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Last Updated:
November 8, 2025

Effective Date:
November 8, 2025

Terms of Service

Welcome to AIMangaMaker!

These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") govern your access to and use of AIMangaMaker's website, mobile applications, desktop applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service" or "Platform").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

Company Information:
AIMangaMaker is operated by [Your Company Name], registered in Germany.
Contact: [Your Company Address]
Email: [Your Contact Email]

Table of Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Age Requirements and Account Eligibility
  3. Prohibited Content
  4. Acceptable Use Policy
  5. User Content and Intellectual Property
  6. Content License Grant to AIMangaMaker
  7. Credit System and Virtual Currency
  8. Subscriptions and Payments
  9. API Usage and Abuse Prevention
  10. Account Termination and Suspension
  11. Disclaimers and Warranties
  12. Limitation of Liability
  13. Indemnification
  14. Data Privacy and GDPR
  15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
  16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
  17. Changes to Terms
  18. Miscellaneous

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using AIMangaMaker, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Age Requirements and Account Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirements

GERMAN/EU LAW COMPLIANCE: AIMangaMaker complies with German law (JMStV - Jugendmedienschutz-Staatsvertrag) and EU regulations.
  • 16+ to Access Platform: You must be at least 16 years old to access, browse, or view content on AIMangaMaker.
  • 18+ to Create Content: You must be at least 18 years old to create, upload, publish, or generate content on AIMangaMaker.
  • If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may browse and read content but may NOT create an account with creator privileges.
  • Users under 16 years old are prohibited from accessing AIMangaMaker.

2.2 Account Requirements

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration, including your date of birth.
  • Falsifying your age during registration is strictly prohibited and will result in account termination.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • One person per account - account sharing is prohibited.
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
  • You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach.

2.3 Prohibited Accounts

You may not create an account if:

  • You have been previously banned or suspended from AIMangaMaker.
  • You are creating the account for someone else or using false information.
  • You intend to violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

3. Prohibited Content

STRICT ENFORCEMENT: Violations of this section may result in immediate account termination without refund.

3.1 Absolutely Prohibited Content

You may NOT create, upload, generate, or publish content that contains, depicts, or promotes:

Sexual and Adult Content:

  • Hentai or pornographic content of any kind
  • Nudity or sexual acts (real or illustrated)
  • Sexually explicit or suggestive content (NSFW)
  • Sexual themes including but not limited to: sexual fantasies, erotic content, lewd imagery
  • Sexualization of minors in any form whatsoever

Illegal and Harmful Content:

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content sexualizing minors
  • Illegal activities: drug trafficking, terrorism, human trafficking, etc.
  • Violence and gore: extreme violence, torture, mutilation
  • Hate speech: content attacking individuals or groups based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.
  • Harassment and bullying: targeted attacks on individuals
  • Self-harm: content promoting suicide, self-injury, or eating disorders

Intellectual Property Violations:

  • Copyright infringement: unauthorized use of copyrighted characters, stories, or artwork
  • Trademark violations: unauthorized use of brands or logos
  • Plagiarism: copying others' work and claiming it as your own

Impersonation and Misrepresentation:

  • Deepfakes: unauthorized creation of real people's likenesses
  • Impersonation: pretending to be someone else (celebrity, public figure, other user)
  • Misleading content: false information presented as factual

3.2 Content Filtering

AIMangaMaker employs automated content filtering systems, including:

  • Prompt filtering: AI generation requests are scanned for prohibited keywords and themes
  • Image analysis: Generated images may be analyzed for prohibited content
  • User reporting: Community members can flag inappropriate content
  • Manual review: Our team reviews flagged content and user reports

3.3 Attempting to Bypass Filters

You may NOT attempt to circumvent our content filters, including:

  • Using creative spelling, symbols, or obfuscation to hide prohibited terms
  • Using code words or euphemisms for prohibited content
  • Manipulating prompts to generate prohibited content
  • Using external tools to modify or enhance prohibited content

