Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using Verba AI Characters Platform
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Verba AI Characters Platform ("Verba", "we", "us", or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at verba.ink (the "Service") operated by Verba ("us", "we", or "our").
We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes.
2. Definitions
"AI Verb" or "Verb"
An artificial intelligence-powered verb created by users through our platform, capable of engaging in conversations and interactions via Discord and other platforms.
"Content"
Any text, images, audio, video, or other materials uploaded, created, or generated through our Service, including AI verb personalities, training data, and generated responses.
"User" or "You"
Any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Service, including Discord users who interact with AI characters.
"Service"
The Verba AI Characters Platform, including all features, functionality, AI models, Discord integration, and services provided.
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
To use our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your account information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication when available
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. We implement security measures including account lockouts after failed login attempts.
OAuth Integration
You may link your Discord, Google, or Patreon accounts to your Verba account. Each external account can only be linked to one Verba account.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted Uses
You may use our Service to:
- Create and customize AI characters for personal or commercial use
- Integrate AI characters with Discord servers and other platforms
- Generate content using our AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, etc.)
- Share your AI characters with the community
- Use premium features based on your subscription tier
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Service to:
- Create content that is illegal, harmful, or violates any laws
- Generate content that promotes violence, hate speech, or discrimination
- Create AI characters that impersonate real people without consent
- Use the Service for spam, harassment, or abuse
- Attempt to reverse engineer or exploit our systems
- Violate any intellectual property rights
- Exceed your subscription limits or bypass usage restrictions
- Create AI characters that violate Discord's Terms of Service
4.5. Strictly Prohibited Content - Zero Tolerance Policy
The following content types are strictly forbidden and will result in immediate account termination and possible legal action.
1. Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) - STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Creating AI characters depicting minors in sexual, romantic, or suggestive contexts is ILLEGAL and strictly prohibited under international law:
- Characters under 18 with sexual/romantic content - Strictly prohibited (18 USC § 2252 US, Directive 2011/93/EU EU)
- Age restrictions: Characters of any age can be created, but characters under 18 cannot have sexual content or romantic themes. Characters under 16 cannot have profanity enabled.
- CSAM keywords: Use of keywords like "loli", "shota", "underage" in sexual contexts is prohibited
- Violations result in immediate account termination and reporting to authorities
2. Hate Speech & Extremism - ZERO TOLERANCE
Characters promoting hate, violence, or extremism are strictly prohibited:
- ACTUAL hate slurs: Racial slurs (n-word, k-word, etc.), LGBTQ+ slurs (f-slur, t-slur)
- Terrorism: Characters promoting terrorist organizations, violent extremism, or radicalization
- Violence incitement: Encouraging violence against protected groups, genocide, ethnic cleansing
- Hate ideology: Nazi, white supremacy, or other hate group promotion
- Note: General profanity (fuck, shit, bitch, ass, damn) is NOT hate speech and is allowed
- Violates hate speech laws in EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and many other jurisdictions
3. Illegal Activity Assistance - PROHIBITED
Characters designed to assist with illegal activities are prohibited:
- Weapons/Explosives: Instructions for creating bombs, weapons, or dangerous devices
- Drug manufacturing: Guidance on synthesizing illegal drugs or controlled substances
- Hacking/Fraud: Assistance with cybercrime, identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access
- Criminal evasion: Help evading law enforcement, money laundering, tax evasion
4. Copyright & Intellectual Property
Users are responsible for their own copyright compliance:
- User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring your characters don't infringe on copyrights or trademarks
- DMCA Compliance: We respond to valid DMCA takedown requests from rights holders
- No Active Monitoring: As a small platform, we don't proactively moderate for copyright but will act on legitimate complaints
- Consequences: Characters subject to valid DMCA claims will be removed; repeat violations may result in account suspension
ℹ️ What's Allowed
- Adult Content (18+): Full creative freedom including sexual themes, mature content, violence, dark themes
- Profanity: All swear words are allowed (fuck, shit, bitch, ass, damn, hell, etc.) - profanity is NOT hate speech
- Characters 16-17: Can use profanity/slang, but no sexual content
- Any Age Characters: Create characters of any age with age-appropriate content
⚠️ Enforcement & Consequences
- AI-Powered Moderation: All content is analyzed by AI (not just keywords) for context-aware detection
- Immediate Account Termination: CRITICAL violations (CSAM, hate slurs, terrorism) result in instant permanent ban
- Law Enforcement Reporting: CSAM content is reported to NCMEC and appropriate authorities
- No Refunds: Accounts terminated for Terms violations forfeit all paid subscriptions
- Legal Action: We cooperate fully with law enforcement and may pursue civil or criminal action
5. Content & AI Characters
User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of the content you create, but grant us a license to use, store, and process your content to provide our Service, including training our AI models and improving our platform.
AI Verb Ownership
You own the AI verbs you create, including their personality, appearance, and behavior. However, the underlying AI technology and models remain our property. You may not claim ownership of the AI models themselves.
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review, moderate, and remove content that violates these Terms or our community standards. We may also suspend or terminate accounts for violations.
6. Billing & Payments
Subscription Plans
We offer various subscription plans with different features and limitations. Pricing and features are subject to change with notice. Current tiers include Free, Plus, Pro, and Ultra plans.
Payment Terms
Payments are processed securely through PayPal and other payment partners. You agree to pay all fees associated with your chosen plan. All prices are in USD unless otherwise specified.
Patreon Integration
Premium features may be accessed through Patreon subscriptions. Patreon integration is subject to Patreon's terms and conditions.
Refunds
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions. Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
7. Privacy & Data Protection
Data Collection
We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices, including the collection of user data, AI verb data, and usage analytics.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
We integrate with third-party services including Discord, PayPal, Patreon, and AI model providers. Your data may be shared with these services as necessary to provide our Service.
Data Retention
We retain your data as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
8. Limitation of Liability
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not liable for service interruptions, downtime, or technical issues.
AI Output
AI-generated content may not always be accurate or appropriate. You are responsible for reviewing and moderating AI outputs. We are not liable for any consequences of AI-generated content.
Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for the actions or policies of third-party services we integrate with, including Discord, PayPal, Patreon, or AI model providers.
Limitation of Damages
Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
9. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities. We may also terminate accounts for non-payment or extended inactivity.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, but certain provisions of these Terms will survive. We may retain your data for a reasonable period for legal and operational purposes.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us