Terms of Service Agreement

Last Updated: 2025-11-04

Welcome to Pod2Post! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our AI-powered podcast marketing automation tool, accessible at https://pod2post.cardplanet.me/ (the “Service”). By using our Service, you agree to these Terms.

The Service is provided by Petron K.K. Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

1. Acceptance of Terms By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service Pod2Post is an AI-powered marketing automation tool designed for podcasters. The Service enables users to upload podcast audio, which is then transcribed and used by AI to generate various marketing materials, including show notes, social media posts, and video clips.

3. Account Registration and Security You must create an account to use the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

   • Data Processing. We collect and process personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. This includes User Content (audio files, transcripts) and account information. We process this data to provide and improve the Service, and for security and analytics.
   • Data Controller and Processor. You are the data controller of your User Content. We act as a data processor on your behalf when we process your User Content.
   • Compliance. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our Privacy Policy provides detailed information on your rights under these regulations.
   • Data Security. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
   • Data Breach Notification. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.
   • Data Subject Rights. You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
   • Prohibited Data. You may not upload or process special categories of personal data (e.g., health information, biometric data) unless you have obtained explicit consent and comply with all applicable laws.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

   • User Content. You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload to the Service (“User Content”). You grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and create derivative works from your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
   • AI-Generated Content. You acknowledge that content generated by AI (“AI Output”) may not be protectable by copyright law. We grant you a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use the AI Output for any purpose, including commercial use, subject to your compliance with these Terms. You are solely responsible for the AI Output you generate and its subsequent use.
   • Trademarks. “Pod2Post” and our logos are our trademarks. You may not use them without our prior written permission.
   • DMCA Policy. We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please send a notice to our designated agent:
     • Designated Agent: [Designated Agent Name]
     • Email: [DMCA Agent Email]
     • Address: [DMCA Agent Address]
   • Repeat Infringer Policy. We will terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers.

6. Fees and Payment Certain features of the Service may require payment. All fees are non-refundable, except as required by law.

7. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

   • Prohibited Activities. You agree not to:
     • Use the Service in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations.
     • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the Service.
     • Interfere with the integrity or performance of the Service.
     • Use automated scripts or bots to access the Service, except through documented APIs.
     • Upload viruses or other harmful code.
     • Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
     • Upload or process special categories of personal data without proper consent.
   • Anti-Spam Policy. You are strictly prohibited from using the Service to generate or distribute spam.
   • Content Moderation. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms.
   • Account Suspension and Termination. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
   • Appeal Process. You may appeal an account termination by contacting our support team.

8. Third-Party Services The Service may integrate with third-party services. Your use of such services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

9. Term and Termination These Terms will remain in effect until terminated. You may terminate your account at any time. We may terminate your account for any reason with reasonable notice.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Tokyo, Japan.

11. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

    • Disclaimer of Warranties. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
    • AI-Related Risks. You acknowledge the inherent risks of AI, including inaccurate or biased content. You are responsible for validating all AI Output.
    • Service Availability. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
    • Limitation of Liability. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
    • Liability Cap. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID US IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS OR USD $100.
    • Indemnification. You agree to indemnify us from any claims arising out of your use of the Service.

12. Modification of Terms

    • Updates. We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes.
    • Acceptance of Changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
    • Material Changes. We will provide at least 30 days’ notice for material changes that adversely affect you.

13. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@cardplanet.me.