Terms of Service
Last Updated: April 21, 2026 | Effective Date: April 16, 2026
1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1 Interpretation
Words with initial capitalization have meanings defined under the following conditions. The same definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.
1.2 Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Application (App) | The TapListen software program provided by kohuyn, downloaded on any electronic device. |
| Application Store | The Apple App Store, operated by Apple Inc., through which the Application was obtained. |
| Account | A unique account created for You to access our Service. |
| Developer ("we," "us," "our") | Refers to kohuyn, the individual developer of TapListen. |
| Content | Any text, documents, or other information that You import or access through the Service. |
| Device | Any device that can access the Service, including iPhone or iPad. |
| In-app Purchase | Any product, service, or subscription purchased within the Application. |
| Service | The TapListen Application and its associated backend services. |
| Subscription | A paid recurring service (TapListen Premium) offered via the Application. |
| Terms | This agreement between You and the Developer regarding use of the Service. |
| You | The individual using the Service. |
2. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using TapListen ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
You represent that You are at least 13 years old. We do not permit those under 13 to use the Service.
Relationship to Apple EULA: These Terms supplement Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), which governs your license to use the App obtained from the Apple App Store. In case of conflict between these Terms and the Apple EULA regarding licensing of the App, the Apple EULA prevails. These Terms govern service-specific matters such as subscriptions, acceptable use, and content handling.
3. Description of Service
TapListen is an iOS application that allows you to:
- Import and read PDF, EPUB, Markdown, and TXT documents
- Import web articles via URL
- Listen to documents using text-to-speech (TTS) technology
- Translate content into supported languages
- Track your reading and listening progress
- Manage a personal document library
The App provides two TTS engines:
- Apple TTS: Free, offline text-to-speech using iOS built-in capabilities
- Premium TTS: High-quality AI voices powered by Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services, available with a TapListen Premium subscription
4. Account Registration
- You may sign in using Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In, or use the App anonymously.
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
- You must provide accurate information when creating an account.
- One account per person. Sharing accounts is not permitted.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Subscriptions and Payments
TapListen Premium
- Premium features are available through a subscription ("TapListen Premium").
- Subscriptions are processed and billed by Apple through the App Store.
- Pricing is displayed in the App before purchase.
Subscription Plans
TapListen Premium is offered through the following subscription plans:
- Weekly Premium: 1-week subscription at $4.99/week, billed weekly upon activation.
- Yearly Premium: 1-year subscription at $79.99/year (approximately $1.54/week), billed annually upon activation. Includes a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers.
Prices shown are in USD and may vary by region based on Apple's local pricing. Charges are made in your local currency through your Apple ID account. Current pricing is also displayed in the App at the time of purchase.
Free Trial
- Eligible new subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial when starting a Yearly Premium subscription. The Weekly Premium plan does not include a free trial.
- You will not be charged during the free trial period.
- Your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription at the end of the trial period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
- Once the trial ends, you will be charged the full subscription price displayed at signup, billed to your Apple ID account.
- Free trials are limited to one per Apple ID. Users who have previously subscribed or used a trial may not be eligible.
- You can cancel anytime during the trial through your Apple ID account settings without being charged. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when the subscription is purchased.
Auto-Renewal
- Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
- Renewal Charge: Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
- Managing Auto-Renewal: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions on your iOS device.
Cancellation and Refunds
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings.
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
- You will continue to have access to Premium features until the end of the paid period.
- Refund requests must be directed to Apple, as all payments are processed through the App Store.
- We do not process payments directly and cannot issue refunds.
6. User Content
Your Documents
- You retain full ownership of all documents you import into the App.
- Documents are stored locally on your device only and are not uploaded to our servers.
- We do not claim any rights over your documents or their content.
- You are responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to access and use the documents you import.
Content Restrictions
You agree not to use the App to process documents that:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Contain malicious code or are designed to disrupt the App
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works of the App
- Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to bypass subscription requirements or payment mechanisms
- Abuse the TTS API by sending excessive or automated requests
- Share, resell, or redistribute your subscription access
- Use the App to generate content that violates our third-party TTS provider's usage policies (including Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services terms of use)
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's servers or infrastructure
8. Intellectual Property
- The App, its design, code, features, and branding are the property of kohuyn.
- "TapListen" name and logo are trademarks of kohuyn.
- You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- This license does not include the right to modify, distribute, or create derivative works.
9. Third-Party Services
The App integrates with third-party services subject to their own terms:
We are not responsible for the practices or policies of these third-party services.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We do not warrant that:
- The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- TTS audio quality will meet specific expectations (quality depends on third-party services)
- The App will be compatible with all documents or file formats
- Text extraction from PDFs will be 100% accurate
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
- Our total liability for any claim related to the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App or subscription in the 12 months preceding the claim.
- We are not liable for any loss of data, documents, or reading progress due to device failure, App updates, or circumstances beyond our control.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless kohuyn from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your infringement of any third-party rights
- Content you import or process through the App
13. Termination
- You may stop using the App at any time and delete your account.
- We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms.
- Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.
- Locally stored documents remain on your device regardless of account status.
- Sections 8, 10, 11, 12, and 15 survive termination.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be communicated by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Posting notice within the App for material changes
Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with updated Terms, stop using the App and delete your account.
15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Vietnam. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.
17. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: taplisten.work@gmail.com