Welcome to Cast FM. This Platform is owned and operated by OWEGO INKFLOW LIMITED & OWEGO CO., LIMITED, companies registered in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as "the Company", "we", "us", or "our"), which also operates other applications including Cast FM. We provide a digital environment (the "Platform") that enables users to access, stream, and engage with a diverse range of audiobooks, audio dramas, and related literary audio content, features, and associated services (the "Services").
By accessing the Cast FM mobile application (the "App") or any related domains, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not consent to these terms, please discontinue use of the Services immediately.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES & AMENDMENTS
The Company provides a digital distribution platform for audio-format literary works. We reserve the unilateral right to modify, suspend, or terminate any aspect of the Services or these Terms at our discretion. Any updates will be effective immediately upon posting within the App. Your continued engagement with Cast FM following such changes constitutes your explicit acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. NATURE OF AUDIO CONTENT (AI-GENERATED NARRATION)
You acknowledge and agree that a substantial portion, or all, of the audio content available on Cast FM is generated using artificial intelligence (AI) text-to-speech and voice synthesis technologies, rather than recorded by human narrators. By using the Services, you understand that:
- AI-generated narration may contain occasional mispronunciations, unnatural intonation, or other audio artifacts inherent to synthetic speech technology.
- The voices used in AI-generated content do not represent real individuals unless explicitly stated and licensed.
- The Company does not guarantee that AI-narrated content will be free of errors, and such characteristics do not constitute a defect in the Services.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure the quality of AI-generated audio, but you accept these limitations as an inherent part of the Services.
3. USER ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNTS
Registration: To unlock specific functionalities, you may be required to create a unique User Account. You must provide accurate and current information.
Security: You are solely responsible for safeguarding your login credentials. All activities performed under your account are deemed your own.
Account Termination: We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or delete accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent behavior without prior notice.
4. USAGE LICENSE & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, personal, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and stream the audio content provided on Cast FM solely for personal, non-commercial use through the App's official playback interface. This license permits standard streaming and, where applicable, background playback during active use of the Services.
All proprietary rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and rights in AI-generated audio outputs related to the Platform and its content, remain the exclusive property of OWEGO INKFLOW LIMITED & OWEGO CO., LIMITED or its respective licensors.
You are strictly prohibited from:
- Recording, capturing, ripping, or otherwise extracting audio content from the App by any means (including but not limited to screen recorders, audio capture software, or hardware loopback).
- Transcribing, summarizing for distribution, or converting audio content into text or other formats for redistribution.
- Redistributing, broadcasting, publicly performing, uploading, or sharing any audio content from Cast FM on any third-party platform.
- Decompressing, reverse-engineering, decompiling, or scraping any data, audio files, or code from the App.
- Circumventing any digital rights management (DRM), encryption, or access control mechanisms.
5. OFFLINE DOWNLOADS (SUBSCRIPTION FEATURE)
Cast FM offers an offline download feature that allows eligible users to cache audio content on their device for offline listening. The following terms apply:
- Subscription Requirement: Offline download functionality is available exclusively to active paying subscribers. Access to downloaded content is contingent on the subscription remaining active.
- Encrypted Storage: Downloaded audio files are stored in an encrypted format accessible only through the Cast FM App. Files cannot be played outside the App or transferred to other devices.
- Revocation on Termination: Upon expiration, cancellation, or termination of your subscription, your access to all previously downloaded content will be automatically revoked, and the cached files may be rendered inaccessible.
- Content Availability: We reserve the right to remove specific titles from the catalog at any time. In such cases, previously downloaded files of removed titles may become inaccessible regardless of subscription status.
- No Ownership: Downloading content does not grant you ownership of the audio files; it merely provides offline access under the terms of this license.
6. FREE TIER, AD-SUPPORTED LISTENING & VIRTUAL CREDITS
Cast FM operates primarily on a free, ad-supported model supplemented by an optional subscription.
Ad-Supported Listening Credits: Non-subscribing users may earn listening credits (e.g., "one chapter unlocked per advertisement viewed") by voluntarily watching in-app advertisements. The exchange rate between advertisements viewed and listening credits granted is determined solely by the Company.
Adjustment: We reserve the right to modify the credit valuation, advertisement requirements, or the structure of the reward system at any time based on operational needs, advertiser availability, or business considerations, without prior notice.
Advertising Content: Advertisements are served by third-party ad networks. The Company does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. Interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.
Anti-Fraud: Any attempt to manipulate the credit system via bots, emulators, third-party plug-ins, automated ad-watching scripts, click farms, or any unauthorized means will result in immediate permanent account termination and forfeiture of all accumulated credits.
7. SUBSCRIPTIONS & FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Billing: Premium features, including ad-free listening and offline downloads, require an active subscription. All transactions are processed via authorized third-party gateways (e.g., Apple App Store In-App Purchase, Google Play Billing).
Recurring Charges: Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle. You authorize the Company (via the applicable app store) to charge your selected payment method automatically at the start of each renewal period unless cancelled through your store account settings at least 24 hours prior to the renewal date.
Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID or Google Play account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period; you will retain access to subscription benefits until that date.
No Refund Policy: To the maximum extent permitted by law, all subscription payments are final and non-refundable, including partial periods of unused service. Refund requests, where legally required, must be directed to the applicable app store in accordance with their respective refund policies.
8. PROHIBITED USER CONDUCT
Users must not:
- Upload, transmit, or share any content that infringes on third-party intellectual property rights.
- Use the Platform for any unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive purposes.
- Interfere with, disable, or circumvent any security-related features of the App, including DRM and content protection mechanisms.
- Engage in any activity that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure, including automated scraping or excessive API requests.
- Use the Services in a manner that violates the terms of service of the underlying app store (Apple or Google).
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY & DISCLAIMERS
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, QUALITY, OR NATURALNESS OF AI-GENERATED AUDIO CONTENT.
OWEGO INKFLOW LIMITED & OWEGO CO., LIMITED SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, DATA LOSS, OR INACCESSIBILITY OF DOWNLOADED CONTENT.
OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD $100) OR THE EQUIVALENT IN LOCAL CURRENCY.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLAINTS
If you believe any content on Cast FM infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please submit a formal "Take-Down Notice" to our legal team at: support@castfmaudio.com
Please include:
- Proof of ownership or authorization to act on behalf of the rights holder.
- Specific identification and description of the allegedly infringing material (including title and approximate location within the App).
- Your contact information.
- A statement made in good faith that the use of the material is unauthorized.
11. GOVERNING LAW & ARBITRATION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be submitted to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) for binding arbitration in accordance with its then-current rules. The seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong, and the language of arbitration shall be English.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
The platform is operated by OWEGO INKFLOW LIMITED & OWEGO CO., LIMITED. The operation and technical support services are provided by the following affiliated entities:
UK Office Company Name: OWEGO INKFLOW LIMITED Registration Number: 16346772 Company Address: Suite 302, 4 Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GE, United Kingdom
Hong Kong Office Company Name: OWEGO CO., LIMITED Company Number: 3116836 Company Address: Unit D18, 3/F, Wong King Industrial Building, 2-4 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong (this is not a returning address)
Company Name: HONG KONG TENZHUO CO., LIMITED Registration Number: 76583410 Company Address: Workshop 60, 3/F, Block A, East Sun Industrial Centre, No. 16 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at support@castfmaudio.com.