Terms of Service - CreateShorts.today

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing CreateShorts.today (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Service”), you (“user” or “you”) agree to these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Service Description and Availability

CreateShorts.today provides AI-powered video editing services to create short-form content from longer videos. The Service is provided “as is” without warranties. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service with reasonable notice where legally required.

Company Information: CreateShorts.today is operated by Individual Entrepreneur (IE) Nikita Proleev, registered in Georgia. Our registered address is: Georgia, Gardabani region, Poladaant Kari, 4th street, lane II, N11.

Geographic Availability: Our Service is available globally, subject to local laws and regulations. Users are responsible for compliance with their local laws.

3. User Content and Intellectual Property

Content Ownership: You retain all rights, title, and ownership of content you upload. We claim no ownership over your content. You may request deletion of your content at any time.

User Warranties: You represent and warrant that:

You own or have lawful rights to use all uploaded content
Your content does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights
You have obtained necessary consents for any personal data in your content
Your content complies with applicable laws in your jurisdiction

Processing License: You grant us a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to process your content solely to provide our Service. We do not use your content for training AI models or any other purpose without explicit consent.

Copyright Compliance: We comply with the DMCA (US) and EU Copyright Directive. Copyright infringement notices should be sent to: nikita.proleev.original@gmail.com

4. Privacy and Data Protection

GDPR Compliance: For EU users, we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection to processing.

Data Processing: We process personal data only as necessary to provide our Service. See our Privacy Policy for details on data collection, use, and your rights.

Data Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service provision or as required by law. User content is deleted within 30 days of account closure unless legally obligated to retain it.

International Transfers: Data may be transferred outside your country. We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.

5. Prohibited Uses and User Conduct

You agree not to:

Upload content that infringes intellectual property rights
Process content containing illegal, harmful, or discriminatory material
Use the Service for unlawful purposes or in violation of applicable regulations
Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the Service
Upload content without proper rights or consents from data subjects
Violate privacy laws or process personal data unlawfully
Use the Service to create deepfakes or misleading content without disclosure

6. Liability and Risk Allocation

Service Disclaimer: The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability (US Users): To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim. We exclude liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

EU User Rights: Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or other liability that cannot be excluded under EU law. For consumers in the EU, statutory rights under applicable consumer protection laws are not affected.

User Indemnification: You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from your use of the Service, violation of these terms, or infringement of third-party rights, except where prohibited by law.

7. Billing, Payments, and Refunds

Payment Terms: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are non-refundable except as specifically stated below or required by law.

Refund Policy: We offer refunds in the following circumstances:

Technical issues preventing service use for more than 48 hours (prorated refund)
Billing errors or unauthorized charges (full refund)
Cancellation within 7 days of initial subscription (full refund for first payment)

EU Consumer Rights: EU consumers have the right to cancel within 14 days of purchase and receive a full refund, except for services that have been fully performed with your prior consent.

Refund Process: To request a refund, contact nikita.proleev.original@gmail.com with your account details and reason. Approved refunds are processed within 5-10 business days to the original payment method.

Subscription Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you retain access until then.

8. Account Termination and Suspension

Termination Rights: We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms, with notice where required by law. You may terminate your account at any time.

Data Upon Termination: Upon termination, we will delete your personal data within 30 days unless retention is required by law. You may request data export before termination.

Notice Period: For EU users, we provide reasonable notice before termination unless immediate termination is necessary for legal compliance or security.

9. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of Georgia, and the laws of the Republic of Ireland for EU users, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction: Users agree to the jurisdiction of Georgian courts. EU users may bring proceedings in their country of residence or Ireland.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: EU consumers may access the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

Class Action Waiver: Users waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits, except where prohibited by applicable law.

10. Accessibility and Non-Discrimination

We are committed to providing accessible services and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. If you experience accessibility issues, please contact us for assistance.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms with reasonable notice. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent website notice at least 30 days before taking effect.

EU Users: You have the right to reject material changes and terminate your account if you disagree with modifications.

12. Contact Information and Data Protection Officer

General Contact: nikita.proleev.original@gmail.com

Postal Address: Georgia, Gardabani region, Poladaant Kari, 4th street, lane II, N11

Important Notice for EU Users

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR and EU consumer law. These include the right to withdraw consent, request data portability, and lodge complaints with your local data protection authority. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory consumer rights.