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Terms and Conditions for Kokoro TTS - Enterprise-Grade Text-to-Speech
Last Updated: January 14, 2025
Welcome to Kokoro TTS!
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Kokoro TTS (the "Service") and its associated APIs and tools. By using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
What is Kokoro TTS?
Kokoro TTS is an enterprise-grade text-to-speech solution powered by an efficient 82M parameter model. Our service provides high-quality speech synthesis through local processing, ensuring privacy and control while delivering natural-sounding results.
Key Features:
1. Text-to-Speech Conversion: High-quality speech synthesis
2. Local Processing: Complete data privacy and control
3. Multiple Voice Options: Including natural and whispered speech
4. Cross-Platform Support: Flexible deployment options
5. Enterprise Integration: Scalable implementation
Service Usage and Rights
1. Usage Rights
- Apache 2.0 license compliance required
- Free for both personal and commercial use
- Local deployment and modification allowed
- Attribution requirements must be met
2. User Responsibilities
- Maintain appropriate security measures
- Implement proper error handling
- Follow API usage guidelines
- Respect system resources
3. Service Rules
- No unauthorized redistribution of models
- No misrepresentation of the service
- No reverse engineering of core components
- No violation of usage guidelines
Technical Requirements
Kokoro TTS requires:
- Compatible computing environment
- Sufficient processing power
- Adequate memory allocation
- Proper API implementation
- Secure deployment setup
Intellectual Property
The Kokoro TTS model, code, and associated materials are protected under the Apache 2.0 license. Users must comply with all license terms while maintaining appropriate attributions and notices.
Service Availability
While Kokoro TTS operates locally, we provide:
- Regular model updates
- Documentation maintenance
- Community support
- Security patches
- Performance improvements
Prohibited Activities
Users must not:
- Redistribute modified models without proper attribution
- Misuse the API or processing resources
- Violate the Apache 2.0 license terms
- Compromise system security
- Interfere with service operations
Updates and Modifications
We may update these Terms to reflect:
- New features and capabilities
- Security requirements
- Technical specifications
- License compliance
- Community standards
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by applicable laws and the Apache 2.0 license terms.
Contact Information
For technical support or inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kokorotts.org
GitHub: https://github.com/thewh1teagle/kokoro-onnx
Privacy Policy
For information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy at https://kokorotts.org/privacy-policy
By using Kokoro TTS, you acknowledge these Terms of Service and agree to comply with all applicable requirements and guidelines.
Additional Terms
1. Model Usage
- Local processing requirements
- Resource optimization guidelines
- Performance considerations
- Security best practices
2. API Implementation
- Rate limiting compliance
- Error handling requirements
- Documentation adherence
- Version compatibility
3. Technical Guidelines
- Deployment specifications
- Integration requirements
- Resource management
- Security protocols
4. Enterprise Usage
- Custom deployment options
- Scale considerations
- Support channels
- Integration guidelines
5. Community Standards
- Code contribution guidelines
- Issue reporting procedures
- Documentation updates
- Collaboration protocols
License Compliance
Users must maintain:
- Apache 2.0 compliance
- Attribution requirements
- Notice preservation
- License distribution
- Modification disclosure
These terms ensure proper use of Kokoro TTS while maintaining service integrity and user trust.