Terms of Service

Last updated: April 8, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Next Apps LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your use of Ethan Tales (accessible at https://ethantales.com), including all related services, features, and content (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Our Services

Ethan Tales is a web application that allows parents and guardians to create personalized AI-generated storybooks for children. Users upload a photo of their child's toy, select a challenge theme and preferences, and our AI generates a complete illustrated storybook. Books can be previewed for free, unlocked digitally for a one-time fee, and optionally ordered as printed copies.

The Services are not intended for distribution or use in jurisdictions where such use would violate local laws or regulations. Users are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

The content generated by the Services (storybooks) is designed for children, but the Services themselves are operated by parents and guardians. You are responsible for reviewing all generated content before sharing it with children.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Services, you must create an account using an email address and password or by signing in with Google OAuth. You agree to:

Provide true, accurate, current, and complete registration information
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Keep your password confidential and not share your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent. We may also remove or reclaim usernames that are inappropriate or objectionable.

4. Purchases and Payment

Ethan Tales offers one-time digital book purchases and optional print add-ons. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.

Digital books: One-time purchase to unlock a generated storybook, removing watermarks and enabling full editing and downloads.
Print add-ons: Optional printed copies fulfilled by Lulu, with shipping costs calculated at checkout.
Free previews: Your first book preview is free. Free previews include watermarked illustrations.

All prices are displayed in US dollars. Applicable taxes may be added at checkout. All purchases are final and non-refundable, except where required by applicable law. If a book generation fails due to a technical error (not user-caused), we will issue a refund.

We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect previously completed purchases.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

The Services, including source code, software, designs, logos, trademarks, and the Ethan Tales brand, are owned by Next Apps LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any part of the Services without our express written permission.

Your Content

You retain ownership of the photos you upload (toy images) and any text you input. By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and store your content solely for the purpose of providing the Services (generating your storybooks).

AI-Generated Content

When you purchase (unlock) a book, you receive full ownership rights to the generated story text and illustrations in that book. You may use your purchased books for personal and commercial purposes, including printing, sharing, and distribution.

Free preview content (watermarked) is licensed for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not sell, distribute publicly, or use preview content for any commercial purpose.

AI-generated content is created using third-party AI models. While we strive for quality and originality, we cannot guarantee that generated content will not resemble content generated for other users or existing works. We make no representations regarding the registrability of AI-generated content for copyright or trademark purposes.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
Upload content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services, other accounts, or computer systems
Use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Services without our written permission
Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
Circumvent any security features or access restrictions
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services
Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Impersonate any person or entity
Use the Services to generate content that is harmful, abusive, or inappropriate for children
Resell or redistribute the Services or access to the Services

Violations may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without notice or refund.

7. Content Safety

We use safety filters and content moderation to prevent the generation of inappropriate material. However, AI-generated content may occasionally produce unexpected results. Parents and guardians are responsible for reviewing all generated content before sharing it with children. We are not liable for any content that may be deemed inappropriate despite our safety measures.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services integrate with and rely on the following third-party providers:

Google (Gemini AI): Story and illustration generation
Stripe: Payment processing
Lulu: Print-on-demand book fulfillment
Supabase: Authentication and data storage

We are not responsible for the practices, policies, or availability of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from third-party service interruptions or failures.

9. Print Orders

Printed books are manufactured and shipped by Lulu, our print-on-demand partner. Production typically takes 3-5 business days, plus shipping time based on your selected shipping tier. We are not responsible for shipping delays, lost packages, or print quality issues caused by Lulu. For print-related issues, we will work with Lulu on your behalf to resolve them.

10. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through Account Settings. Upon deletion, your personal data, toy photos, books, and order history will be permanently deleted.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, without prior notice, including but not limited to violations of these Terms. Upon termination by us, your right to use the Services ceases immediately.

If you have purchased (unlocked) books prior to account deletion or termination, you are responsible for downloading your content beforehand. We are not obligated to retain or provide access to your content after account deletion.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
AI-generated content will be accurate, appropriate, or free from errors
The Services will meet your specific requirements or expectations
Any defects in the Services will be corrected

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEXT APPS LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Next Apps LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

Your use of the Services
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Content you upload to the Services

14. Dispute Resolution

Informal Negotiations

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at support@nextapps.fun and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Sacramento, California, unless otherwise agreed.

BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for disputes involving intellectual property rights, unauthorized use, or theft.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Sacramento County, California.

16. Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

17. Electronic Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails related to your account, purchases, and order updates. You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Next Apps LLC regarding the use of the Services, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Next Apps LLC
3400 Cottage Way, STE G2
Sacramento, CA 95825
United States
Phone: 650-485-3323
Email: support@nextapps.fun