Terms of Service

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Welcome to Smog AI. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our AI-powered meeting assistant application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using Smog AI, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

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

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Smog AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Smog AI. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Subscription Plans

  • Smog AI offers various subscription tiers (Free, Pro, Enterprise)
  • Subscription features and pricing are subject to change with notice
  • You may upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time

4.2 Billing

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
  • Payment is processed securely through Stripe
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for renewal unless you cancel
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension or termination

4.3 Cancellation

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
  • No refunds for partial months or unused features
  • You retain access to paid features until the end of your billing period

5. Usage Limits and Fair Use

Each subscription tier includes specific usage limits (e.g., number of AI queries, transcription hours). Excessive or abusive use that significantly exceeds normal patterns may result in service throttling or account suspension.

Fair Use Policy: Smog AI is designed for individual or team use. Automated scripts, bots, or reselling of our service is strictly prohibited.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use Smog AI to:

  • Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
  • Scrape, copy, or reproduce our content without permission
  • Record or transcribe meetings without consent of all participants (where required by law)
  • Use the Service for illegal surveillance or unauthorized monitoring

7. Recording Consent and Legal Compliance

Important Legal Notice: You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws regarding recording, transcription, and monitoring of conversations.

  • Many jurisdictions require consent from all parties before recording
  • You must obtain necessary consents before using Smog AI in meetings
  • You are liable for any violations of recording consent laws
  • Smog AI is not responsible for your compliance with local laws

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

Smog AI and all related content, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you create using Smog AI (transcripts, notes, etc.). By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to process your content solely to provide the Service.

9. AI-Generated Content

Smog AI uses artificial intelligence to provide transcriptions and responses. While we strive for accuracy:

  • AI responses may contain errors or inaccuracies
  • You should verify important information independently
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content
  • You are responsible for how you use AI-generated information

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Smog AI is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your data.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMOG AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

Our total liability for any claims related to the Service is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Smog AI from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of recording consent laws

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Non-payment of fees
  • At our discretion for any reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections that should survive termination (e.g., disclaimers, limitations of liability) will remain in effect.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in [Your Location], except where prohibited by law.

17. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please visit our support page: