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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 10/17/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chicky, an AI-powered language tutoring service operated by Chicky. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our AI voice agent service that provides personalized language learning experiences with memory capabilities.

By accessing or using Chicky, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Definitions

  • "Service" refers to the Chicky AI language tutoring platform and all related features.
  • "AI Agent" refers to our artificial intelligence voice tutor that provides language learning assistance.
  • "User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses our Service.
  • "Subscription" refers to paid access to premium features of our Service.
  • "Content" refers to all information, data, text, audio, and other materials generated or shared through the Service.
  • "Personal Data" has the meaning given to it under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Chicky, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 16 years old, or have parental consent if you are between 13-16 years old
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • All information you provide is accurate and truthful

4. Service Description

Chicky provides an AI-powered language learning experience featuring:

  • Interactive voice conversations with our AI tutor
  • Personalized learning paths based on your progress
  • Memory capabilities that remember your previous conversations and learning history
  • Real-time feedback and pronunciation assistance
  • Progress tracking and analytics

Our Service is designed to supplement, not replace, formal language education. While our AI is sophisticated, it may occasionally provide imperfect responses or recommendations.

5. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use
  • Providing accurate and current information

You may not share your account or allow others to use your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. Subscription & Payment

Subscription Tiers:

  • Free Tier: Limited access to basic features with usage restrictions
  • Premium Subscriptions: Unlimited access to all features including extended conversation sessions, advanced AI capabilities, and priority support

Billing & Payment:

  • Recurring Charges: Subscription fees are charged automatically in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annual)
  • Payment Authorization: You authorize us to charge your selected payment method for all applicable fees
  • Payment Processing: Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors
  • Price Changes: We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days advance notice
  • Failed Payments: If payment fails, we may suspend your subscription and retry charging your payment method
  • Taxes: Prices may be subject to applicable taxes, which will be added to your bill

Cancellation & Refunds:

  • Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support
  • Effective Date: Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You retain access until then
  • No Partial Refunds: We do not provide pro-rated refunds for partial billing periods
  • 14-Day Right of Withdrawal: EU consumers have the right to cancel within 14 days of purchase for a full refund, unless you have expressly consented to begin using premium features during this period
  • Exceptional Refunds: Refunds outside the 14-day period may be granted at our discretion for technical issues or service failures

Free Trial (if applicable):

  • Free trials may be offered for limited periods
  • You must provide payment information to start a trial
  • You will be charged automatically when the trial ends unless you cancel
  • One free trial per user; additional trials may be restricted

7. AI Service Limitations

You acknowledge and understand that:

  • Our AI tutor is an artificial intelligence system with inherent limitations
  • Responses may occasionally be inaccurate, inappropriate, or biased
  • The AI cannot replace human judgment or professional language instruction
  • Service availability may be affected by technical issues or maintenance
  • AI capabilities and accuracy may vary across different languages

We continuously work to improve our AI, but cannot guarantee perfect accuracy or availability.

8. Data Collection & Storage

Your privacy is important to us. Our processing of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.

Data We Collect:

  • Account Information: Email address, name, authentication credentials, subscription status, and payment information
  • Conversation Data: Complete transcripts and audio recordings of your voice interactions with our AI tutor, stored securely in our database
  • Learning Data: Progress metrics, performance analytics, lesson history, vocabulary learned, and personalized learning preferences
  • Usage Data: Session duration, feature usage patterns, interaction frequency, and engagement metrics
  • Technical Data: Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, and connection data
  • Location Data: General geographic location for pricing and content localization purposes

How We Store Your Data:

  • Conversation Memory: All conversations are stored in our secure database to enable personalized learning and continuity across sessions
  • Data Retention: Conversation data is retained for the duration of your active account and for a reasonable period after account closure as required by law
  • Security Measures: We employ industry-standard encryption, access controls, and security protocols to protect your data
  • Data Location: Your data may be stored and processed in servers located in various jurisdictions, with appropriate safeguards in place

Your Data Rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your conversation history and personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
  • Restriction: Request limitation of data processing in certain circumstances

