Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: July 2, 2025

Important Notice

This Flash Cards AI application is developed and operated by Anker Studios. Your use of this application is governed by the comprehensive Anker Studios Terms and Conditions, with additional provisions specific to this application outlined below.

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Service Description

Flash Cards AI is an AI-powered flashcard generation service that allows you to:

  • Upload documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, and Markdown files up to 15MB each) for flashcard generation
  • Generate flashcards from topics using Google Gemini AI
  • Use text-to-speech functionality powered by ElevenLabs for audio learning
  • Export flashcards in PDF (printable) and JSON (data) formats
  • Access subscription-based features with usage limits based on your tier
  • Store and manage your flashcard collections in your account

Acceptable Use

Content Guidelines

You may only upload content that you own or have the right to use. Do not upload copyrighted materials, inappropriate content, or content that violates any applicable laws or regulations. Uploaded files must not exceed 15MB per file and must be in supported formats (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, or Markdown).

Usage Limits and Fair Use

Your usage is subject to daily and monthly upload limits based on your subscription tier. These limits are designed to ensure fair access to our AI processing resources. Attempts to circumvent usage limits or abuse the service may result in account suspension.

AI Service Usage

Our AI-powered features (Google Gemini for flashcard generation, ElevenLabs for text-to-speech) are provided "as is" and may not always produce perfect results. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying the accuracy of generated flashcards before using them for study purposes.

Subscription Terms

Service Tiers

  • Free: Up to 3 daily uploads (15 monthly), text-to-speech with own ElevenLabs API key
  • Basic: Up to 10 daily uploads (50 monthly), text-to-speech with own ElevenLabs API key
  • Pro: Up to 30 daily uploads (200 monthly), text-to-speech with app API key, priority processing, and export features

API Key Requirements

FREE and BASIC users must provide their own ElevenLabs API key for text-to-speech features. PRO users can use text-to-speech features with our application's API key. User-provided API keys are encrypted using AES-256-CBC encryption and stored securely.

Payment and Billing

Subscription fees are processed through secure third-party payment providers (Paystack). Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.

Data Processing and File Handling

File Processing

When you upload files for flashcard generation, they are temporarily stored in Vercel Blob storage, processed using Google Gemini AI, and then immediately deleted. We do not retain copies of your uploaded documents beyond the processing session.

Generated Content Storage

Flashcards generated from your uploads are stored in Firebase Firestore and associated with your account. You can delete individual flashcard sets or your entire account data at any time through the application interface.

Audio Caching

Text-to-speech audio is cached in Vercel Blob storage to improve performance and reduce costs. Cached audio files are automatically cleaned up after 30 days.

Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you upload. By using our service, you grant us a limited license to process your content for the purpose of generating flashcards and providing the service features.

Generated Content

Flashcards generated by our AI service are provided for your personal use. While you can use and export these flashcards, the underlying AI technology and service remain the property of Anker Studios and our technology partners.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Anker Studios and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the service.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to this service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, specifically the laws of the Western Cape Province, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Western Cape, South Africa.

Dispute Resolution Process

Before initiating any legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes:

  1. Direct Contact: Email us at ankerstudiosza@gmail.com with details of your concern
  2. Good Faith Resolution: We will attempt to resolve the matter within 30 days
  3. Mediation: If direct resolution fails, disputes may be referred to mediation
  4. Legal Proceedings: As a last resort, disputes may be resolved through the courts

This process does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under South African law.

Consumer Protection

Nothing in these terms limits your rights under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 or other applicable consumer protection legislation in South Africa.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you of significant changes via email or through the application
  • Provide at least 30 days notice for material changes that affect your rights

Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

For questions about these terms or our service, please contact:

Anker Studios

Email: ankerstudiosza@gmail.com

Website: www.ankerstudios.co.za