Terms of Service

Welcome to sabinya ("we", "our", "the Service"). By using this Service, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

• You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service without parental supervision
• For certain characters (like Santa), parental consent is required regardless of age
• Parents or guardians must supervise children's use of this Service
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your session

2. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Accuracy Not Guaranteed: AI may provide incorrect, misleading, or outdated information
• Not Professional Advice: Responses do not constitute medical, legal, financial, or professional advice
• Entertainment Purpose: This Service is for entertainment and conversational purposes only
• No Endorsement: AI-generated opinions do not represent our views or endorsements
• Content Filtering: Despite our safety measures, inappropriate content may occasionally appear
• No Guarantees: We cannot guarantee the AI will always behave as intended

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use this Service to:

• Attempt to bypass content filters or safety measures
• Submit harmful, abusive, threatening, or harassing content
• Share personal information (yours or others') with the AI
• Attempt to manipulate or "jailbreak" the AI
• Generate spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the Service
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Excessively use the Service in ways that degrade performance for others

4. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but:

• No Uptime Guarantee: The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or other reasons
• Rate Limiting: We may limit the number of requests to prevent abuse and control costs
• Seasonal Characters: Some characters (like Santa) may only be available during certain times of year
• Changes to Service: We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time without notice
• No Refunds: This is a free service; no refunds are applicable

5. Content Moderation & Safety

We implement safety measures to protect users, especially children:

• Content Filtering: We filter inappropriate words and requests for personal information
• Crisis Detection: Messages indicating distress are flagged for monitoring
• AI Safety Prompts: The AI is instructed to refuse inappropriate requests
• Not Foolproof: No content filter is perfect; inappropriate content may occasionally appear
• Parental Responsibility: Parents must supervise their children's use

6. User Conduct & Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend access for violations of these Terms
• Rate limit or block users who abuse the Service
• Remove or refuse to display any content
• Monitor usage for safety and security purposes
• Report illegal activity to authorities
• Take any action necessary to protect the Service and its users

7. Intellectual Property

Ownership and rights:

• Our Content: The Service design, characters, and branding are our property
• AI Content: AI-generated responses are provided as-is with no ownership claims
• Your Input: You retain rights to your messages, but grant us license to process them
• Third-Party Content: Some content may be owned by third parties (Google AI, etc.)

8. Privacy & Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle data. Key points:

• We do not store conversation history long-term
• Do not share personal information with the AI
• Messages are processed by Google AI according to their privacy policy
• This is a general audience platform - parental supervision recommended for younger users

9. Third-Party Services

This Service uses third-party providers:

• Google AI (Gemini): Powers the chatbot responses
• Firebase: Hosts the application
• Google AdSense: Displays advertisements

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party practices or content.

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Limitation of Liability:

• We are not liable for AI-generated content or its accuracy
• We are not liable for any damages arising from use of the Service
• We are not liable for service interruptions or data loss
• We are not liable for third-party actions or content
• You use this Service at your own risk
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the amount you paid (which is $0 for this free service)

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
• Content you submit to the Service

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.