 13 years old to use SpeakOX
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• One person or entity may not maintain more than one account without permission

3.2 Account Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for activity on your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• We are not liable for losses caused by unauthorized use of your account

4. User Content

4.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you post on SpeakOX. By posting, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform.

4.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for content you post. You represent that you have all necessary rights to post content and that it does not violate these terms or applicable laws.

4.3 Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, or harassing
• Violates intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech or promotes violence
• Is sexually explicit or exploitative
• Contains spam, malware, or phishing attempts
• Impersonates others or misrepresents your affiliation
• Violates privacy rights or shares personal information without consent

5. Community Guidelines

Users must:

• Treat others with respect and kindness
• Engage in constructive and supportive discussions
• Report violations and inappropriate content
• Respect others' privacy and anonymity
• Follow our Community Guidelines

6. Moderation & Enforcement

6.1 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Remove or modify content that violates these terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Report illegal activity to law enforcement
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason

6.2 Appeals

If your content is removed or account suspended, you may appeal by contacting support@speakox.com with relevant details.

7. Intellectual Property

SpeakOX and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by SpeakOX and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks may not be used without prior written consent.

8. Privacy & Data Protection

Your use of SpeakOX is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Service Availability

SpeakOX is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Accuracy or reliability of content
• Fitness for a particular purpose

9.2 User Content Disclaimer

We do not endorse, support, or guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content. Users are responsible for evaluating content reliability.

9.3 AI-Generated Content

AI-powered features are provided for convenience. We make no guarantees about accuracy or appropriateness of AI-generated responses or suggestions.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SpeakOX shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or technical issues
• User-generated content or third-party actions

Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SpeakOX, its affiliates, and personnel from claims, damages, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Content you post on the platform

12. Third-Party Services

SpeakOX may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

13. Payments & Donations

If you make donations or payments through SpeakOX:

• All transactions are processed securely through third-party payment providers
• Donations are voluntary and non-refundable
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

14.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these terms
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Harm the platform or other users

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the service immediately ends
• Your public content may remain visible but anonymized
• Personal data will be handled per our Privacy Policy

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Arbitration

Most disputes can be resolved through informal negotiation. For unresolved disputes, you agree to binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, except where prohibited by law.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

• Email: legal@speakox.com
• Support: support@speakox.com
• Website: www.speakox.com