Terms of Use
Last updated: September 10, 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the mobile application Captionly – Auto Captions & Scheduler and related websites and services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms.
- Captionly processes videos you choose to import to generate captions.
- Subscriptions are billed through Apple; cancel any time in your iOS device settings.
- You own your content. You give us a limited license to process it for features you request.
- See our Privacy Policy for how we handle data.
Contents
1. Eligibility 2. License to Use 3. Subscriptions, Trials & Billing (Apple) 4. Your Content 5. Acceptable Use 6. Intellectual Property 7. Third-Party Services 8. Disclaimers 9. Limitation of Liability 10. Indemnification 11. Termination 12. Changes to the Service / Terms 13. Governing Law 14. Contact1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission.
2. License to Use
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the app on devices you own or control for personal or business use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted.
3. Subscriptions, Trials & Billing (Apple)
- Auto-renewable subscriptions. Some features (e.g., watermark removal, burn-in export) require a paid subscription. Subscriptions are managed and billed by Apple via your Apple ID.
- Billing & renewal. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID is charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. You can manage or cancel in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions or at apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions.
- Trials. If a free trial is offered, unused portions are forfeited when you purchase a subscription. After the trial, the plan renews at the selected price unless you cancel.
- Pricing. Prices may vary by region and are subject to change. Taxes/VAT may apply.
- Refunds. Refunds are handled by Apple. Please see Apple’s refund policies and request via reportaproblem.apple.com.
4. Your Content
- Ownership. You retain all rights to videos, audio, captions, and other materials you provide (“User Content”).
- License to us. You grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to process, store, and display User Content solely to operate the Service and provide features you request (e.g., transcription, exporting, scheduling). We do not claim ownership of your User Content.
- Responsibility. You are responsible for User Content and represent that you have necessary rights to use it and to grant the license above.
- Backups. We are not responsible for backing up your local files. Please export and store copies you wish to keep.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- violate any law or third-party rights (including copyright, privacy, or publicity);
- upload or generate unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or hateful content;
- reverse engineer, decompile, or interfere with the Service;
- circumvent access controls, copy protection, or usage limits;
- use the Service to train or improve competing products without permission.
6. Intellectual Property
The Service (including software, visuals, branding, and documentation) is owned by us and our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. No rights are granted except as expressly stated.
7. Third-Party Services
The Service integrates third-party services (e.g., Apple frameworks for speech, in-app purchases; RevenueCat for subscription status; optional Firebase for sync/analytics). Your use of those services may be subject to their terms and policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
8. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that captions will be error-free, that exports will meet your requirements, or that the Service will be uninterrupted or secure.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS, AND PARTNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM AROSE.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
11. Termination
You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate access for conduct that violates these Terms or harms the Service or other users. Upon termination, your license ends and you must cease using the app; certain provisions survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, liability limits).
12. Changes to the Service / Terms
We may modify the Service and these Terms from time to time. We will post updates here with a new “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, provide notice in the app. Continued use after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Venue for disputes shall be the state or federal courts located in Texas, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at enopennyllc@hardcoreamature.com. For privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy.
