Terms and Conditions

Last updated: June 25, 2025

Welcome to Nyxie, an AI-powered storytelling app designed to create magical, personalized bedtime stories for children.

By using the Nyxie mobile or web application (the "App"), you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Use of the Service

Nyxie is licensed, not sold. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App solely for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• Distribute, resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit any stories, audio files, or text generated by Nyxie.
• Use Nyxie to create, distribute, or promote harmful, illegal, or offensive content.
• Reverse engineer, copy, or replicate the service for competitive or unauthorized purposes.

2. Intellectual Property

All software, designs, stories, audio, and related content provided through the App are owned by Nyxie or its licensors.

• You are granted personal use rights only to generated content.
• You may download or share stories for non-commercial, family-oriented use.
• You may not use the stories in books, podcasts, games, or other media without express written permission from Nyxie.

3. Content and AI Responsibility

Nyxie uses AI technologies to generate personalized stories. While we strive to ensure appropriateness and quality:

• We do not guarantee factual accuracy, completeness, or suitability for all audiences.
• Parents or guardians are responsible for reviewing all content before sharing it with children.
• We reserve the right to moderate or remove inputs or stories that violate these Terms.

4. User Conduct

By using Nyxie, you agree to:

• Provide only accurate and appropriate information when customizing stories.
• Not attempt to generate harmful, offensive, or misleading content.
• Not upload or input personally identifiable information about third parties without consent.

5. Data and Privacy

See our Privacy Policy below for details on how we collect, store, and process your data.

6. Account and Access

Some features may require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access at any time if you violate these Terms or misuse the platform.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Nyxie is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties regarding the availability, performance, or reliability of the service.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
• We are not responsible for user-generated content or external links.

8. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the App after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Contact

If you have questions, contact us at:

📧 support@nyxiestories.com

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 25, 2025

We care deeply about your privacy and the safety of your children's data. This Privacy Policy explains how Nyxie collects, uses, and protects personal information.

1. What Data We Collect

We collect limited information to provide and improve our services:

• Optional inputs like child's name, favorite themes, or story settings (for story generation only)
• Voice recordings (if using voice input) — processed in real time but not stored
• App usage data — such as story creation frequency, popular themes, feature usage patterns

We do not collect:

• Exact birthdates
• Physical addresses
• Payment information (handled via third-party services like Stripe)
• Any personally identifying information without consent
• Device identifiers for advertising purposes

2. How We Use the Data

We use your data to:

• Generate personalized stories
• Improve content quality and app features
• Provide technical support
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience
• Conduct internal research and development

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or third parties.

We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

3. How Data Is Stored

• Data is stored securely using encrypted databases and cloud services.
• Stories and audio are stored temporarily for playback and download.
• Data may be processed by third-party providers (e.g. OpenAI, ElevenLabs) under strict data processing agreements.

4. Children's Privacy

Nyxie is designed for use by parents or guardians on behalf of children.

• We do not knowingly collect data directly from children under 13.
• All inputs and actions must be initiated by adults.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of your data
• Ask what data we hold
• Revoke consent to use the service

Please email privacy@nyxiestories.com for such requests.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law.

7. Changes to the Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Content Moderation and Family-Friendly Guidelines

Nyxie is designed to create age-appropriate children's stories for kids aged 3-10 years. To maintain a safe and positive environment, we have implemented content moderation systems.

User Responsibilities

• You agree to only input content that is appropriate for children
• You will not attempt to generate stories with violent, adult, political, or otherwise inappropriate themes
• You understand that Nyxie reserves the right to filter or block inappropriate content
• You will not attempt to circumvent our content moderation systems

Prohibited Content

The following types of content are not allowed and will be automatically filtered:

• Violence, weapons, or scary themes
• Adult content, romance, or dating themes
• Political or religious content
• Drugs, alcohol, or inappropriate substances
• Profanity or offensive language
• Mental health topics or serious medical conditions
• Gambling or adult activities

Content Moderation

• Our system automatically checks all user inputs for inappropriate content
• If inappropriate content is detected, story generation will be blocked
• Users will receive helpful suggestions for age-appropriate alternatives
• We may log and review moderation actions for system improvement

Safe Alternatives

When inappropriate content is detected, our system will suggest family-friendly alternatives such as:

• Magical adventures and fantasy worlds
• Friendly animals and creatures
• Educational themes and learning
• Friendship and teamwork
• Creative and artistic activities

Reporting

If you encounter any content that you believe violates our guidelines, please contact us immediately.