Terms of Use

Effective date: May 10, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Vilva provides an AI-powered visual knowledge management platform accessed through online software, APIs, web applications, and mobile applications. The Service enables users to:

  • Create, store, visualize, and share graph-based workspaces with interconnected nodes and links;
  • Generate images, videos, and other creative content using integrated AI models and third-party services;
  • Use AI agents and chat assistants to organize, analyze, and enhance content;
  • Organize and collaborate on creative projects with team features (where applicable).

AI capabilities are provided through our integration with third-party AI model providers. The Service is continuously evolving, and features, models, capabilities, pricing, and functionality may change at any time.

3. Eligibility & Accounts

You must be at least 13 years old (or older if required by law in your jurisdiction) and capable of forming a binding contract. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and all activity under your account.

4. User Content & AI-Generated Content

"User Content" means any data, text, files, images, videos, graphics, prompts, or other material you upload, create, post, or otherwise transmit via the Service.

  • Ownership of Uploaded Content. You retain all intellectual property rights to any original content you upload.
  • License to Vilva. You grant Vilva a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, display, analyze, transform, and improve the Service based on your User Content. This includes the right to use your User Content (including for analytics and service improvement) but not to train our proprietary AI models or offer it for resale, unless you provide explicit, separate opt-in consent.
  • AI-Generated Content Ownership. You fully own all AI-generated content (images, videos, text, etc.) created through the Service based on your prompts and inputs. You have the unrestricted right to:
    • Use generated content personally or commercially (if your plan includes commercial use rights);
    • Modify, remix, or create derivative works;
    • Sell, license, or distribute generated content;
    • Use generated content in commercial products, services, or publications.
    Commercial License: Lite, Pro, and Max plans include full commercial use rights. Free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use only. When you have a commercial license, you have complete freedom to use generated content as you see fit.
  • Your Responsibility for Reference Materials. You represent and warrant that any reference images, files, or materials you provide as input to AI generation do not infringe third-party copyright, trademark, or IP rights. You are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for any copyrighted or proprietary reference material you use in your prompts.
  • No Guarantees on AI Output. While you own the generated content, Vilva makes no warranties that the output is original, unique, or free from accidental similarity to third-party works. AI models generate based on training data patterns and may occasionally produce similar output to existing works. You assume responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable laws and third-party rights in your jurisdiction before commercial use. This is a limitation of AI technology, not a limitation of your ownership or license rights.
  • Third-Party AI Providers. To provide AI features, we transmit necessary User Content and prompts to third-party AI model providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Grok). By using the Service's AI features, you consent to this transmission. These providers are bound by their own terms and privacy policies. We select providers that commit to not using your data for training their models, but we cannot guarantee absolute non-use by all providers. Review their terms if you have concerns.
  • Warranties & Representations. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have sufficient rights to all User Content you upload; (b) your User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or personality rights; (c) you have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses for any copyrighted, trademarked, or proprietary material included in your prompts or uploads; and (d) your use complies with all applicable laws.
  • Model Training & Opt-Out. By default, we do not use your User Content to train our proprietary AI models. To opt-in to model improvement training, or to opt-out of future improvements, contact support@vilva.ai.
  • Prohibited Content. User Content must not include material that: infringes third-party rights, depicts non-consensual intimate content, violates laws, or promotes illegal activity. Vilva reserves the right to remove violating content and terminate accounts.

5. Intellectual Property

Except for User Content, the Service and all software, designs, text, graphics, and trademarks are the exclusive property of Vilva or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international IP laws. We grant you a limited, revocable, non‑transferable license to use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Copy, modify, or reverse‑engineer any part of the Service;
  • Upload unlawful, harmful, or infringing content;
  • Use the Service to violate the rights of others or any law;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its security;
  • Use any automated system (e.g., bots, scrapers) without our prior written consent;
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

7. AI Features & Limitations

AI Capabilities. Vilva integrates AI services to generate, transform, and analyze content, including images, videos, text, and structured knowledge graphs. These services are provided by third-party AI model providers.

Accuracy & Errors. AI models are probabilistic and may produce inaccurate, biased, offensive, nonsensical, or misleading output. AI-generated images or videos may contain artifacts, distortions, or unintended elements. You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and validating any AI-generated content before using, publishing, or relying on it.

No Guarantees. Vilva does not warrant that:

  • AI-generated content is original, unique, or free from third-party IP infringement;
  • AI models will continue to be available, accessible, or function as expected;
  • AI output is suitable for any particular purpose or commercial use;
  • AI services will not experience downtime, errors, or quality degradation.

Your Ownership & Commercial Rights. You own all AI-generated content. If your plan includes commercial use rights (Lite, Pro, Max), you are fully licensed to use that content however you wish—sell it, modify it, publish it, commercialize it—without limitation or additional licensing required from Vilva.