3.4 Consequences for Violations

  • First offense (minor): Warning + content removal
  • Second offense: 7-day suspension + content removal
  • Third offense or severe violation: Permanent account termination without refund
  • Illegal content: Immediate termination + report to law enforcement

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 You May NOT:

  • Share or sell your account to others
  • Create multiple accounts to abuse free trials, promotions, or credit systems
  • Scrape or copy the AIMangaMaker database, content, or user data
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our Platform
  • Resell credits or API access to third parties
  • Use bots or automation to generate content en masse for commercial resale
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data
  • Spam or harass other users
  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose

4.2 Fair Use Expectations

While we provide generous usage limits, the Service is intended for reasonable, good-faith creative use. We monitor for:

  • Excessive automated requests: Thousands of API calls in short timeframes
  • Bulk generation for resale: Creating content solely for commercial redistribution
  • Resource abuse: Deliberately overloading systems
  • Credit fraud: Exploiting payment systems or refund policies

4.3 Commercial Use

  •  Allowed: Creating manga/manhwa/novels for your own commercial publication or distribution
  •  Allowed: Using the Platform to produce content for clients (freelancers, studios)
  • L Prohibited: Reselling AIMangaMaker credits, subscriptions, or API access as a third-party service
  • L Prohibited: White-labeling or rebranding AIMangaMaker as your own service

5. User Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Ownership Rights

You retain ownership of all content you create, upload, or publish on AIMangaMaker, including:

  • Manga, manhwa, comics, and novels
  • Characters, storylines, and descriptions
  • Images generated using our AI tools (subject to AI provider terms)
  • Text content created with AI assistance

5.2 AI-Generated Content Considerations

Important Legal Notice:

  • AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection in some jurisdictions
  • Content generated using third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) is subject to their respective terms of service
  • You are responsible for ensuring your prompts and generated content do not infringe on others' intellectual property
  • We do not guarantee that AI-generated content will be unique or free from similarity to existing works

5.3 Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to all content you upload
  • Your content does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
  • You have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, or consents for content featuring real individuals
  • Your content complies with all applicable laws and these Terms

6. Content License Grant to AIMangaMaker

6.1 License for Public Content

When you make your project public on AIMangaMaker, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to:

Display and Distribution:

  • Display your public content on the AIMangaMaker website
  • Distribute your content through AIMangaMaker mobile applications (iOS, Android)
  • Make your content available on AIMangaMaker desktop applications
  • Show your content on any official AIMangaMaker platform or service

Promotional Use:

  • Feature your public content in promotional materials, advertisements, and marketing campaigns
  • Share excerpts, screenshots, or previews on social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Discord, etc.)
  • Include your content in newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and media kits
  • Display your content in advertisements for AIMangaMaker services
  • Showcase your work at conventions, events, or exhibitions promoting AIMangaMaker

Technical Operations:

  • Store, cache, and reproduce your content as necessary for service operation
  • Reformat and adapt your content for different devices, screen sizes, and platforms
  • Create thumbnails, preview images, and compressed versions
  • Perform backups and disaster recovery operations

6.2 Scope and Limitations

 What This License Covers:

  • This license ONLY applies to content you explicitly mark as "Public"
  • This license ONLY permits use in connection with AIMangaMaker platform, its promotion, and related services
  • Private or unlisted content is NOT covered by this license

L What We CANNOT Do:

  • We CANNOT sell or sublicense your content to third parties for their independent use
  • We CANNOT claim ownership or authorship of your content
  • We CANNOT use your content in ways unrelated to AIMangaMaker's operation or promotion
  • We CANNOT modify your content in ways that misrepresent your creative intent (except for technical formatting)

6.3 Attribution

  • We will credit you as the creator when reasonably possible
  • Social media posts and promotional materials will include your username or link to your profile when practical
  • Attribution may be omitted in cases where space or format constraints make it impractical (e.g., video thumbnails, small images)

