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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 23, 2024

1. Introduction

1.1 Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Dreams Meanings. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Dreams Meanings website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Service"), operated by Dreams Meanings ("Dreams Meanings," "we," "us," or "our").

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

1.2 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

1.3 Service Description

Dreams Meanings is an AI-powered dream interpretation platform that provides dream analysis services, a dream symbol dictionary, and a public dream archive. The Service includes both free and premium features, as detailed in these Terms.

2. Definitions

Throughout these Terms, the following definitions apply:

2.1 Service Terms

  • "Service" refers to the Dreams Meanings platform, including the website, mobile applications, dream interpretation services, dream dictionary, dream archive, and all related features and functionalities.
  • "User," "you," or "your" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
  • "Content" refers to dreams, interpretations, text, graphics, images, and other materials that may be viewed or accessed through the Service.

2.2 User Categories

  • "Free User" refers to users who access the basic features of the Service without a paid subscription.
  • "Premium User" refers to users who have purchased a subscription to access additional features of the Service.

2.3 Content Definitions

  • "User Content" refers to any content, including dreams and messages, that users submit, post, or transmit through the Service.
  • "Dream Archive" refers to the public collection of anonymized dreams and their interpretations available on the Service.
  • "AI Interpretation" refers to the automated dream interpretation service provided through artificial intelligence technology.

3. Eligibility and Account Creation

3.1 Age and Capacity

To access or use the Service:

  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • You represent and warrant that you meet these requirements

3.2 Account Registration

When creating an account:

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • You must verify your email address
  • You agree to maintain and update your information as needed
  • You agree to receive service-related emails at your registered address

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access
  • Ensuring that you log out from your account at the end of each session

3.4 Account Restrictions

The following restrictions apply:

  • One account per user is permitted
  • You may not share your account with others
  • You may not transfer your account to another person
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. Service Features and Limitations

4.1 Free Service Features

Free users of the Service have access to:

  • Basic dream interpretation with AI (limited to 5 messages per dream chat)
  • Access to the public dream archive
  • Access to the dream symbol dictionary
  • Dreams submitted by free users will be anonymized and added to the public dream archive

4.2 Premium Service Features

Premium users of the Service have access to:

  • Unlimited AI dream interpretation messages
  • Private dream interpretations (not added to public archive)
  • Access to all features available to free users
  • Priority processing of dream interpretations

4.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
  • Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service
  • Make changes to feature availability between free and premium tiers
  • Add, modify, or remove features without prior notice

4.4 Service Availability

While we strive to ensure high availability:

  • The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Maintenance or updates may cause temporary Service interruptions
  • Technical problems may cause temporary Service unavailability

4.5 Usage Restrictions

Users must not:

  • Attempt to circumvent service limitations or access restrictions
  • Use automated systems or scripts to access the Service
  • Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service
  • Share account credentials or allow others to access their account
  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

4.6 Service Disclaimers

Users acknowledge and agree that:

  • Dream interpretations are provided for entertainment purposes only
  • The Service does not provide medical, psychological, or religious advice
  • AI interpretations may vary in accuracy and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice
  • Users should consult appropriate professionals for medical, psychological, or religious guidance

5. Subscription and Payment Terms

5.1 Subscription Plans

The Service offers the following options:

  • Free tier: Basic access with limited features at no cost
  • Premium subscription: Full access available on monthly or yearly billing cycles
  • We reserve the right to modify subscription plans and pricing with notice to users

5.2 Payment Processing

For premium subscriptions:

  • All payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Users must provide accurate and complete billing information
  • All fees are in the displayed currency and include applicable taxes
  • Users are responsible for any foreign transaction fees imposed by their payment provider

5.3 Billing Cycles

Premium subscriptions operate as follows:

  • Monthly subscriptions are billed every 30 days from the initial subscription date
  • Annual subscriptions are billed every 365 days from the initial subscription date
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Users will be notified of upcoming renewals via email

5.4 Automatic Renewal

By subscribing to a premium plan:

  • You authorize us to automatically charge your payment method
  • Renewal charges will be at the then-current subscription rate
  • You agree to maintain valid payment information in your account
  • Failed payments may result in immediate service suspension

5.5 Cancellation

Regarding subscription cancellation:

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard
  • Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period
  • You will retain premium access until the end of your paid period
  • No partial refunds are provided for unused subscription time

5.6 Refund Policy

Our refund policy states:

  • No refunds are provided except where required by applicable law
  • Refund requests based on legal requirements must be submitted in writing
  • Approved refunds will be processed using the original payment method
  • We reserve the right to issue refunds at our discretion in exceptional circumstances

5.7 Price Changes

Regarding pricing modifications:

  • We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time
  • Price changes will not affect existing subscription periods
  • Users will be notified of price changes before their next renewal
  • Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing

6. User Content and Rights

6.1 User Content Submission

When submitting content to the Service, users must ensure:

  • All submitted content is legal and does not violate any applicable laws
  • Content does not contain explicit, violent, or harmful material
  • Personal information of others is not included in dream descriptions
  • Content is accurate and truthful to the best of their knowledge

6.2 Content License and Usage

By submitting content to the Service:

  • You grant Dreams Meanings a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute your content
  • You acknowledge that free user dreams will be added to the public archive in anonymized form
  • You authorize us to use submitted content for service improvement and AI training
  • You waive any moral rights or claims to the content once submitted

