Terms of Use

Last Updated: December 23, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to speech-data.ai (“Platform,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) and speech-data.ai governing your access to and use of our website, services, and platform for collecting and licensing speech data for artificial intelligence training.

By accessing or using speech-data.ai, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Platform.

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Platform and contribute data. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

2.2 Legal Capacity

You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2.3 Geographic Restrictions

Our services may not be available in all jurisdictions. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Platform complies with all applicable local laws.

3. Use of the Platform

3.1 Access to Website

You may access and browse our website without creating an account. By using the Platform, you agree to:

Provide accurate information when submitting contact forms
Use the Platform in compliance with all applicable laws
Respect our intellectual property rights
Not engage in prohibited activities as outlined in these Terms

3.2 Dataset Sample Requests

To request dataset samples, you must:

Complete our contact form with accurate information
Provide legitimate contact details
Specify your intended use case
Agree to the terms governing sample usage

4. Dataset Samples and Licensing

4.1 Dataset Sample Usage

When you request and receive dataset samples through our contact form:

Samples are provided for evaluation purposes only
You may not use samples for commercial AI training without a separate license
You may not redistribute, share, or publicly display the samples
Samples remain the property of speech-data.ai
You must delete samples if you do not proceed with licensing

4.2 Dataset Licensing

To use our datasets for AI training or commercial purposes:

You must enter into a separate licensing agreement
Contact us through the provided form to discuss licensing options
Licensing terms, fees, and restrictions will be specified in your license agreement
Unauthorized use of datasets may result in legal action

4.3 Intellectual Property in Datasets

All datasets, including samples, are protected by intellectual property rights. The datasets contain:

Speech recordings from various contributors
Processed and curated data
Metadata and annotations
Proprietary organization and structure

5. Data Contribution (For Contributors)

5.1 Ownership and License Grant

If you contribute speech data to our Platform, you:

Grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to:

Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and process your speech data
Create derivative works from your contributions
Distribute, publicly display, and publicly perform your data
Include your data in machine learning datasets
License your data to third parties for AI training and commercial purposes
Use your data for research, development, and improvement of AI technologies

5.2 Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

You own all rights to the data you submit
Your submissions do not infringe any third-party rights
You have the legal right to grant the licenses described herein
Your data does not contain illegal, defamatory, or harmful content
You have obtained all necessary consents and permissions
Your contributions comply with all applicable laws

5.3 Original Content

You must provide original speech recordings. You may not submit:

Recordings of other people without their explicit consent
Copyrighted material you do not own
Content that violates any third-party rights
Previously submitted data from other platforms without authorization

5.4 Data Quality Standards

All contributions must meet our quality standards:

Clear audio without excessive background noise
Accurate transcriptions when applicable
Complete metadata as requested
Appropriate language and content
Technical specifications as outlined in our guidelines

5.5 Prohibited Content

You must not submit data containing:

Hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
Illegal activities or content
Violent, graphic, or disturbing content
Sexual or pornographic content
Personal information of third parties
Confidential or proprietary information
Misleading or fraudulent information
Spam or repetitive low-quality content

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Platform, including:

Website design, layout, and graphics
Software, code, and algorithms
Trademarks, logos, and branding
Compiled datasets and AI models
Documentation and training materials

are owned by speech-data.ai or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License to Use Platform

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for its intended purposes, subject to these Terms.

6.3 Restrictions

You may not:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Platform
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
Remove or alter any proprietary notices
Use our intellectual property without authorization
Frame or mirror any part of the Platform

7. Contact Form and Communications

7.1 Contact Form Submissions

When you submit information through our contact form:

You consent to us contacting you via the provided information
You agree to receive information about our datasets and services
You warrant that all information provided is accurate
You may opt out of future communications at any time

7.2 Marketing Communications

By submitting a contact form, you may receive:

Information about dataset availability and updates
Licensing options and pricing information
Industry news and relevant updates
Product announcements

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly.