6.4 License Revocation

How to Revoke:

  • You may revoke this license at any time by making your content private or deleting it from the platform
  • Upon revocation, we will cease using your content for new promotional materials within 30 days

� Important Limitation - Non-Retroactive:

License revocation is NOT retroactive. This means:

  • Promotional materials, advertisements, and social media posts created before revocation may remain in circulation
  • Third parties who shared, downloaded, or re-posted promotional materials before revocation are not affected
  • Content archived by search engines, web archives, or social media platforms may persist
  • User-generated screenshots or references to your content are outside our control

Example: If we posted your manga artwork on Instagram in January, and you make your content private in March, that Instagram post may remain on our account indefinitely. However, we will not use your content in new Instagram posts after your revocation.

6.5 Private Content

Content marked as private or unlisted:

  • Is NOT subject to the promotional license above
  • May only be accessed by you and users you explicitly grant access to
  • Is still subject to our technical operations license (storage, backups, etc.)
  • Must still comply with all content policies and these Terms

7. Credit System and Virtual Currency

7.1 What Are Credits?

  • Credits are a virtual currency used exclusively within AIMangaMaker to access AI-powered features
  • Credits are used to generate images, create content, enhance text, and use other AI-powered tools
  • Credits have no monetary value outside the AIMangaMaker platform
  • Credits are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other value

7.2 Credit Pricing and Purchases

  • Credit pricing and exchange rates are displayed at the point of purchase on our website
  • Current credit packages and prices are available at aimangamaker.com/credits
  • We reserve the right to modify credit pricing with 30 days' advance notice to existing users
  • Subscription plans may include monthly credit refills and discounts on credit purchases

7.3 Credit Usage and Costs

  • Different AI operations consume different amounts of credits based on:
    • AI provider used (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
    • Model selected (GPT-4, DALL-E 3, etc.)
    • Image quality and resolution
    • Text length and complexity
  • Estimated credit costs are displayed before confirming AI operations
  • Actual costs are calculated based on real API usage and may vary slightly from estimates
  • Credits are deducted immediately upon successful completion of AI operations

7.4 Credit Expiration

  • Purchased credits do NOT expire as long as your account remains active
  • Subscription refill credits do NOT expire
  • Promotional or bonus credits may have expiration dates, which will be clearly disclosed when granted

7.5 Refunds and Non-Refundability

Credits are generally non-refundable.
  • No refunds for purchased credits after they have been added to your account
  • No refunds for credits used/consumed in AI operations, even if results are unsatisfactory
  • Exceptions: Refunds may be issued at our sole discretion in cases of:
    • Technical errors that prevented credit delivery
    • Unauthorized charges or fraud
    • Service outages that prevented credit usage
    • Legal requirements (e.g., EU consumer protection laws)

7.6 EU Right of Withdrawal

For users in the European Union:

  • You have a 14-day right of withdrawal for credit purchases under EU consumer protection law
  • However, by using credits for AI operations, you explicitly agree to waive your right of withdrawal for those consumed credits
  • Unused credits may be eligible for refund within 14 days of purchase, minus any credits already consumed

7.7 Account Termination and Credits

  • If your account is terminated for Terms violations, all remaining credits are forfeited without refund
  • If you voluntarily close your account, unused credits are forfeited (no refunds)
  • If we terminate the Service entirely, we will provide reasonable notice and refund options

8. Subscriptions and Payments

8.1 Subscription Plans

  • AIMangaMaker offers subscription plans (Basic, Premium, Ultimate) with varying features and benefits
  • Current subscription options, pricing, and benefits are available at aimangamaker.com/subscription
  • All prices are shown in USD and may be subject to VAT/sales tax based on your location

8.2 Billing and Auto-Renewal

  • Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or yearly basis
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal or cancel before the renewal date
  • You will be charged using the payment method on file unless you update it
  • You can manage auto-renewal settings in your account dashboard
  • We will attempt to notify you before charging for renewal, but are not obligated to do so