9. Voice Data Processing

Our Service processes voice data to provide real-time language learning experiences. By using voice features, you consent to the following:

Voice Recording & Processing:

  • Real-Time Processing: Your voice is captured, transmitted, and processed in real-time through our AI systems to provide immediate feedback
  • Audio Storage: Voice recordings may be stored temporarily or permanently to improve service quality, train our AI models, and maintain conversation history
  • Transcription: Voice data is automatically transcribed into text for analysis, storage, and display purposes
  • Quality Analysis: We analyze pronunciation, intonation, and speech patterns to provide personalized feedback

Voice Data Usage:

  • Providing real-time conversation and language tutoring
  • Generating personalized learning recommendations
  • Improving AI model accuracy and performance
  • Maintaining conversation continuity across sessions
  • Quality assurance and service improvement

Important: Voice recordings contain biometric information. You have the right to request deletion of your voice data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

10. Analytics & Tracking

We use analytics and tracking technologies to understand how users interact with our Service, improve user experience, and measure marketing effectiveness.

Analytics Services:

  • Product Analytics: We use analytics platforms to track user behavior, feature usage, session duration, and engagement metrics
  • Performance Monitoring: We collect technical performance data including load times, error rates, and system stability metrics
  • A/B Testing: We may conduct experiments to test new features and improvements, which may involve different user experiences
  • Conversion Tracking: We track user actions related to subscriptions, upgrades, and feature adoption

Marketing & Attribution:

  • Advertising Analytics: We use tracking technologies to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and advertising
  • Attribution Tracking: We track how users discover and engage with our Service through various channels
  • Remarketing: We may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant advertisements to users who have visited our Service
  • Conversion Events: We track key actions such as sign-ups, subscriptions, and feature usage for marketing optimization

Cookies & Similar Technologies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic Service functionality, authentication, and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit Service functionality.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with various third-party services to provide functionality, process payments, and improve user experience. These integrations may involve sharing your data with third parties.

Service Providers We Use:

  • Authentication Services: Third-party authentication providers for secure account access
  • Payment Processing: Payment processors and subscription management platforms to handle billing and payments
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Cloud hosting and database services for data storage and processing
  • AI & Machine Learning: Third-party AI services and APIs for voice processing, transcription, and natural language understanding
  • Analytics Platforms: Analytics and monitoring services to track usage and performance
  • Communication Services: Email and notification services for account-related communications
  • Error Tracking: Error monitoring and debugging services to identify and fix technical issues

Data Sharing:

  • We share only the minimum necessary data with third-party services to provide functionality
  • Third-party services are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes
  • We conduct due diligence on third-party providers to ensure appropriate data protection standards
  • Some third-party services may have their own terms and privacy policies that govern their use of your data

International Data Transfers:

Some third-party services may be located outside your jurisdiction. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

12. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for illegal or harmful purposes
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or exploit our AI technology
  • Share inappropriate, offensive, or abusive content
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent limitations
  • Use automated tools to access the Service

We reserve the right to monitor usage and take appropriate action against violations.

13. Intellectual Property

Our Rights: Chicky, our AI technology, software, and related content are protected by intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

Your Content: You retain ownership of content you create using our Service, but grant us a license to use it for service provision and improvement.

AI-Generated Content: Content generated by our AI during your sessions may be used to improve our Service, subject to privacy protections.

14. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

  • Accuracy or completeness of AI responses
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights

This disclaimer is subject to applicable consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to:

  • The amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • Direct damages only (excluding indirect, consequential, or punitive damages)

This limitation does not apply to:

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • Fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Violations of your data protection rights
  • Other matters where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law

16. Termination

By You: You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or for other legitimate reasons with appropriate notice.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access ends, but certain provisions of these Terms survive, including intellectual property rights and limitation of liability.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable local laws and regulations. Any disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels in accordance with your local jurisdiction.

If you are an EU consumer, you may also use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

18. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our Service or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Email notification to your registered address
  • Prominent notice in our Service
  • At least 30 days advance notice for material changes

Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or our Service, please contact us through our support channels.