Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 7, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Echo ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Echo is a content publishing platform that allows users to create, edit, and share written articles. The Service provides rich text editing capabilities, media upload functionality, post management tools, and customization features. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

3. Account Registration and Use

3.1 Account Creation

You may use the Service anonymously or create an account. If you create an account, you must:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
  • Be at least 13 years of age
  • Not impersonate others or provide false information
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

4. Subscription Plans and Pricing

4.1 Free Service

Free users have access to core platform features with certain limitations. These limitations may include content restrictions and advertisements displayed on published content.

4.2 Premium Subscriptions

Premium subscriptions are available on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. Premium subscriptions provide enhanced features and remove certain limitations imposed on free accounts.

4.3 Payment and Billing

By subscribing to a Premium plan, you authorize us to charge your payment method at the beginning of each billing period through our payment processor, Atlos (atlos.io). All fees are non-refundable except as required by law. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' advance notice to existing subscribers. Payment processing is subject to Atlos's terms of service and privacy policy.

4.4 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial subscription periods unless required by applicable law. Upon cancellation, your account will revert to the free tier with associated limitations.

5. User Content

5.1 Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to content you create and publish on the Service. By publishing content, you grant Echo a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.

5.2 Content Restrictions

You may not post content that:

  • Violates any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
  • Contains hate speech, harassment, threats, or discriminatory content
  • Promotes violence, terrorism, or illegal activities
  • Is sexually explicit, pornographic, or exploitative
  • Contains spam, malware, viruses, or phishing attempts
  • Violates the privacy or publicity rights of others
  • Is false, misleading, or deceptive
  • Impersonates another person or entity

5.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, or remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We may terminate or suspend accounts that repeatedly violate our content policies without prior notice.

5.4 Backups and Data Loss

While we implement backup procedures to protect user data, you are responsible for maintaining your own copies of important content. We are not liable for any loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to content or data stored on the Service.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Echo's Rights

The Service, including its design, features, graphics, user interface, and code, is owned by Echo and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on the Service without our express written permission.

6.2 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, please contact us at contact.darkmintis@gmail.com with the following information:

  • Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
  • Description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • URL or location of the allegedly infringing content on the Service
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • Your electronic or physical signature

7. Prohibited Conduct

In addition to content restrictions, you agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, user accounts, or related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks connected to the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Service
  • Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access the Service without our prior written permission
  • Collect or harvest user information without their express consent
  • Impersonate others or create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
  • Circumvent or manipulate our fee structure, billing process, or subscription system
  • Use the Service to compete with Echo or develop competing products

8. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content, including but not limited to advertising services, payment processors, and hosting providers. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, practices, or reliability of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and conditions, and you access them at your own risk.

We use third-party service providers to facilitate the Service, including:

  • Atlos (atlos.io): Payment processing for premium subscriptions
  • Google AdSense: Advertising on free tier content
  • Vercel: Cloud hosting and content delivery
  • MongoDB: Database services for secure data storage

These providers operate independently and have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before using our Service.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ECHO, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your content or data
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the Service
  • Any other matter relating to the Service

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO ECHO IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.3 User Content Disclaimer

We are not responsible for user-generated content posted on the Service. Users are solely responsible for their content and the consequences of publishing it. We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any user content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Echo and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and costs) arising from:

  • Your use of or access to the Service
  • Your content or conduct on the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights
  • Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Grounds for termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or harmful conduct toward other users.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at contact.darkmintis@gmail.com or using account deletion features within the Service. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of a recognized arbitration association.

You and Echo agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the applicable jurisdiction for the purpose of litigating any disputes that are not subject to arbitration.

13. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, invalid, or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Echo on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Echo regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: contact.darkmintis@gmail.com

Website: myecho.page

Developer: darkmintis.dev