Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 16, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Podmod.ai ("Podmod," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Podmod.ai website, AI-powered podcast production assistant, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy & Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
2. Eligibility
2.1 Age Requirement:
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.
2.2 Authority:
If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2.3 Compliance:
You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of the Service.
3. Account Registration
3.1 Account Creation:
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
3.2 Account Responsibility:
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you.
3.3 Account Suspension:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.
4. Service Description
4.1 AI Podcast Production Assistant:
Podmod provides real-time AI-powered assistance during podcast recording, including:
- Live transcription and speaker detection
- Keyword and topic identification
- Real-time content sourcing (images, articles, videos, answers)
- Fact-checking and research assistance
- Dashboard interface for accessing content cards
4.2 Beta Status:
The Service may be in beta or early access phase. Features may be incomplete, contain bugs, or change without notice.
4.3 Service Modifications:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice.
4.4 No Guarantees:
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that:
- AI-generated content will be error-free or completely accurate
- Fact-checking results are comprehensive or definitive
- Content sourcing will always return relevant results
- The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
5. Subscription Plans and Fees
5.1 Pricing:
Current pricing for subscription plans is available on our website. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers.
5.2 Payment:
By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to pay all applicable fees. Fees are:
- Billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- Non-refundable except as required by law or stated in these Terms
- Subject to applicable taxes
5.3 Auto-Renewal:
Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date.
5.4 Payment Processing:
Payments are processed by third-party payment processors (Stripe). You agree to their respective terms of service.
5.5 Failed Payments:
If payment fails, we may suspend access to the Service until payment is resolved.
6. User Content and Intellectual Property
6.1 Your Content:
You retain all rights to the content you create, upload, or transmit through the Service ("User Content"), including:
- Podcast audio recordings
- Transcripts
- Metadata
- Any other materials you provide
6.2 License to Podmod:
By using the Service, you grant Podmod a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
- Process, store, and transmit your User Content to provide the Service
- Use AI to analyze and generate transcripts, keywords, and related metadata
- Create temporary copies necessary for service operation
- Display User Content back to you through the Service interface
6.3 No Training on User Content:
We will NOT use your User Content to train our AI models unless you explicitly opt-in to our data contribution program.
6.4 Content Responsibility:
You are solely responsible for your User Content and warrant that:
- You own or have necessary rights to all User Content
- Your User Content does not infringe third-party rights
- Your User Content complies with applicable laws
6.5 Podmod Intellectual Property:
The Service, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other content (excluding User Content), is owned by Podmod or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
6.6 Limited License:
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.
6.7 Restrictions:
You may not:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices
- Use the Service to develop competing products
- Access the Service through unauthorized means
- Attempt to circumvent security measures
7. Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use the Service to:
7.1 Illegal Activities:
Engage in any illegal activity or violate any laws or regulations
7.2 Harmful Content:
Create, upload, or distribute content that:
- Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or offensive
- Promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Violates privacy rights or exploits minors
7.3 Abuse:
- Harass, threaten, or abuse others
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Engage in fraud or deception
7.4 System Interference:
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Overload or attempt to overload systems
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities
7.5 Unauthorized Access:
Access accounts, data, or systems without authorization
7.6 Resale:
Resell or sublicense the Service without written permission
8. Third-Party Content and Services
8.1 Third-Party Content:
The Service sources content (images, articles, videos) from third-party providers. We do not:
- Control or endorse third-party content
- Guarantee accuracy, quality, or availability
- Assume liability for third-party content
8.2 Third-Party Services:
The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services. Your use of such services is subject to their terms and policies.
8.3 No Warranty:
We provide no warranty regarding third-party content or services.
9. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
9.1 Not Professional Advice:
AI-generated content, transcripts, fact-checks, and research results are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute:
- Professional advice (legal, medical, financial, etc.)
- Verified factual statements
- Endorsements or recommendations
9.2 Verify Information:
You are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it or broadcasting it.
9.3 AI Limitations:
AI technology has limitations and may:
- Produce inaccurate or incomplete results
- Miss relevant information
- Misinterpret context or intent
- Generate biased or inappropriate content
9.4 Your Responsibility:
You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and approving all content before publication or broadcast.
10. Copyright and DMCA
10.1 Copyright Policy:
We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same.
10.2 DMCA Notices:
If you believe your copyright has been infringed, send a notice to [email protected] with:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement under penalty of perjury
- Your physical or electronic signature
10.3 Counter-Notice:
If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice.
10.4 Repeat Infringers:
We will terminate accounts of repeat infringers.
11. Data Privacy and Security
11.1 Privacy Policy:
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy & Cookie Policy.
11.2 Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
11.3 Data Breaches:
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by law.
11.4 Your Responsibility:
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining confidentiality of your login credentials
- Using appropriate security on your devices
- Backing up your content
12. Warranties and Disclaimers
12.1 AS-IS Basis:
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
12.2 Disclaimed Warranties:
WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
12.3 No Guarantee:
We do not guarantee that:
- The Service will meet your requirements
- AI results will be accurate or complete
- Errors will be corrected
- The Service will be secure or virus-free
12.4 Jurisdiction:
Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of implied warranties, so some of these disclaimers may not apply to you.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1 Limitation:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PODMOD AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
- BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
- COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
13.2 Maximum Liability:
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:
- $100 USD, OR
- THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM
13.3 Exceptions:
These limitations do not apply to:
- Liability that cannot be excluded by law
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Gross negligence or willful misconduct
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Podmod and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your User Content
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your violation of applicable laws
15. Term and Termination
15.1 Term:
These Terms remain in effect while you use the Service.
15.2 Termination by You:
You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting us.
15.3 Termination by Us:
We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, if:
- You violate these Terms
- Your account is inactive for an extended period
- We discontinue the Service
- Required by law
- Necessary to protect our rights or others
15.4 Effect of Termination:
Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
- You remain liable for all charges incurred before termination
- We may delete your User Content after a reasonable period
- Provisions that should survive (indemnification, disclaimers, limitations of liability) continue to apply
15.5 No Refunds:
Termination does not entitle you to a refund except as required by law.
16. Dispute Resolution
16.1 Governing Law:
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
16.2 Arbitration:
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except:
- Small claims court actions
- Intellectual property disputes
- Requests for injunctive relief
16.3 Location:
Arbitration shall take place in New York, New York.
16.4 Class Action Waiver:
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.
16.5 Exceptions:
Some jurisdictions do not allow arbitration agreements, so this provision may not apply to you.
17. General Provisions
17.1 Entire Agreement:
These Terms, together with our Privacy & Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Podmod.
17.2 Amendments:
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting revised Terms. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
17.3 Severability:
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
17.4 Waiver:
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver.
17.5 Assignment:
You may not assign these Terms. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
17.6 Force Majeure:
We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
17.7 Export Control:
You agree to comply with all export control laws.
17.8 Government Use:
If you are a U.S. government entity, the Service is a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101.
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Podmod LLC, 249 East 48th St. New York, New York 10017
Phone: (973) 255-8871
Website: https://podmod.ai
BY USING PODMOD.AI, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.