Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 1, 2026 · Last Updated: April 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using GoodKnight Stories ("the App"), you ("the Parent" or "Guardian") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You are responsible for your child's use of the App. Children may not create accounts without parental consent.

2. Account Registration

• Accounts must be created by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years old.
• You must provide a valid email address that belongs to you.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and parent PIN.
• You may not create accounts on behalf of other people's children without their consent.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

3. Description of Service

GoodKnight Stories is an AI-powered interactive storytelling app. The App:

• Generates personalized stories using artificial intelligence (OpenAI) based on character choices and user selections
• Tracks story progress, character stats, and collectible items
• Offers both free and premium subscription tiers
• Provides text-to-speech narration in multiple languages

4. AI-Generated Content

• Stories are generated by AI and are unique each time. While we apply content filters designed for ages 6–12, we cannot guarantee that every generated sentence will meet every parent's expectations.
• Stories may contain themes of fantasy adventure including mild conflict, challenges, and adversaries appropriate for the target age range.
• If you encounter content you believe is inappropriate, please report it to support@goodknight.ai so we can improve our filters.
• AI-generated stories are provided for entertainment and should not be considered educational, therapeutic, or advisory content.

5. User-Generated Content

When using the custom story builder, your child may enter text for story themes and choices. This content:

• Is filtered through content moderation systems before being used
• Must not contain personal information (real names, addresses, phone numbers)
• Must not contain inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
• May be rejected by our content filters if it does not meet our safety standards

6. Subscriptions and Payments

Free Tier

• Includes 2 free stories
• Full access to hero selection, onboarding, and the world map
• No credit card required

Premium Subscriptions

• Premium subscriptions are available as monthly or annual plans
• Subscriptions are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period
• You can manage and cancel subscriptions through your device's app store settings
• Refunds are handled by the respective app store according to their refund policies

Free Trials

• Free trials, when offered, convert to paid subscriptions at the end of the trial period unless cancelled
• Each account is eligible for one free trial only

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Attempt to circumvent content filters or safety features
• Use the App for any purpose other than its intended use as a children's storytelling platform
• Attempt to access other users' accounts or data
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with the App
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to interact with the App
• Exploit the App to generate content for purposes outside of personal, non-commercial family use

8. Intellectual Property

• The GoodKnight Stories app, brand, characters (Sir GoodKnight, Captain Stormwind, Luna Startrail, Blaze, Starwing, Echo), world designs, and user interface are owned by GoodKnight Stories.
• AI-generated story content created during your child's use is provided for personal, non-commercial enjoyment.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially use App content without our written permission.

9. Privacy

Your and your child's privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the App, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers

• The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the App.
• AI-generated story content may occasionally produce unexpected results despite our content filtering systems.
• We are not responsible for any decisions or actions taken based on story content.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GoodKnight Stories shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App. Our total liability for any claim related to the App shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Account Termination

• You may close your account at any time by contacting privacy@goodknight.ai.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, with notice where possible.
• Upon account termination, we will delete all associated data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the email address on your account before the changes take effect. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first, and if necessary, through the courts of competent jurisdiction.

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