Terms of use & Privacy policy

Terms of use

Last updated September 5th, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Castify app (hereinafter referred to as the "Service"), you hereby acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). This includes, without limitation, your express consent to our collection, processing, and utilization of data as delineated in our Privacy Policy. We collect data including, but not limited to, Apple ID information and your interactions with the Service, such as podcast topics and lengths. This data is utilized to monitor and restrict harmful content and potentially tailor personalized content. Data is collected upon your consent provided at account creation and is managed in accordance with our data retention and security protocols. For more information or to request data deletion, please refer to the contact information provided at the conclusion of these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Castify employs state-of-the-art Language Model and Text-To-Speech technologies to generate unique podcasts based on user-specified topics and lengths. Please be advised that while we endeavor to filter out harmful content, our capacity to identify and reject sensitive topics is subject to ongoing refinement, particularly as we accumulate more user data. The autogenerated content may occasionally include imprecise or inaccurate information, and we are committed to enhancing this aspect through our continuous testing. Users should be cognizant of certain limitations during this phase, such as a cap of two podcasts per day. Your utilization of the Service contributes to our efforts to refine and augment its capabilities.

3. Use of Service and Acceptable Uses

As a user of the Castify app, you are obligated to use the Service solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that respects the rights of others. This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from any use that infringes upon intellectual property rights or violates any applicable laws or regulations. During our beta testing phase, we collect detailed data about your interactions with the Service. This encompasses, without limitation, the topics and lengths of the podcasts you generate, and your choice of voice options. The collection of this data is critical for us to identify and improve areas of the Service, such as enhancing content curation to prevent harmful topics and refining our algorithm for better accuracy. Your continued use of the Service indicates your consent to this data collection, which is integral to the improvement and personalization of your user experience. You may not access, use, or allow others to access or use the Service in any manner that would violate applicable laws, promote illegal activities, generate harmful content, or infringe upon the rights of others.

4. Intellectual Property

The content generated by the Castify app, utilizing advanced language processing technologies and updated web-sourced information, is the intellectual property of Castify LLC. While users can interact with and personalize this content, all rights, title, and interest, including intellectual property rights, regarding the underlying technology, methodologies, and the final output remain with Castify LLC. This includes any unique, proprietary processes integral to the app's functionality, for which a patent is pending. Reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works from any content produced by Castify without explicit written permission from Castify LLC is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Castify app is provided 'as is' and 'as available', without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Users should be aware that the content generated by our algorithms may occasionally include inaccuracies, fictitious events, or repetitive information, as our models are not infallible. There may be times when the Service is unavailable, or certain requested podcasts may not function as intended. While we take reasonable steps to provide a reliable service, we make no warranties regarding uninterrupted Service availability. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ACCURACY, AVAILABILITY, SECURITY, PRIVACY, COMPATIBILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE. Additionally, any liability for the manner in which users choose to use the generated content is expressly disclaimed.

Privacy policy

Last updated September 5th, 2024

1. About this Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how we process your personal data at Castify, developed by Castify LLC. It applies to your use of the Castify app and related services (collectively, the "Castify Service'"). By using the Castify Service, you agree to be bound by this Policy.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and use the following data: Apple ID information you provide; user-generated content and file uploads, including but not limited to documents, images, audio files, videos, spreadsheets, presentations, and any other digital content you choose to upload or create within our service; detailed instances of app usage, including times and frequency of interactions with the service; and information and parameters associated with your podcast requests. This data is crucial for personalizing your experience, improving content accuracy, and developing new features. We do not collect or track IP addresses.

3. Our Purpose for Using Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to provide, operate, maintain, improve, and personalize the Castify Service, as well as to develop new products, services, features, and functionality. This includes processing and completing transactions, sending you related information such as purchase confirmations and invoices, and communicating with you about the service. We may respond to your comments, questions, and requests; provide customer service and support; and send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages.

Your data allows us to monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Castify Service, which may be used for marketing or advertising purposes. We also use this information to investigate and prevent fraudulent transactions, unauthorized access to the Castify Service, and other illegal activities.

We may personalize and improve the Castify Service by providing content, features, or advertisements that match your interests and preferences. Your data enables you to access and use the Castify Service, associated platforms, and associated social media services.

We may also use your personal data for other purposes for which we obtain your consent. We process personal data for these purposes given our legitimate interest in protecting the Castify Service, to measure the adequate performance of our contract with you, and to comply with applicable laws.

4. Sharing Your Personal Data

Castify prioritizes your privacy. We do not intentionally share your personally identifiable information (such as names or user IDs) with third parties. Your personal data is used primarily within the Castify Service to enhance your experience.

To provide our service, we may share non-personally identifiable information (like podcast topics) with third parties. Be aware that any personal information included in documents you upload may be processed by our third-party services as part of podcast creation. We recommend avoiding sensitive personal information in uploaded content.

We implement safeguards to protect your data, but cannot guarantee complete privacy of user-uploaded content. By using our service, you acknowledge this limitation. For concerns about uploaded information, please contact our support team.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Castify retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and for legitimate business purposes. You can request deletion of your personal data through the app at any time. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your information unless legally required to retain it.

6. Keeping Your Personal Data Safe

We're committed to protecting our users' personal data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to help protect the security of your personal data. However, please be aware that no system is ever completely secure.

7. Changes to this Policy

We may occasionally make changes to this Policy. When we make material changes to this Policy, we'll provide you with prominent notice as appropriate under the circumstances. We may display a prominent notice within the Castify Service or send you an email.

8. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, please contact us at nate@castifyapp.com.