1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using VOCE.com ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.
VOCE.com is a subsidiary of Experience.com, providing a platform for local professionals to share expertise and for readers to discover valuable content.
2. User Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms.
- You are responsible for safeguarding your password
- You must not share your account with others
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
3. Content Guidelines
Our Service allows you to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, or other material ("Content").
- You retain ownership of Content you post
- You grant us a license to use, modify, and display your Content
- Content must not violate any applicable laws
- Content must not infringe on intellectual property rights
- Spam, harassment, and hate speech are prohibited
4. Professional Content
Creators on VOCE share professional expertise and advice. However:
- Content is for informational purposes only
- It does not constitute professional advice
- We do not verify the accuracy of all posted content
- Users should verify information independently
5. AI-Assisted Content Policy
VOCE provides AI-powered writing assistance tools to help creators produce content more efficiently. By using these tools and publishing content, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
5.1 AI Content Disclosure
- You acknowledge that VOCE's AI writing tools are powered by large language models that may generate inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information
- AI-generated content is not fact-checked by VOCE and may contain errors
- You are solely responsible for reviewing, fact-checking, and verifying all AI-generated content before publication
- VOCE makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content
5.2 Author Responsibility & Liability
- You are the author of record for all content published under your account, regardless of whether it was AI-assisted or manually written
- You accept full legal responsibility for the accuracy, truthfulness, and legality of all published content
- You are liable for any damages, claims, or legal action arising from inaccurate, false, misleading, or harmful content you publish
- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VOCE, Experience.com, and their affiliates from any claims related to your published content
5.3 Content Verification Requirements
- You must fact-check all statistics, data points, and claims in AI-generated content
- You must verify that all advice or recommendations comply with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
- You must ensure professional advice (legal, medical, financial, etc.) meets professional standards and licensing requirements
- You must not publish content that violates copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights
5.4 Community Standards Compliance
All AI-assisted content must comply with VOCE's Community Guidelines, including but not limited to:
- No false, misleading, or deceptive information
- No harmful, dangerous, or illegal content
- No hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
- No content that violates professional ethics or licensing requirements
- Content must be appropriate for a general audience
5.5 Acknowledgment Requirements
Before saving or publishing AI-assisted content, you will be required to affirmatively acknowledge that you have:
- Reviewed the entire article for accuracy and completeness
- Verified all factual claims, statistics, and recommendations
- Confirmed the content meets VOCE's Community Guidelines
- Understood that AI may make mistakes and that you are responsible for any errors
- Accepted full legal responsibility as the author of record
⚠️ Important Legal Notice
By publishing AI-assisted content on VOCE, you represent and warrant that you have reviewed the content for accuracy, that all information is truthful to the best of your knowledge, and that you accept full legal liability for any inaccuracies, errors, or harm resulting from the published content. VOCE and Experience.com disclaim all liability for user-generated content, whether AI-assisted or not.
6. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Service:
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity
- To impersonate another person or entity
- To harass, abuse, or harm another person
- To collect personal information without consent
- To transmit malicious code or viruses
- To interfere with security features of the Service
7. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall VOCE.com, Experience.com, nor their directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: legal@voce.com
Address: 2010 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 100, San Ramon, CA 94583