Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Hey Andrew (the "Service"), operated by HeyAndrew.io ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Hey Andrew is a conversational AI platform that allows users to:

  • Create and manage multiple AI avatars with distinct personalities
  • Engage in voice-enabled conversations with AI
  • Record and replay conversations
  • Use free Web Speech API or premium OpenAI-powered features
  • Store conversations and settings locally or in the cloud

3. Account Registration

Optional Registration: You can use the Service without creating an account. However, signing in with Google provides additional features including cloud storage and token tracking.

Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

4. Token System and Payments

4.1 Token Usage

Premium features require tokens. Token costs are as follows:

  • Speech-to-text (OpenAI Whisper): 1 token per request
  • Chat response (GPT-4o-mini): 2 tokens per request
  • Text-to-speech (OpenAI TTS): 1 token per request

4.2 Token Purchases

Tokens can be purchased through our payment processor (Stripe). All payments are processed securely and are subject to our pricing at the time of purchase.

4.3 Token Expiration

Purchased tokens do not expire and remain in your account until used.

4.4 Refund Policy

No Refunds: All token purchases are final and non-refundable. We provide 100 free tokens upon signup for you to test premium features before purchasing.

Exceptions: Refunds may be issued at our sole discretion in cases of technical errors, billing mistakes, or service unavailability.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Generate harmful, abusive, threatening, or illegal content
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
  • Use automated scripts or bots to abuse the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Resell or redistribute access to the Service without permission

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create, including avatar configurations, conversation transcripts, and recordings ("Your Content").

By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process and store Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

6.2 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by AI (responses, conversations) is provided "as-is." You are responsible for reviewing and using AI-generated content appropriately.

6.3 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, features, and branding, is owned by HeyAndrew.io and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property without written permission.

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

Local Storage: Without an account, data is stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB.

Cloud Storage: With a Google account, conversations and settings are stored in Firebase Firestore and accessible only by you.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services including:

  • OpenAI: For chat completions, speech recognition, and text-to-speech
  • Google Firebase: For authentication and cloud storage
  • Stripe: For payment processing

These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices or availability.

9. Service Availability

No Guarantee: We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. The Service is provided "as-is" and "as available."

Maintenance: We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or repairs. We will provide reasonable notice when possible.

Changes to Service: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or aspect of the Service at any time without liability.

10. Account Termination

Your Right: You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, your cloud-stored data will be permanently removed.

Our Right: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in abusive behavior, or pose security risks.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access to premium features will cease. Purchased tokens are forfeited and non-refundable.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 No Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 AI Accuracy

AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, errors, or inappropriate material. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or appropriateness of AI responses.

11.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE 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.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HeyAndrew.io, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your Content or AI-generated content you create

13. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

14. Age Restrictions

The Service is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use the Service. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using the Service.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: support@heyandrew.io

Website: https://heyandrew.io

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HeyAndrew.io regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

By using Hey Andrew, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.