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Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 3, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Chingu mobile application ("App"), website at getchingu.com ("Site"), or any related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

The Service is operated by MangoLab ("we," "us," or "our"), located at 339 An Hai, Son Tra, Da Nang, Vietnam 550000.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 17 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 17 years old. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 17. If we learn that a user is under 17, we will promptly delete their account and associated data.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information up to date. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

You may not share your account with others or create multiple accounts. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Subscriptions & Billing

Chingu offers a free tier and a paid subscription plan ("Chingu+").

Free Tier

  • Up to 15 messages per day
  • Access to 1 AI companion
  • Basic learning features

Chingu+

  • Unlimited messages
  • Access to all 8 AI companions
  • Full conversation memory
  • Advanced learning features including SRS flashcards

Chingu+ subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.

Refunds are handled by the respective app store in accordance with their refund policies. We do not process payments directly and cannot issue refunds outside of the app store process.

5. User Content License

You retain ownership of the text, voice recordings, and other content you submit through the Service ("User Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, and store your User Content solely for the purpose of operating, improving, and providing the Service to you.

You represent that you have the right to submit all User Content and that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate responses from virtual AI companions. AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • AI companions are fictional characters and not real people. Any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental.
  • AI-generated responses should not be relied upon as factual, professional, or expert advice of any kind.
  • Language corrections and translations provided by the AI may contain errors. The Service is a learning aid, not a certified language education program.
  • Emotional or relationship-like interactions with AI companions are simulated. The AI does not have feelings, consciousness, or genuine emotions.

7. Not a Healthcare or Therapeutic Service

The Service is designed for language learning and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, mental health services, therapy, or counseling. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a licensed mental health professional.

We make no representations or warranties that the Service will provide any therapeutic, emotional, or health-related benefit.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, AI models, companion characters, character artwork, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by MangoLab and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

The Chingu name, logo, and all companion character names and likenesses are trademarks of MangoLab.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Attempt to extract, reverse-engineer, or replicate the AI models or underlying technology
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the Service
  • Harass, abuse, or send harmful content through the Service
  • Attempt to bypass message limits, subscription restrictions, or other usage controls
  • Share content that is illegal, sexually explicit involving minors, promotes violence, or violates the rights of others
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for any violation of this section without prior notice.

10. Voice & Audio Terms

The Service offers voice input and audio playback features for language learning:

  • Voice Input: When you use the voice input feature, your audio is sent to OpenAI's Whisper API for speech-to-text transcription. Audio recordings are processed in real time and are not permanently stored by us after transcription is complete.
  • Audio Playback: AI companion voice responses are generated using ElevenLabs text-to-speech technology. These are synthetic voices and do not represent real individuals.

By using voice features, you consent to the transmission of your audio data to our third-party service providers for processing as described above and in our Privacy Policy.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services to provide its features. These include, but are not limited to:

  • OpenAI — AI language model (GPT-4o) for generating companion responses, and Whisper API for speech-to-text
  • ElevenLabs — Text-to-speech voice generation for companion audio
  • Supabase — Database and authentication infrastructure
  • RevenueCat — Subscription and payment management
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — Push notification delivery

These third-party services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party service providers. Your data shared with these services is governed by their respective policies.

13. Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. Upon account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to, violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or prolonged inactivity.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Any active subscription will remain valid until the end of the current billing period, but will not renew.

14. Warranty Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT, LANGUAGE CORRECTIONS, OR TRANSLATIONS.

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MANGOLAB AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (US$100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

16. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Vietnam, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively by the competent courts of Da Nang, Vietnam.

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first contact us at minoerick120@gmail.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve any dispute within 30 days of receiving your notice.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last updated.

18. Contact Information

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

  • Email: minoerick120@gmail.com
  • Address: MangoLab, 339 An Hai, Son Tra, Da Nang, Vietnam 550000