Welcome to Pickle PHD, operated by Dr. Pickle (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, app, and services (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Overview of Service

Pickle PHD is a creative video generation platform powered by artificial intelligence. Users upload content (text, PDFs, links, or videos) to receive entertaining videos performed by fictional animated characters (the “Characters”). These Characters may speak on topics like finance, medicine, law, or wellness — but all outputs are intended solely for entertainment and education.

2. Not Professional Advice - Important Disclaimer

All content generated on the Platform is STRICTLY for entertainment and educational purposes only. Even when Characters appear to give financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice, this advice is not real, not accurate, and not meant to be relied upon under ANY circumstances.

The scripts are generated by third-party AI (DeepSeek AI), and we make no guarantees that the information is factual, helpful, or even safe. The AI may generate content that is entirely fictional, inaccurate, or potentially harmful if acted upon.

You explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

• You will not interpret any content as professional advice under any circumstances.
• You will not take action based solely on the content produced by Pickle PHD.
• You will seek appropriate professional advice for any medical, legal, financial, or other professional matters.
• We are not responsible for any harm, loss, damage, or consequences (direct or indirect) resulting from reliance on our content.
• No doctor-patient, attorney-client, financial advisor-client, or any other professional relationship is created through your use of the Platform.

You explicitly acknowledge that the AI technology used is experimental and may produce unexpected, inaccurate, or undesired results.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Platform. If you are under 18, you must use the “Safe Mode” toggle, which reduces exposure to explicit content.

However, you acknowledge:

• AI-generated content may still be unpredictable.
• Some content may include language, humor, or references not suitable for all ages.
• We are not liable for content that is unintentionally explicit, offensive, or incorrect.

4. Content Filters and AI Limitations

We offer an 18+ content filter. While this limits the generation of explicit language or themes, it does not fully guarantee filtered content. AI sometimes slips.

We are not liable for:

• Inaccurate, offensive, or unsafe outputs.
• Any consequences from exposure to such content.

All content is generated using third-party tools and cannot be fully moderated before being displayed.

5. Uploads and Input Content

You may upload PDFs, links, videos, or other prompts to generate videos. By doing so, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use the uploaded content.
• Your content does not violate any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other legal rights.
• Your content does not contain any malware, viruses, or malicious code.
• Your content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Your content is not defamatory, obscene, or harmful to minors.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms, in our sole discretion and without prior notice.

You agree to comply with all Export Control Laws and will not upload content that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or similar regulations.

6. Intellectual Property and Content Ownership

All videos, characters, scripts, and outputs are the intellectual property of Dr. Pickle (Pickle PHD). We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• View and download your videos.
• Share them publicly for personal or educational use.

You may not resell, monetize, or distribute videos commercially unless we explicitly permit it in writing.

We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement and terminate accounts of repeat infringers in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

7. Fees and Subscriptions

• The chat feature is free within usage limits.
• Videos are a paid feature, available via one-time purchases or subscriptions.
• All payments are final. No refunds unless required by law.

8. User Accounts and Data

To use the Platform, you agree to provide accurate and complete registration details. We collect and store:

• Email and login info
• Uploaded prompts and content
• Generated video scripts and usage stats

We use this data to improve the experience. We don't sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers.

9. Your Responsibilities and Restrictions

In addition to previously stated restrictions, you agree not to:

• Use the Platform for High Risk Activities that could lead to death, personal injury, or environmental damage
• Attempt to circumvent usage limits or create multiple accounts to simulate a single account
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform
• Use the Platform for cryptocurrency mining without our explicit written permission
• Use the Platform in violation of Export Control Laws
• Process health information subject to HIPAA regulations without an executed Business Associate Agreement

10. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
• We expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
• We make no warranty that the Platform will meet your requirements or be available on an uninterrupted, secure, or error-free basis.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
• Our total liability for any claims arising from or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for the service during the twelve (12) months preceding the incident.
• You acknowledge that the AI technology used is experimental and may produce unexpected or undesired results.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dr. Pickle, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your reliance on any content generated by the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you upload or share through the Platform
• Any misuse or unauthorized use of your account

12. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Any dispute arising from these Terms will be governed by California law, excluding its conflict of laws rules. For any dispute not resolved through good faith negotiations:

• Disputes must be filed within one (1) year of the incident
• The parties agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than court proceedings
• Users waive their right to participate in class action lawsuits
• Arbitration will be conducted in Santa Clara County, California

This section does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief in cases of intellectual property infringement or other urgent legal matters.

13. Service Updates and Discontinuation

We will provide at least 30 days' notice before:

• Making material changes to the Platform or these Terms
• Discontinuing any significant feature or functionality
• Making backwards-incompatible API changes

However, we may make immediate changes required by law or security concerns without prior notice.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on the Platform and updating the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact

For questions or concerns about these Terms:
contact@picklephd.com