8.3 Subscription Cancellation

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
  • Upon cancellation:
    • You retain access to subscription benefits until the end of the current billing period
    • Auto-renewal is disabled
    • No refund for the unused portion of the current billing period (except as required by law)
  • If your subscription expires or is cancelled, subscription-specific features (credit discounts, collaboration tools, beta access) are no longer available

8.4 Subscription Changes (Upgrades/Downgrades)

  • Upgrades: Take effect immediately. You are charged a prorated amount for the remainder of your billing period.
  • Downgrades: Take effect at the end of your current billing period.
  • Monthly credit refills are adjusted based on your subscription tier at the time of refill

8.5 Payment Methods

  • We accept payment via Stripe (credit/debit cards) and PayPal
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred
  • You are responsible for keeping your payment information current and accurate
  • Failed payments may result in suspension of service until payment is resolved

8.6 Taxes

  • Prices do not include applicable taxes (VAT, sales tax, etc.)
  • You are responsible for paying all taxes associated with your purchase
  • For EU customers, VAT will be calculated and charged based on your location

8.7 Price Changes

  • We reserve the right to modify subscription prices and credit pricing
  • For existing subscribers, we will provide at least 30 days' advance notice before new prices take effect
  • Price changes do not apply to the current billing period
  • If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel your subscription before the new price takes effect

8.8 Refunds

Subscriptions are generally non-refundable.
  • No refunds for partial subscription periods
  • No refunds for unused subscription benefits (monthly credits, discounts, etc.)
  • Exceptions: Refunds may be issued at our discretion for:
    • Technical errors preventing service access
    • Unauthorized charges
    • Significant service failures
    • Legal requirements (e.g., EU consumer protection laws)

8.9 Chargebacks and Payment Disputes

Fraudulent chargebacks result in immediate account termination.
  • If you dispute a charge with your bank or payment provider, we will investigate
  • If we determine the chargeback was fraudulent or in bad faith:
    • Your account will be immediately terminated
    • All credits and subscription benefits are forfeited
    • You may be banned from creating future accounts
    • We may pursue legal action to recover losses
  • Proper procedure: Contact us directly at [support email] before filing a chargeback to resolve any billing disputes

9. API Usage and Abuse Prevention

9.1 Fair Use of AI Features

  • AIMangaMaker provides AI-powered tools for creative content generation
  • These tools are intended for reasonable, good-faith creative use
  • We monitor usage patterns to prevent abuse and ensure fair access for all users

9.2 Prohibited API Activities

You may NOT:

  • Automate mass generation: Use bots, scripts, or automation to generate thousands of images/content for resale or bulk distribution
  • API exploitation: Attempt to reverse engineer, bypass rate limits, or abuse API access
  • Credit fraud: Exploit bugs, vulnerabilities, or payment systems to obtain credits without proper payment
  • Reselling services: Offer AIMangaMaker's AI capabilities as a white-label or third-party service
  • Resource abuse: Intentionally overload systems with excessive requests
  • Multi-accounting: Create multiple accounts to abuse free trials, promotions, or credit systems

9.3 Usage Monitoring

We monitor the following to detect abuse:

  • Request frequency and patterns (e.g., 100+ requests per minute)
  • Credit consumption rates
  • Multiple accounts from the same IP address or payment method
  • Automated or bot-like behavior
  • Unusual usage patterns inconsistent with normal creative workflows

9.4 Rate Limits

  • We may impose rate limits on AI operations to ensure fair access
  • Rate limits vary by subscription tier and account standing
  • Excessive usage may result in temporary throttling or account review
  • Rate limits are subject to change based on system capacity and abuse prevention needs

9.5 Consequences of Abuse

  • First offense: Warning and temporary suspension of AI features (24-48 hours)
  • Second offense: 7-day suspension and forfeiture of credits obtained through abuse
  • Third offense or severe abuse: Permanent account termination without refund
  • Fraud or illegal activity: Immediate termination + potential legal action

