Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 11, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Sonotion mobile application (the “App” or “Service”), operated by Individual Entrepreneur Ihar Yafremenka (“we”, “our”, or “us”).

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the App.

1. Eligibility

The App is intended for individuals who are at least 13 years old.

By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to install and use the App solely for your own personal, non-commercial purposes.

No ownership rights are transferred to you.

3. Ownership

The App, including but not limited to:

• software;
• source code;
• design;
• user interface;
• graphics;
• icons;
• audio recordings;
• summaries;
• narration;
• metadata;
• compilation of content;
• trademarks (if any);
• documentation;

is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

All rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved.

4. Public Domain Works

Some literary works available through the App are based on works that are in the public domain.

However, this does not mean that every element provided by the App is in the public domain.

Original elements may include:

• AI-generated narration;
• AI-generated summaries;
• audio production;
• editing;
• organization of content;
• metadata;
• artwork;
• user interface.

These elements remain protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only in accordance with these Terms and applicable law.

You agree not to:

• copy the App;
• modify the App;
• reverse engineer the App;
• decompile the App except where permitted by law;
• attempt to bypass technical protections;
• extract audio files from the App;
• reproduce summaries;
• redistribute any content;
• sell access to the App;
• use the App to create competing services;
• interfere with the operation of the App;
• use automated tools to access the Service;
• attempt unauthorized access to our infrastructure.

6. Personal Use Only

The App is licensed solely for your personal, non-commercial use.

You may not use the App:

• for commercial redistribution;
• for public performance;
• for commercial broadcasting;
• as part of another service;
• for resale.

7. Availability

We strive to keep the App available at all times.

However, we do not guarantee that:

• the App will always be available;
• every audiobook will remain available;
• servers will always be operational;
• playback will always be uninterrupted;
• content will never change.

We may modify, suspend, replace, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice.

8. Updates

We may release updates, bug fixes, improvements, or new versions of the App.

Some updates may be required for continued use.

Failure to install updates may affect functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

The App relies on third-party infrastructure providers, including cloud hosting, analytics, and content delivery services.

Your use of such services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies where applicable.

We are not responsible for the operation of third-party services.

10. Artificial Intelligence

The App does not use artificial intelligence to process your personal information during your use of the Service.

Artificial intelligence is used only during the offline preparation of audiobook narration and summaries before publication.

No listening activity is transmitted to AI services while you use the App.

11. No Professional Advice

The summaries provided within the App are intended solely to assist comprehension of literary works.

They are provided for informational purposes only.

They should not be considered educational, legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.

12. Accuracy of Content

We strive to provide accurate summaries and high-quality narration.

However, we do not warrant that:

• summaries are complete;
• summaries are error-free;
• narration is free from inaccuracies;
• every work is represented perfectly.

The App is intended as a listening companion rather than an authoritative edition of any literary work.

13. User Feedback

If you voluntarily provide suggestions, ideas, feature requests, or feedback, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right to use such feedback without restriction or compensation.

14. Privacy

Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read the Privacy Policy.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the App if:

• you violate these Terms;
• your use creates security risks;
• required by law;
• we discontinue the Service.

Termination does not affect any rights or obligations accrued before termination.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION:

• MERCHANTABILITY;
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;
• NON-INFRINGEMENT;
• ACCURACY;
• RELIABILITY;
• AVAILABILITY.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• THE APP WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION;
• DEFECTS WILL ALWAYS BE CORRECTED;
• THE APP WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS;
• CONTENT WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE.

17. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• INDIRECT DAMAGES;
• INCIDENTAL DAMAGES;
• SPECIAL DAMAGES;
• CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES;
• LOSS OF DATA;
• LOSS OF PROFITS;
• LOSS OF BUSINESS;
• LOSS OF GOODWILL;

ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

IF YOU USED THE APP FREE OF CHARGE, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

18. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

• your misuse of the App;
• violation of these Terms;
• violation of applicable law;
• infringement of third-party rights.

19. Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws when using the App.

20. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tbilisi, Georgia for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms.

If mandatory consumer protection laws in your country provide greater protection, those laws remain unaffected.

21. Severability

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

22. Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

23. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent.

We may assign our rights and obligations in connection with the App, including in connection with a sale, merger, or transfer of the Service.

24. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements relating to the subject matter herein.

25. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time.

The updated version will be published together with a revised Effective Date.

Your continued use of the App after the updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

26. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Individual Entrepreneur Ihar Yafremenka Iv. Javakhishvili Street, 91, 2b, 0112, Tbilisi, Georgia

Email: ihar.yafremenka@gmail.com

27. Apple App Store Additional Terms

If you obtained the App through Apple’s App Store, the following additional terms apply:

• These Terms are concluded between you and us, not Apple.
• Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support services for the App.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no warranty obligations with respect to the App.
• Apple is not responsible for addressing claims relating to the App, including product liability claims, legal compliance claims, or consumer protection claims.
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.

28. Google Play

If you obtained the App through Google Play, you acknowledge that Google is not responsible for providing support, maintenance, or warranties relating to the App beyond those required by applicable law.