Terms of Service - Dino AI

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 1. Scope and Provider

These Terms apply to all uses of the App. The App is provided by STC Studios UG.

The App is designed for joint use by children and their parents or legal guardians.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 2. Parental Responsibility

By using the App, you acknowledge that the App is intended for children under the supervision of their parents or legal guardians. Parents or legal guardians are solely responsible for monitoring their children's use of the App, reviewing the AI-generated content, and ensuring that the use complies with these Terms. We utilize local Age Gates and Kids Web Services (KWS) for parental verification where necessary.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 3. Generative AI and Liability for Content

The App utilizes generative artificial intelligence (including Google Gemini) to interact with users. While we strive to provide safe and appropriate content and employ PII (Personally Identifiable Information) filtering:

• AI-generated responses are automated and may occasionally contain inaccuracies, unexpected content, or "hallucinations."
• STC Studios UG assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of the content generated by the AI.
• The generated content is provided "as is" and does not constitute professional advice.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 4. Game Mode and Real-World Liability

The App includes a "Game Mode" (e.g., "Letter Safari") which may encourage physical interaction or movement in the real world.

• Users (and their supervising parents/guardians) are solely responsible for ensuring a safe environment during gameplay.
• STC Studios UG explicitly disclaims any liability for accidents, injuries, property damage, or any other physical or real-world harm resulting from the use of the App or the Game Mode.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 5. Fair Use Policy (Rate Limits) and Non-Commercial Use

To ensure service quality, prevent system overloads, and maintain fair access for all users, the App enforces a rate limit of 10 requests per minute and a softcap of 5,000 requests per month.

• The App is strictly for personal, non-commercial use.
• Any commercial exploitation, automated access (e.g., bots), or use beyond the intended purpose is prohibited.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 6. User Conduct and Abuse

Users must not engage in any illegal, abusive, or disruptive behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, attempting to manipulate or "jailbreak" the AI, transmitting malicious code, or violating applicable laws. We reserve the right to temporarily or permanently suspend or block access (e.g., via UUID) for users who violate these rules.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 7. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

The App may offer in-app purchases and auto-renewing subscriptions processed via Google Play Billing.

• Payment terms, billing, and subscription management are governed by the policies of the respective app store (Google Play).
• Right of Withdrawal: For digital content not supplied on a tangible medium, the statutory right of withdrawal expires prematurely once the performance of the contract has begun with your prior express consent and your acknowledgment that you thereby lose your right of withdrawal.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 8. Service Availability

We endeavor to provide uninterrupted access to the App; however, we do not guarantee 100% availability. Access may be temporarily suspended without notice due to maintenance, updates, or issues with third-party providers (such as Google Gemini or Firebase). We exclude liability for downtimes or loss of data, subject to mandatory statutory provisions.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 9. Intellectual Property

All rights, title, and interest in and to the App, including but not limited to source code, design, text, algorithms, and the animated "Dino" avatars, remain the exclusive intellectual property of STC Studios UG. Use of the App does not grant you any ownership rights.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 10. Privacy Policy

The processing of personal data (including strict 24-hour TTL deletion policies and PII filtering for user safety) is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at: Dino AI Privacy Policy.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 11. Modification of the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms with prospective effect for valid and objective reasons, including but not limited to:

• Adapting the App to new operating systems (e.g., Android updates).
• Implementing optimizations to AI responses.
• Closing security vulnerabilities.
• Compliance with new legal or regulatory requirements.
• You will be notified of material changes appropriately. Continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Part 1 (EU/UK) — 12. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction

Choice of Law: These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). For consumers, this choice of law does not deprive you of the protection afforded to you by provisions that cannot be derogated from by agreement by virtue of the law of the jurisdiction where you have your habitual residence.

Jurisdiction: If you are a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law (B2B), the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from these Terms shall be Munich, Germany. For consumers, the statutory places of jurisdiction shall apply.

