Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ArtCopy at artcopy.app and the ArtCopy mobile application (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part, you may not access the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must provide accurate information when creating an account
• You are responsible for all activity under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. User Content and Ownership

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all artwork you create and submit ("Your Content"). By submitting content, you grant ArtCopy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute Your Content solely for the purpose of operating the Service.

4.2 Original Artwork Submissions

If you submit original artwork as challenge source material:

• You represent that you own the artwork or have rights to submit it
• You grant permission for the artwork to be described (not shown) as challenge prompts
• You grant permission for user recreations to be compared with your work
• You retain full copyright and ownership of your original work
• You may request removal of your artwork at any time

4.3 Challenge Recreations

When you create artwork based on a challenge:

• You own your recreation
• You acknowledge it was inspired by the challenge description
• You grant ArtCopy license to display it alongside the original

5. AI-Generated Content Prohibition

5.1 No AI Art

AI-generated, AI-assisted, or AI-enhanced artwork is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to:

• Images created by Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, or similar
• Images significantly altered by AI tools
• AI-generated elements composited into human-made work

5.2 Time-Lapse Verification

To verify human creation, we require time-lapse documentation showing the creation process. Submissions without time-lapse may be flagged for review.

5.3 Consequences

Submitting AI-generated content will result in:

• Immediate removal of the content
• First offense: Warning
• Second offense: Account suspension (7 days)
• Third offense: Permanent ban

6. No AI Training

We will NEVER use user-submitted content to train AI models. Your artwork remains yours and will not be used for machine learning purposes under any circumstances.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Submit content you don't own or have rights to
• Submit AI-generated content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate others
• Spam or manipulate the platform
• Attempt to circumvent security measures
• Use the Service for illegal purposes
• Upload malware or malicious content

8. Child Safety

ARTCOPY LLC has zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) content. Any such content will be immediately removed and reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement. Accounts involved will be permanently terminated.

9. Copyright and DMCA

9.1 Respecting Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact us at admin@artcopy.app with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing content
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you own the rights
• Your physical or electronic signature

9.2 Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notice with similar information plus a statement consenting to jurisdiction.

10. Subscriptions and Refunds

10.1 ArtCopy Pro Subscription

ArtCopy offers an optional paid subscription called "ArtCopy Pro" that unlocks additional features. Subscriptions are offered on a monthly or annual basis and are sold through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

10.2 Billing and Auto-Renewal

• Payment is charged to your Apple ID or Google Play account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscriptions automatically renew for the same period at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Renewals are charged to your Apple ID or Google Play account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• Prices may vary by region and are shown in the app before purchase.

10.3 Free Trials and Introductory Offers

If a free trial or introductory offer is available, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase the subscription. At the end of the trial, your subscription will automatically renew at the regular price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends.

10.4 Founding Artist Pricing

The first 200 paying subscribers receive "Founding Artist" status with a locked monthly price that will not increase as long as the subscription remains active and uncanceled. If the subscription lapses, cancels, or is refunded, Founding Artist status and the associated locked price are forfeited and cannot be restored. Spots are claimed on a first-come, first-served basis at time of first successful purchase.

10.5 Cancellation

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID or Google Play subscription settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you retain access to Pro features until that date. ArtCopy cannot cancel subscriptions on your behalf.

10.6 Refunds

All refund requests are handled exclusively by Apple or Google according to their respective policies. ArtCopy does not process refunds directly and cannot override their decisions.

• To request a refund from Apple, visit reportaproblem.apple.com.
• To request a refund from Google Play, visit your Play Store subscriptions page.
• If a refund is approved by Apple or Google, your Pro access will be revoked automatically within a few minutes.
• Refunds of a Founding Artist subscription also forfeit the Founding Artist number, which is returned to the available pool.

10.7 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices in the future. Existing subscribers will receive notice via email or in-app notification, and any price increase will only take effect after the current billing period ends. Founding Artist pricing is exempt from price increases as long as the subscription remains continuously active.

10.8 Service Modifications

Features included in ArtCopy Pro may be added, removed, or modified over time. We will aim to provide comparable value, but we do not guarantee any specific feature will remain available for the lifetime of your subscription.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 Service Provided "As Is"

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

11.2 User Content

We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee user-submitted content. Users are responsible for their own submissions.

12. Limitation of Liability

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

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ARTCOPY LLC and its team from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. Termination

• You may delete your account at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Content you submitted may be retained for legal compliance

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or in-app notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Dispute Resolution

Please read this section carefully — it affects your legal rights, including your right to file a lawsuit in court.

15.1 Informal Resolution First

Before initiating any formal dispute proceeding, you agree to first contact us at admin@artcopy.app and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via the email address associated with your account. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, either party may proceed to arbitration as described below.

15.2 Binding Individual Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through final and binding individual arbitration, rather than in court. Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, available at www.adr.org/consumer.

• Arbitration will be conducted in English
• Arbitration will be conducted remotely (by phone, video, or based on written submissions) unless either party requests an in-person hearing
• The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve all disputes, including whether a claim is subject to arbitration
• The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction
• Each party shall bear their own costs, except AAA filing fees will be governed by AAA rules (which provide fee waivers for qualified consumers)

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You and ARTCOPY LLC agree that all claims must be brought in your or our individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class action, class arbitration, collective action, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against ARTCOPY LLC.

15.4 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the above, the following claims are not subject to binding arbitration:

• Claims that qualify for small claims court in your jurisdiction
• Claims relating to intellectual property infringement or misappropriation (including copyright and trademark)
• Requests for emergency injunctive relief to prevent imminent harm while arbitration is pending

15.5 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration provision within 30 days of first agreeing to these Terms by sending written notice to admin@artcopy.app with the subject line "Arbitration Opt-Out." Your notice must include your name, the email address associated with your account, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of binding arbitration. If you opt out, you may pursue claims in court, subject to the governing law and jurisdiction provisions below.

15.6 Severability

If the class action waiver in Section 15.3 is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void. If any other portion of this arbitration provision is found unenforceable, the remaining portions shall continue to apply.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law provisions. For any claims not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Michigan.

18. Company Information

19. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: admin@artcopy.app