Terms of Service for T-Shirt Generator
Last Updated: January 3, 2025
Welcome to T-Shirt Generator ("App," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our mobile application, website, and services.
BY USING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
- Email: support@tshirtgen.com
- Website: https://tshirtgen.com/support
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using the App, you:
- Agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- Represent that you are at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU)
- Represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
- Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and T-Shirt Generator.
2. Description of Service
T-Shirt Generator provides:
- AI Image Generation: Create custom t-shirt designs using text prompts and AI technology
- Design Storage: Save designs to your personal closet
- Mockup Generation: Preview designs on t-shirt mockups
- E-Commerce: Purchase physical t-shirts with your designs
- Social Sharing: Share designs with others via unique links
- Commission System: Earn 10% commission when others purchase your shared designs
- Subscription Service: Premium tier with increased generation limits
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- All activity under your account
- Maintaining the security of your login credentials
- All charges incurred under your account
- Ensuring only you use your account (no sharing)
3.3 Guest Users
You may use limited features without an account:
- Limited to 3 design generations
- Designs stored locally on your device
- No design saving or social features
- Cart stored locally (may be lost if app data cleared)
4. User-Generated Content
4.1 Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to create, upload, share, or generate designs that contain:
Prohibited Content:
- ❌ Illegal content or promotion of illegal activities
- ❌ Pornographic, sexually explicit, or NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content
- ❌ Violence, gore, or graphic disturbing imagery
- ❌ Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
- ❌ Content that infringes copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
- ❌ Spam, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent content
- ❌ Personal information of others without their consent
- ❌ Malware, viruses, or harmful code
- ❌ Content depicting minors in inappropriate contexts
- ❌ Encouragement of self-harm, eating disorders, or dangerous activities
- ❌ Impersonation of others or misrepresentation of identity
- ❌ Content that violates any applicable law or regulation
Prohibited Prompts:
You may not enter text prompts designed to:
- Generate prohibited content listed above
- Circumvent our safety filters
- Test or probe our content moderation systems
- Generate content for malicious purposes
4.2 Content Moderation
We employ multiple content moderation measures:
- Automated Filtering: AI safety checkers prevent NSFW and inappropriate content
- User Reports: Users can report violating content
- Manual Review: Reported content reviewed by human moderators within 24 hours
- Proactive Monitoring: We may review content to ensure compliance
Actions We May Take:
- Remove violating content without notice
- Issue warnings for first-time violations
- Suspend accounts for repeated violations
- Permanently ban accounts for serious or repeated violations
- Report illegal content to law enforcement
4.3 Your Rights to Content
Ownership:
- You retain ownership of AI-generated designs you create
- Designs are created based on your prompts using our AI tools
- Your designs are your intellectual property
License You Grant to Us:
By creating and sharing content, you grant T-Shirt Generator a:
- Worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license
- To display, reproduce, and distribute your public designs
- For the purpose of operating and promoting the App
- Including the right to create mockups and fulfill orders
- This license continues even if you delete your account (for designs others have purchased)
License We Grant to You:
- You may use designs you create for personal or commercial purposes
- You may sell t-shirts with your designs
- You may share designs and earn commissions
- You may not resell or redistribute designs created by others without permission
4.4 Reporting and Blocking
Report Inappropriate Content:
- Tap the "Report" button on any design
- Select a reason for the report
- Optionally provide additional details
- We will review within 24 hours and take appropriate action
Block Users:
- You can block any user to prevent seeing their content
- Blocked users cannot see your shared designs
- Manage blocked users in Settings > Privacy > Blocked Users
Report Outcomes:
- Content removal (if violating)
- Warning sent to creator
- Account suspension or ban (serious violations)
- No action (if content doesn't violate Terms)
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 AI-Generated Designs
Your Designs:
- You own the AI-generated designs you create
- You may use them for any legal purpose
- You are responsible for ensuring designs don't infringe others' IP rights
Platform IP:
- The App, including its code, design, features, and branding, is owned by T-Shirt Generator
- You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
- "T-Shirt Generator" name and logo are our trademarks
5.2 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)
We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same.
If you believe content infringes your copyright:
- Send a DMCA notice to: support@tshirtgen.com
- Include:
- Your contact information
- Description of the copyrighted work
- URL or identification of the infringing content
- Statement of good faith belief
- Statement under penalty of perjury that information is accurate
- Your physical or electronic signature
Counter-Notification:
If your content was removed and you believe it was a mistake:
- Send a counter-notice to support@tshirtgen.com
- We will forward it to the complainant
- Content may be restored in 10-14 business days if no lawsuit is filed
Repeat Infringer Policy:
- We will terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights
- Three confirmed infringements may result in permanent ban
5.3 Trademark Policy
Do not create designs that:
- Use others' trademarks without permission
- Create likelihood of confusion with existing brands
- Dilute famous trademarks
Examples of trademark infringement:
- Using company logos (Nike, Apple, etc.)
