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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: January 2025

About FreeVoice Reader for Mac

FreeVoice Reader for Mac is a native macOS application that provides system-wide voice dictation and text-to-speech capabilities. The application runs entirely on your device, ensuring complete privacy for your voice data.

Key Features

  • Voice Dictation: Convert speech to text in any application using global hotkeys
  • Text-to-Speech: Listen to selected text read aloud with natural AI voices
  • 100% Local Processing: All AI runs on your Mac - no cloud services required
  • Offline Capable: Works without internet after initial model download

System Requirements

  • macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
  • Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) - Required
  • 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended)
  • 2GB free disk space for AI models

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

We offer a full refund within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked.

How to Request a Refund

  1. Email us at support@freevoicereader.com within 30 days of your purchase
  2. Include your order number or the email address used for purchase
  3. We will process your refund within 3-5 business days

Refund Details

  • Refunds are issued to the original payment method
  • Processing time depends on your payment provider (typically 5-10 business days)
  • No reason required - if you're not satisfied, we'll refund you

We believe in our product and want you to be completely satisfied. If FreeVoice Reader doesn't meet your expectations within the first 30 days, we'll gladly give you your money back.

7-Day Free Trial

FreeVoice Reader for Mac includes a 7-day free trial period. During the trial:

  • Full access to all features with no limitations
  • No payment information required to start the trial
  • Automatic reminder before trial expires
  • Easy upgrade to full license at any time

After the trial period ends, you'll need to purchase a license to continue using the application. Your settings and preferences will be preserved when you upgrade.

License Agreement

1. Grant of License

Upon purchase, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use FreeVoice Reader for Mac on up to 3 (three) personal computers that you own or control. This is a lifetime license with no recurring fees.

2. Restrictions

You may not:

  • Redistribute, sell, lease, or sublicense the software
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
  • Use the software for any unlawful purpose
  • Share your license key with others

3. Updates

Your license includes free updates for the lifetime of the product. Major version upgrades (e.g., version 2.0) may be offered at a discounted rate for existing customers.

4. Intellectual Property

FreeVoice Reader for Mac and all associated intellectual property rights are owned by FreeVoice Reader. This license does not grant you any ownership rights in the software.

5. Third-Party Components

FreeVoice Reader uses open-source AI models and libraries. These components are used under their respective licenses:

  • Whisper (OpenAI) - MIT License
  • Kokoro TTS - Apache 2.0 License

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL FREEVOICE READER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

8. Termination

This license is effective until terminated. Your rights under this license will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of its terms.

Privacy & Data

Data Collection

FreeVoice Reader for Mac is designed with privacy as a core principle:

  • No audio is ever transmitted - All voice processing happens locally on your Mac
  • No analytics or telemetry - We don't track your usage
  • No account required - Use the app without creating an account
  • No cloud services - Works entirely offline after setup

Data Storage

The application stores the following data locally on your Mac:

  • AI models (in ~/Library/Application Support/FreeVoiceReader/)
  • Application preferences and settings
  • License activation status

This data never leaves your device and can be completely removed by uninstalling the application.

Permissions

FreeVoice Reader requires the following macOS permissions to function:

  • Accessibility: For global hotkeys and text injection
  • Microphone: For voice dictation (only when actively recording)

These permissions are used solely for app functionality and do not enable any data collection.

Contact Us

For questions about these terms, refund requests, or technical support:

We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

By purchasing or using FreeVoice Reader for Mac, you agree to these terms and conditions.