TERMS OF SERVICE
General Terms and Conditions for YANUS.AI
1. Scope
These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) govern all contracts between YANUS.AI, an architectural visualization service, and its customers. Any deviations from these terms require explicit written agreement from YANUS.AI.
2. Service Overview
YANUS.AI offers AI-powered architectural visualization services through a subscription-based model. The service is provided as per the terms of the customer’s selected subscription plan.
3. Subscription and Payment
3.1 Fixed Monthly Fee
Customers agree to pay a fixed monthly subscription fee. This fee will be automatically billed and collected via the Stripe payment platform. The specific pricing and payment terms will be as outlined in the effective price list at the time of contract initiation.
3.2 Payment Processing
All payments are processed securely through Stripe. The customer is responsible for ensuring that payment details are accurate and up to date.
4. Subscription Duration and Cancellation
4.1 Contract Term
The subscription has a minimum term of one month and will automatically renew for additional monthly terms unless canceled prior to the end of the current period.
4.2 Cancellation
Customers may cancel their subscription at any time, effective at the end of the current billing cycle. Cancellation requests must be submitted via the customer’s online account or in writing.
5. Payment Obligations
The subscription fee is payable in advance and will be automatically debited at the start of each billing period. Failure to make timely payments may result in service suspension or termination.
6. Sales Tax
All applicable statutory sales taxes will be added to the invoiced amount based on the customer’s location and legal requirements.
7. Default and Late Payments
In the event of late payment, YANUS.AI reserves the right to charge interest on the overdue amount at a rate of 8 percentage points above the base interest rate, along with applicable reminder and collection fees. The customer is responsible for any costs incurred due to legal actions related to the collection of unpaid fees.
8. Refunds
- Non-Refundable Subscription Policy: Once the subscription is billed, it is strictly non-refundable.
Plan Upgrades and Downgrades
- Upgrades:
- You may upgrade to a higher-tier plan at any time during the subscription period. Any additional costs will be billed on a pro-rated basis for the remainder of the subscription term.
- Downgrades:
- Downgrades to a lower-tier plan will take effect at the end of the current subscription period, with no refund for the difference.
Annual Plan Discount
- The annual subscription plan is offered at a discounted rate compared to the monthly subscription plan. This discounted rate reflects the commitment for a full year of service.
- By subscribing to the annual plan, you agree to pay for the entire subscription period, subject to the refund terms outlined above.
Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel your subscription at any time to prevent auto-renewal for the next billing cycle.
General Conditions
- By subscribing to the plan, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
- We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, with updates communicated via email or on our website.
9. Copyright
YANUS.AI retains all copyrights and associated rights to the works produced in accordance with § 2 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG).
10. Rights of Use
Upon full payment, the customer is granted the rights to use the delivered work for the agreed purpose. Any transfer of these rights to third parties requires prior written approval from YANUS.AI.
11. Publication and Credits
If images generated by YANUS.AI are published in printed or digital formats (e.g., newspapers, magazines, websites, brochures), YANUS.AI must be credited as the creator. The agency retains the right to use any work produced for promotional purposes on its website and social media platforms.
12. Data Protection
YANUS.AI complies with all applicable data protection laws. Detailed information on how personal data is handled can be found in our Privacy Policy.
13. Amendments to Terms and Conditions
YANUS.AI reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Customers will be notified of any changes, which will take effect upon publication on the website.
14. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law
All disputes arising from or related to this contract will be governed exclusively by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction is the location of YANUS.AI’s headquarters in Cologne, Germany.
15. Severability Clause
Should any provision of these GTC be deemed invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
16. Free Trial Accounts and Content Sharing
16.1 Content Privacy
Content Created During Open Beta Period
For users who participated in the open beta period, any content uploaded and images generated through YANUS.AI were not considered private, as outlined in the terms during the open beta. YANUS.AI reserved the right to share these results with the broader YANUS.AI community, including the name of the author, on the YANUS.AI website. This was done without further notice to the author. However, the author has the right to request the removal of such content from public view at any time by contacting YANUS.AI. This right to showcase content can be revoked upon the author’s request.
16.2 Social Media Publication
YANUS.AI also reserves the right to publish images generated through free trial accounts on its social media platforms. In these cases, YANUS.AI will notify the author prior to publication.
16.3 Paid Subscription Privacy
For users with a paid subscription plan, YANUS.AI will not share or publish any content without first notifying the author.
These General Terms and Conditions are effective as of March 15, 2024, and apply to all future contracts with YANUS.AI.
17. Proof of Compliance with GNU Affero General Public License v3
Software Utilized
Use of Licensed Technology: Our services utilize Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) under the CreativeML Open RAIL++-M License, as published by Stability AI. This use complies with the terms and conditions outlined in the license, including its guidelines for responsible and ethical.
Our services incorporate ControlNet, which is utilized under its published open-source license. This use adheres to the terms and conditions specified by the license, including compliance with its responsible use provisions.
This service incorporates the following open-source software licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) v3: Software Name: Clarity.AI Copyright Holder: © 2023 AUTOMATIC1111
Effective Date: 01/20/2025