Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2026
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Lauda app. By creating an account or using Lauda, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Lauda, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the app. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
2. Description of Service
Lauda is a voice and language AI application offering the following features:
Capture:
- Audio recording with on-device storage and cloud sync
- Upload existing audio files (MP3, M4A, WAV) for processing
- Two-way real-time voice conversation translation
Translate:
- Text translation across 16 languages
- On-device offline translation using downloadable language models
- Document translation (PDF, TXT, DOCX)
- Web page translation from any URL
- Image OCR (camera or gallery) with auto-translation
Education (Premium):
- Daily lessons calibrated to your CEFR level (A1–C2)
- Grammar exercises with explanations in your native language
- Pronunciation scoring with AI feedback
- Spaced-repetition vocabulary flashcards
- Listening-comprehension exercises
- AI conversation partner (text and voice modes)
- Illustrated short stories with audio narration
- Mixed-skill quizzes with personalised performance reports
- Progress tracking, streaks, and CEFR certificates
Utilities:
- Smart Reminders extracted from your recordings
- Account management, data export, and account deletion
Features marked as "Premium" require an active paid subscription. We may add, remove, or change features over time; material changes will be communicated through the app or by email.
3. User Accounts
You must create an account to use Lauda. You are responsible for:
- Keeping your password confidential and secure
- All activity that occurs under your account
- Providing accurate registration information
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised access
Passwords must be at least 8 characters and contain at least one letter and one number. We recommend using a unique, strong password.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to use Lauda to:
- Upload content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, or violates third-party rights
- Record conversations without the consent of all parties (where required by law)
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or abuse our APIs
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
- Use automated bots or scripts to interact with the service
- Upload content that infringes copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these restrictions.
5. Subscriptions and Payments
Lauda offers free and premium subscription tiers.
Free plan: Limited monthly usage as described in the app.
Premium plan: Unlimited usage (subject to fair use). Billed monthly or annually via Apple App Store or Google Play. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase.
Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store / Google Play account settings. We do not offer refunds except where required by applicable law.
6. Content and Intellectual Property
Your content: You retain ownership of all audio recordings, transcripts, and content you create using Lauda. You grant us a limited, non-exclusive licence to process your content solely to provide the service.
Our content: The Lauda app, its design, features, and underlying technology are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our app or its components.
AI-generated content: Transcriptions, translations, and AI outputs are provided as-is. We do not claim ownership of AI-generated text derived from your input.
7. Data and Privacy
Your use of Lauda is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key points:
- Voice audio sent for transcription is not stored permanently by AI providers
- Your data is stored on Supabase (encrypted at rest)
- Audio files are deleted after 48 hours (free) or 90 days (premium)
- You can delete your account and all data at any time via Settings
Please review our full Privacy Policy for details.
8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Lauda is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy of transcriptions or translations
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Fitness for any particular purpose
AI transcription and translation are probabilistic technologies. Always review outputs for accuracy, especially for legal, medical, or critical communications.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of Lauda is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim.
9. Termination
You may delete your account at any time via Settings > Delete Account. This permanently deletes your data.
We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use Lauda ceases immediately.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes arising from or related to your use of Lauda shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada, except where the mandatory consumer-protection laws of your country of residence provide otherwise.
For residents of the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights under local consumer protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU consumer-rights directives.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
Email: contact@lauda.studio