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Terms of Service

Last updated: 12/4/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Pronounce ('Service', 'we', 'us', or 'our'), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this Service.

2. Description of Service

Pronounce provides an English pronunciation learning platform that includes:

  • Access to 25,000+ pronunciation words with audio examples, video guides, and IPA phonetic transcriptions
  • Interactive learning features including progress tracking, spaced repetition practice, and personalized recommendations
  • Educational blog content and pronunciation resources
  • Gamification features including achievements, experience points, and learning streaks
  • User account management and learning analytics
  • AI-powered content recommendations and difficulty progression
  • Community features including word requests and content submissions

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When you register for an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and complete
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Not create multiple accounts or share your account with others

You may register using Google Sign-In. By using this authentication method, you agree to Google's terms of service and authorize us to access certain information from your Google account.

4. User Content and Conduct

User-Generated Content

You may contribute content to our Service, including but not limited to:

  • Word pronunciation requests
  • Content submissions (definitions, usage notes, etymology)
  • User feedback and ratings
  • Uploaded images or media files

By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display your content for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
  • Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or offensive content
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or user accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
  • Abuse the word request or content submission features
  • Violate the privacy rights or intellectual property rights of others
  • Manipulate gamification features, achievements, or experience points

5. Learning Features and Progress Tracking

Our Service includes personalized learning features:

  • Progress Tracking: We track your learning progress, including words practiced, completion rates, and difficulty progression
  • Spaced Repetition: Our algorithm schedules word practice based on scientifically-proven learning principles
  • Personalized Recommendations: We use AI to suggest words based on your learning history and difficulty level
  • Gamification: You can earn experience points, achievements, and maintain learning streaks
  • Practice Sessions: Interactive practice sessions track your attempts and performance

While we strive to provide accurate and helpful learning tools, we do not guarantee specific learning outcomes or proficiency levels. Your learning success depends on consistent practice and personal effort.

6. AI-Generated Content

Our Service uses artificial intelligence (including OpenAI's services) to:

  • Generate personalized word recommendations
  • Create educational content and usage examples
  • Analyze pronunciation difficulty
  • Provide intelligent learning paths

AI-generated content is provided for educational purposes and may occasionally contain errors or inaccuracies. We recommend verifying important information with authoritative sources.

7. Third-Party Content

Our Service includes content from third-party sources:

  • YouTube Videos: Pronunciation video content hosted on YouTube is subject to YouTube's terms of service
  • Audio Pronunciations: Audio content may be sourced from various pronunciation databases and services
  • Educational Content: Some definitions, etymology, and usage information may be adapted from public domain or licensed sources

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with applicable copyright laws. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at support@pronounce.tv.

8. Subscription and Payment (If Applicable)

Some features of our Service may be provided on a subscription basis. If you subscribe, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees as described in our pricing plans
  • Provide current, complete, and accurate billing information
  • Authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis
  • Be responsible for all charges incurred under your account

Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in our refund policy. We reserve the right to change our subscription plans or adjust pricing with 30 days' notice to active subscribers.

9. Notifications and Communications

By using our Service, you agree to receive:

  • Account-related notifications (password resets, security alerts)
  • Practice reminders and learning streak notifications
  • Achievement and progress updates
  • Daily or weekly learning digests (if you opt-in)
  • Service announcements and important updates

You may manage your notification preferences in your account settings or unsubscribe from marketing communications using the unsubscribe link in emails. You cannot opt out of essential service communications.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, functionality, software, designs, logos, and trademarks are owned by Pronounce and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to our Service. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our express written permission.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an 'AS IS' and 'AS AVAILABLE' basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of intellectual property rights
  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of pronunciation information, audio, or video content
  • Achievement of specific learning outcomes or proficiency levels
  • Uninterrupted or error-free service operation
  • Correction of defects or errors
  • Freedom from viruses or harmful components

We do not warrant that the educational content will meet your specific learning needs or that you will achieve fluency or native-like pronunciation through use of the Service.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pronounce shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or personal information
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
  • Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful code transmitted through the Service
  • Any errors or omissions in content or learning materials
  • Any content or conduct of any third party on the Service
  • Failure to achieve specific learning outcomes

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to the liability, or $100, whichever is greater.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pronounce and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of any law or rights of a third party
  • Your user-generated content or submissions
  • Your unauthorized use of the Service

15. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, approve, or reject any user-generated content, including:

  • Word pronunciation requests
  • Content submissions (definitions, usage notes, etymology)
  • User feedback and ratings
  • Uploaded media files

We may remove or edit content that violates these Terms, is inappropriate, offensive, or does not meet our quality standards. We are not obligated to publish or approve all submissions.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

  • Breach of these Terms of Service
  • Providing false or misleading information
  • Engaging in prohibited conduct
  • Upon your request
  • For any other reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Your learning progress data, favorites, and achievements may be deleted unless required by law to be retained. You may export your data before termination by contacting us.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Pronounce operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect through email notification or a prominent notice on the Service.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pronounce concerning the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: support@pronounce.tv

Website: https://pronounce.tv

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