Terms of Service

What We Provide

Speech-to-Text.co is a free online tool that converts audio and video files into text using AI-powered speech recognition. Additional features include:

• Audio and video file transcription in 30+ languages
• AI-powered text summarization
• AI-powered text translation
• Voice recording directly in your browser
• Multiple export formats (TXT, PDF, Word, SRT, VTT, JSON)

Acceptable Use

You may use this service for any lawful purpose, including:

• Transcribing meetings, interviews, and lectures
• Creating captions and subtitles for videos
• Converting voice memos and recordings to text
• Business documentation and note-taking
• Academic research and study
• Content creation and podcasting

You May NOT Use This Service For:

• Transcribing audio you don't have rights to use
• Processing content that violates any law
• Attempting to overload or disrupt the service
• Automated bulk processing without permission
• Any activity that could harm the service or other users

Accuracy & Limitations

We want to be upfront about what to expect:

• Transcription accuracy is typically 85-95% for clear audio
• Background noise, accents, and overlapping speakers reduce accuracy
• Technical terms, names, and jargon may be transcribed phonetically
• AI summarization and translation may not perfectly capture nuance

Always review transcripts before using them for important purposes. For legal depositions, medical records, or official documentation, human verification is essential.

Your Content & Rights

• Your audio files remain yours. We don't claim any rights to your recordings.
• Your transcripts belong to you. Use them however you want.
• You are responsible for having the right to transcribe the audio you upload.
• We don't review what you upload. That's between you and the law.

Service Availability

This is a free service provided "as is." We do our best, but we cannot guarantee:

• 100% uptime or availability
• Error-free transcription
• That the service will always remain free
• Any specific level of performance

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time. If we make major changes, we'll try to give notice, but no promises.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of this service. This includes (but is not limited to) lost data, transcription errors, missed deadlines from service outages, or any decisions made based on transcribed content. Use professional judgment and verify important transcripts.

Current Limits

• Maximum file size: 200MB
• Supported formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, AAC, and more
• Recording limit: 30 minutes per browser recording

These limits may change. We may implement usage limits if needed to keep the service available for everyone.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms. Check this page periodically if that matters to you.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through good-faith communication first.

Questions?

If you have questions about these terms, email us at ask@speech-to-text.co