Terms of Service

1. About these terms

These Terms of Service govern your use of Aldus Studio, operated by Artifact Media LLC ("Aldus," "we," "us," or "our"). By creating an account or purchasing a service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

2. What Aldus provides

Aldus helps you turn guided conversations and other materials you provide into a book and related materials. Features and deliverables depend on the package you purchase, and some features may become available later. We will explain the features and timing applicable to your purchase.

For the founding offer, your purchase includes a first Discovery session. Full-book access is reserved with your purchase; we will share the rollout schedule when it is confirmed. The founding package includes one developmental-review round, a call of about 30 minutes with a publishing professional, and a written report immediately after the call. Any additional services, printing or distribution charges will be presented separately before purchase.

3. Your account

You must be at least 18 to use Aldus. Please provide accurate account information, keep your account credentials secure, and tell us if you believe someone has accessed your account without permission. You are responsible for activity under your account, subject to applicable law.

4. Your content and your book

You retain ownership of the material you provide, including your interview answers, recordings, transcripts and uploads. As between you and Aldus, your finished book is yours; Aldus does not claim ownership of it.

You give Aldus and its service providers permission to process, store and transform the material you provide as needed to provide, maintain and support the services you request. You are responsible for having the rights to the material you provide. You should review your book and make sure it does not infringe another person's rights or violate the law before you publish it.

Copyright protection depends on applicable law and the human contribution to a work. This agreement does not guarantee copyright protection for material that is not legally eligible for it.

5. How Aldus uses AI

Aldus uses AI services to conduct interviews, transcribe conversations, suggest an outline, and help create and edit materials from the information you provide. Outside service providers may process your content to provide these functions. AI can make mistakes or produce inaccurate material; you are responsible for reviewing and approving your work before publication. See the Privacy Policy for how your information is handled. Where required, relevant AI-narration or other disclosures will be provided.

6. Prices, founding purchases and subscriptions

The price and included features will be shown before you buy. A founding purchase is a one-time purchase, not an automatic monthly subscription. Founding purchases are nonrefundable, except where a refund is required by applicable law.

If you later choose a separate recurring subscription, you may cancel it at any time. Cancellation stops future renewals; it does not by itself refund previous charges, except where required by law. Your checkout and any separate package terms provide additional details about the purchase.

7. Text messages

Providing a mobile number and agreeing to texts are optional. If you choose to receive messages, Aldus may send the categories of messages you separately select. Message frequency varies; message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Agreeing to these Terms alone does not enroll you in text messages. See the text-messaging terms and Privacy Policy for details.

8. Using Aldus responsibly

Do not use Aldus to create unlawful, infringing, harassing or deceptive content; attempt to access another person's account or data; disrupt the service; or reverse-engineer it in violation of applicable law. We may restrict or suspend access when necessary to address misuse or protect the service.

9. Privacy and account deletion

Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, the providers that process it, and your choices. You may request account deletion and data erasure by contacting hello@aldus.co. We will verify the request, process it under the applicable policy and confirm when it is complete, subject to information we are required or permitted to retain by law.

10. Changes to the service or terms

We may update Aldus and these Terms. We will communicate material changes through the service or by email. You may stop using Aldus or request that your account be closed. A change in the service or Terms does not erase rights or purchase commitments already owed to you under applicable law.

11. Disclaimers and liability

The service is provided "as is." To the maximum extent permitted by law, Aldus is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages, and our total liability for a claim is limited to the amount you paid us in the twelve months before the claim. Nothing in these Terms limits liability or consumer rights that cannot be limited by law.

12. Governing law and contact

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Nothing in these Terms limits any consumer protections that cannot be waived under applicable law.

Questions about these Terms: hello@aldus.co.