These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of TomeVox ("the Service") operated by Daniel Shilansky, Kastanienallee 16, 12627 Berlin, Germany ("TomeVox", "we", "us"). By using the Service, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
TomeVox converts text manuscripts (EPUB, PDF, DOCX, TXT) into AI-narrated audiobook files using text-to-speech technology. All audio output produced by the Service is AI-generated and does not represent the recorded performance of a human narrator. We deliver audio files in M4B and MP3 format.
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.
You, and not TomeVox, are solely responsible for all content you upload, submit, or generate through the Service. By uploading a manuscript or any other file, you represent and warrant that you own, or have obtained all rights, licences, consents, permissions, and authority necessary to submit the content and to allow TomeVox to process it as described in these Terms. Specifically, you represent and warrant that:
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders for content that violates these terms, or that we determine in our sole discretion is unlawful or inappropriate.
By uploading a manuscript or other file, you grant TomeVox a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to process, copy, and convert that content solely for the purpose of generating and delivering your audiobook files. This licence terminates upon delivery of the completed files and does not extend to any other use.
We do not pre-screen, monitor, or review uploaded content, and expressly disclaim any duty or obligation to undertake such monitoring or review. We may, however, at our sole discretion and without notice, decline to process, delete, or disable access to content that we become aware has been reported as infringing or that otherwise violates these Terms or applicable law — including in response to valid notices under Section 12 (Copyright notices and takedowns) or the DMCA or DSA.
All audiobook files produced by the Service are generated by artificial intelligence text-to-speech technology. No human narrator performs or records the audio. In preparation for compliance with Article 50 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (EU AI Act), applicable from 2 August 2026, we will include machine-readable metadata marking delivered audio as AI-generated. You agree not to strip, alter, or obscure this metadata.
Audio produced by the Service contains an imperceptible AI-generated content watermark. This watermark is present in all audio output, cannot be removed, and survives most audio processing operations. You acknowledge this watermark exists in your delivered files.
If you publish or distribute audiobooks generated through the Service, you are responsible for any disclosures to your audience required by applicable platform rules or law regarding AI-generated content.
Audio generated under the free tier is for personal evaluation only. Commercial use, distribution, or publication is not permitted.
Upon full payment and delivery, you receive a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, publish, distribute, and sell the generated audio files for the specific manuscript submitted. TomeVox retains no rights to your delivered audio output.
Voice models used to generate audio are proprietary to TomeVox or its technology providers. The licence applies to the output audio files only, not to the underlying models.
You may not use the Service to:
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All prices are displayed in US dollars. Payment is processed by Stripe. We never store your full card number.
VAT notice: TomeVox is operated under the German small-business scheme (§19 UStG — Kleinunternehmerregelung). No VAT is added to our prices. Invoices will carry the notice: "Kein Ausweis der Mehrwertsteuer gemäß §19 UStG." This applies until our annual revenue exceeds the applicable threshold, after which VAT registration will take place and prices will be updated accordingly.
What this right is. If you are a consumer in the EU/EEA, you generally have a 14-day right to withdraw from a distance contract without giving any reason (Article 9 of Directive 2011/83/EU; in Germany §§ 312g, 355 BGB). A TomeVox order is a contract for the supply of digital content that is not delivered on a tangible medium — the audiobook files we produce for you and make available to download.
Why and when the right ends early. For paid digital content of this kind, the right of withdrawal expires by law (it is not "waived") under § 356 Abs. 5 Nr. 2 BGB, which implements Article 16(m) of the Directive, once all of the following are met: (a) we have begun performing the contract; (b) you have expressly consented to us beginning performance before the 14-day period has ended; (c) you have confirmed your awareness that, by giving that consent, you lose your right of withdrawal once performance begins; and (d) we have given you confirmation of the contract on a durable medium (§ 312f BGB).
The consent and acknowledgement you give at checkout. Because of this, you cannot place a paid order without ticking a box that reads:
„Ich stimme ausdrücklich zu, dass TomeVox mit der Vertragserfüllung — der Produktion und Bereitstellung meines Hörbuchs — bereits vor Ablauf der 14-tägigen Widerrufsfrist beginnt. Ich bestätige meine Kenntnis davon, dass ich durch diese Zustimmung mit Beginn der Vertragserfüllung mein Widerrufsrecht verliere." (§ 356 Abs. 5 Nr. 2 BGB)
In English: "I expressly consent to TomeVox beginning performance of the contract — the production and provision of my audiobook — before the end of the 14-day withdrawal period, and I confirm I am aware that, by giving this consent, I lose my right of withdrawal once performance begins." Ticking this box satisfies conditions (b) and (c) above.
