Terms of Service
Last updated: February 7, 2026
📋 The Short Version
Use Dicky responsibly. Don't abuse it. We'll do our best to provide a great service. Your content is yours. These terms explain the details.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Dicky ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and Dicky ("we", "us", "our"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
Dicky is a voice transcription application that:
- Transcribes spoken audio to text using on-device and cloud-based speech recognition
- Provides AI-powered text cleanup to improve grammar, remove filler words, and format text
- Stores your transcriptions locally on your device
- Optionally syncs data across devices (premium feature)
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
Some features require an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Promptly update any changes to your information
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.2 Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
4. Subscriptions & Payments
4.1 Premium Features
Dicky offers premium features through subscription plans. Subscription details, pricing, and features are displayed in the App.
4.2 Billing
- Subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Payments are processed according to the respective store's policies
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date
- Refunds are handled according to Apple's or Google's refund policies
4.3 Price Changes
We may change subscription prices. Existing subscribers will be notified in advance, and price changes will apply to the next billing cycle after notice.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to use Dicky to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Record conversations without appropriate consent
- Transcribe content you don't have rights to
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the App
- Use automated systems to abuse the Service
- Circumvent usage limits or subscription requirements
- Distribute malware or harmful content through the Service
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
Violation of these rules may result in immediate account termination.
6. Your Content
6.1 Ownership
You retain full ownership of all voice recordings and transcriptions you create using Dicky. We do not claim any ownership rights to your content.
6.2 License to Us
When you use cloud features, you grant us a limited license to process your content solely to provide the Service. This license is:
- Non-exclusive and royalty-free
- Limited to operating and improving the Service
- Terminated when you delete your content or account
6.3 Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your content and ensuring you have the right to record and transcribe it. This includes obtaining consent when recording others where required by law.
7. Intellectual Property
Dicky and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute the App
- Use our trademarks without permission
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
8. Disclaimers
8.1 Service Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, speech recognition and AI processing are not perfect. Dicky is provided "as is" without warranties of:
- Transcription accuracy
- Uninterrupted service availability
- Error-free operation
- Fitness for a particular purpose
8.2 Third-Party Services
Dicky integrates with third-party services (Apple Speech Recognition, OpenAI, etc.). We are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or policies.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, warranty, or otherwise).
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dicky and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your content
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing a formal dispute, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt informal resolution.
11.2 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Finland, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11.3 Arbitration
Any disputes not resolved informally will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for disputes that qualify for small claims court.
12. General Provisions
12.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Dicky regarding the Service.
12.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
12.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
12.4 Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor.
13. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
- Email: [email protected]
🤝 Fair Deal
We wrote these terms to be fair to both sides. Use Dicky responsibly, and we'll keep making it better for you.