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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 BraunVoltastr. 1
30165 Hannover
Germany
Email: info@memo2text.de
Website: www.memo2text.de