๐Ÿ“‹ By downloading or using Clipsule, you agree to these Terms. Please read them โ€” they're written in plain English.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Clipsule iOS application ("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 apply to all users of the App, including users of both Offline and Online modes.

2. Description of Service

Clipsule is an iOS application that transcribes, summarizes, and plays back video and audio content. The App offers two operating modes:

  • Offline Mode: All processing runs locally on your device using on-device AI models. No internet connection is required.
  • Online Mode: Processing uses cloud AI services via our backend proxy. An internet connection is required. Subject to daily rate limits.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Clipsule. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the App.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use Clipsule only for lawful purposes. You agree not to use the App to:

  • Process, summarize, or distribute content you do not have the right to use
  • Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the App
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the App
  • Use automated scripts to abuse the Online mode API (rate limit circumvention)
  • Process content that is illegal, harmful, defamatory, or infringes third-party rights
  • Use the App for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
  • Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit the App or its output

โš ๏ธ Processing copyrighted content (movies, TV shows, music, podcasts you don't own rights to) for redistribution may violate copyright law. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the rights to use any content you process through Clipsule.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our IP

Clipsule and all associated intellectual property โ€” including but not limited to the App, its design, code, branding, and content โ€” are owned by or licensed to us. Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of any of our intellectual property.

5.2 Your Content

You retain full ownership of any content you process through Clipsule. By using Online mode, you grant us a limited, temporary license to process your content solely for the purpose of providing the summarization service. This license terminates as soon as processing is complete and the data is deleted from our servers.

5.3 AI-Generated Output

Summaries and transcripts generated by Clipsule are provided for your personal use. We make no claim of ownership over AI-generated summaries of your content.

6. Online Mode โ€” Rate Limits & Fair Use

Online mode uses cloud AI services that have associated costs. To ensure fair access for all users, we enforce the following limits:

  • A maximum number of cloud-powered summaries per day per device (limit shown in-app)
  • Rate limits are enforced via an anonymous device token stored in your Keychain
  • Limits reset at midnight UTC daily

We reserve the right to adjust rate limits at any time. Attempts to circumvent rate limits (e.g. by spoofing device tokens) will result in permanent blocking of the device.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Clipsule is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or always available
  • AI-generated summaries will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose
  • Transcriptions will be 100% accurate (accuracy depends on audio quality, language, and accent)
  • The App will be compatible with all iOS devices or future iOS versions

AI-generated summaries are for informational purposes only. Do not rely on them for legal, medical, financial, or other professional decisions.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the App, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of data or content
  • Inaccurate summaries or transcriptions
  • Unauthorized access to your device or data
  • Service interruptions or downtime

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the 12 months preceding the claim (which, for a free app, is $0).

9. Third-Party Services

Online mode relies on third-party AI services (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI). These services have their own terms and policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or actions of these third-party services. Service interruptions by these providers may temporarily affect Online mode functionality.

10. App Store Terms

Your use of Clipsule is also subject to Apple's App Store Terms of Service. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Apple's terms, Apple's terms shall govern with respect to matters specifically covered by Apple's terms (e.g. payment processing, refunds).

Apple is not a party to these Terms, and Apple has no obligation to provide support or maintenance for the App.

11. Termination

You may stop using the App at any time by deleting it from your device. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to Online mode features at our discretion, including in cases of:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Abuse of rate limits or the API
  • Activity we reasonably believe is harmful or illegal

Upon termination, your locally stored summaries and transcripts remain on your device until you delete them. We have no ability to remotely delete content stored on your device.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration rather than court proceedings, to the extent permitted by law.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via an in-app notice. The updated Terms will be posted at this URL with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@clipsule.app
Website: clipsule.app