So, in practice: once you have given that consent and we begin performance — which happens promptly after you order, when we start producing your audiobook — your right of withdrawal expires. No right of withdrawal remains by the time the finished files are made available to you for download. We send the confirmation required by (d) by email (§ 312f BGB), and that email repeats your consent and this acknowledgement.
If performance has not yet begun. If you change your mind before we have started producing your audiobook, email [email protected] within 14 days of your order and we will cancel it and refund you in full, no reason required.
This section does not affect your rights if a delivered file is defective (Section 10) or your statutory conformity rights for digital products (§§ 327 ff. BGB).
Subject to Section 9, paid orders are non-refundable once we have begun performing the contract (producing your audiobook) and the right of withdrawal has expired under Section 9.
If a delivered file fails to meet the technical specifications stated on our site (M4B with chapter markers, 44.1 kHz, 192 kbps) due to a fault on our part — not due to a problem with your source file — we will regenerate it at no charge or, where regeneration is not possible, issue a full refund.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you will indemnify, defend (at our option), and hold harmless Daniel Shilansky operating as TomeVox, and any successors and assigns (the "TomeVox Parties"), from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, demands, damages, expenses or costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your access to or use of the Service; (b) any content you upload, submit, or generate through the Service; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation, misappropriation, or infringement of any rights of another (including intellectual property rights or privacy rights); or (e) your conduct in connection with the Service or your content.
You will cooperate with the TomeVox Parties in defending such claims and pay all fees, costs, and expenses associated with defending such claims (including reasonable legal fees). We reserve the right to assume exclusive control of the defence or settlement of any claim at our own option.
Note: This indemnification obligation does not apply to consumers in Germany or the EU/EEA to the extent that applicable mandatory consumer protection law limits or excludes it.
Our dedicated copyright contact is: [email protected]
Our designated copyright agent, registered with the U.S. Copyright Office (Registration No. DMCA-1070886), is:
Daniel Shilansky
Kastanienallee 16, 12627 Berlin, Germany
Email: [email protected]
To submit a valid DMCA notice, include: (1) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (2) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on our service; (3) your full name, address, and email; (4) a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf; and (6) your physical or electronic signature. We will act expeditiously on valid notices.
In compliance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, you may report illegal content — including copyright infringement — by emailing [email protected]. Your notice must include: (1) an explanation of the allegedly illegal content and why you believe it is illegal; (2) the location of the content; (3) your name and contact details; and (4) a statement that you believe in good faith that the information is accurate. We will review all notices promptly, notify you of the outcome, and take action where legally required.
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may send a counter-notice to [email protected] with: your contact information, identification of the removed content, a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed by mistake, and consent to the jurisdiction of your local federal court (for US users) or the courts of Berlin, Germany (for all others).
We will terminate accounts of users we determine to be repeat infringers of third-party intellectual property rights.
We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We are not liable for downtime, delays, or data loss. For critical production deadlines, do not rely solely on TomeVox.
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that generated audio will meet your specific creative expectations or that any particular distribution platform (Audible, Apple Books, Spotify, etc.) will accept it. This disclaimer does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable mandatory law.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TomeVox's total liability for any claim arising from use of the Service is limited to the amount you paid for the specific order giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for: death or personal injury caused by negligence; fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under German law (including §§309 No. 7, 307 BGB).
Consumers in the EU/EEA retain all statutory rights that cannot be waived by contract under the law of their country of habitual residence.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) does not apply.
For disputes with business users (B2B), the courts of Berlin, Germany have exclusive jurisdiction. For disputes with consumers, the mandatory jurisdiction rules of the consumer's country of habitual residence apply; consumers in the EU/EEA may bring claims before the courts of their member state of residence.
If you are a consumer habitually resident in an EU/EEA member state, nothing in these Terms deprives you of the mandatory consumer protection provisions of the law of your country of habitual residence, pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 (Rome I).
We are not willing and not obligated to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board (Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle). We encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to resolve any issue directly before considering formal proceedings.
Note: The EU Online Dispute Resolution platform (ODR-Plattform) was discontinued on 20 July 2025.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to registered users by email at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use of the Service after the notice period constitutes acceptance. EU/EEA consumers retain the right to terminate their account if they do not accept material changes.
Daniel Shilansky
Kastanienallee 16, 12627 Berlin, Germany
General: [email protected]
Legal & copyright: [email protected]