StoryBee AI

Terms and Conditions for Podcast Publishing with StoryBee

Welcome to StoryBee! By using our platform to generate and publish AI-assisted podcasts to platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or any other external platform, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. These terms are designed to ensure compliance with legal standards, protect intellectual property, and maintain the integrity of the content created through our platform. Please read these terms carefully.

Definitions

  • "StoryBee" refers to StoryBee Inc.
  • "Services" means all products, services, and content offered by StoryBee
  • "User" means any individual or entity using the Services
  • "Content" refers to all material generated through the Services

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating or publishing content using StoryBee's tools, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our platform for podcast publishing.

2. User Responsibilities

a. Adherence to Platform-Specific Terms and Policies

Users must ensure that all podcasts published comply with the terms of service, community guidelines, and content policies of the platform(s) where the content is published, including but not limited to:

  • Spotify's Content Guidelines
  • Apple Podcasts' Submission Guidelines
  • Amazon Music's Content Policies
  • YouTube's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines

Failure to comply with these policies may result in removal of your content, penalties, or suspension from the respective platforms. StoryBee is not responsible for content removed by these platforms or any penalties incurred.

b. Ownership and Licensing of Content

Content generated through StoryBee's platform belongs to the user, but you grant StoryBee a license to process and publish your content to external platforms on your behalf.

You must ensure that all third-party materials (e.g., music, images, or video clips) used in your podcast are either royalty-free, properly licensed, or fall under fair use guidelines.

c. Disclosure of AI-Generated Content

Users are responsible for disclosing that the content is AI-generated if required by applicable laws or platform policies.

3. Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards

a. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Users must not upload, publish, or distribute any content that infringes on the copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of others. This includes:

  • Audio or video elements not owned or licensed by you
  • AI-generated content that mimics existing copyrighted works without proper permission

b. Transparency in Sponsorships and Promotions

If your podcast contains sponsored content or paid promotions, you must disclose this information in compliance with the advertising policies of the platform(s) where the content is published and applicable local regulations.

c. Child Safety and COPPA Compliance

If your content targets children or is marked as "Made for Kids," you must comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and ensure that no personal data from children under 13 is collected without parental consent.

4. StoryBee's Role and Limitations

a. AI-Generated Content

StoryBee provides tools for generating AI-assisted content but does not guarantee that the content will meet all platform-specific guidelines or legal requirements.

Users are solely responsible for reviewing and editing the AI-generated content before publishing.

b. Liability

StoryBee is not responsible for:

  • Content removal, strikes, or penalties imposed by external platforms
  • Any legal or financial consequences resulting from the publication of your content
  • Ensuring compliance with third-party platform policies

5. Prohibited Uses

Users are strictly prohibited from using StoryBee to:

  • Generate or publish content that promotes hate speech, violence, illegal activities, or misinformation
  • Impersonate individuals or organizations without consent
  • Use AI tools to produce plagiarized or misleading content

6. Termination of Services

StoryBee reserves the right to terminate or suspend user access to its platform for:

  • Violations of these Terms and Conditions
  • Misuse of AI-generated content
  • Activities that harm StoryBee's reputation or violate applicable laws

7. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold StoryBee harmless from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

  • Non-compliance with the policies of external platforms
  • Copyright infringement or other intellectual property disputes
  • Legal violations associated with your content

8. Modifications to Terms and Services

StoryBee reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Florida, USA. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Florida, USA.

10. Contact Information

By using StoryBee's platform to create and publish podcasts, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for choosing StoryBee to share your creativity with the world!

Document Version: 1.0 Last Updated: January 23, 2025 Previous Version: N/A

By using the Podcast Publishing Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

This agreement is subject to change without notice. Users will be notified of material changes through the Platform.