8. Use of Datasets

8.1 Dataset Licensing

Datasets created from user contributions may be:

Licensed to commercial entities for AI training
Used in research and academic applications
Distributed through our platform or third-party platforms
Combined with other data sources
Processed and transformed for various AI applications

8.2 Dataset Purchaser Terms

If you license datasets from us:

You receive the rights specified in your license agreement
You must comply with all license restrictions
You may not redistribute data without authorization
You must attribute data sources as required
You are bound by additional licensing terms

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

10.1 Platform Misuse

Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers
Use automated systems to access the Platform without authorization
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
Overload or impair Platform functionality

10.2 Fraudulent Activity

Impersonate others or provide false information
Submit fraudulent or manipulated data
Engage in any deceptive practices
Violate any applicable laws or regulations

10.3 Data Scraping

Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Platform
Use data mining or extraction tools without authorization
Copy or replicate our datasets without a license
Circumvent any access restrictions or security measures

11. Third-Party Services and Links

11.1 Third-Party Content

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

Content, accuracy, or practices of third parties
Products or services offered by third parties
Privacy practices of external websites
Any damages resulting from third-party interactions

11.2 Third-Party Integrations

We may integrate with third-party services for:

Email and contact form processing
Cloud storage
Analytics and monitoring
Communication tools

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

12. Disclaimers and Warranties

12.1 “As Is” Basis

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT, DATASETS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Accuracy, reliability, or completeness
Uninterrupted or error-free operation

12.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee:

Specific outcomes from using our datasets
AI model performance or accuracy
Dataset sample availability
Continuous availability of the Platform

12.3 Dataset Limitations

Datasets may contain:

Errors, inaccuracies, or biases
Incomplete or outdated information
Regional or demographic imbalances
Technical limitations or artifacts

13. Limitation of Liability

13.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPEECH-DATA.AI AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Service interruptions or data loss
Third-party claims or actions
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Any damages exceeding the amount paid by you to us in the past 12 months

13.2 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain liability exclusions. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless speech-data.ai and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use of the Platform
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Your data contributions
Your breach of representations and warranties
Any fraudulent or illegal activity
Misuse of dataset samples

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us to attempt to resolve disputes informally.

15.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except:

Claims for injunctive or equitable relief
Small claims court matters
Intellectual property disputes

15.3 Arbitration Rules

Arbitration will be conducted by a mutually agreed arbitration service
Arbitration will take place in [Your Jurisdiction]
Each party bears its own costs unless otherwise awarded
The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding

15.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.

15.5 Jury Trial Waiver

You waive your right to a jury trial for any disputes.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [Your Jurisdiction] for any disputes not subject to arbitration.

17. Modifications to Terms

17.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective:

Upon posting the updated Terms on the Platform
As of the “Last Updated” date indicated
After notice to registered users via email

17.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to changes, you must discontinue use.

17.3 Material Changes

For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice before the changes take effect.

18. Termination and Suspension

18.1 Suspension of Access

We may suspend or restrict your access to the Platform immediately, without notice, for:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent or illegal activity
Misuse of dataset samples
Requests by law enforcement
Any reason at our sole discretion

18.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination or suspension:

Your right to access the Platform ceases
Data licenses previously granted remain in effect
You must cease all use of dataset samples unless properly licensed
Provisions that should survive termination continue to apply

18.3 Survival

The following sections survive termination: Data Contribution Terms (licenses), Intellectual Property Rights, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, and Governing Law.

19. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

Natural disasters
War, terrorism, or civil unrest
Government actions or regulations
Pandemics or health emergencies
Internet or telecommunications failures
Cyber attacks or security breaches

20. Miscellaneous Provisions

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and speech-data.ai.

20.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

20.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

20.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

20.5 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

20.6 Language

These Terms are prepared in English. Any translations are for convenience only. In case of conflicts, the English version prevails.

20.7 Notices

Notices to you may be sent via:

Email to your provided address
Posting on the Platform
Direct communication through our contact methods

Notices to us should be sent to: [email protected]

20.8 Independent Contractors

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created by these Terms.

21. Export Control

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations. You may not access the Platform or use our datasets if you are located in, or a national of, any country subject to export restrictions or sanctions.

22. Accessibility

We strive to make our Platform accessible to all users. If you have difficulty accessing any part of the Platform, please contact us at [email protected].

23. Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Platform, you grant us the right to use such feedback without compensation or attribution.

24. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]