Terms of Service
Last Updated: May 1, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to HiTTS.cc ("we," "our," or "this website"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Modified terms will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
2. Service Description
HiTTS.cc provides Text to Speech (TTS) services that allow users to convert text into voice output. Our service uses OpenAI's GPT-4o mini TTS model to generate natural-sounding speech.
We may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without notice. We do not guarantee that the service will always be available or uninterrupted.
3. User Conduct and Content
By using our services, you agree to:
- Not submit any illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate content
- Not use the service for any purpose that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Not attempt to circumvent any limitations or security measures of our service
- Not use our service to create content that could mislead others, such as impersonating individuals or entities
- Not use our service to spread misinformation or engage in fraudulent activities
We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove content if we believe a user has violated these terms or otherwise abused our service.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Our Intellectual Property
Our website and services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, are the property of us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 User Content and Generated Voice
You retain all rights to the text content you submit for processing. By using our services, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, and process your content to provide and improve our services.
Voice output generated using our service may be used for personal and commercial purposes, subject to the following restrictions:
- You may not use generated voice to impersonate individuals or entities, or in ways that could mislead others
- You may not use generated voice for fraudulent, harassing, or other illegal activities
- You may not resell or distribute the original generated voice files except as part of a larger work
5. Service Usage Limitations
We may impose reasonable limitations on service usage, including but not limited to:
- Text length limits per request
- API request rate limits
- Storage limitations
- Daily or monthly usage quotas
These limitations may change without notice. Abuse of the service or attempts to circumvent these limitations may result in temporary or permanent access restrictions to our service.
6. Disclaimer
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will meet your specific requirements, be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, legality, or suitability of any content generated by our service. Users should exercise their own judgment and assume the risks of using voice content generated by our service.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, HiTTS.cc and its suppliers, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use our services, including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.
Our total liability, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) for use of the services in the six months preceding the event.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HiTTS.cc and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your violation of these terms, violation of any third-party rights, or abuse of the service.
9. Third-Party Services and Content
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Additionally, our service relies on third-party technologies such as OpenAI's GPT-4o mini TTS model. The availability and functionality of these third-party services may affect the performance and availability of our service.
10. Service Termination
We may, at our sole discretion, modify or terminate the service temporarily or permanently, with or without notice and for any reason.
You may stop using our services at any time. Upon termination, all rights and licenses associated with your account will immediately terminate.
11. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and HiTTS.cc regarding our services and supersede any prior agreements.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website.