Terms of Service 📑

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the relationship between you (“User” or “you”) and this website referred to as PopCorny.AI (“PopCorny,” “PopCorny.AI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using PopCorny.AI, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should discontinue accessing or using PopCorny.AI.

1. Nature of the Service

PopCorny.AI is an AI-based video generation platform. It allows users to submit prompts that our artificial intelligence model processes to generate video outputs. This service is primarily offered as a free, community-funded project; it is noncommercially-oriented, but it may adapt to certain financial realities (including accepting donations and sponsorships) to sustain itself. Although our aim is to make PopCorny.AI freely accessible to everyone, we may, at our sole discretion, designate certain groups (including administrators, moderators, select supporters, or others chosen by us) for priority or less restrictive access. This could include faster generation times or other preferential aspects of the same service features, without fundamentally depriving non-priority users of access to the platform. By using PopCorny.AI, you acknowledge that you receive the service “as is,” with no warranty of uninterrupted access or of any particular level of performance, output quality, or availability.

2. Acceptance of Donations and Community Support

Because we rely on community support to maintain and improve PopCorny.AI, donations, sponsorships, and subscriptions are accepted as gestures of goodwill. These financial contributions help us defray hosting costs, development expenses, and other overhead. Donors, sponsors, and subscribers may receive certain advantages such as placement in a faster service queue, additional benefits, or exclusive features.

3. User Eligibility and Account Requirements

You must be old enough in your country to consent to the processing of your personal data and, in any event, no younger than thirteen years of age. If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate information and to keep that information updated. We reserve the right to request verification steps, such as account registration or additional details, for certain usage-cases or functionalities if we deem it necessary to ensure compliance with these Terms or to maintain the quality and integrity of the service.

4. Acceptable Usage and Prohibited Content

Users shall refrain from utilizing the Service to generate, request, distribute, or promote content that: (i) violates applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances in any relevant jurisdiction; (ii) infringes upon intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other proprietary rights of any third party; (iii) contains malicious code, viruses, bots, or programs designed to disrupt the Service's functionality; (iv) attempts to circumvent any technical measures implemented to enforce these Terms; (v) impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents affiliation with PopCorny.AI or any third party; (vi) manipulates or interferes with Service analytics, ratings, or feedback mechanisms; or (vii) places undue burden on our infrastructure through excessive requests or computational demands. The foregoing prohibitions exist independently of and in addition to restrictions detailed in our Community Guidelines. PopCorny.AI reserves the unilateral right, exercisable in its sole discretion, to determine whether content violates these Terms. PopCorny.AI makes no representation or warranty regarding content filtering or moderation effectiveness. Any moderation efforts, whether automated or manual, shall not constitute an assumption of duty to monitor all user activity nor create any liability for failure to identify violations. Users remain solely responsible for all content they prompt, generate, or distribute using the Service, regardless of any preventative measures PopCorny.AI may implement. PopCorny.AI expressly reserves the right to preserve and disclose content or user information to comply with legal processes, enforce these Terms, respond to claims of rights violations, or protect its rights, property, or safety, or those of its users or the public.

5. User Responsibilities and Liabilities

You are solely responsible for any content generated by you or on your behalf using PopCorny.AI. You agree that you hold all necessary rights or permissions for the content you submit in prompts, and you assume any liability or legal obligations resulting from that content. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PopCorny.AI and any associated parties from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to your breach of these Terms or misuse of the service. We do not guarantee the output of the AI will meet your expectations, remain error-free, or comply with third-party requirements. While we take reasonable steps to prevent prohibited content, we rely on your adherence to these Terms and on our partial monitoring tools. We disclaim any liability for user-generated content that may inadvertently violate these Terms or the rights of others, although we reserve the right to remove or block such content or users whenever we become aware of a violation.

6. Content Moderation and Removal

We reserve the right to block, remove, or modify any user-generated content, or temporarily or permanently suspend any user accounts, for conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe violates these Terms, infringes others' rights, or is otherwise harmful, unlawful, or disruptive. We may also impose additional conditions or restrictions on access if we have reason to believe it is necessary to ensure a safe and lawful environment. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our community. To uphold this commitment, we have implemented a proactive monitoring system that reviews all content before it is posted on our platform, aiming to detect potential violations of our Terms of Service. This additional measure reflects our dedication to fostering a safe and responsible creative space. While our system is designed to prevent violations and maintain the quality and integrity of content before publication, no system is infallible, and we cannot guarantee complete accuracy in pre-screening all potential issues. This tool serves as an important safeguard, but it does not absolve users of their responsibility to adhere to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. Users remain fully accountable for any content they generate, and any violations or legal consequences are solely the responsibility of the individual who created the content, regardless of whether the monitoring system flagged it. We do not undertake to notify users of every single update, block, or takedown but may do so at our discretion. We also do not guarantee that all such content will be identified or removed before it is available to users. Our platform thrives on creativity and mutual respect, and it is essential that all users contribute to maintaining this environment. The implementation of our pre-posting content review process is a testament to our commitment to building a safer, more secure community. However, we also rely on the vigilance of our users to uphold these values. If you encounter content that may violate our policies, we encourage you to report it so that we can take appropriate action. Your active participation is key to keeping our community safe, respectful, and welcoming for all.

7. No Warranty and Limitation of Liability

PopCorny.AI is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee the timeliness, security, error-free nature, or availability of PopCorny.AI, nor do we guarantee that our AI-generated outputs will be accurate, non-objectionable, or fit for a particular use. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your access to or use of PopCorny.AI or for any damages related to third-party claims arising out of the content generated by or on behalf of users.

8. Platform Relationships and Third-Party Guidelines

PopCorny.AI may utilize third-party platforms such as Patreon for community funding and support. When doing so, we commit to operating in accordance with such platforms' terms and community guidelines. Users who interact with PopCorny.AI through these third-party platforms must also comply with those platforms' respective terms and policies. This dual compliance requirement extends to all content generation, funding activities, and user interactions.

9. Modifications and Amendments

We may modify or amend these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. If we make significant changes, we will post a notice on our website. Otherwise, it remains your responsibility to periodically review these Terms and to remain informed about any modifications. By continuing to use PopCorny.AI after any updates to these Terms have been posted, you accept and agree to the revised Terms.

10. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of PopCorny.AI may be subject to any jurisdiction of our choosing, at our sole discretion, if a formal legal dispute is ever initiated. We reserve the right to select a jurisdiction that we believe is appropriate under the circumstances. Nothing herein prevents you from seeking redress under any applicable laws, but by using this site, you consent to the possibility that we may designate the forum and governing law for such disputes. You also agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in such a chosen jurisdiction.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to PopCorny.AI at any time and for any reason, including for any violation of these Terms. Upon termination, you remain bound by Sections that, by their nature, should survive termination, including those relating to intellectual property, indemnification, disclaimers of warranty, limitation of liability, and choice of law.

12. Entire Agreement and Severability

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PopCorny.AI with respect to your use of the service and supersede any previous agreements, representations, or understandings (whether oral or written). If any provision of these Terms is found by a court to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact and Final Acknowledgment

For inquiries or notices regarding these Terms or the PopCorny.AI service, you may contact us through the following email addresses: general inquiries at [email protected], reporting violations at [email protected], and business correspondence at [email protected]. By accessing or using PopCorny.AI, you represent that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service in their entirety, and that you will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines as set forth herein.