Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to ForgeReel. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of ForgeReel's AI video generation platform and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using ForgeReel's services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services.

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU) to use our services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use our services.

2. Description of Services

ForgeReel provides an AI-powered video generation platform that enables users to:

  • Generate videos from text descriptions using AI
  • Animate images and create video content
  • Generate AI voice narration and audio content
  • Create videos using stock media
  • Edit and customize video content

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of our services, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. User Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload, create, or generate using our services ("User Content"). By using our services, you grant ForgeReel a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Use, store, and process your content to provide our services
  • Display and distribute your content as necessary to operate our platform
  • Use your content for service improvement and analytics (anonymized where possible)

4.2 Content Restrictions

You agree not to upload, create, or generate content that:

  • Violates any laws or regulations
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
  • Contains hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
  • Is defamatory, obscene, or pornographic
  • Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Impersonates others or misrepresents your identity
  • Violates privacy rights of others

4.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated using AI may not be unique and may be similar to content generated for other users. You are responsible for ensuring your use of AI-generated content complies with applicable laws and regulations.

5. Subscription and Payment Terms

5.1 Free Tier

We offer a free tier with limited features. No credit card is required to use the free tier.

5.2 Paid Subscriptions

Paid subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance. By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Pay all fees associated with your subscription
  • Automatic renewal unless you cancel
  • Price changes with 30 days' notice

5.3 Refunds

Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy. Contact support for refund requests within 14 days of purchase.

5.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds for partial billing periods.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use our services for illegal purposes or in violation of any laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our services without permission
  • Resell or redistribute our services without authorization
  • Use our services to compete with ForgeReel
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels

7. Intellectual Property Rights

ForgeReel and its licensors own all rights, title, and interest in:

  • The ForgeReel platform, software, and technology
  • Our trademarks, logos, and brand features
  • Documentation and materials provided by ForgeReel

These Terms do not grant you any rights to use ForgeReel's intellectual property except as expressly permitted.

8. Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with or use third-party services, including:

  • AI service providers (OpenAI, ElevenLabs, etc.)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Stock media providers (Pexels, Pixabay, etc.)

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. ForgeReel is not responsible for third-party services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • That our services will meet your specific requirements
  • That results will be accurate or complete
  • That defects will be corrected

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ForgeReel shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ForgeReel and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of our services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your User Content

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of a dispute, you agree to:

  1. First contact our support team to attempt to resolve the dispute
  2. If unresolved, engage in good faith negotiations
  3. If still unresolved, submit to binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules]

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

ForgeReel Legal Team

Email: legal@forgereel.com

Support: support@forgereel.com