Terms of Service

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Welcome to Ekly. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Ekly platform, including our website at ekly.ai, the application at app.ekly.ai, and all related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using any part of the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Ekly is an AI-powered video editing platform that enables users to create, edit, and export video content. Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Browser-based video editing with timeline and overlay tools
  • AI-assisted content generation (images, transcriptions, voice synthesis)
  • Video rendering and export
  • Screen recording and reel generation
  • Team collaboration and organization management
  • Asset library and cloud storage for media files

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly notify us of any unauthorized access to your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account

4. Subscriptions & Payments

Certain features of the Service require a paid subscription. By subscribing:

  • You agree to pay all applicable fees as described in your selected plan
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact us for assistance
  • We reserve the right to modify pricing with reasonable advance notice

5. User Content

Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload, create, or generate through the Service ("User Content"). By uploading content, you grant Ekly a limited, non-exclusive license to process, store, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to use and share your content
  • Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
  • Your content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations

AI-Generated Content

Content generated through our AI features is provided as-is. While we strive for high quality, AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying any AI-generated content before use.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Upload or distribute malicious software or harmful content
  • Generate content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, or harassing
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
  • Use automated means to access the Service without our written permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service without authorization

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by Ekly and protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use the Ekly name, logo, or trademarks without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party providers for features such as AI generation, payment processing, and cloud storage. Your use of these integrations may be subject to the respective third-party terms and privacy policies. Ekly is not responsible for the practices of third-party providers.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned downtime.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ekly and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amounts you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

12. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion, with reasonable notice where practicable. Upon termination:

  • Your right to access the Service will cease immediately
  • We may delete your data after a reasonable retention period
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ekly is established, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration or the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

hello@ekly.ai