Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to EchoRP! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the EchoRP website located at echorp.app (the "Service") operated by EchoRP ("us," "we," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service. Our Service allows users to create, discover, and chat with virtual characters supported by the latest advancements in open-source AI.

2. Description of Service

EchoRP is an AI-powered platform that enables users to:

• Create custom virtual characters with unique personalities and backgrounds
• Discover and interact with characters created by other users
• Engage in conversations with AI-powered virtual characters
• Share and explore creative character concepts
• Access premium features through subscription plans

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. Users under 18 must have parental consent.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Create characters or content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory
• Engage in harassment, bullying, or inappropriate behavior
• Create sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content
• Impersonate others or create misleading characters
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise our systems
• Use automated systems to access our Service without permission
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 User Content

You retain ownership of the characters and content you create. By using our Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content for the purpose of providing and improving our Service.

5.2 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI systems during conversations is provided "as is." We do not claim ownership of AI-generated responses, but we reserve the right to use such content to improve our services.

5.3 Platform Content

Our Service, including its design, features, and underlying technology, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform without permission.

6. Privacy and Data Use

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

7. Subscription and Payment

7.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans that provide access to premium features. Subscription fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law.

7.2 Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

7.3 Token System

Our Service uses a token-based system for AI interactions. Token consumption varies based on conversation length and complexity. Unused tokens may expire according to your subscription plan.

8. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, monitor, and remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We may suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies.

9. AI Service Limitations

Our AI-powered characters are for entertainment and creative purposes. Please note:

• AI responses may not always be accurate or appropriate
• Characters may occasionally generate unexpected or inconsistent responses
• Service availability may be affected by third-party AI provider limitations
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to AI services

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimer

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EchoRP shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through our Service. Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EchoRP regarding the use of our Service.