Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Spanish Succession™ ("the Service"), operated by Project Pilot Studios, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.
Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. Users between 13-17 years old must have parental consent. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these age requirements.
2. Service Description & AI Disclaimer
Spanish Succession™ uses artificial intelligence characters for language practice. These AI characters are sophisticated educational tools but they are NOT:
- Licensed teachers or certified educators
- Native speakers or cultural experts
- Medical or learning disability specialists
- Guaranteed to be 100% accurate in grammar, vocabulary, or cultural information
AI characters may occasionally provide incorrect information, misunderstand context, or generate unexpected responses. Always verify important language learning with additional resources.
Spanish Succession™ provides AI-powered Spanish language learning through conversational practice. The Service includes:
- Access to AI conversation partners based on subscription tier
- Episode content and learning materials
- Community features and beta participation
- Progress tracking and personalized recommendations
3. Beta Program Notice
You are participating in a beta program. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. This means:
- Features may change, be added, or removed without notice
- Service interruptions and data loss may occur
- Pricing may change after beta period (though beta users keep their rates)
- No guarantee of continuous availability or functionality
4. User Accounts & Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Keep your password secure and not share your account
- Notify us immediately at hello@spanishsuccession.com of any unauthorized use
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Account Termination: We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in harmful behavior, or abuse the Service. Terminated accounts may not be eligible for refunds.
5. Subscription, Billing & Auto-Renewal
ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS AUTOMATICALLY RENEW MONTHLY UNLESS CANCELLED. By subscribing, you explicitly authorize us to charge your payment method automatically each month until you cancel.
- Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance on your signup date
- You can cancel anytime through your account dashboard
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
- Price changes will be communicated 30 days in advance
- Failed payments may result in service suspension
6. Voice Recording & Conversation Data
By using our AI conversation features, you explicitly consent to:
- Recording of your voice during conversations with AI characters
- Transcription and storage of conversation content
- Analysis of conversations for learning insights
- Use of conversation data to improve AI responses (anonymized)
You can request deletion of your conversation history at any time through hello@spanishsuccession.com
7. Usage Limits & Overage
Each subscription tier includes specific conversation minute limits:
- Minutes reset monthly and do not roll over
- Overage charges apply at $0.10 per minute after limit
- We'll notify you at 80% and 95% usage via email
- You can upgrade your plan anytime to avoid overages
8. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to manipulate, jailbreak, or abuse AI characters
- Share your account credentials with others
- Reverse engineer, copy, or scrape our technology or content
- Use the Service to harm, harass, or offend others
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
- Use automated systems or bots to access the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
9. Contact Information
For questions about these terms:
- Email: hello@spanishsuccession.com
- Mailing Address: Project Pilot Studios, [Address to be provided]
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, age verification
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store card numbers)
- Profile Information: Spanish level, learning goals, preferences
- Voice Data: Voice recordings during AI conversations
- Communication: Support requests, feedback, survey responses
Information Collected Automatically:
- Usage Data: Features used, conversation duration, frequency of use
- Learning Analytics: Progress metrics, common mistakes, improvement areas
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies: Session cookies for authentication, preference cookies for settings
2. Voice Data & AI Conversations
When you use our AI conversation features, your voice is recorded and processed. This includes:
- Real-time voice-to-text transcription
- Storage of conversation transcripts
- Analysis for learning insights
- Potential use for AI training (anonymized)
Retention: Voice recordings are converted to text and original audio is deleted within 30 days. Transcripts are retained as part of your learning history unless you request deletion.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate the Service
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Personalize your learning experience
- Remember you across conversations (AI memory feature)
- Send service updates and billing notifications
- Analyze usage patterns to improve features
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share your information only as follows:
- Service Providers:
- ElevenLabs: AI conversation processing
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Supabase: Database and authentication
- Claude (Anthropic): Learning analytics
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
- With Consent: When you explicitly agree
We NEVER sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (with exceptions)
- Portability: Export your learning history
- Object: Opt-out of certain processing
To exercise these rights, email: hello@spanishsuccession.com
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data
- Secure password requirements
- PCI compliance for payment processing
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Contact Information
For privacy questions or requests:
- Email: hello@spanishsuccession.com
- Mailing Address: Project Pilot Studios, [Address to be provided]
Refund Policy
Our Commitment
We believe in our product and want you to love Spanish Succession™. If you're not satisfied, we'll work to make it right. However, as a beta service, please understand certain limitations apply.
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
All new subscriptions come with a 14-day money-back guarantee from your initial signup date. If you're not completely satisfied within your first 14 days, contact us for a full refund of your first payment.
- Applies only to first-time subscribers
- Must request within 14 days of initial signup
- Overage charges incurred are non-refundable
- Account will be closed upon refund
Monthly Subscriptions
After the 14-day guarantee period:
- Cancel anytime before your next billing date
- No refunds for partial months after the guarantee period
- Unused minutes do not roll over or qualify for refunds
- Overage charges are non-refundable once incurred
- Service continues until end of current billing period
Technical Issues
If technical problems prevent Service use:
- Report the issue within 48 hours of occurrence
- Provide details about the problem and affected features
- We'll work to resolve it or provide appropriate credit
- Extended outages (24+ hours) may qualify for pro-rated refunds
- Beta-related issues may not qualify for refunds
Beta Program Considerations
As a beta participant, you acknowledge that:
- Service interruptions are expected and may not qualify for refunds
- Feature changes or removals don't qualify for refunds
- AI character availability may vary
- Learning outcomes are not guaranteed
Requesting a Refund
To request a refund:
- Email hello@spanishsuccession.com
- Include:
- Account email address
- Date of charge
- Reason for refund request
- Any relevant screenshots or details
- We'll respond within 3-5 business days
- Approved refunds processed within 5-10 business days
- Refunds issued to original payment method only
Questions?
We're here to help! Contact us at: hello@spanishsuccession.com
Have Legal Questions?
We're transparent and happy to help clarify anything