6.3 Content Privacy and Anonymization

Regarding content privacy:

  • All public dream archive entries are automatically anonymized
  • Premium users' dreams remain private and are not added to the public archive
  • Personal identifiers are removed before dreams are added to the archive
  • Users should avoid including personally identifiable information in dream descriptions

6.4 Prohibited Content

Users must not submit content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or harassing
  • Contains hate speech or discriminatory content
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Promotes illegal activities or violence
  • Contains explicit sexual content or pornography
  • Reveals personal information about others

6.5 Content Moderation

Dreams Meanings reserves the right to:

  • Review and moderate all submitted content
  • Remove any content that violates these Terms
  • Suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate content policies
  • Modify or edit content for clarity or appropriateness

6.6 Content Retention

Regarding content retention:

  • Public archive entries remain available after account deletion
  • Private dreams are permanently deleted upon account termination
  • We maintain backups of content for operational purposes
  • Users cannot request removal of anonymized archive entries

6.7 Intellectual Property Rights

Users acknowledge that:

  • Dreams Meanings retains all rights to the Service and its content
  • AI-generated interpretations are owned by Dreams Meanings
  • The dream symbol dictionary and its contents are proprietary
  • Users may not reproduce or distribute Service content without permission

7. Privacy and Data Protection

7.1 Data Collection

We collect and process the following information:

  • Account information (email address and password)
  • Usage data (IP addresses, device information, access times)
  • Dream content and interactions with the Service
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Communications with our Service

7.2 Data Usage

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • Providing and improving the Service
  • Processing dream interpretations
  • Managing user accounts and subscriptions
  • Analyzing Service usage and performance
  • Communicating with users about the Service
  • Ensuring Service security and preventing abuse

7.3 Third-Party Analytics

Regarding analytics and tracking:

  • We use Google Analytics and Ahrefs for Service analysis
  • These tools collect anonymous usage data
  • Users can opt-out of analytics tracking through browser settings
  • Third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies

7.4 Data Security

We implement the following security measures:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Restricted access to personal data
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe
  • Regular backup procedures

7.5 Data Sharing

Regarding data sharing practices:

  • We do not sell personal data to third parties
  • Data is shared only as necessary for Service operation
  • We may share data if required by law
  • Anonymized data may be used for research or analysis

7.6 User Privacy Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request data correction or deletion
  • Export their data in a portable format
  • Opt-out of certain data processing activities
  • Lodge complaints with relevant authorities

7.7 Data Retention

Our data retention policies specify:

  • Account data is retained while accounts are active
  • Deleted account data is removed within 30 days
  • Anonymized dreams remain in the public archive indefinitely
  • Backup data is retained for up to 90 days
  • Payment records are retained as required by law

7.8 Cookie Policy

Regarding website cookies:

  • We use essential cookies for Service functionality
  • Analytics cookies track anonymous usage data
  • Users can control cookie preferences through their browser
  • Some Service features may require cookies to function

8. Liability and Disclaimers

8.1 Service Disclaimers

Users acknowledge and agree that:

  • The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind
  • Dream interpretations are for entertainment purposes only
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any interpretations
  • The Service is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or religious advice
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Technical issues may cause temporary service unavailability

8.2 Professional Advice Disclaimer

Users specifically acknowledge that:

  • The Service does not provide medical advice or diagnosis
  • Dream interpretations should not be used for medical decisions
  • The Service does not replace mental health professional services
  • Users should consult qualified professionals for health-related concerns
  • Religious or spiritual interpretations are not official religious guidance

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Dreams Meanings shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the Service in the preceding 12 months
  • We are not liable for any actions taken based on dream interpretations
  • We are not responsible for user-submitted content or third-party links
  • We are not liable for any losses resulting from service interruptions

8.4 User Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dreams Meanings from:

  • Claims arising from violation of these Terms
  • Claims related to user-submitted content
  • Claims resulting from unauthorized account access
  • Any legal fees and costs related to such claims
  • Damages resulting from violation of applicable laws

8.5 Third-Party Services

Regarding third-party services:

  • We are not responsible for third-party services or websites
  • Use of third-party services is subject to their terms
  • We do not endorse third-party content or services
  • Users access third-party services at their own risk

9. Governing Law

9.1 Governing Law

Regarding applicable law:

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of Switzerland
  • Swiss law applies without regard to conflict of law principles
  • The United Nations Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods does not apply
  • Local laws may provide additional rights in your jurisdiction

10. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

10.1 User Acknowledgment

By using the Service, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms in their entirety
  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
  • You agree to be bound by all terms and conditions
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

10.2 Electronic Acceptance

You agree that:

  • Your use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these Terms
  • Electronic acceptance is valid and binding
  • No physical signature is required
  • Electronic records of agreement are maintained

10.3 Updates and Modifications

You understand that:

  • These Terms may be updated periodically
  • Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of changes
  • You are responsible for reviewing Terms regularly
  • Material changes may or may not be notified via email or Service notification

10.4 Questions and Clarifications

If you have questions:

  • Contact us at [email protected]
  • Review our FAQ section for common questions
  • Reach out to support for general inquiries

Last Updated: December 23, 2024

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