10. Account Termination and Suspension

10.1 Termination by User

  • You may close your account at any time through account settings
  • Upon account closure:
    • All credits are forfeited (no refunds)
    • Subscription benefits terminate immediately
    • Private content may be deleted (we retain backups for 30 days)
    • Public content remains accessible unless you delete it first

10.2 Termination by AIMangaMaker

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if:

  • You violate these Terms, Content Policy, or Acceptable Use Policy
  • You engage in prohibited activities (see Sections 3, 4, 9)
  • You create or distribute illegal, harmful, or sexually explicit content
  • You abuse the API, credit system, or payment mechanisms
  • You commit fraud or engage in illegal activities
  • Your account is used for harassment, spam, or other harmful behavior
  • We are required to do so by law or legal process

10.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination for violations:

  • Immediate loss of access to your account and all content
  • Forfeiture of all credits (no refunds)
  • No refund for remaining subscription time
  • Content removal: We may delete your public and private content
  • Ban from future registration: You may be permanently banned from creating new accounts
  • Legal action: We reserve the right to pursue legal remedies for serious violations

10.4 Appeals

  • If you believe your account was terminated in error, you may appeal by contacting [support email]
  • We will review appeals within 7-14 business days
  • Appeal decisions are final and at our sole discretion
  • Appeals for illegal content (CSAM, illegal activity, etc.) will not be considered

10.5 Survival of Terms

The following sections survive account termination:

  • Content License Grant (for content published before termination)
  • Intellectual Property provisions
  • Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
  • Indemnification
  • Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

11. Disclaimers and Warranties

11.1 "AS IS" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AIMangaMaker disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service
  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the quality, accuracy, or reliability of AI-generated content

11.2 AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

  • No guarantee of quality: AI-generated images and text may not meet your expectations or requirements
  • No guarantee of uniqueness: AI may generate similar content for different users
  • No guarantee of accuracy: AI-generated text may contain errors, inaccuracies, or nonsensical content
  • Copyright uncertainty: AI-generated content may not be copyrightable in all jurisdictions
  • Third-party AI providers: Content is generated using third-party APIs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) subject to their terms and limitations

11.3 Service Availability

  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service
  • The Service may be unavailable due to:
    • Scheduled maintenance
    • Third-party API outages (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
    • Server issues or technical problems
    • Security incidents or attacks
    • Force majeure events
  • We are not liable for losses or damages resulting from service interruptions

11.4 User Content Disclaimer

  • We are not responsible for user-generated content
  • User content does not reflect our views or opinions
  • We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of user content
  • You interact with other users at your own risk

11.5 Third-Party Services

  • The Service integrates with third-party providers (payment processors, AI APIs, CDN services)
  • We are not responsible for third-party service failures, outages, or changes
  • Third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies

11.6 Beta Features

  • Beta features (available to Ultimate tier subscribers) are experimental and provided "as is"
  • Beta features may be unstable, incomplete, or contain bugs
  • We may discontinue, modify, or change beta features at any time without notice
  • No warranties or support guarantees apply to beta features

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AIMANGAMAKER'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED AS FOLLOWS:

12.1 Damages Cap

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service is limited to the greater of:

  • The total amount you paid to AIMangaMaker in the 12 months preceding the claim, OR
  • �100 (one hundred euros)

Example:

  • If you paid $60 in the last 12 months, the maximum you can recover is $60
  • If you paid nothing (free tier), the maximum you can recover is �100
  • This applies regardless of the nature of your claim (breach of contract, negligence, data loss, etc.)

