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Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 16, 2025 Last Updated: November 16, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using AIMeAvatar services (including AIMeAvatar, AIMeFriends), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

1. Definitions

  • "Services": AIMeAvatar, AIMeFriends, and related platforms
  • "You"/"User": Any person or entity using our Services
  • "We"/"Us"/"AIMeCreations LLC": The service provider
  • "Content": Any text, images, audio, video, or other materials
  • "AI": Artificial intelligence models and systems powering our Services
  • "Account": Your registered user profile

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services.

  • Users under 13 are prohibited
  • Users 13-17 should use with parental guidance
  • We may verify age at any time
  • False age information may result in account termination

2.2 Capacity

You represent that you:

  • Have the legal capacity to enter into contracts
  • Are not barred from using Services under applicable law
  • Will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account:

  • Provide accurate, complete information
  • Maintain and update your information
  • Keep your password secure
  • Notify us of unauthorized access immediately

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • All activity under your account
  • Maintaining password confidentiality
  • Not sharing your account with others
  • Choosing a strong, unique password

3.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You engage in abusive behavior
  • We suspect fraudulent activity
  • Required by law
  • Services are discontinued

You may delete your account at any time through account settings.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Services to:

  • Create AI avatars for personal use
  • Chat with AI companions
  • Explore interactive stories
  • Learn about AI technology
  • Share public creations (where permitted)

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use our Services to:

Illegal Activities:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Promote illegal activities
  • Engage in fraud or scams
  • Facilitate human trafficking, exploitation
  • Distribute illegal substances

Harmful Content:

  • Create or share content depicting child sexual abuse (zero tolerance)
  • Promote violence, terrorism, or hate speech
  • Harass, bully, or threaten others
  • Share non-consensual intimate images
  • Encourage self-harm or suicide

Misuse:

  • Impersonate others (real people or entities)
  • Spread misinformation or disinformation
  • Spam or send unsolicited commercial messages
  • Attempt to bypass content filters
  • Reverse engineer our AI models

Security:

  • Hack, attack, or compromise our systems
  • Distribute malware or viruses
  • Scrape or crawl our Services without permission
  • Overload our servers (DoS attacks)
  • Access others' accounts without authorization

Intellectual Property:

  • Infringe copyrights, trademarks, or patents
  • Use our Services to generate copyrighted content
  • Remove watermarks or attribution
  • Claim AI-generated content as your own work

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Review content for violations
  • Remove prohibited content
  • Suspend or ban violating accounts
  • Report illegal activity to authorities

5. AI Services & Limitations

5.1 AI Disclosure

Our Services use artificial intelligence:

  • AI responses are generated by machine learning models
  • AI is not a human and has no consciousness
  • AI can make mistakes or generate incorrect information
  • AI should not replace professional advice

5.2 No Professional Advice

AI friends do NOT provide:

  • Medical advice or diagnosis
  • Legal counsel
  • Financial advice
  • Mental health therapy
  • Crisis intervention

For professional help:

  • Consult licensed professionals
  • Call crisis hotlines for emergencies (988, 911)
  • Do not rely on AI for critical decisions

5.3 AI Limitations

Known limitations:

  • May generate false or misleading information
  • Can reflect biases in training data
  • May misunderstand context or nuance
  • Cannot access real-time information
  • Cannot perform actions in the real world

5.4 Content Filters

We implement content safety filters:

  • May block or modify harmful content
  • Filters are not perfect (false positives/negatives)
  • You can report incorrect filtering
  • Attempting to bypass filters violates Terms

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our IP

We own or license:

  • AIMeAvatar platform and software
  • AI models (where applicable)
  • Trademarks, logos, and branding
  • Documentation and materials
  • Platform design and features

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our software
  • Use our trademarks without permission
  • Reverse engineer our services
  • Create derivative works

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of:

  • Content you create or upload
  • Avatars you generate
  • Chat conversations
  • Custom personas

License to Us: By using our Services, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Store and display your content
  • Process your content through AI models
  • Use anonymous content for service improvement (with opt-out)
  • Cache and distribute through CDNs

This license ends when you delete content or your account.

