Welcome to StoryGarden! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the StoryGarden mobile application, website, and services (collectively, the "Service"). The Service is operated by StoryGarden, a trading name of ФОП Пекур Євгеній Валерійович (FOP Pekur Yevhenii Valeriovych) ("we," "us," or "our"), a sole proprietorship registered in Ukraine.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
Important: If you are using the Service on behalf of a child, you represent that you are the parent or legal guardian of that child and have the authority to agree to these Terms on their behalf.
2. Service Description
StoryGarden is an AI-powered platform that generates personalized bedtime stories for children. Our Service includes:
AI Story Generation: Create custom bedtime stories tailored to your child's interests and preferences
Character Creation: Design and save custom characters that can appear in your stories
Story Library: Access to a curated library of public stories
Personal Story Collection: Save and organize your generated stories
Offline Access: Download stories for offline reading
Multiple Languages: Generate stories in various languages
2.1 Automated AI Service
Important: StoryGarden is a fully automated AI-powered service. All story generation, character enhancement, and content creation are performed by artificial intelligence systems without human intervention. We do not provide human-driven content creation, writing services, or manual story customization.
2.2 Entertainment Purposes Only
The Service is intended for entertainment and bedtime routine purposes only. StoryGarden does not provide medical, therapeutic, psychological, or healthcare services. Our stories are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
3. User Accounts and Eligibility
3.1 Age Requirements
To create an account and use our Service, you must be at least 18 years of age. The Service is designed for children ages 2-12, but all accounts must be created and managed by an adult parent or legal guardian.
3.2 Account Registration
When you create an account, you agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Maintain the security of your account password
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
3.3 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
4. Subscription and Billing
4.1 Subscription Plans
StoryGarden offers subscription-based access to premium features. We offer both monthly and annual subscription options. Current pricing is displayed on our website and within the application at the time of purchase.
4.2 Billing and Payment
By subscribing to our Service, you agree to:
Pay all applicable subscription fees
Provide valid payment information
Authorize automatic recurring charges to your payment method
Pay any applicable taxes
4.3 Automatic Renewal
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period (monthly or annually) unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate upon renewal.
4.4 Free Trials and Promotional Offers
We may offer free trials or promotional pricing from time to time. When a free trial ends, your payment method will be automatically charged for the subscription unless you cancel before the trial expires. Promotional offers may have specific terms and limitations.
4.5 Payment Processing
Payments are processed through third-party payment processors, including RevenueCat and associated payment gateways. By providing payment information, you agree to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
4.6 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change our subscription prices at any time. We will provide you with advance notice of any price changes. Your continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes your acceptance of the new price.
5. Refund Policy
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee: We want you to be completely satisfied with StoryGarden. If you're not happy with your subscription for any reason, you can request a full refund within 14 days of your initial subscription purchase.
5.1 Eligibility for Refunds
You may be eligible for a refund under the following circumstances:
Initial Subscription: Full refund available within 14 days of your first subscription purchase
Billing Errors: If you were charged incorrectly or without authorization
Technical Issues: If the Service was unavailable for an extended period due to technical problems on our end
Annual Subscriptions: Pro-rated refunds may be available for annual subscriptions based on unused subscription time, at our discretion
5.2 Non-Refundable Situations
Refunds will generally not be provided for:
Subscriptions beyond the 14-day money-back guarantee period
Subscription renewals (please cancel before renewal date)
Partial months of service
Account termination due to violation of these Terms
Include your account email and subscription details
Provide a brief reason for the refund request
Refund requests are typically processed within 5-10 business days. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method.
5.4 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Upon cancellation:
You will retain access to premium features until the end of your current billing period
You will not be charged for subsequent billing periods
Your saved stories and characters will remain accessible in a limited capacity
6. User-Generated Content and Characters
6.1 Character Creation
StoryGarden allows you to create custom characters that can appear in your personalized stories. When you create a character, you provide:
Character name and description
Physical attributes and personality traits
Other customization options
6.2 Ownership of User-Created Characters
You retain ownership of the original character concepts, names, and descriptions that you create. However, by creating characters through our Service, you grant StoryGarden a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
Use your character data to generate AI-enhanced descriptions and images
Store and process character information to provide the Service
Display characters in your personal story library
6.3 AI Enhancement of Characters
When you create a character, our AI may enhance your description with additional details, generate visual representations, or create image prompts. These AI enhancements become part of the character profile stored in your account.
6.4 Public vs. Private Characters
Characters you create are private by default. If you choose to make a character public:
The character may appear in our public library
Other users may use the character in their stories
You grant other users permission to use the character for personal, non-commercial purposes
You can change a character's privacy setting at any time
6.5 Prohibited Character Content
You may not create characters that:
Infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
Contain inappropriate, violent, or adult content
Promote hatred, discrimination, or harassment
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
We reserve the right to remove any characters that violate these guidelines.
7. AI-Generated Stories
7.1 Story Generation Process
Our Service uses artificial intelligence to generate personalized bedtime stories based on:
Your input prompts and preferences
Selected characters (custom or from library)
Genre, duration, and language settings
Child age and other optional parameters
7.2 License to AI-Generated Stories
Stories generated through our Service are created for your personal, non-commercial use. You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to:
Read stories to your children
Save stories in your personal library
Download stories for offline access
Share stories privately with family members
7.3 Restrictions on Story Use
You may not:
Commercially exploit AI-generated stories
Republish or distribute stories publicly
Claim authorship of AI-generated content
Use stories for any purpose other than personal family entertainment
7.4 Story Quality and Accuracy
While we strive to generate high-quality, age-appropriate stories, AI-generated content may occasionally:
Contain grammatical inconsistencies
Include unexpected plot elements
Vary in quality and coherence
We do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of every AI-generated story. Parents should review stories before sharing them with children.
