Terms of Service

Effective Date:

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between SonLerni, LLC (“SonLerni,” “we,” “us,” “our”) and you (“you,” “User”) governing your access to and use of our websites, applications, and related services (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Changes to the Service and Terms

We may modify the Service or these Terms at any time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Effective Date” and, where required, by additional notice (e.g., email or in-app). Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

3. Eligibility; Accounts; Security
  • Eligibility. You must be at least 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction; 16 in the EU/UK).
  • Registration. Provide accurate, current information (e.g., a valid email) and keep it updated.
  • Security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and all activity under your account.
  • Communications. You may receive transactional emails/push notifications; control non-essential messages via settings or message instructions.
4. License; Permitted Use; Restrictions

Subject to these Terms, SonLerni grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial language learning. Except as permitted, you shall not: copy, modify, distribute, publicly perform, or create derivative works; reverse engineer or attempt to derive source code; circumvent security or DRM; access the Service to build a competing product; or use the Service unlawfully.

5. User Content; Feedback

You may submit or generate content (e.g., notes, flashcards, prompts to the AI tutor) (“User Content”). You retain ownership of User Content. You grant SonLerni a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, process, adapt, and display User Content as reasonably necessary to operate and improve the Service. You represent you have all rights to grant the foregoing and that your User Content complies with law.

If you provide feedback, ideas, or suggestions (“Feedback”), you grant SonLerni a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use it without restriction or obligation to you.

6. Third-Party Content; App Stores; Links

The Service may surface third-party content (e.g., podcasts, transcripts) and links. SonLerni does not control and is not responsible for such content or sites, and your use is at your own risk and subject to third-party terms/policies.

If obtained from Apple/Google, you acknowledge the app stores have no support/maintenance obligations; SonLerni is responsible for the app; and the app stores are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms for your license of the iOS/Android app.

7. Subscriptions; Trials; Billing; Taxes
  • Subscriptions. Certain features require payment. Terms/pricing/renewal are shown at purchase and may be processed by an app store or payment provider.
  • Auto-Renewal & Cancellation. Subscriptions renew until canceled. Cancel via account or app store settings; effective at period end.
  • Trials. Trial conversions bill unless you cancel before trial end.
  • Refunds. Governed by the platform’s policy or our direct billing terms if purchased from us.
  • Price Changes. We may change prices with prior notice as required; changes apply next billing cycle.
  • Taxes. Prices may exclude taxes; you are responsible for applicable taxes.
8. Prohibited Conduct
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service; introduce malware; probe or test vulnerabilities.
  • Harvest data about others without consent or violate privacy/publicity rights.
  • Use the Service for unlawful, infringing, or harmful purposes.
  • Bypass access/usage limits or use unauthorized automated means.
9. Intellectual Property; Ownership

SonLerni and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in the Service and related technology, software, designs, and content. Except for the limited license granted, no rights are granted by implication or otherwise.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SONLERNI DOES NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION. AI-GENERATED OR EDUCATIONAL OUTPUT MAY CONTAIN ERRORS; USE YOUR JUDGMENT.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions; the foregoing applies to the maximum extent permitted.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SONLERNI AND ITS AFFILIATES/LICENSORS/SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SONLERNI’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO SONLERNI IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR US$100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SonLerni and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your User Content, your violation of these Terms, or misuse of the Service.

13. Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Class Waiver

Informal Resolution. Before filing a claim, email legal@sonlerni.com to attempt to resolve it within 60 days.

Binding Arbitration. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Rules. Arbitration will occur in the county of your residence (or another agreed location). The arbitrator has exclusive authority to resolve disputes regarding arbitrability and scope of this provision.

Class Action Waiver. YOU AND SONLERNI MAY BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, NOT AS A CLASS MEMBER OR PLAINTIFF IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

30-Day Opt-Out. You may opt out of arbitration by emailing legal@sonlerni.com within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. If you opt out, SonLerni will not be bound by this arbitration provision for your claims.

14. Governing Law; Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware (conflict rules excluded). The Federal Arbitration Act governs the arbitration clause. For claims not subject to arbitration, exclusive venue lies in the state and federal courts in New Castle County, Delaware, and parties consent to jurisdiction there.

15. Export & Sanctions

Do not use or export the Service except as authorized by U.S. law and the laws of your jurisdiction, including restrictions regarding embargoed countries and restricted parties.

16. Miscellaneous
  • Termination. We may suspend/terminate access at any time for any reason, including violations. You may terminate by ceasing use and deleting your account.
  • Entire Agreement. These Terms and referenced policies (including our Privacy Policy) are the entire agreement.
  • Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
  • No Waiver. Failure to enforce is not a waiver.
  • Assignment. You may not assign without our consent; we may assign without restriction.
  • Force Majeure. We’re not liable for delays/failures beyond reasonable control.
  • Notices. Notices to SonLerni: legal@sonlerni.com.
17. Contact
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