Part 2 (USA) — 1. Scope and Provider

(Note: These Terms apply exclusively to users residing in the United States of America. If you reside outside the US, the EU/UK Terms apply.)

These Terms apply to all uses of the App. The App is provided by STC Studios UG. The App is designed for joint use by children and their parents or legal guardians.

Part 2 (USA) — 2. Parental Responsibility

By using the App, you acknowledge that the App is intended for children under the supervision of their parents or legal guardians. Parents or legal guardians are solely responsible for monitoring their children's use of the App, reviewing the AI-generated content, and ensuring that the use complies with these Terms. We utilize local Age Gates and Kids Web Services (KWS) for parental verification in compliance with COPPA.

Part 2 (USA) — 3. Generative AI and Liability for Content

The App utilizes generative artificial intelligence (including Google Gemini) to interact with users. While we strive to provide safe and appropriate content and employ PII (Personally Identifiable Information) filtering:

• AI-generated responses are automated and may occasionally contain inaccuracies, unexpected content, or "hallucinations."
• STC Studios UG assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of the content generated by the AI.
• The generated content is provided "as is", without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Part 2 (USA) — 4. Game Mode and Real-World Liability

The App includes a "Game Mode" (e.g., "Letter Safari") which may encourage physical interaction or movement in the real world. Users (and their supervising parents/guardians) are solely responsible for ensuring a safe environment during gameplay.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STC STUDIOS UG EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR ANY OTHER PHYSICAL OR REAL-WORLD HARM RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE APP OR THE GAME MODE.

Part 2 (USA) — 5. Fair Use Policy (Rate Limits) and Non-Commercial Use

To ensure service quality, prevent system overloads, and maintain fair access for all users, the App enforces a rate limit of 10 requests per minute and a softcap of 5,000 requests per month.

• The App is strictly for personal, non-commercial use.
• Any commercial exploitation, automated access (e.g., bots), or use beyond the intended purpose is prohibited.

Part 2 (USA) — 6. User Conduct and Abuse

Users must not engage in any illegal, abusive, or disruptive behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, attempting to manipulate or "jailbreak" the AI, transmitting malicious code, or violating applicable laws. We reserve the right to temporarily or permanently suspend or block access (e.g., via UUID) for users who violate these rules.

Part 2 (USA) — 7. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

The App may offer in-app purchases and auto-renewing subscriptions processed via Google Play Billing. Payment terms, billing, and subscription management are governed by the policies of the respective app store (Google Play).

Part 2 (USA) — 8. Service Availability and Disclaimer of Warranties

We endeavor to provide uninterrupted access to the App; however, we do not guarantee 100% availability. Access may be temporarily suspended without notice due to maintenance, updates, or issues with third-party providers (such as Google Gemini or Firebase).

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Part 2 (USA) — 9. Intellectual Property

All rights, title, and interest in and to the App, including but not limited to source code, design, text, algorithms, and the animated "Dino" avatars, remain the exclusive intellectual property of STC Studios UG. Use of the App does not grant you any ownership rights.

Part 2 (USA) — 10. Privacy Policy

The processing of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at: Dino AI Privacy Policy.

Part 2 (USA) — 11. Modification of the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms with prospective effect for valid and objective reasons, including adapting the App to new operating systems, implementing optimizations to AI responses, closing security vulnerabilities, or complying with legal/regulatory requirements. Continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Part 2 (USA) — 12. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction

Choice of Law: These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the CISG. For consumers, mandatory laws of your habitual residence remain unaffected.

Jurisdiction: If you are a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law (B2B), the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes shall be Munich, Germany. For consumers, subject to Section 13 (Arbitration), statutory places of jurisdiction apply.

Part 2 (USA) — 13. Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Clause and Class Action Waiver

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

• Arbitration Agreement: You and STC Studios UG agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, or the use of the App (collectively, "Disputes") will be settled by binding arbitration, except that each party retains the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights.
• No Class Actions (Class Action Waiver): YOU AND STC STUDIOS UG AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
• Arbitration Rules: The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes then in effect.