Terms of Service

1. Service Overview

BabelBot is a Discord bot that provides real-time message translation services. Our service includes:

• Automatic Language Detection: Detects the language of messages in your Discord server
• Message Translation: Translates non-English messages to English using AI-powered translation
• Free Tier: 25 free translations per server (one-time trial)
• Premium Access: Lifetime unlimited translations with a one-time payment

2. Usage Rights

• Server administrators may authorize BabelBot installation in their Discord servers
• Users grant BabelBot permission to read and process messages for translation
• BabelBot may not be used for commercial purposes without written authorization
• Automated scraping, data harvesting, or abuse of the translation service is strictly prohibited
• You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract BabelBot's translation models
• Message content is processed solely for translation purposes and temporarily cached for service delivery

3. Pricing and Payment

4. Refund Policy

Due to the nature of our service (instant digital access), refunds are generally not available after payment. However, we provide a limited-time refund window:

• 7-Day Refund Window: Refunds are available within 7 days of purchase if your server has processed fewer than 50 translations
• To request a refund, contact our support team at support@babelbot.xyz
• Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Abuse of the refund policy may result in the denial of service

5. User Data and Privacy

For complete details on data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Service Availability and Support

• BabelBot operates on a best-effort basis. We aim for 99% uptime but make no guarantees
• Service may be interrupted for maintenance, updates, or security reasons without notice
• Community support is available in our Discord server during limited hours. Professional support inquiries can be directed to our support email at support@babelbot.xyz
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue BabelBot features at any time, with reasonable notice to users

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use BabelBot for:

• Illegal activities or violating Discord's Terms of Service
• Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
• Spam, phishing, or malware distribution
• Attempting to bypass rate limits, fraud protection, or payment verification
• Unauthorized access or tampering with the bot or our infrastructure
• Translating content intended to evade moderation filters or automated safety systems

Violations of this policy may result in termination of service and potential legal action.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BabelBot and its creators provide the service "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

• Translation inaccuracies or misinterpretations
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access or bot manipulation
• Third-party actions or content
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of BabelBot

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Modifications to Terms

• We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time
• Significant changes will be announced via Discord bot notification and email to registered users
• Continued use of BabelBot following modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please reach out to us at support@babelbot.xyz.