Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
ReadBy (the "App") is operated by Jetpack Properties, LLC (d/b/a “Jetpack Publishing”), a Tennessee limited liability company ("ReadBy," "we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you ("you," "Account Holder") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to create an account and use this App. The App is designed for adults to create stories for children ages 3-12+.
2. Description of Service
ReadBy is a personalized children's storytelling app that allows parents, grandparents, and caregivers to:
- Create customized bedtime stories using AI-powered generation
- Personalize stories with children's names, preferred characters, and settings
- Listen to stories narrated with custom voice profiles
- Save and manage a personal story library
3. Account Registration
3.1 Account Requirements
- You must provide accurate and complete registration information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
3.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Provide false or misleading registration information
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to circumvent content safety measures
4. Subscriptions and Payments
4.1 Free and Paid Tiers
The App offers both free and paid subscription tiers. Features available under each tier may change over time.
4.2 Apple In-App Purchases
All subscriptions and payments are processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system and are subject to Apple's terms and conditions.
- Billing: Subscription fees are billed through your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
- Renewal: Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Cancellation: You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings
- Refunds: Refund requests must be directed to Apple per their refund policy
4.3 Price Changes
We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days' notice. Price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing period after the notice.
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 AI-Generated Stories
Stories created through the App are generated by artificial intelligence based on your inputs. You acknowledge that:
- Stories are generated algorithmically and may vary in quality
- Similar inputs may produce similar (but not identical) stories for different users
- We do not guarantee that generated content will be free from all errors or inaccuracies
5.2 Your Content
- Story inputs: You retain ownership of the names, plot ideas, and other creative inputs you provide
- Generated stories: You receive a non-exclusive, personal license to use, download, and share stories generated from your inputs for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Voice profiles: Voice recordings and resulting voice models are associated with your account for your personal use
5.3 Our Content
- The App's design, branding, UI elements, illustrations, and software are owned by ReadBy and protected by intellectual property laws
- Classic story templates are based on public domain works adapted for the App
- You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the App or its proprietary content
5.4 Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Use generated stories for commercial purposes without written permission
- Redistribute, sell, or sublicense generated content at scale
- Use the App to generate content that is inappropriate for children
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, extract, or replicate the AI models or prompts used by the App
6. Content Safety and Acceptable Use
6.1 Content Safety
ReadBy employs a multi-layer content safety system to ensure all stories are appropriate for children ages 3-12+. This includes input filtering, AI guardrails, and output moderation.
6.2 Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Submit content that is violent, sexual, hateful, or otherwise inappropriate for children
- Attempt to bypass or circumvent content safety filters
- Use the App to generate content promoting illegal activities
- Harass, abuse, or harm others through the App
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App
- Interfere with the App's operation or security
6.3 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review, filter, or remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or our content safety standards. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.
7. Voice Profiles
7.1 Voice Recording Consent
By creating a voice profile, you:
- Confirm that you are the person being recorded, or have obtained consent from the person being recorded
- Grant us permission to process the voice recording to create a synthetic voice model
- Understand that the voice model will be used solely for narrating stories within the App
7.2 Voice Data
- Voice recordings are processed by our voice synthesis partner (Inworld AI)
- Voice models are private to your account and are not shared with other users
- You can delete your account, and with it every voice recording, voice model and photo, at any time in Settings → Delete My Account & Information. To delete a specific voice or photo without closing your account, email support@readby.app and we will delete it within 30 days.
Voice recordings and the voice models created from them are biometric identifiers and are handled as described in our Privacy Policy (Section 2.3.2) and our Biometric Data Retention & Destruction Policy, including retention, deletion, and — where applicable — written-release requirements for family-member recordings.
7.3 Family Voice Invites
ReadBy lets you ("Account Holder") invite a trusted adult — for example, a grandparent or co-parent ("Voice Donor") — to record a sample of their voice so it can narrate stories on your account. The Voice Donor records on a public web page hosted at readby.app/record/<token> and is not required to create a ReadBy account.
By generating and sharing a Family Voice Invite link, you represent and warrant that:
- You will only invite adults (18+) whom you know personally and who you reasonably believe will consent to recording their voice for your private use.
- You will not invite a public figure, celebrity, deceased person, or anyone whose voice you do not have permission to clone.
- You will not use the resulting voice model to impersonate the Voice Donor, to create misleading content, or for any commercial purpose.
The Voice Donor sees, before recording, who invited them, what the recording will be used for, and how to decline. The cloned voice does not become usable in your App until you (the Account Holder) listen to a short preview and explicitly approve it. Either you or the Voice Donor may request deletion of the voice and the original recording at any time; see the Privacy Policy for the data-retention details.
You are responsible for any voice you bring into your account via this flow. We reserve the right to remove any voice that we have reasonable grounds to believe was added without the Voice Donor's consent or in violation of these Terms.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 "As Is" Service
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
8.2 AI-Generated Content
We do not guarantee that AI-generated stories will be:
- Free from all errors, inaccuracies, or unexpected content
- Suitable for every child's specific needs or sensitivities
- Available without interruption
While our content safety system is designed to produce age-appropriate stories, we encourage parents and caregivers to review stories before sharing them with children.
8.3 Service Availability
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The App may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to circumstances beyond our control.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, READBY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM:
- Your use of or inability to use the App
- Any content generated by the AI system
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any third-party conduct on or related to the App
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ReadBy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit to the App
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict of law principles. Subject to Section 11.2, the exclusive venue for any dispute shall be the state or federal courts located in Davidson County (Nashville), Tennessee.
11.2 Arbitration
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, seated in Tennessee, except that (a) either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court, and (b) either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations. This Section applies to you, the parent or guardian who accepts these Terms, and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to claims brought on behalf of a child in your household.
Your right to opt out: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement entirely by emailing support@readby.app within 30 days of first accepting these Terms, stating your name, account email, and that you opt out of arbitration. Opting out does not affect any other part of these Terms.
11.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute resolution will be conducted on an individual basis and not as part of a class, consolidated, or representative action. If this class action waiver is found unenforceable as to a particular dispute, then the entirety of Section 11.2 (Arbitration) shall be null and void as to that dispute, which shall instead proceed in the courts identified in Section 11.1.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes through:
- In-app notification
- Email to your registered address
Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you disagree with any changes, you should stop using the App and delete your account.
13. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ReadBy
- Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision
- Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent
14. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms:
- Email: support@readby.app
- Website: https://readby.app
- Operator: Jetpack Properties, LLC d/b/a Jetpack Publishing (a Tennessee limited liability company)
- Mailing Address: 54 Music Square East, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37203, USA