Legal

Terms of Service

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Key Points

  • Dicta is free, open-source software under the MIT License
  • You retain full ownership of your content and transcriptions
  • The software is provided "as is" without warranties
  • Use responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Dicta, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the software.

2. License

Dicta is licensed under the MIT License. You may:

  • Use the software for personal or commercial purposes
  • Modify, distribute, and sublicense the software
  • Include the software in other projects

The full license text is available in our GitHub repository.

3. Your Responsibilities

When using Dicta, you agree to:

  • •Use the software only for lawful purposes
  • •Obtain consent before recording others
  • •Comply with applicable privacy and recording laws
  • •Secure your device and any API keys
  • •Respect intellectual property rights

4. Third-Party Services

If you use cloud-based transcription services, you are also subject to their terms. We are not responsible for third-party service availability, accuracy, fees, or data handling practices.

5. Your Content

You retain all rights to content you create, record, or transcribe using Dicta. We do not claim any ownership of your content.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

DICTA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not guarantee accuracy, reliability, uninterrupted operation, or fitness for any particular purpose. Transcription accuracy may vary based on audio quality, accents, and model selection.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of Dicta. Since Dicta is free, our total liability is limited to zero dollars ($0.00).

8. Contributing

If you contribute to Dicta, you grant us and all users a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your contributions under the MIT License. You represent that you have the right to make such contributions.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms occasionally. Continued use of Dicta after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us via GitHub Discussions or GitHub Issues.

By using Dicta, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.