Terms of Service

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]