Fair & Simple Terms
Straightforward agreements that protect both you and us. No hidden clauses, just honest terms.
Fair Play
Balanced terms that respect your rights and ours.
Clear Language
No legal jargon. Written in plain English.
Good Faith
We're here to help you succeed, not trap you.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using PodThis, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (including the Acceptable Use provisions herein) and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.
These terms incorporate our acceptable use requirements, which were previously published as a separate policy. All acceptable use obligations are now part of this single agreement.
What We Provide
PodThis offers a complete AI-powered podcast creation platform:
Script Generation
AI-powered research and script writing
Voice Synthesis
Natural-sounding AI voice generation
Cover Art
Custom artwork for each episode
Distribution
Global podcast platform hosting
Your Responsibilities
Simple rules for a great experience.
Content Ownership
You retain full ownership of content you provide and podcasts you generate
Account Security
Keep your account credentials safe and secure at all times
Lawful Use
Use the service only for lawful purposes that respect others
Content Quality
Ensure your content is accurate and respects intellectual property
đĢ What's Not Allowed
We keep PodThis safe for everyone by prohibiting:
Copyright Infringement
Respect intellectual property rights
Harmful Content
No illegal or offensive material
Impersonation
Don't pretend to be someone else
System Abuse
No hacking or circumventing security
Acceptable Use
Guidelines for responsible and creative use of PodThis.
Permitted Uses
PodThis is designed for the following legitimate purposes:
Podcast Creation
Generating original podcast episodes from your ideas, topics, and source materials
Educational Content
Creating informative podcasts for learning, training, tutorials, and knowledge sharing
Entertainment
Producing creative storytelling, commentary, reviews, and entertainment programming
Business Communications
Internal communications, corporate updates, marketing content, and thought leadership
Prohibited Content
The following types of content are strictly forbidden on PodThis. Violations may result in immediate account termination:
Hate Speech
Content promoting violence or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
Harassment
Content that threatens, bullies, stalks, or intimidates individuals or groups, including doxxing and targeted abuse campaigns
Illegal Content
Content that promotes or facilitates illegal activities including fraud, drug trafficking, weapons sales, or money laundering
Child Safety
Any content that exploits or endangers minors. We report violations to NCMEC and relevant authorities. Zero tolerance.
Terrorism
Content that promotes, recruits for, or provides material support to terrorist organizations or violent extremism
Dangerous Misinformation
Deliberately false content about public health, elections, or emergencies that could cause real-world harm
AI-Specific Restrictions
Additional rules that apply specifically to the use of AI-generated content on PodThis:
No Deepfakes
Do not use AI voices to impersonate real people without their explicit, documented consent
No Deceptive Content
Do not present AI-generated content as human-created with intent to deceive your audience
No Jailbreaking
Do not attempt to bypass AI safety filters, content moderation, or system prompts
No Competing Models
Do not use PodThis outputs to train, fine-tune, or develop competing AI models or services
No False Attribution
Do not attribute AI-generated content to specific human authors, experts, or institutions without authorization
No Automated Abuse
Do not use bots, scripts, or automated tools to mass-generate content or circumvent usage limits
Content Labeling & Transparency
Transparency builds trust. We require the following labeling practices:
EU AI Act Compliance
PodThis embeds metadata in generated audio to identify it as AI-produced, in accordance with EU AI Act transparency obligations
Audio Labels
You must not remove, alter, or obscure AI-generated content labels, watermarks, or metadata embedded by PodThis
Audience Trust
When distributing content, we encourage clear disclosure to your audience that the podcast was generated with AI assistance
Distribution Rules
When publishing on third-party platforms, you must comply with their AI content disclosure requirements in addition to ours
Enforcement
We take a graduated approach to enforcing these guidelines. The severity of our response depends on the nature and frequency of the violation:
Warning
For first-time or minor violations, we issue a written warning with guidance on corrective action. You will have a reasonable period to remedy the issue.
Content Removal
For repeated or moderate violations, offending content will be removed and your account may be temporarily restricted from generating new content.
Suspension / Ban
For severe or ongoing violations, your account will be suspended or permanently terminated. Serious violations (child safety, terrorism) result in immediate ban.
Appeals Process
If you believe an enforcement action was taken in error, you may submit an appeal to legal@podthis.com within 14 days of the action. Appeals will be reviewed by a team member who was not involved in the original decision. We aim to respond to all appeals within 10 business days. During the appeal process, any content removal or account restriction will remain in effect unless otherwise communicated.
Subscription & Billing
Billing
Monthly or annual billing, always in advance
Cancellation
Cancel anytime. Service continues until period ends
Refunds
Pro-rated refunds within 14 days of upgrade
Price Changes
30 days advance notice for any pricing updates
AI-Generated Content
- âĸ Content Ownership: You retain ownership of the content you provide as input. We assign to you all rights in the AI-generated outputs, to the extent such rights are assignable under applicable law.
- âĸ Copyright Notice: AI-generated content may not qualify for copyright protection in all jurisdictions. We make no guarantees regarding the copyrightability of AI-generated outputs.
- âĸ No AI Training: Your content is not used to train or improve AI models. It is sent to Google Gemini API solely for processing your podcast generation requests.
- âĸ Accuracy Disclaimer: AI-generated content is provided "as-is" and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or hallucinations. You are responsible for reviewing all content before publishing.
- âĸ Non-Uniqueness: Similar inputs may produce similar outputs across different users. AI outputs are not guaranteed to be unique.
- âĸ Content Labeling: PodThis may include metadata in generated audio indicating it was AI-generated, in compliance with applicable regulations including the EU AI Act.
License Grant
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use PodThis for your podcast creation needs in accordance with these terms.
You grant us a limited license to process your content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the service.
Disclaimer of Warranties
PodThis is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that AI-generated content will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose.
âī¸ Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PodThis and its founders, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the service shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the claim, or (b) EUR 100.
We are not liable for any decisions or actions you take based on AI-generated content. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all generated content before use or publication.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PodThis and its founders, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- âĸ Your use of the service or any content you generate, publish, or distribute
- âĸ Your violation of these terms (including the acceptable use provisions) or any applicable law
- âĸ Your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
Termination
By You
Cancel your account at any time through your account settings. Your data will be deleted within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these terms, with notice where reasonably possible. In cases of serious violations, termination may be immediate.
Data Export
Before termination takes effect, you may export your content. We provide a 30-day grace period for voluntary account closures.
Refunds on Termination
If we terminate your account without cause, we will provide a pro-rated refund for unused subscription time. No refund for termination due to violations.
Dispute Resolution
- âĸ Informal Resolution: Before filing a formal dispute, you agree to contact us at legal@podthis.com and attempt to resolve the matter informally within 30 days.
- âĸ Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
- âĸ Jurisdiction: Any disputes not resolved informally shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Gothenburg, Sweden.
- âĸ EU Consumers: If you are an EU consumer, you retain the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence. Nothing in these terms limits your statutory consumer rights.
Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, power failures, internet disruptions, or failures of third-party services (including AI providers). We will use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact and notify you promptly.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice via email or in-app notification before changes take effect. Your continued use of PodThis after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree, you may close your account before the changes take effect.
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Legal Team
legal@podthis.comLast updated: February 11, 2026