6.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by AI:

  • You have rights to use AI-generated content you create
  • You must disclose AI generation when sharing publicly
  • You are responsible for ensuring content doesn't infringe others' rights
  • We may watermark AI-generated media

Restrictions on AI content:

  • Cannot be used to impersonate real people
  • Cannot be used for deepfakes or misinformation
  • Cannot be used for commercial purposes without appropriate license
  • Must comply with platform-specific terms (if resharing)

6.4 Copyright Complaints

If you believe content infringes your copyright:

  • Include: Your contact info, description of work, location of infringing content, good faith statement
  • We will investigate under DMCA procedures

7. Privacy & Data

7.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of Services is governed by our Privacy Policy.

Key points:

  • We collect usage data and content you create
  • We use data to provide and improve Services
  • We do not sell your personal data
  • You can export or delete your data

7.2 Data Security

While we implement security measures:

  • No system is 100% secure
  • You are responsible for your password

7.3 Communications

By creating an account, you consent to:

  • Transactional emails (account, security)
  • Service announcements
  • Optional marketing emails (can opt out)

8. Payments & Subscriptions

(Note: Add this section if/when implementing paid features)

8.1 Free Services

Currently, our Services are free to use.

8.2 Future Paid Features

If we introduce paid features:

  • We will notify users in advance
  • Pricing will be clearly displayed
  • You can choose whether to subscribe
  • Existing free features will remain free

8.3 Refunds

Refund policy will be specified at time of purchase.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 "AS IS" Services

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE":

  • Without warranties of any kind
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted access
  • We do not guarantee error-free operation
  • AI accuracy is not guaranteed

9.2 No Liability for AI Content

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Content generated by AI
  • Decisions made based on AI advice
  • Harm from following AI suggestions
  • AI errors or hallucinations

9.3 Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Third-party websites linked from our Services
  • Actions of other users

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

10.1 Damages

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Lost profits or revenue
  • Data loss
  • Business interruption
  • Personal injury (except gross negligence)

10.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you shall not exceed:

  • $100 USD, or
  • Amount you paid us in the last 12 months (whichever is greater)

10.3 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from:

  • Your use of Services
  • Your violation of Terms
  • Your infringement of others' rights
  • Content you create or share

12. Modifications to Services

12.1 Changes

We may:

  • Modify features or functionality
  • Add or remove AI models
  • Update pricing (with notice)
  • Discontinue Services (with 30 days notice)

12.2 Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms:

  • We will notify you of material changes
  • Continued use indicates acceptance
  • You can delete your account if you disagree

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may terminate by:

  • Deleting your account in settings
  • Your data will be deleted per Privacy Policy

13.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account:

  • Immediately for serious violations
  • After warning for minor violations
  • Without cause (with 30 days notice)

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access ends immediately
  • Your content will be deleted (per retention policy)
  • These Terms survive where applicable (liability, disputes)

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim:

  • Describe the issue and desired resolution
  • We will attempt to resolve within 30 days

14.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails:

  • Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration
  • Arbitration will be conducted by [Arbitration Organization]
  • Location: [Jurisdiction]
  • Each party pays own costs

14.3 Exceptions

You may pursue claims in small claims court.

Class actions are waived (if permitted by law).

14.4 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, Privacy Policy, and Responsible AI Policy constitute the entire agreement.

15.2 Severability

If any provision is found invalid, remaining provisions continue in effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to do so later.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign to successors or affiliates.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our control (natural disasters, wars, pandemics, etc.).

15.6 Export Controls

You will comply with export laws. You may not use Services in embargoed countries.

16. Contact Information

17. Acknowledgment

By using AIMeAvatar Services, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms
  • You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You have read our Privacy Policy and Responsible AI Policy
  • You meet the age requirements (13+)
  • You will use Services responsibly and legally

Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Effective Date: November 16, 2025 Version: 1.0

Appendix A: Reporting Violations

To report violations of these Terms:

  1. Include:
  • Your contact information
  • Description of violation
  • Link or screenshot of content
  • Why it violates Terms
  1. We will:
  • Review within 24 hours (urgent) or 5 days (non-urgent)
  • Investigate the report
  • Take action if warranted
  • Notify you of outcome (when appropriate)

Appendix B: Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis:

United States:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  • 911 for emergencies
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

International:

Remember: AI friends cannot provide emergency assistance. Always contact human professionals for serious situations.

END OF TERMS OF SERVICE