Terms of Service
Section 1
Agreement
By downloading, installing, or using SafeScribe (“the App”), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
Section 2
Service Description
SafeScribe is a privacy-first AI-powered audio transcription service. You record or import audio on your device, which is then processed on our servers to produce a text transcript.
- ✓ Audio is processed in server memory only never stored on disk
- ✓ Transcripts are delivered to your device and encrypted locally
- ✓ You pay for transcription minutes via in-app purchase credits
Section 3
Eligibility
You must be at least 17 years old to use SafeScribe. By using the App, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
Section 4
Account
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sign-in | Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple |
| Your responsibility | Maintaining access to your authentication account |
| Sharing | You must not share your account or allow unauthorized access |
| Identity | We identify you by a pseudonymous hash — we never store your name, email, or personal details |
Section 5
Credits and Payments
- ✓ SafeScribe uses a credit-based system — purchase credits via Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- ✓ All payments are processed by Apple or Google — we never receive or store your payment information
- ✓ New accounts receive a one-time free credit balance
- ✓ Credit prices and minute allocations are displayed in the App before purchase
Credits are non-transferable between accounts. Refunds are subject to Apple’s and Google’s respective refund policies.
Section 6
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- ✗ Use the App for any illegal purpose or to transcribe content that violates applicable law
- ✗ Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- ✗ Interfere with or disrupt the service, servers, or networks
- ✗ Circumvent security measures, rate limits, or access controls
- ✗ Use automated tools to access the service (bots, scrapers)
- ✗ Impersonate another person or entity
- ✗ Upload content that infringes intellectual property rights of others
Section 7
Audio Content
You are solely responsible for the content you record or upload. This means:
- ✓ You must have the legal right to record and transcribe any audio you submit
- ✓ You are responsible for complying with recording consent laws in your jurisdiction (one-party or two-party consent)
- ✓ We do not monitor, review, or store your audio content
Section 8
Intellectual Property
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| SafeScribe IP | Original content, features, and functionality are owned by SafeScribe and protected by copyright |
| Your transcripts | Belong to you — we claim no ownership over content you create |
| Trademarks | “SafeScribe” name, logo, and branding are our trademarks |
Section 9
Privacy
Your use of the App is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Section 10
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect availability. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service with reasonable notice. If we permanently discontinue the service, unused credits will be refunded according to platform policies.
Section 11
Disclaimer of Warranties
Section 12
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, SafeScribe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App.
Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid for credits in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Section 13
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SafeScribe from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights including recording consent laws.
Section 14
Termination
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| You delete your account | All local data erased, server-side data deleted |
| We suspend your access | Upon violation of these Terms |
| You stop using the App | No further action required — data already minimal |
Section 15
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or by updating the “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Section 16
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Turkey. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Istanbul, Turkey.
Contact
Questions
| Topic | Contact |
|---|---|
| Terms of Service questions | support@safescribe.dev |
| Privacy requests | privacy@safescribe.dev |
| Security issues | security@safescribe.dev |