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Disclaimer & AI Notice

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1. Fundamentals of AI Technology

Memo2Text uses modern AI technology for transcription and summarization:

  • Transcription (Primary): Own Whisper infrastructure on Hetzner servers in Germany
  • Transcription (Fallback): Microsoft Azure Whisper (Sweden/Norway, EU)
  • AI Processing: Microsoft Azure OpenAI GPT-4.1 (Sweden/Norway, EU)

The technology is based on machine learning methods and has the following characteristics:

  • Very powerful and time-saving
  • Not error-free or perfect
  • Prone to fluctuations in accuracy and reliability

2. Possible AI Errors

AI-generated results may have the following issues:

  • Factually incorrect
  • Incomplete
  • Contradictory
  • Misleading
  • Nonsensical

Examples

  • "Two million" becomes "Two billion"
  • Names are misunderstood (e.g., "Jan" → "Chan")
  • To-dos are falsely identified
  • Important details are missing from the summary

3. No Guarantee or Warranty

We provide no guarantee for:

  • Correctness of AI results
  • Completeness of information
  • Suitability for specific purposes
  • Fitness for important decisions

The results do not replace professional advice or human expertise.

4. Use at Your Own Responsibility

You use Memo2Text voluntarily and at your own risk:

  • Critically review all results
  • Make decisions independently
  • Accept that AI can be flawed
  • Consult experts for important decisions

5. Prohibited Uses

Medical Purposes

  • Diagnoses or therapy decisions
  • Medication dosages
  • Health emergencies

→ Consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Legal Purposes

  • Contract content
  • Court proceedings
  • Legal advice

→ Consult a lawyer or notary.

Financial Purposes

  • Investment decisions
  • Credit agreements
  • Tax matters

→ Consult a tax advisor or financial expert.

Safety-Critical Applications

  • Emergency and rescue services
  • Traffic safety
  • Industrial control systems

→ In emergencies, call 112 (Emergency) or 110 (Police).

6. Disclaimer for Consequential Damages

We are not liable for damages resulting from the use of AI results:

  • Economic damages (e.g., lost profits)
  • Consequential damages (e.g., missed appointments due to incorrect to-dos)
  • Reputational damages
  • Contractual penalties
  • Data loss (except in case of intent or gross negligence)

Exception: Intentional or grossly negligent damages (see Terms Section 5).

7. Liability for Technical Disruptions

We are not liable for damages caused by:

  • Server outages or maintenance
  • Errors at third-party providers (Hetzner, Microsoft Azure OpenAI, WhatsApp, Stripe, Hostinger)
  • Internet connection problems
  • Processing delays
  • Data loss due to technical defects

Only statutory liability per Terms Section 5 applies.

8. Your Due Diligence Obligations

To use Memo2Text safely:

  • Read transcripts carefully
  • Compare with original voice message
  • Question to-dos and summaries
  • Use your own common sense
  • Consult experts when something is unclear

Report critical errors to info@memo2text.de.

9. No Warranty for Third-Party Services

Memo2Text uses the following third-party services:

9.1 Hetzner (Germany)

  • Server infrastructure for Whisper transcription (Primary)
  • We have no influence on availability or technical disruptions

9.2 Microsoft Azure OpenAI (EU - Sweden/Norway)

  • AI processing for transcription (Fallback), summaries, and reply suggestions
  • Data is guaranteed to remain in the EU/EEA
  • We have no influence on quality, changes, or availability

9.3 WhatsApp Business API (Meta Platforms)

  • Message sending and receiving
  • IMPORTANT: The WhatsApp Business API is NOT end-to-end encrypted (unlike the private WhatsApp app)
  • Meta Platforms can read all message content (including voice messages)
  • We have no influence on WhatsApp system outages or Meta's data processing

9.4 Stripe (USA)

  • Payment processing
  • We have no influence on payment issues or technical disruptions

Note: Changes to these services may affect the quality or availability of Memo2Text.

10. Disclaimer: No Guarantees

We provide no guarantees for:

  • Specific accuracy rates
  • Completeness or meaningfulness of results
  • Suitability for specific purposes
  • Constant availability

The service is provided "as is".

11. Legal Limits of Disclaimer

The disclaimer does not apply to:

  • Intent or gross negligence
  • Damages to life, body, or health
  • Mandatory statutory liability provisions (e.g., Product Liability Act)

12. Usage Recommendations

✅ Well Suited For

  • Quick overview of long voice messages
  • Time-saving in daily life
  • Memory aid for conversations
  • Meeting preparation (rough to-dos)

❌ Not Suited For

  • Legally binding minutes
  • Medical or legal documentation
  • Safety-critical applications
  • Decisions with high financial risk

13. Contact

Steven Braun
Voltastr. 1
30165 Hannover
Germany
Email: info@memo2text.de
Website: www.memo2text.de