Terms of Use
Welcome to OldCat (the “Service”). The Service is provided by the operator of OldCat (“we” or “us”). By downloading, installing or using OldCat, you agree to these Terms.
1. The Service
OldCat is an app for iPhone, iPad and Mac that offers classroom speech recognition, live translation, AI questions and answers, and organized class notes. Some features require an internet connection and a signed-in account, and use third-party AI services to process your content.
2. Your account
You need a valid email address to create an account, and you are responsible for keeping your password safe. Your account is for your personal use only and may not be transferred, sold or shared. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us right away.
3. Acceptable use
- Follow your school's and your class's rules on audio and video recording. Where your instructor's consent is required, obtain it before use.
- Do not use the Service to infringe anyone's intellectual property, privacy or other rights, or for exam cheating or any other breach of academic integrity.
- Do not abuse, reverse-engineer or resell the Service or its kibble allowance by automated or other means.
About AI: OldCat uses third-party AI services for speech recognition, translation and notes. It does not generate images or videos. Do not use the service to create unlawful content or to impersonate others.
4. Paid services
OldCat offers a free plan, Pro and Ultra subscriptions, and one-time Snack Packs. Prices, kibble allowances, renewal, upgrades and refunds are described in the . For purchases made through the App Store, payment, renewal and refunds are also governed by Apple's Media Services Terms and Conditions. On Mac, you can also pay in Chinese yuan with Alipay, or in US dollars by card (processed by Creem as the merchant of record); the rules are in the .
5. AI-generated content
Recognition, translations, answers and notes are generated automatically by AI and may contain errors or omissions. They are for study reference only. For important information such as exam dates or assignment requirements, rely on official notices from your instructor and school.
6. Intellectual property
The OldCat software and its design belong to us. Your recordings and the notes generated from them belong to you; we claim no rights in them.
7. Disclaimer and limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, the Service is provided “as is”. For losses caused by network problems, interruptions of third-party services or errors in AI content, our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the previous 12 months.
8. Termination
You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time. If you seriously breach these Terms, we may suspend or terminate your account.
9. Changes to these Terms
We will notify you of material changes through an in-app notice or by email. Continuing to use the Service after a change means you accept the updated Terms.
10. Contact
For any questions, email [email protected].