Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SproutingStories.ai, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental consent to use this service.

2. Description of Service

SproutingStories.ai is a platform that uses AI to generate custom children's stories. Our service is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

3. Parental Supervision

SproutingStories.ai is designed for use by children under adult supervision. Parents or guardians are responsible for monitoring their child's use of our service and the content generated.

4. Free Service

Users may generate text-only stories without charge. This free service does not include audio narration or cover image generation.

5. Premium Service

Users can subscribe to our premium service on a monthly or annual basis to access audio narration and cover image generation for their stories. Subscription fees are non-refundable. Parental consent is required for any purchases made by users under 18.

6. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. Parents are responsible for any account created for their child.

7. Content

All content generated through our service is for personal use only. You may not use it for commercial purposes without explicit permission. While we strive to create appropriate content for children, we cannot guarantee that all generated content will be suitable for all ages or sensitivities.

8. Intellectual Property

SproutingStories.ai retains all rights to the technology and systems used to generate stories. Users retain rights to the specific stories generated for them, but may not reproduce or distribute the AI system or algorithms used to create these stories.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of SproutingStories.ai is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with all applicable laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

10. Content Moderation

We employ filters and moderation techniques to ensure content is child-appropriate. However, due to the nature of AI, we cannot guarantee that all generated content will be 100% free from potentially inappropriate elements. Users are encouraged to report any concerning content immediately.

11. Limitations of Liability

SproutingStories.ai is not liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use our services. This includes but is not limited to any inappropriate content that may be generated or displayed.

12. Termination of Service

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach the Terms of Service.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of new terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms, please contact us at james (at) sproutingstories.ai.

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At SproutingStories.ai, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of children who use our service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account information (for registered users): email address, password, and optional profile information.
  • Story preferences and inputs used to generate stories.
  • Usage data: how you interact with our website and services.
  • Device information: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Payment information for premium subscribers (processed securely by our payment provider).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our story generation service.
  • Personalize your experience on our platform.
  • Process payments for premium subscriptions.
  • Communicate with you about your account and our services.
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website.

4. Data Protection for Children

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website and services, including payment processors for premium subscriptions.
  • Law enforcement or other government entities when required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. For any requests or questions about your data, please contact us at james (at) sproutingstories.ai.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at james (at) sproutingstories.ai.