Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to KidzStory ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and services. By using KidzStory, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. About Our Service

KidzStory is an AI-powered platform that creates personalized children's books. Using your child's photo and details, we generate custom illustrations and stories featuring your child as the main character.

3. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to use our services
• You must have legal authority to agree to these Terms
• Our service is designed for adults to create books on behalf of children

4. Account Registration

4.1 Creating an Account

To use our services, you must create an account by providing:

• A valid email address
• A secure password
• Accurate personal information

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms
• Contain false or misleading information
• Are used for prohibited activities

5. Using Our Service

5.1 Purchasing Credits

• Story credits are purchased through our checkout system
• Prices are displayed before purchase and include all fees
• Credits do not expire but are non-transferable

5.2 Creating Books

To create a personalized book, you will:

1. Upload a photo of your child
2. Provide basic character details (name, age)
3. Select a story theme
4. Use credits to generate your book

5.3 Content Guidelines

You agree to only upload:

• Photos you have the right to use
• Photos of children for whom you have parental/guardian authority
• Appropriate, family-friendly content

6. User Content

6.1 Photo Uploads

By uploading photos, you:

• Grant us a limited license to process the photo for book creation
• Confirm you have the right to use the photo
• Understand photos are deleted after book generation

6.2 Ownership

• You retain ownership of photos you upload
• Generated book content is licensed to you for personal use
• We retain rights to our platform, technology, and underlying AI models

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Rights

• You receive a personal, non-commercial license to your generated books
• You may print, share, and enjoy your books for personal purposes
• You may not resell or commercially distribute generated content

7.2 Our Rights

• KidzStory and our logo are our trademarks
• Our platform, code, and AI technology are our intellectual property
• Story templates and themes are our proprietary content

8. AI-Generated Content

8.1 Nature of AI Content

• Books are created using artificial intelligence technology
• Results may vary based on input photos and selections
• We do not guarantee exact likeness in AI-generated illustrations

8.2 Content Limitations

• AI may occasionally produce unexpected or imperfect results
• We implement content filters to ensure age-appropriate output
• You may request regeneration if results are unsatisfactory

9. Payments and Refunds

9.1 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed securely through Stripe
• All prices are displayed in the currency shown at checkout
• You agree to pay all charges associated with your purchases

9.2 Refund Policy

• We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee
• See our Refund Policy for full details
• Contact support@kidzstory.com for refund requests

10. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Upload inappropriate, illegal, or harmful content
• Use the service to create content that could harm children
• Attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or modify our platform
• Use automated systems to access our service without permission
• Circumvent any security measures or usage limits
• Resell or commercially exploit our service
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Specific results from AI generation
• That the service will meet all your expectations

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the specific order in question
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We are not responsible for delays in digital delivery

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KidzStory and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated via email
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Austria. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Austria, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: support@kidzstory.com

Legal inquiries: legal@kidzstory.com

By using KidzStory, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.