- Using brand names or slogans
- Parody that creates confusion (use caution)
6. Generation Limits and Subscriptions
6.1 Generation Tiers
Guest Users:
- 3 total design generations
- No account required
- Limited to device storage
Free Accounts:
- 5 designs per month
- Resets on the 1st of each month
- Designs saved to cloud
- Access to all features
Premium Subscribers ($0.99/month):
- 30 designs per month
- Resets on the 1st of each month
- Priority support
- Early access to new features
6.2 Subscription Terms
Auto-Renewal:
- Subscriptions automatically renew monthly
- You will be charged through your Apple App Store or Google Play account
- Renewal occurs 24 hours before the current period ends
- You can cancel anytime before renewal
Free Trials (if offered):
- Free trial period specified at sign-up
- Automatically converts to paid subscription unless cancelled
- Cancel during trial to avoid charges
Cancellation:
- Cancel anytime in app settings or through your Apple/Google account
- No refunds for unused portion of subscription
- Access continues until end of current billing period
- Unused generations do not carry over
Price Changes:
- We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice
- Changes apply to next billing cycle
- You can cancel before price increase takes effect
6.3 Generation Limit Enforcement
- Limits reset monthly on the 1st at 12:00 AM UTC
- Exceeding limit prevents new generations until reset or upgrade
- Limits apply per account, not per device
- We may adjust limits to prevent abuse
7. Purchases and Payments
7.1 T-Shirt Purchases
Pricing:
- $25.00 per t-shirt (base price)
- Shipping costs calculated at checkout (starting at $8.99)
- Tax calculated based on shipping address
- Prices subject to change
Bulk Discounts:
- 2-4 items: 10% off subtotal
- 5+ items: 15% off subtotal
- Applied automatically at checkout
Payment Processing:
- Payments processed by Stripe
- We do not store credit card information
- Payment authorization held until order approval (manual capture)
- Funds captured when order is approved by admin
Order Process:
- Add designs to cart, select size and quantity
- Proceed to checkout and enter shipping information
- Complete payment (payment authorized but not captured)
- Order reviewed by admin (24-48 hours)
- Order approved → Payment captured and order sent to Printful
- Order fulfilled and shipped (3-7 business days production, 3-5 days shipping)
- Tracking information sent via email
7.2 Order Fulfillment
Fulfillment Partner:
- Orders fulfilled by Printful
- Production time: 3-7 business days
- Shipping time: 3-5 business days (varies by location)
- Total delivery: 1-2 weeks typically
Shipping:
- Shipping costs calculated at checkout
- Rates vary by location and number of items
- Tracking information provided when shipped
- International orders may incur customs fees (your responsibility)
Order Modification:
- Orders cannot be modified after payment
- Contact support@tshirtgen.com immediately if changes needed
- Cancellation only possible before order sent to Printful (see Refund Policy)
7.3 Taxes
- Sales tax calculated based on shipping address
- Tax rates set by applicable jurisdictions
- Tax included in total at checkout
- We collect and remit sales tax as required by law
8. Refunds and Cancellations
See our detailed Refund Policy at [link to refund policy].
T-Shirt Purchases:
- Refunds available before order sent to Printful
- Contact support@tshirtgen.com within 24 hours of purchase
- Once production starts, orders cannot be cancelled
- Defective products: Contact us within 7 days with photos for replacement
Subscriptions:
- Managed by Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Refund requests subject to Apple/Google policies
- Contact Apple/Google support for subscription refunds
- We cannot issue refunds for App Store/Play Store purchases
Quality Issues:
- Contact support@tshirtgen.com within 7 days of delivery
- Provide photos of defect
- We will work with Printful to resolve (replacement or refund)
9. Commission and Referral Program
9.1 How Commissions Work
Earning Commissions:
- Share designs via unique share links
- Earn 10% commission when others purchase your shared designs
- Commission calculated on subtotal (before discounts)
- Commission does NOT apply to discounts or shipping
Example:
- Item price: $25.00 × 2 = $50.00 subtotal
- 10% discount: -$5.00
- Shipping: $8.99
- Tax: $4.50
- Your commission: $50.00 × 10% = $5.00
9.2 Payout Terms
Minimum Payout:
- $25.00 minimum to request payout
- Earnings tracked in your account dashboard
- Pending payouts updated when orders are fulfilled (not just paid)
Payout Process:
- Request payout via in-app commission dashboard
- Payouts processed within 10 business days
- Paid via Stripe (requires Stripe account)
- You are responsible for any transfer fees
Tax Reporting (US Users):
- Earnings over $600/year: IRS Form 1099-NEC issued
- Must provide W-9 form before first payout
- You are responsible for reporting income and paying taxes
- 1099 forms sent by January 31 following tax year
International Users:
- Subject to applicable tax laws in your country
- You are responsible for tax compliance
- We may require tax documentation
9.3 Commission Restrictions
Prohibited Activities:
- Purchasing your own designs to earn commission (fraud)
- Creating fake accounts to generate commissions
- Spamming share links
- Misleading others about designs or prices
- Any fraudulent activity to inflate commissions
Consequences:
- Forfeiture of all commissions
- Account termination
- Legal action for fraud
9.4 Referral Tracking
- Share links contain unique tokens
- Tokens tracked via cookies and local storage
- 30-day attribution window (purchase must occur within 30 days of click)
- Last click attribution (most recent share link gets credit)
10. Apple App Store Requirements (EULA)
For Apple App Store users, the following terms apply:
License Scope: This license is limited to a non-transferable license to use the App on any Apple-branded products that you own or control and as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.