7.5 Content Moderation
We implement automated content moderation to ensure age-appropriate content. However, no automated system is perfect. If you encounter inappropriate content, please report it immediately through the app or by contacting [email protected].
8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1 StoryGarden Property
The Service, including its design, functionality, software, text, graphics, logos, and other content (excluding user-generated and AI-generated content) is owned by StoryGarden and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8.2 Trademarks
"StoryGarden," the StoryGarden logo, and other marks are trademarks of StoryGarden. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
8.3 Third-Party Content
Our public story library may include stories and characters contributed by users and curated by StoryGarden. Use of third-party content is subject to the licenses granted by the respective creators.
8.4 Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content in our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with:
Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the infringing material
Your contact information
Statement of good faith belief
Statement of accuracy and authority
9. Children's Privacy and COPPA Compliance
9.1 COPPA Compliance
StoryGarden is committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
9.2 Parental Control
All accounts must be created and controlled by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years old. Parents are responsible for:
Creating and managing the account
Supervising children's use of the Service
Reviewing content before sharing with children
Managing privacy settings
9.3 Data About Children
We may collect limited information about children to provide personalized stories, including:
Age range
First name (for story personalization, optional)
Story preferences
This information is provided by parents and used solely to generate age-appropriate, personalized content. We do not collect children's personal information for any other purpose.
9.4 Parental Rights
Parents have the right to:
Review any information collected about their child
Request deletion of their child's information
Refuse further collection of their child's information
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
Interfere with or disrupt the Service
Use automated systems to access the Service (bots, scrapers, etc.)
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Remove or modify any copyright or proprietary notices
Resell or commercially exploit the Service
10.2 Content Guidelines
All user-generated content (characters, prompts, etc.) must be:
Appropriate for children
Non-violent and non-threatening
Free from hate speech or discrimination
Respectful of others' rights and dignity
Original or properly licensed
10.3 Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
Remove content that violates these Terms
Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
Report illegal activities to authorities
Take legal action against violators
11. Disclaimers
Important Disclaimer: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
11.1 No Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, StoryGarden disclaims all warranties, including:
Merchantability: We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements
Fitness for Purpose: We do not guarantee the Service is suitable for any particular purpose
Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that the Service does not infringe third-party rights
Accuracy: We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of content
Reliability: We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free service
11.2 Entertainment Purposes Only
StoryGarden is designed for entertainment and bedtime routine assistance only. Our Service:
Does NOT provide medical, therapeutic, or healthcare advice
Is NOT a substitute for professional psychological counseling
Should NOT be relied upon for treatment of emotional or behavioral issues
Does NOT guarantee any specific developmental or behavioral outcomes
If your child is experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
11.3 AI Limitations
AI-generated content is created by machine learning algorithms and may:
Contain errors, inconsistencies, or inappropriate content
Produce unexpected or unpredictable results
Vary in quality and coherence
Occasionally fail to generate content
11.4 Third-Party Services
Our Service relies on third-party providers (including Firebase, OpenAI, RevenueCat). We are not responsible for:
Third-party service availability or performance
Third-party privacy practices
Changes to third-party services
Third-party service costs or pricing
11.5 Internet and Device Requirements
You are responsible for:
Internet connectivity required to use the Service
Compatible device and operating system
Data charges from your mobile carrier
Device security and malware protection
12. Limitation of Liability
Liability Cap: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STORYGARDEN'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO STORYGARDEN IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
12.1 Exclusion of Damages
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STORYGARDEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Emotional distress or psychological harm
Costs of substitute products or services
Damages arising from unauthorized access to your account
Damages from viruses, malware, or other harmful code
12.2 User Responsibility
You acknowledge and agree that:
You use the Service at your own risk
You are responsible for reviewing content before sharing with children
You are responsible for supervising children's use of the Service
We are not liable for any harm resulting from improper use of the Service
12.3 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
13. Termination
13.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
Using the account deletion feature in app settings
Upon termination, your subscription will be canceled, and you will lose access to premium features at the end of your current billing period.
13.2 Termination by StoryGarden
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if:
You violate these Terms
You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
We are required to do so by law
We decide to discontinue the Service
13.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
Your access to the Service will be immediately revoked
Your subscription will be canceled (no refund for partial periods, except as stated in our Refund Policy)
Your stories and characters may be deleted after a grace period
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive will remain in effect
13.4 Data Retention
After account termination, we may:
Retain your data for a limited period to allow reactivation
Keep certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
Permanently delete your data upon request
14. Modifications to Terms
14.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Notify you via email or in-app notification
Provide a reasonable time period before changes take effect
14.2 Acceptance of Changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and cancel your subscription.
14.3 Material Changes
For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide at least 30 days' advance notice and may require your explicit acceptance.
15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
15.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15.2 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the issue informally. We commit to working in good faith to resolve disputes.
15.3 Arbitration Agreement
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except:
Disputes qualifying for small claims court
Intellectual property disputes
Claims for injunctive relief
15.4 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND STORYGARDEN AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
15.5 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
16.1 Legal Entity
Business Name: ФОП Пекур Євгеній Валерійович (FOP Pekur Yevhenii Valeriovych) Trading As: StoryGarden Business Type: Sole Proprietorship (Ukraine)