12.2 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect or consequential damages (lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, lost opportunities)
  • Special or punitive damages
  • Loss of goodwill or reputation
  • Business interruption or downtime
  • Costs of substitute services
  • Data loss or corruption (maintain your own backups)

12.3 Specific Exclusions

We are NOT liable for:

  • Quality, accuracy, or suitability of AI-generated content
  • Copyright or intellectual property claims arising from your use of AI-generated content
  • Actions or omissions of third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini)
  • Unauthorized access to your account due to your failure to secure credentials
  • Losses resulting from your violation of these Terms
  • User-generated content or interactions with other users
  • Service interruptions, outages, or maintenance

12.4 German Law Considerations

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Intentional misconduct or gross negligence (Vorsatz oder grobe Fahrl�ssigkeit)
  • Any liability that cannot be excluded under German law

12.5 Data Loss

  • While we implement reasonable backup procedures, we are NOT responsible for data loss
  • You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important content
  • We strongly recommend regularly exporting and saving copies of your projects

13. Indemnification

13.1 Your Indemnification Obligation

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AIMangaMaker, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your content: Any content you create, upload, publish, or share on the Service
  • Terms violations: Your violation of these Terms, Content Policy, or Acceptable Use Policy
  • IP infringement: Claims that your content infringes on third-party intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Illegal activities: Your use of the Service for illegal purposes or in violation of applicable laws
  • Third-party claims: Claims by other users or third parties arising from your actions or content
  • Unauthorized access: Claims arising from your failure to secure your account credentials
  • AI-generated content: Claims related to your commercial use or distribution of AI-generated content

13.2 Indemnification Process

  • We will notify you of any claim subject to indemnification
  • You will cooperate with us in defending such claims
  • We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification
  • You will not settle any claim without our prior written consent

13.3 Examples

You indemnify us if:

  • You upload copyrighted manga characters from a famous series, and the copyright holder sues us
  • You create pornographic content, and we face legal action or fines
  • You use AI to generate defamatory content about a real person, and they sue us
  • You abuse the API to resell services, and third parties claim fraud

14. Data Privacy and GDPR

14.1 Privacy Policy

  • Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy
  • By using the Service, you consent to data collection and use as described in the Privacy Policy

14.2 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal basis: We process your data based on contract performance, consent, and legitimate interests
  • Data controller: AIMangaMaker ([Company Name], Germany) is the data controller
  • Your rights:
    • Right to access your personal data
    • Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data)
    • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
    • Right to data portability (export your data)
    • Right to restrict or object to processing
    • Right to withdraw consent
    • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

14.3 Third-Party Data Processing

Your content and data may be processed by third-party services:

  • AI Providers: OpenAI (USA), Anthropic/Claude (USA), Google/Gemini (USA)
  • Payment Processors: Stripe (USA), PayPal (USA)
  • CDN/Hosting: Bunny.net (Europe)
  • These providers have their own privacy policies and data processing agreements
  • By using AI features, you consent to your prompts being sent to these providers

14.4 Data Retention

  • Account data is retained while your account is active
  • Upon account deletion, personal data is deleted within 30 days (except as required by law)
  • Public content may be retained after account deletion (as per Content License)
  • Transaction records are retained for 7 years for tax/legal compliance

14.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: [privacy email]

  • We will respond to requests within 30 days (as required by GDPR)
  • We may request verification of your identity before processing requests

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

15.1 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally:

  • Contact us at [support email] describing the dispute
  • We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days
  • If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, formal dispute resolution procedures apply

15.2 Binding Arbitration (User Claims)

MANDATORY ARBITRATION FOR USER CLAIMS:

If you have a dispute with AIMangaMaker, you agree to resolve it through binding arbitration instead of in court, except as specified below.