Your Responsibility (Not a Restriction). As the owner of generated content, you bear the same responsibilities any creator does:

  • Ensure any reference materials or inputs you provide (images, descriptions, styles, etc.) don't infringe third-party rights;
  • Understand that AI-generated content may occasionally resemble existing work due to how AI models work—you should review output and make your own judgment about commercial suitability;
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction when using generated content (same as any creator);
  • Not use AI to create deceptive, defamatory, non-consensual intimate, or illegal content.

No Vilva Liability. Vilva is not liable for any third-party claims about generated content originality or IP infringement. You accept all risk and responsibility for how you use content you own.

Third-Party Provider Terms. AI services are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying AI model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Grok, etc.). By using Vilva's AI features, you agree to be bound by those provider terms. Vilva is not liable for any limitations, errors, or discontinuation of third-party AI services.

Model Changes. Vilva may change, upgrade, downgrade, or discontinue AI models, providers, or capabilities at any time without notice or liability. Your use indicates acceptance of any such changes.

8. Pricing, Plans & Billing

Service Pricing. Features, pricing, plan tiers, credit allocations, and billing models are subject to change at any time. Vilva may introduce, modify, deprecate, or discontinue plans without prior notice. Continued use indicates acceptance of updated pricing.

Payment Terms. All fees are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices are non-refundable except as required by law. You authorize Vilva and our payment processors (Stripe, etc.) to charge your payment method for all fees and applicable taxes.

Subscription Auto-Renewal. Monthly and annual subscription plans automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. Cancellation can be completed in-app or by contacting support@vilva.ai.

AI Credits. Subscription plans include monthly or one-time AI credit allocations. Credits are used to generate content, run AI features, or consume API calls. Unused credits reset monthly (for subscription plans) or never expire (for lifetime or pay-as-you-go credits). We reserve the right to adjust credit costs, introduce new pricing tiers, or modify credit allocation formulas.

Plan Limits & Enforcement. Each plan includes specific limits (workspaces, storage, concurrent generations, etc.). Vilva enforces these limits and may restrict or throttle access if you exceed your plan's allocation. Upgrading to a higher plan removes or increases these limits.

Commercial Use License & Ownership. Your plan determines what you can do with AI-generated content:

  • Free Plan: You own the generated content but may only use it for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use is not permitted.
  • Lite, Pro, Max Plans: You own the generated content with full, unrestricted commercial use rights. You may use, modify, sell, license, and distribute generated content without any additional permissions or limitations.
  • Team & Enterprise Plans: All team members receive commercial use licensing. You have complete freedom to use generated content in any commercial capacity.

This license covers your use of generated content only. It does not grant you rights to Vilva's technology, the underlying AI models, or third-party IP used in training data. But your generated outputs? They're entirely yours to commercialize.

Taxes. You are responsible for all applicable taxes, VAT, or sales taxes on your purchases. Vilva will charge taxes where required by law.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." While we do not guarantee the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free, we make commercially reasonable efforts to ensure its security in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Except for these efforts, Vilva disclaims all warranties.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vilva and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, data, or goodwill arising out of or related to the Service or these Terms, even if advised of the possibility. Our aggregate liability shall not exceed the greater of (a) $100 or (b) the amounts you paid to Vilva in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vilva, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. Any dispute will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, unless mandatory arbitration is required under applicable law. You and Vilva waive any right to a jury trial.

14. Changes to the Service, Plans & Terms

Service Modifications. Vilva may modify, enhance, deprecate, or discontinue any feature, functionality, model, or capability at any time, with or without notice. We may change which AI models are available, retire outdated integrations, or restructure the Service architecture.

Plan Changes. We may introduce new plans, modify existing plans, adjust pricing, alter credit allocations, change feature availability per plan, or discontinue plans entirely. Such changes may apply to new subscribers immediately and to existing subscribers at the next renewal cycle or upon 30 days' notice.

Terms Updates. We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced via email or in-app notification. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance. If you do not accept updated Terms, you may cancel your account.

No Liability for Changes. Vilva is not liable for any loss, inconvenience, or expense arising from changes to the Service, plans, features, pricing, or terms.

15. Entire Agreement & Severability

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any supplemental agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vilva. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

15a. Service Evolution & Updates

Vilva is a continuously evolving platform. We may:

  • Add, remove, or modify features without notice;
  • Change which AI models and providers are available for content generation;
  • Adjust the user interface, workflow, or user experience;
  • Introduce new monetization models or adjust credit-cost structures;
  • Deprecate old API endpoints or retire legacy features;
  • Change team collaboration features, security settings, or data-handling practices.

Such changes are not considered breaches of these Terms and carry no liability for Vilva. Your use of the Service following any changes indicates acceptance.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, email support@vilva.ai or write to: Vilva, Inc., 1412, W Chase Ave, 403, Chicago, IL 60626, USA.