Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Taucho, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our Service. Taucho reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Taucho is a cloud-based streaming automation platform that monitors your live streaming channels across multiple platforms (YouTube, Twitch, NicoNico) and automatically triggers actions on connected smart devices based on stream events such as comments, donations, reactions, and audience engagement.

3. User Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years of age to use Taucho. By registering, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal authority to enter into this agreement.

3.2 Account Information

You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate, current, and complete account information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account credentials
  • Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access or use
  • All activities that occur under your account

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, for any reason, without notice, including for violation of these Terms of Service.

4. Streaming Platform Integration

4.1 Third-Party Permissions

To use Taucho, you must authorize the Service to access your streaming platform accounts through OAuth authentication. You grant us permission to:

  • Access your channel information and stream status
  • Monitor chat messages and viewer interactions
  • Retrieve stream metrics and analytics
  • Detect live stream events and interactions

4.2 Compliance with Platform Terms

You are solely responsible for complying with the Terms of Service of all streaming platforms you use (YouTube, Twitch, NicoNico, etc.). We are not liable for any violations of third-party platform terms or policies.

4.3 Revocation of Access

You may revoke Taucho's access to your streaming accounts at any time through your platform's settings. Upon revocation, we will cease monitoring and cease access to your channel data.

5. Smart Device Integration

5.1 Device Ownership

You represent and warrant that you own or have authorization to control all smart devices you register with Taucho. You are solely responsible for ensuring that the use of these devices complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

5.2 Device Control Authorization

By registering a smart device, you authorize Taucho to send commands to that device based on the conditions and triggers you configure. You acknowledge that we are not responsible for device malfunctions or unintended actions.

5.3 Safety Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring that automated device triggers do not create safety hazards. This includes ensuring that:

  • Devices do not interfere with essential services or safety systems
  • Automated actions do not endanger you or others
  • Device configurations are appropriate for your environment
  • You have tested and verified device behavior before going live

5.4 Third-Party Device Terms

You must comply with the terms and conditions of all smart device manufacturers and platforms you integrate. We assume no responsibility for device compatibility, performance, or adherence to manufacturer specifications.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use Taucho to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Spam, harass, abuse, or threaten other users
  • Impersonate or misrepresent yourself or others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or tools to scrape or extract data (except as authorized by our API)
  • Transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Create or distribute phishing content or fraudulent schemes
  • Circumvent security measures or access restrictions
  • Interfere with the functionality or performance of the Service
  • Use the Service for illegal activities or to promote illegal content
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of our Service
  • Manipulate stream data or automate fake engagement

7. User Content and Conduct

7.1 Content Monitoring

We automatically monitor stream chat messages and viewer interactions to identify trigger conditions. By using our Service, you acknowledge that your streaming content and audience interactions will be processed by our systems.

7.2 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you create and share through your streams. We do not monitor or control user-generated content, stream content, or viewer interactions. You must comply with all applicable laws and platform policies regarding your streaming content.

7.3 Content Restrictions

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate service for streams or conditions that involve:

  • Hate speech, discrimination, or targeted harassment
  • Sexual exploitation or child safety violations
  • Violence or dangerous activities
  • Copyright or intellectual property violations
  • Fraudulent or deceptive practices

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Content

All content on Taucho, including but not limited to software, documentation, graphics, design, and logos, is owned by or licensed to Taucho and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or transmit this content without our express written permission.

8.2 User Content License

By using Taucho, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and display any data or configurations you input into our Service, solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

8.3 Third-Party Content

Taucho may contain links to or integrate with third-party services. Intellectual property rights for those services are owned by their respective owners. We claim no rights to third-party content.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAUCHO AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of revenue, profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damage to property or equipment
  • Service interruptions or system failures
  • Unauthorized access or data breaches (except to the extent caused by our gross negligence)
  • Actions taken by smart devices or unintended device behavior
  • Issues with third-party streaming platforms or services

This limitation applies even if Taucho has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

TAUCHO IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SPECIFICALLY, WE DISCLAIM:

  • Any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Any warranty that the Service will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure
  • Any warranty regarding the reliability, accuracy, or completeness of data
  • Any warranty that devices will function as expected or perform intended actions

Your use of Taucho is at your sole risk.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Taucho, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or rights of third parties
  • Smart device configurations and automated actions you create
  • Your streaming content and audience interactions

12. Service Availability and Modifications

12.1 Service Modifications

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue Taucho or any portion thereof at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any harm or damage resulting from such modifications or discontinuation.

12.2 Downtime and Maintenance

While we strive for 99.5% uptime, we do not guarantee continuous service availability. We may perform maintenance that may cause temporary service interruptions. We will provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance when possible.

12.3 Reliability

We do not guarantee that:

  • Streams will be detected at all times
  • All viewer interactions will be captured
  • Device commands will always execute successfully
  • The Service will meet your specific needs

13. Payment and Billing

13.1 Subscription Terms

Taucho may offer paid subscriptions with automatic renewal. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge the subscription fee to your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel.

13.2 Billing Disputes

You must notify us of any billing disputes or unauthorized charges within 60 days. We will investigate disputed charges in accordance with applicable law.

13.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds will be issued for partial months.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute by contacting us and describing the issue in detail.

14.2 Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms of Service or Taucho shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than in court. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and shall be held in a location mutually agreed upon by the parties.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action, collective action, or representative action.

15. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state and federal courts located in California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Taucho regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals. If there is any conflict between these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, these Terms of Service shall prevail.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need to report a violation, please contact us at:

Taucho Team

Email: webmaster@taucho.org

Website: taucho.org

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

19. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Taucho after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and cancel your account.