Effective Date: June 2, 2025

Welcome to Cici, an AI-powered content generation platform ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

To use Cici, you must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

2. Account & Access

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to provide accurate, complete information and to update it as needed.

3. Subscription & Billing

  • Free to use during MVP
  • Users that sign up during MVP will have free access forever

4. AI-Generated Content

You retain ownership of the content you generate using Cici. We do not use your data for training or share it with third parties. However, you are responsible for reviewing and editing any content before publishing it, as we do not guarantee accuracy or legal compliance.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for illegal, harmful, or misleading purposes
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer or misuse the platform
  • Use generated content to violate copyright, trademarks, or applicable laws

6. Privacy

Your data is handled according to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and store your information.

7. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we suspect abuse, breach of Terms, or harmful behavior.

9. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Service. The Service is provided "as-is" and without warranties of any kind.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State or Country], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
📧 support@ciciapp.com

At Cici ("we", "our", "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password (hashed), and billing information when you sign up.
  • Generated Content: Content you create using our platform, stored securely under your account.
  • Usage Data: Device type, browser, IP address, time zone, and usage behavior (e.g., page views, clicks).
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use essential and analytics cookies to enhance your experience and understand usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our platform
  • To personalize your experience and generate content
  • To communicate with you about updates, billing, and support
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent — when you sign up or opt into marketing
  • Contract — to provide the services you request
  • Legal Obligation — to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interest — to improve services and prevent abuse

4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct or delete your information
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
  • Request data portability (GDPR)
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal data (CCPA — note: we do not sell data)
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

5. Data Privacy & AI Usage

We use OpenAI’s API to generate content. Per OpenAI’s policy, data sent through the API is not stored or used to train their models. Your content and prompts remain private and are never reused.

6. Third-Party Services

We use secure third-party providers including:

  • Stripe for secure payments
  • Google Analytics for usage insights (anonymized data)
  • Unsplash for featured images

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time from the Account page. Doing so will permanently remove your content, delete your data, and cancel any active subscription. After deletion, your data will be purged from our systems within 30 days unless otherwise required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard encryption and safeguards to protect your data. However, no online service is 100% secure.

9. International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We ensure appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers under GDPR.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the platform.

12. Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or privacy concerns, contact us at:
📧 carinacodes@gmail.com