Terms of Service

Last updated: 14 January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Free Classic Audiobooks ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Free Classic Audiobooks provides text-to-speech conversion of public domain ebooks into audiobook format. The Service is provided free of charge during our beta testing period.

3. Content Sources

The ebooks converted by this Service are sourced from public domain collections. These works are not protected by copyright and are freely available for public use.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must NOT:

  • Attempt to overload, disrupt, or damage the Service
  • Use automated tools to excessively access the Service
  • Redistribute generated audiobooks for commercial purposes without permission
  • Use the Service to violate any applicable laws

5. Voice Cloning (Future Feature)

When voice cloning features are introduced, additional terms will apply:

Strictly Prohibited:

  • Cloning voices of celebrities, public figures, or fictional characters without authorisation
  • Cloning any person's voice without their explicit consent
  • Creating content that impersonates others for fraudulent purposes
  • Creating defamatory, harassing, or illegal content

Users who violate these rules will be immediately banned and may face legal action.

6. Intellectual Property

The source texts are public domain. However:

  • The Service's code, design, and branding are our intellectual property
  • Text-to-speech technology is provided under license from third parties
  • You may use generated audiobooks for personal, non-commercial use

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Accuracy or quality of text-to-speech output
  • Availability of specific books or features
  • Preservation of your listening progress

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

9. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Change features, pricing, or availability
  • Limit access or usage as needed

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms:

Email: [email protected]