Character.AI Terms of Service

Key considerations

• You waive the right to trial by jury and cannot participate in class action lawsuits against the company.
• The company may terminate your account for inactivity or at their discretion without notice.
• You grant the company a broad license to use, modify, and commercialize your content.
• The company is not responsible for any loss due to unauthorized account access if you fail to keep your account secure.
• The company can remove content and terminate accounts at their discretion.
• You are responsible for any content you submit, including legal repercussions for infringing content.
• You cannot use the service to submit harmful or illegal content.
• The company is not liable for third-party content or services linked through their services.
• You are required to indemnify the company against claims related to your use of the service.
• The company disclaims all warranties and does not guarantee the service will meet your needs or be error-free.
• The company's liability in connection with the service is strictly limited.
• Claims against the company must be filed within one year of the cause of action.
• You must be over 13 years old, or over 16 if you're an EU resident, to use the services.
• The company may set limits on data storage and service usage.
• You consent to receive electronic communications from the company.
• The company's trademarks and service marks cannot be used without permission.
• Disputes are to be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, CA.
• The company may update these terms and will post changes online.
• You retain ownership rights to content you create and submit.
• You own the rights to characters and content generated by you using the service.

👀 Things to watch out for

• The arbitration clause significantly limits your ability to resolve disputes through traditional legal processes.
• Your content can be used by the company for commercial purposes without additional compensation to you.
• Termination of your account can occur without prior notice and for various reasons, potentially leading to loss of access to your content.

🧠 Predicted FAQS

What rights do I retain over the content I create on Character.AI?

You retain ownership of the content you create, but you grant Character.AI a broad license to use and commercialize it.

Can I be held liable for the content I submit to Character.AI?

Yes, you are responsible for ensuring that the content you submit does not infringe on any laws or third-party rights.

What happens if there is a dispute between me and Character.AI?

Disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration, and you waive the right to participate in a jury trial or class action lawsuit.