Terms of Use
Last Updated: December 2024
Welcome to Youka. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Youka's website, desktop application, and online services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.
If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you are agreeing to these Terms for that organization and representing that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Services
Youka provides AI-powered karaoke creation tools that allow users to:
- Remove vocals from songs using AI technology
- Automatically synchronize lyrics with music
- Create karaoke videos with customizable subtitles
- Export videos in various formats
We offer both a free online version and a premium desktop application with additional features.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
The Services and their original content (excluding user-provided content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Youka. The Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Content
You retain ownership of any content you upload to our Services. By uploading content, you grant us a license to use, process, and display that content as necessary to provide the Services.
4. User Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Ensuring you have the right to use any content you upload
- Maintaining the security of your account
- All activity that occurs under your account
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Services:
- For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- To upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
- To upload harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- To interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
- To attempt to circumvent any security measures
- To use automated systems to access the Services without permission
- To impersonate any person or entity
6. Copyright and Content Policy
Respect for Copyright
Youka respects the intellectual property rights of others. You are solely responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights to use any songs, lyrics, or other content with our Services.
DMCA Compliance
If you believe that any content on our Services infringes your copyright, please contact us at adam@youka.io with the following information:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
7. Payments and Subscriptions
Pricing
Our pricing is displayed on our website and within the application. Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice.
Subscriptions
If you purchase a subscription:
- You will be billed in advance on a recurring basis
- You can cancel at any time through your account settings
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
Refunds
Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at adam@youka.io for refund inquiries.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Services are free of viruses or harmful components
- The results of using the Services will meet your requirements
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOUKA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Youka, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Any content you upload to the Services
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
- We may delete your account and any associated data
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Youka operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: