Last Updated: July 15, 2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and parlez.app (“we”, “us” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the https://parlez.app website (“Website”) and the services we offer (“Services”).
We may amend this Agreement at any time by posting the amended terms on our Website. We may or may not post notices on the homepage of our Website when such changes occur.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our Website, which provides French conversation practice and informational tips for individuals planning to move or live in France. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of the Website
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent that you meet this age requirement.
- Permitted Use: The Website is intended for personal use to practice French conversation and study French. You may not use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates these Terms.
- Account Registration: To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You may register using email or social login. You are responsible for maintaining account security. Notify us promptly of unauthorized use.
- Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
- Use the Website to engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or disrupt the Website or its AI features.
- Reproduce, distribute, or modify Website content without permission.
2. Services and Payments
- French Conversation Practice: The Website uses artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate French conversation practice. We strive to ensure accuracy but do not guarantee the correctness of AI-generated responses.
- Blog Content: Blogs about the French legal process are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your situation.
- Payments: Payments for services are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. We do not directly collect card information. By making a payment, you agree to Stripe’s Terms of Service (available at https://stripe.com/legal) and our Payment Terms (below).
- Payment Terms:
- All payments are in USD or EUR, unless otherwise stated.
- Applicable Value Added Tax (VAT) will be determined based on your location, validated using your IP address, and displayed at checkout.
- Billing and Payment: Payment for services shall be made on a monthly basis, in accordance with the billing cycle date. The initial charge will be prorated based on the service commencement date.
- Cancellation: In the event of cancellation, billing will cease as of the next billing cycle date following notice of cancellation. Access to services shall remain available until the end of the current billing cycle.
3. Refund Policy
- You may request a refund within 14 days of purchase if the service does not meet reasonable expectations (e.g., technical issues with AI functionality).
- To request a refund, contact us at support@parlez.app.
4. Intellectual Property
- All content on the Website, including text, blogs, AI-generated responses, and design elements, is owned by parlez.app or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Website content without our express written permission.
6. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, parlez.app is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to errors in AI responses or blog content.
- The Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- We make no warranties as to suitability or legality of blog/legal information—users should seek professional advice.
- To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties. Liability is limited to the amount you paid in the last 12 months, except where law prohibits.
7. Termination
- We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm the Website or other users.
- Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Website.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms are governed by the laws of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
- Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of California, USA, except where mandatory local laws (e.g., EU consumer protection laws) require otherwise.
9. Compliance with Local Laws
- EU/UK Users: We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, ensuring your data rights, including access, correction, and deletion.
- Canadian Users: We adhere to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) regarding consent and data handling.
- US Users: We comply with applicable state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), offering a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” option.
- You are responsible for complying with local laws applicable to your use of the Website.
10. Changes to These Terms
- We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website or via email. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
- For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
- Email: support@parlez.app