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README.md

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 Applio is a powerful voice conversion tool focused on simplicity, quality, and performance. Whether you're an artist, developer, or researcher, Applio offers a straightforward platform for high-quality voice transformations. Its flexible design allows for customization through plugins and configurations, catering to a wide range of projects.
 
-## Terms of Use
-The use of Applio is entirely at your own discretion and responsibility. By using this tool, you agree to:
+## Terms of Use and Commercial Usage
 
-1. Respect all applicable copyrights, intellectual property rights, and privacy rights. Ensure that any audio or material processed through Applio is either owned by you or used with explicit permission from the rightful owner.
+Using Applio responsibly is essential. Here’s a summary of our Terms of Use and commercial guidelines:
 
-2. Avoid using Applio in ways that may harm, defame, or infringe upon the rights of others. This includes, but is not limited to, the creation or distribution of unauthorized content.
+- Users must respect copyrights, intellectual property, and privacy rights.
+- Applio is intended for lawful and ethical purposes, including personal, academic, and investigative projects.
+- Commercial usage is permitted, provided users adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, secure appropriate rights and permissions, and comply with the [MIT license](./LICENSE).
 
-3. Comply with all relevant laws and regulations governing the use of AI and voice transformation tools in your jurisdiction.
+For commercial purposes, we recommend contacting us at [support@applio.org](mailto:support@applio.org) to ensure ethical use. All audio files generated with Applio must comply with applicable copyrights. If you find Applio helpful, consider supporting its development [through a donation](https://ko-fi.com/iahispano).
 
-Applio and its contributors are not liable for any misuse of the tool. The responsibility for adhering to ethical practices and legal compliance lies solely with the user. Applio does not endorse or support any activities that result in harm to individuals, groups, or entities. All official models distributed by Applio have been trained under public use datasets such as [VCTK](https://huggingface.co/datasets/IAHispano/Applio-Dataset).
+By using Applio, you accept full responsibility for adhering to these terms. Applio and its contributors are not liable for misuse. For more details, please refer to the full [Terms of Use](./TERMS_OF_USE.md).
 
 ## Getting Started
 
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 For more detailed instructions, visit the [documentation](https://docs.applio.org).
 
-## Commercial Usage
-
-For commercial use, follow the [MIT license](./LICENSE) and contact us at support@applio.org to ensure ethical use. The use of Applio-generated audio files must comply with applicable copyrights. Consider supporting Applio’s development [through a donation](https://ko-fi.com/iahispano).
-
 ## References
 
 Applio is made possible thanks to these projects and their references:

TERMS_OF_USE.md

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+# Terms of Use
+
+## Responsibilities of the User
+
+By using Applio, you agree to the following responsibilities:
+
+### 1. Respect Intellectual Property and Privacy Rights
+
+- Ensure that any audio or material processed through Applio is either owned by you or used with explicit permission from the rightful owner.
+- Respect copyrights, intellectual property rights, and privacy rights of all individuals and entities.
+
+### 2. Avoid Harmful or Unethical Use
+
+- Do not use Applio to create or distribute content that harms, defames, or infringes upon the rights of others.
+- Avoid any activities that may violate ethical standards, promote hate speech, or facilitate illegal conduct.
+
+### 3. Adhere to Local Laws and Regulations
+
+- Familiarize yourself with and comply with the laws and regulations governing the use of AI, voice transformation tools, and generated content in your jurisdiction.
+
+## Disclaimer of Liability
+
+Applio and its contributors disclaim all liability for any misuse or unintended consequences arising from the use of this tool.
+
+- **No Warranty**: Applio is provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied.
+- **User Responsibility**: You bear full responsibility for how you choose to use Applio and any outcomes resulting from that use.
+- **No Endorsement**: Applio does not endorse or support any activities or content created with this tool that result in harm, illegal activity, or unethical practices.
+
+## Permitted Use Cases
+
+Applio is designed for:
+
+- **Personal Projects**: Experimentation and creative endeavors for personal enrichment.
+- **Academic Research**: Advancing scientific understanding and education.
+- **Investigative Purposes**: Analyzing data in lawful and ethical contexts.
+- **Commercial Use**: Creating content for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate rights and permissions are obtained and all legal and ethical standards are adhered to.
+
+## Prohibited Activities
+
+The following uses are explicitly prohibited:
+
+- **Harmful Applications**: Generating audio to defame, harm, or manipulate others.
+- **Unauthorized Distribution**: Sharing content that violates copyrights or the rights of others.
+- **Deceptive Practices**: Creating content intended to deceive or defraud others.
+
+## Training Data
+
+All official models distributed by Applio have been trained under publicly available datasets such as [VCTK](https://huggingface.co/datasets/IAHispano/Applio-Dataset). We strive to maintain transparency and ethical practices in the development and distribution of our tools.
+
+## Amendments
+
+Applio reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the tool signifies your acceptance of any updated terms.