Gistvox – Legal Terms & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 12, 2025

Welcome to Gistvox. Your voice is your property. We’ve built a platform where stories matter, privacy is respected, and creators are empowered—not just to be heard, but to own their work.

This page combines our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy so you can clearly understand how Gistvox works, what we expect from you, and how we protect your data.

1. Beta Status

Gistvox is currently in beta testing, meaning the platform is still under development. You may encounter bugs, incomplete features, or changes as we prepare for full release.
We value your feedback and will continue refining the app for a better experience.

2. Age & Eligibility Requirements

To comply with global app store requirements, you must meet the following age limits:

  • Global default: 13 years or older.

  • European Union (GDPR regions): 16 years or older unless parental consent is provided.

  • Other regions: Local legal minimum for digital consent applies.

Note: Gistvox is rated 12+ globally. It may contain mild suggestive content, infrequent profanity, or mature themes in user-generated content.

If you are under 18, parental or legal guardian consent is required to create an account.

By using Gistvox, you confirm:

  • You meet your country’s minimum legal age requirement.

  • You have the legal right to agree to these Terms.

  • You will comply with all applicable local and international laws.

3. Your Account

You are responsible for:

  • Keeping your login details secure.

  • All activity that occurs under your account.

Gistvox may suspend or terminate accounts that violate our policies or harm the community.

4. Ownership of Your Content

When you record and post a Gist:

  • You retain full copyright ownership of the content you create.

  • By posting, you grant Gistvox a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, host, transmit, and display your content according to your selected privacy settings.

  • You may delete your Gists at any time. Backups may persist temporarily for technical and legal compliance reasons.

5. Prohibited Content & Conduct

To maintain a safe, welcoming environment, you may not post or engage in:

  • Hate speech, harassment, or threats.

  • Content infringing on intellectual property rights.

  • Illegal activity or promotion of illegal activity.

  • Spam, scams, or deceptive practices.

  • Attempts to hack, disrupt, or exploit the platform.

Moderation Tools:
Gistvox provides reporting features for inappropriate content. Repeat or severe violations may result in account removal.

6. Advertising & Future Monetization

  • Currently: Gistvox does not display third-party ads.

  • Future updates may include:

    • Clearly labeled advertising.

    • Sponsored audio content or creator monetization tools.

    • Optional subscriptions for enhanced features or ad-free listening.

We will never sell your personal data to advertisers.

7. Payments & Fees

During beta, Gistvox is free to use.

  • Future releases may include paid features like subscriptions or creator payouts.

  • All fees will be disclosed before purchase and processed via Apple App Store or Google Play Store systems, including applicable taxes.

8. Information We Collect

To operate the app, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Name, username, email, and profile details.

  • Audio Content: Voice recordings (Gists) and associated metadata like tags or timestamps.

  • Usage Data: Interaction patterns, device type, and approximate location (if you enable location services).

  • Communications: Support messages, reports, or feedback you submit.

We do not collect precise location data without explicit permission.

9. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us:

  • Provide and improve the Gistvox experience.

  • Power playback, recommendations, and discovery tools.

  • Communicate with you about updates, security, and support.

  • Moderate content and protect platform integrity.

  • Support potential future monetization features.

10. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited data only when:

  • You consent, such as when publishing content publicly or joining a Group.

  • With service providers under strict confidentiality (e.g., cloud storage, analytics, payment processors).

  • For legal reasons, when required by law or to protect Gistvox and its users.

11. Regional Rights & Data Privacy

GDPR (European Union and UK)

If you are in the EU, EEA, or UK, you have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Request portability of your data.

  • Object to data processing.

  • File complaints with your local data protection authority.

CCPA (California, USA)

California residents have additional rights regarding access, deletion, and opt-out of personal data sales (note: Gistvox does not sell data).

Global Data Deletion

At any time, you can:

  • Delete your content manually within the app.

  • Request full account and data deletion by contacting:
    a@gistvox.com

We will respond within the legally required timeframe for your region.

12. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information.

No platform is completely secure, but we are committed to continual improvement and transparency in how we safeguard your data.

13. Children's Privacy

  • Gistvox is not intended for children under 13, or the minimum legal age in their country.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

  • Parents or guardians can request account deletion by contacting us directly.

14. Disclaimers

Gistvox is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

As a beta service:

  • Features may change at any time.

  • You may encounter bugs or downtime.

  • Use is at your own risk.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Gistvox is not liable for:

  • Loss of data, content, or profits.

  • Any damages arising from use or inability to use the app.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update this policy as Gistvox evolves.

  • Significant changes will be announced in-app or via email before taking effect.

  • Continued use after updates means you accept the revised terms.

17. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, data deletion requests, or questions:

Email: a@gistvox.com

Summary

Your voice and your stories belong to you.

Gistvox is here to provide a safe, simple, and human-centered platform, respecting your privacy and empowering you to share, connect, and grow—globally and securely.

By using Gistvox, you agree to these terms and help us create a better listening experience for everyone.