Effective Date: 18 September 2025

Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada

Welcome to Vizopedia ("we," "our," "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our application that creates engaging visual stories from Wikipedia content (the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
• By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement and that you are legally capable of entering into these Terms.

2. User Accounts

• To use certain features, you must create an account using your email address.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
• You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service in any way that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation
• Infringes on intellectual property or other rights of others
• Distributes harmful code, malware, or engages in activity that disrupts the Service
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• You may not use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access, scrape, harvest, or otherwise programmatically interact with the Service, except through interfaces we expressly provide and authorize. This restriction does not limit your rights to re-use Wikipedia content in accordance with its license, but it does prohibit unauthorized automated access to our platform, systems, and services.

We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

• The Service incorporates Wikipedia content, which is made available under licence.
• We do not claim ownership of Wikipedia text or images.
• However, all other content and software in the Service (including design, branding, and code) is owned by us or licensed to us and is protected under copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

6. Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to analyze usage and improve the Service. These services may process data outside of Canada. By using the Service, you consent to this processing, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

7. Availability and Changes

• We aim to provide continuous access to the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We disclaim all warranties including, but not limited to, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.
• Our total liability to you for any claims related to the Service will not exceed the amount (if any) you paid us for the Service in the past 12 months.

10. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
• You may stop using the Service at any time by deleting your account.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" above and may notify you by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you agree to the updated Terms.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: tor@vizopedia.com