Terms of Service
Last updated: January 6, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Dictation ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
Dictation is a voice-to-text application that provides:
- Real-time speech-to-text transcription in 47 languages
- Audio file import and transcription (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, AIFF, CAF)
- Translation services in 29 languages
- Export functionality (PDF, TXT, DOCX)
- Transcript organization with folders, tags, and search
3. Subscription and Payments
Dictation offers the following subscription plans:
- Weekly: $6.99 per week
- Annual: $24.99 per year (includes 7-day free trial)
- Lifetime: $69.99 one-time purchase
Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
4. Free Trial
The Annual subscription includes a 7-day free trial. If you cancel before the trial period ends, you will not be charged. After the trial period, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription.
5. Cancellation and Refunds
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are handled by Apple according to their refund policies.
6. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Use the App only for lawful purposes
- Not use the App to transcribe content that violates third-party rights
- Not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Not use the App to create competing products
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account information
7. Intellectual Property
The App, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by Dictation and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App.
8. Content Ownership
You retain ownership of all transcripts and content you create using the App. All your data is stored locally on your device. We do not claim any ownership rights over your content.
9. Privacy
Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The App will meet your specific requirements
- The App will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free
- Transcription results will be 100% accurate
- Any errors in the App will be corrected
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dictation 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 of the App.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dictation and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
13. Third-Party Services
The App uses third-party services including:
- Apple Speech Framework for transcription
- Apple Translation Framework for translation
- RevenueCat for subscription management
- Mixpanel for analytics
Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
15. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App will cease immediately.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: halimozturk@windowslive.com