Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Lecturno. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Lecturno. By creating an account or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Lecturno. By using our service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will provide accurate and complete information during registration
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3. Service Description

Lecturno is an AI-powered platform that transforms videos from various sources (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook) into interactive educational presentations. Our service includes:

• Video Processing: Converting video URLs into AI-generated slide presentations using AI and transcription services
• AI Tutor: Interactive chatbot for answering questions about presentation content
• Note-Taking: Personal notes on individual slides
• Bookmarks: Save and organize important slides
• Export Features: Download presentations as PDF, PowerPoint (PPTX), or images
• Sharing: Share presentations via unique links
• Credits System: Usage-based credits (when activated)

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time with or without notice.

4. User Accounts and Responsibilities

4.1 Account Creation

You must create an account through Clerk authentication to use Lecturno. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

5. User Content and Licenses

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the video URLs you submit and the content you create (notes, bookmarks). However, by using our service, you grant Lecturno a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Process video URLs through our third-party APIs (AI and transcription service providers)
• Store and display your presentations, notes, and chat history
• Generate AI-powered content based on your inputs
• Enable sharing features when you choose to share presentations

5.2 Video URL Responsibilities

IMPORTANT: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to process any video URLs you submit to Lecturno.

By submitting a video URL, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal right to access and process the video content
• Your use constitutes fair use for educational purposes under applicable copyright law
• The video is publicly accessible and not behind paywalls or private restrictions
• You will not submit videos containing illegal, infringing, or prohibited content

5.3 Fair Use Notice

Lecturno is designed for transformative educational use. Users are responsible for assessing whether their use of video content qualifies as fair use under applicable copyright laws (e.g., 17 U.S.C. § 107 in the United States). We do not provide legal advice regarding fair use determinations.

5.4 AI-Generated Content

Presentations generated by our AI are created based on your input video URLs. You retain ownership of these AI-generated presentations, but you acknowledge that:

• AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection in all jurisdictions
• Similar presentations may be generated for other users processing the same video
• You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content before use

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use Lecturno for any of the following purposes:

• Copyright Infringement: Processing videos you do not have rights to use
• Illegal Content: Submitting or generating content that violates laws or regulations
• Harmful Content: Creating presentations containing hate speech, violence, or harassment
• Spam or Abuse: Excessive or automated use that burdens our infrastructure
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to extract, copy, or replicate our AI models or algorithms
• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access other users' accounts or data
• Misrepresentation: Claiming AI-generated content as entirely human-created when required to disclose AI use
• Commercial Resale: Reselling or redistributing our service without authorization

8. Third-Party Services

Lecturno relies on third-party services for core functionality:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management
• Convex: Database and backend infrastructure
• Supadata: Video transcription services
• AI Service Providers: AI content generation

We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or policies of these third-party services. Service interruptions, errors, or data loss caused by third-party providers are beyond our control. You agree to review and comply with the terms of service of these third-party providers.

9. Credits and Payments

9.1 Credits System

When activated, our credits system will govern usage of the platform. Details about pricing, credit allocation, and refund policies will be provided when the system launches.

9.2 Beta Period

During the beta period, services may be provided free of charge or at discounted rates. We reserve the right to change pricing and credit policies with reasonable notice.

9.3 No Refunds

Except as required by law or explicitly stated in our refund policy, all payments and credit purchases are final and non-refundable.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our IP

Lecturno, including our logo, design, code, algorithms, and documentation, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

10.2 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about our service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use and incorporate such feedback without compensation or attribution.

11. Copyright Infringement and DMCA

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material (presentation URL)
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: dmca@lecturno.com

We will terminate accounts of repeat copyright infringers.

12. Termination and Suspension

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support. Upon termination, your data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

12.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in prohibited uses
• Your account poses security or legal risks
• We are required to do so by law

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. We may delete your data after a reasonable retention period. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lecturno, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright infringement
• Video URLs you submit for processing
• Content you create, share, or export using our service
• Your reliance on AI-generated content

15. Disclaimers and Warranties

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, or non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated content
• Warranties of uninterrupted, secure, or error-free service
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that the service will meet your requirements or expectations. You use the service at your own risk.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

16.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or violations of confidentiality obligations.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lecturno.

17.2 Severability

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

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, wars, pandemics, or third-party service outages.

18. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify you via email or prominent notice on our website
• Provide a reasonable period to review changes before they take effect

Your continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the service and terminate your account.

19. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us: