Terms of Service
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Effective date: April 15, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Phanes ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. User Rights and Responsibilities
2.1 Account Creation
You must create an account to use certain features of the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
2.2 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Service to create content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. You may not use the Service to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
2.3 Content Ownership
You retain all rights to the content you create using the Service. By using the Service, you grant Phanes a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, and process your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. We do not claim ownership of your content.
3. Payment Terms
3.1 Subscription Plans
The Service offers various subscription plans with different features and pricing. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your chosen plan. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.
3.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred. You are responsible for providing accurate payment information and updating it as needed.
3.3 Cancellation and Refunds
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for annual plans. Monthly plans are non-refundable but can be canceled at any time.
3.4 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect your current subscription period but will apply to subsequent renewals. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any price changes.
4. Service Usage Rules
4.1 Usage Limits
Your subscription plan includes specific usage limits (e.g., number of ads per month, video duration). Exceeding these limits may result in additional charges or service restrictions. We reserve the right to enforce usage limits to ensure fair use of the Service.
4.2 Prohibited Activities
You may not: (a) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service; (b) use automated systems to access the Service without authorization; (c) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems; (d) interfere with or disrupt the Service; (e) use the Service to transmit viruses or malicious code; (f) resell or redistribute the Service without authorization.
4.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm the Service or other users. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease, and we may delete your account and content.
5. Limitation of Liability
5.1 Service Availability
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.
5.2 Limitation of Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Phanes shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
5.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Phanes and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
6. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Phanes and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our express written permission.
7. Data Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.
8. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and port your personal data. You also have the right to withdraw consent and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact us at deniz.sertkan@code.berlin.
9. CCPA Compliance
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination. To exercise these rights, contact us at deniz.sertkan@code.berlin.
10. Dispute Resolution
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10.2 Arbitration
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the German Arbitration Institute (DIS), except where prohibited by law. The arbitration shall take place in Berlin, Germany.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Email: deniz.sertkan@code.berlin Address: Abram-Joffe-Strasse 18, 12489 Berlin, Germany