Maintenance and Support: T-Shirt Generator, not Apple, is solely responsible for providing maintenance and support services for the App as specified in these Terms or as required by applicable law.
Warranty: T-Shirt Generator, not Apple, is responsible for any product warranties, whether express or implied by law, to the extent not effectively disclaimed. In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any) for the App; to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App.
Product Claims: T-Shirt Generator, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims you or any third party may have relating to the App or your possession and/or use of the App, including but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that the App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation.
Intellectual Property Rights: In the event of any third-party claim that the App or your possession and use of the App infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, T-Shirt Generator, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.
Legal Compliance: You represent and warrant that: (i) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (ii) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
Third-Party Terms: You must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the App (e.g., wireless data service agreement).
Third-Party Beneficiary: Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary thereof.
Contact Information: For questions, complaints, or claims with respect to the App, contact support@tshirtgen.com.
Apple Not Responsible: Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App.
11. Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful code (viruses, malware, etc.)
- Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Use automated scripts or bots
- Create multiple accounts to evade bans or abuse limits
- Resell or redistribute the App or its features
- Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Harass, threaten, or harm other users
- Manipulate or abuse the commission system
- Create fake reviews or testimonials
12. Account Termination
12.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time:
- Settings > Account > Delete Account
- Email support@tshirtgen.com
- Account and data deleted within 30 days
12.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms or our policies
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- You repeatedly upload prohibited content
- You manipulate or abuse our systems
- We are required to do so by law
- We cease operations
Effect of Termination:
- Access to App immediately revoked
- Designs and data deleted (except as legally required)
- Pending orders may be fulfilled or refunded
- Unpaid commissions forfeited (unless already earned)
- No refund of unused subscription time
- You remain responsible for any outstanding obligations
13. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
13.1 Service "As Is"
THE APP AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
13.2 AI-Generated Content
We do not guarantee:
- Quality or accuracy of AI-generated designs
- That designs will meet your expectations
- That designs are free from defects
- That designs won't infringe third-party rights (you are responsible for reviewing)
13.3 Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for:
- Fal.ai image generation quality or availability
- Printful fulfillment delays or quality issues
- Stripe payment processing issues
- Third-party service interruptions or failures
13.4 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, T-SHIRT GENERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Business interruption
- Damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
This applies even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
13.5 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless T-Shirt Generator, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights (including IP rights)
- Content you create or share
- Your fraudulent or illegal activities
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.2 Informal Resolution
Before filing a claim, contact us at support@tshirtgen.com to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve within 30 days.
14.3 Arbitration (if applicable)
Binding Arbitration:
- Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration (if you agree)
- Arbitration conducted by [Arbitration Organization]
- Individual claims only (no class actions)
- You may opt out within 30 days by emailing support@tshirtgen.com
14.4 Exceptions to Arbitration
The following may be brought in court:
- Claims related to intellectual property
- Small claims court actions
- Injunctive relief
14.5 Jurisdiction
If arbitration doesn't apply, disputes will be resolved in courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].
15. General Terms
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced, constitute the entire agreement between you and T-Shirt Generator.
15.2 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or in connection with a merger or acquisition.
15.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, pandemics, wars, etc.).
15.6 Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time:
- Changes effective immediately upon posting
- Significant changes communicated via email or in-app notification
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
- If you don't agree, stop using the App
15.7 Contact and Notices
Contact Us:
- Email: support@tshirtgen.com
- Website: https://tshirtgen.com/support
Legal Notices:
Send to: support@tshirtgen.com
16. Acknowledgment
By using T-Shirt Generator, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood these Terms
- You agree to be bound by these Terms
- You are legally able to enter into this agreement
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Thank you for using T-Shirt Generator!
Last Updated: January 3, 2025
Version: 1.0