Arbitration Agreement:

  • Arbitration will be conducted under the rules of the German Institution for Arbitration (DIS) or another mutually agreed German arbitration body
  • Arbitration will be conducted in English or German at your choice
  • Arbitration location: Germany (specific city to be determined) or online/virtual arbitration
  • Each party pays their own costs and attorney's fees
  • The arbitrator's decision is final and binding
  • Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction

15.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

The following disputes are NOT subject to mandatory arbitration:

  • Small claims court: Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court
  • Intellectual property: Disputes regarding intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, patent) may be brought in court
  • Equitable relief: Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to prevent immediate harm
  • AIMangaMaker's right to sue: AIMangaMaker reserves the right to bring legal action in court for:
    • Platform abuse: Violations of Terms, Content Policy, or Acceptable Use Policy
    • Fraud or illegal activity: Payment fraud, credit abuse, hacking, etc.
    • Intellectual property infringement: Unauthorized use of our IP
    • Unpaid debts: Collection of outstanding fees or chargebacks
    • Injunctive relief: Preventing ongoing harm to the platform or users

Important: One-Way Arbitration Clause

This means: You must use arbitration to sue us, but we can choose to sue you in court if you abuse the platform, commit fraud, or engage in illegal activities. This protects the platform and legitimate users from bad actors.

15.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

  • All disputes must be brought on an individual basis
  • You cannot join your claim with claims of other users
  • The arbitrator cannot consolidate multiple parties' claims
  • If the class action waiver is found unenforceable, the arbitration agreement does not apply

15.5 Opt-Out Right

You have the right to opt out of arbitration:

  • Send written notice to [company address] within 30 days of account creation
  • Include your name, email, and statement: "I opt out of arbitration"
  • If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in court (see Section 16)

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles.

German law (Deutsches Recht) applies to all aspects of your relationship with AIMangaMaker.

16.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

For disputes not subject to arbitration (see Section 15), the following applies:

  • Exclusive jurisdiction: The courts of Germany have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes
  • You consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts
  • You waive any objection to venue or forum non conveniens

16.3 EU Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights as a consumer under EU or German law, including:

  • Right of withdrawal (Widerrufsrecht) - 14 days for digital content (subject to exceptions)
  • Consumer protection laws
  • Warranty and guarantee rights
  • Right to bring claims in your country of residence

17. Changes to Terms

17.1 Modification Rights

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time for reasons including but not limited to:

  • Legal or regulatory changes
  • New features or service changes
  • Security improvements
  • Business model changes
  • Abuse prevention

17.2 Notice of Changes

We will notify you of material changes to these Terms by:

  • Posting a notice on the website
  • Sending an email to your registered email address
  • Displaying an in-app notification
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

We will provide at least 30 days' notice for material changes that adversely affect your rights.

17.3 Acceptance of Changes

  • Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms
  • If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and may close your account
  • For subscription users: If you cancel due to Terms changes before they take effect, you may be eligible for a prorated refund

17.4 Version History

Previous versions of these Terms are available upon request at [support email].

18. Miscellaneous

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Content Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AIMangaMaker regarding the Service.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable:

  • That provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law
  • The remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

18.4 Assignment

  • You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent
  • We may assign these Terms without restriction (e.g., in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets)

18.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics
  • Power outages, internet outages, server failures
  • Government actions, legal restrictions
  • Third-party service failures (AI providers, payment processors, etc.)

18.6 Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and AIMangaMaker.

18.7 Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not confer any third-party beneficiary rights.

18.8 Language

These Terms are provided in English. If translated into other languages, the English version prevails in case of conflict.

18.9 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service:

  • You grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback
  • You waive any compensation or attribution rights

18.10 Export Controls

You may not use the Service in violation of export control laws, including:

  • US export controls
  • EU export regulations
  • Restrictions on countries subject to trade embargoes

18.11 Beta and Experimental Features

We may offer beta or experimental features to certain users:

  • Beta features are provided "as is" without warranties
  • Beta features may be modified or discontinued at any time
  • You may be asked to provide feedback on beta features

18.12 Contact Information

AIMangaMaker
[Your Company Name]
[Street Address]
[Postal Code, City]
Germany

Email: [support email]
Legal inquiries: [legal email]
Privacy inquiries: [privacy email]

For GDPR/data protection inquiries:
Data Protection Officer: [DPO name or email]

Last Updated: November 8, 2025

Effective Date: November 8, 2025

By using AIMangaMaker, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.