Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of PodRise's website and software (“Service”), developed by Podcast HQ (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility and account responsibility

You must be legally able to enter into these Terms. If you use PodRise on behalf of a business, you represent that you have authority to bind that business. You must provide accurate account information, protect your credentials, and promptly report suspected unauthorized access.

2. Scope of service and beta availability

PodRise offers tools for podcast show and episode organization, transcription, AI-assisted drafting, content planning, discoverability analysis, and workflow management. Certain features, including private media storage, YouTube uploads, host publishing, and social-platform integrations, depend on configured connections, provider permissions, or beta readiness. Features and limits may change, be suspended, or be unavailable while tested.

Descriptions of proposed pricing or future functionality do not guarantee availability. PodRise is not currently a replacement for your podcast host, professional audio/video editor, or legal and business advisers.

3. Your content and intellectual property

You retain ownership of original content you lawfully submit, including podcasts, recordings, artwork, transcripts, and related files. You grant us and our necessary service providers a limited license to host, process, transmit, display and format your content solely to deliver, secure, support, and improve features you request, consistent with our Privacy Policy. We do not obtain ownership of your podcast through your use of PodRise.

You represent that you have the rights and necessary consents for recordings, guest voices and likenesses, music, images, personal data, and any material you upload or ask us to process. Do not submit content that violates others' intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.

4. Acceptable use

You may not use PodRise to violate laws or others' rights, attempt unauthorized access, interfere with system security or availability, distribute malicious code, deceive audiences through impersonation or unlawful content, misuse third-party API access, or bypass usage limits or account controls. We may investigate and restrict misuse consistent with applicable law.

5. AI-generated outputs and professional judgment

Transcriptions, summaries, metadata suggestions, SEO research and AI-generated content may be incomplete, inaccurate or unsuitable for publication. You are responsible for verifying facts, obtaining necessary permissions, checking timecodes, reviewing outputs, and making final editorial and business decisions. PodRise makes no guarantee of audience growth, search ranking, views, revenue, or podcast-platform acceptance.

6. Connected services and Google authorization

Connecting Google or another provider is optional. You control which accounts and properties you authorize and must comply with the provider's terms. The Google integration may access approved Search Console, Google Analytics, YouTube, and YouTube Analytics information as described in our Privacy Policy. You can disconnect Google in PodRise and revoke the authorization through your Google Account.

YouTube uploads require a separate explicit authorization, an authorized channel, and a file you have the right to upload. A successful transfer may create a Private YouTube video; it does not make a public post or a podcast RSS release. You are responsible for your account's publication settings, compliance with platform rules, and final approval.

7. Files, security and backups

Maintain your own copies of important audio, video, artwork, and other production assets. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, but may not be able to recover every lost file, unsaved change, expired URL, or interrupted upload. Provider outages, file-size limits, and connectivity can affect delivery. Access to uploaded or linked files may be controlled by third-party storage providers.

8. Plans, billing and cancellation

During the current beta, creating a PodRise account from this site does not itself enroll you in a paid subscription. Prices and plan allowances displayed on the website are proposed launch terms. Before activating paid billing, we will disclose final prices, payment frequency, applicable taxes, renewal and cancellation terms, and obtain the required enrollment authorization. Separate purchases from Podcast HQ are governed by their own terms.

9. Intellectual property in the platform

PodRise's software, design, logos, product name, and proprietary systems remain the property of their respective owners and licensors. We provide a limited, personal or authorized-business right to use the Service under these Terms, not ownership of the software or a right to redistribute it.

10. Suspension and termination

You may stop using the Service and request account deletion by emailing team@podcast-hq.com. We may restrict or suspend access to protect users or systems, address suspected misuse, comply with law, or respond to significant service changes. Where practical, we will provide notice. Data retention and deletion are governed by the Privacy Policy and applicable obligations.

11. Service disclaimers and liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Service is provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis, without guarantees of uninterrupted availability, error-free results, or fitness for any particular production or business objective. We are not responsible for third-party platform availability, independent publishing decisions, or losses caused by materials you do not have rights to use.

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or remedies that cannot legally be waived. Any additional limitations of liability or dispute-resolution provisions should be reviewed by counsel before paid commercial launch.

12. Updates to these Terms

We may revise these Terms when the Service, integration requirements, or business model changes. We will publish an updated effective date and provide further notice when appropriate. Continued use after applicable notice may constitute acceptance to the extent permitted by law.

13. Contact

PodRise is developed by Podcast HQ in South Florida, United States. For legal notices or questions about these Terms, contact team@podcast-hq.com. Related studio services and booking policies, where applicable, are separate from this software agreement.