Terms of Service

Last updated: September 24, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Shortcast AI ("the App", "Service") provided by RLabs d.o.o. ("we", "us", "Company"). By using our Service, you agree to these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shortcast AI, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Shortcast AI is an AI-powered podcast summarization service that:

Summaries are inspired by the original episodes and are not reproductions or substitutes.

All AI-generated outputs are produced as new reinterpretations inspired by the source podcast content. We instruct our AI systems to summarize, abstract, and transform material instead of reproducing it verbatim, and we do not rely on a claim of fair use as the legal basis for the Service.

Important AI Disclaimer

AI-Generated Content Limitations: Our Service uses artificial intelligence to process and summarize podcast content. AI-generated summaries, transcripts, and shortened audio may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or misinterpretations. We are not liable for any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in AI-generated content. Users should not rely solely on AI-generated content for important decisions.

Transformative Output: AI-generated content produced by Shortcast AI is intended to be an inspired reinterpretation of each podcast episode and is not a substitute for the original work. The Service does not claim that the output is provided under fair use; instead, it delivers novel summaries and insights derived from, but distinct from, the source material.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required by local law) to use the Service. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you represent that you have parental or guardian consent. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable age requirement and have the capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. Subscriptions and Optional Accounts

You may use Shortcast AI with or without creating an account. Premium features require a subscription processed through Apple's App Store. If you choose to create an account, you are responsible for:

Subscriptions are linked to your Apple ID and do not require a separate Shortcast AI account.

5. Permitted Use

App and Service License

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App and Service for your personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. If you downloaded the App via the Apple App Store, your license is also governed by Apple’s Standard EULA.

You may use Shortcast AI for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

6. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

Shortcast AI, including our AI models, algorithms, and software, are owned by RLabs d.o.o. and protected by intellectual property laws.

Podcast Content

We process publicly available podcast content to provide summarization functionality. Original podcast content remains the property of its creators, and we do not claim ownership of source podcast content. We do not assert fair use as the legal basis for providing the Service; instead, our systems generate new, transformative summaries that are inspired by the original podcasts. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to request processing of any podcast content and, where required by law, for obtaining any permissions needed from the underlying rights holders.

AI-Generated Content

You retain rights to AI-generated summaries and content created specifically for your use, subject to the limitations described in these Terms. These outputs are designed to be transformative reinterpretations that capture the essence of the source material without replicating it verbatim.

User Content License

To the extent you submit, upload, or request we process any content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, cache, transcode, analyze, and otherwise process such content solely to operate, maintain, protect, and improve the Service. You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant this license. This license terminates when processing is complete or when you remove your content from the Service, except that we may retain backup copies for a limited period as required for security, compliance, or legal obligations.

7. Content and Third-Party Rights

Shortcast AI is not affiliated with or endorsed by any podcast publisher. We process publicly available podcast content for summarization purposes. If you are a content creator and believe that an output reproduces your work rather than presenting a transformative reinterpretation, please contact us at info@shortcast.me so we can address the issue.

Notice and Takedown

If you believe that material processed by or output from the Service infringes your rights, please submit a notice to info@shortcast.me including: (i) identification of the work or rights claimed to be infringed; (ii) a description or link sufficient to locate the material at issue; (iii) your contact information; and (iv) a statement that you have a good‑faith belief that the use is not authorized and that the information in your notice is accurate. We will review and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the material consistent with applicable law.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service "AS IS"

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

AI Content Disclaimers

We specifically disclaim liability for:

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RLabs d.o.o. shall not be liable for:

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim, or €100, whichever is greater, in each case only to the extent such limitation is enforceable under applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. These Terms do not affect any mandatory rights that you may have under consumer protection or other applicable laws.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RLabs d.o.o. from any third-party claims, damages, or expenses arising from, and to the extent attributable to:

This indemnity applies only to the extent permitted by applicable law and does not require you to indemnify us for matters caused by our own negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of these Terms.

10. Privacy and Data

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

11. Subscription Terms

Premium subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store and subject to Apple's Terms of Service. Subscriptions are linked to your Apple ID, not to a Shortcast AI account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled. You may cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings in the App Store. Purchases and refunds are handled by Apple. Any statutory right of withdrawal for digital content applies per your local law; instructions and processing occur via your Apple ID account settings.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time for violation of these Terms. You may stop using the Service by deleting the app. If you have an account, you may delete it by contacting us. Subscriptions can be canceled through your Apple ID settings.

13. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

Use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes through the app or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Slovenia. RLabs d.o.o. is a company incorporated under Slovenian law. Any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ljubljana, Slovenia, except where prohibited by applicable consumer protection laws.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and RLabs d.o.o. shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms should be directed to:

RLabs d.o.o.
Website: https://shortcast.me
Email: info@shortcast.me