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Last updated: April 15, 2026
By creating an account, downloading, installing, or using Dictura (“the App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
By using Dictura you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including emails, in-app notifications, and notices posted on our website. You agree that all notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Dictura is suitable for users of all ages. If you are a minor (under the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may use Dictura only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the App on behalf of a minor, the parent or guardian agrees to be bound by these Terms on the minor's behalf and accepts responsibility for the minor's use of the App.
If you are using Dictura on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and “you” refers to both you individually and the organization.
Dictura is a voice-to-text application available on macOS, Windows, and iOS. It provides voice-to-text dictation, AI-powered text formatting, translation between 60+ languages, and related productivity features. The App offers both on-device and cloud-based transcription modes.
To access certain features of Dictura you must create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or disable any account that we reasonably believe violates these Terms or is being used fraudulently.
Dictura offers a free tier with on-device transcription, and paid subscription plans that include cloud transcription, AI translation, and additional features. On macOS and Windows, the paid plans are Plus and Pro. On iOS, the paid plan is Premium.
On macOS and Windows, payments are processed by Polar Software Inc. (“Polar”), which acts as the Merchant of Record. Polar formally sells the subscription to you and handles billing, payment processing, invoicing, sales tax, and VAT. When you purchase a subscription on these platforms, you are entering into a transaction with Polar, subject to Polar's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
On iOS, subscriptions are purchased and managed through Apple's App Store. Apple processes all payments and handles billing, invoicing, and applicable taxes for iOS transactions. Your purchase is subject to Apple's Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions. We do not receive or store your payment information for iOS purchases.
You may upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings.
Paid plans include a monthly allocation of cloud transcription minutes. Unused minutes do not carry over to the next billing cycle. On-device transcription is unlimited and not subject to minute limits.
You agree not to:
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any violations, including suspension or termination of your account and cooperation with law enforcement authorities.
Dictura, its name, logos, visual design, user interface, source code, and all related intellectual property are owned by Dictura and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on devices you own or control, solely for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to modify, distribute, sublicense, or create derivative works based on the App.
Dictura does not claim ownership of any audio you record, text you transcribe, translations you generate, or any other content you create using the App (“Your Content”). You retain all rights in Your Content.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that you have the legal right to record, transcribe, and process any audio input through Dictura. This includes compliance with all applicable wiretapping, eavesdropping, and recording consent laws in your jurisdiction. Many jurisdictions require the consent of all parties to a conversation before it may be recorded. Dictura is not responsible for your compliance with such laws.
Your use of Dictura is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. We do not store your voice recordings, transcriptions, or translations on our servers.
Dictura integrates with and relies on third-party services to deliver its features, including but not limited to OpenAI (cloud transcription and translation), Polar (payment processing on macOS and Windows), Apple (App Store and payment processing on iOS), and Perplexity (voice search on desktop). These services are operated by independent third parties and are subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies.
We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, content, or practices of any third-party service. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk. Any links to third-party websites or services do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Dictura.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DICTURA IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components; that defects will be corrected; that transcriptions, translations, or AI-processed text will be accurate, complete, or reliable; or that the App will meet your specific requirements. Transcription and translation accuracy depend on audio quality, language, accent, ambient noise, and other factors beyond our control.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some or all of the above exclusions may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our warranties are limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DICTURA, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF DICTURA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DICTURA'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO DICTURA IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some or all of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dictura and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the App.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the App, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any such action, except where we are legally prohibited from doing so or where immediate action is required to protect the integrity of our service or other users.
Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. For macOS and Windows subscriptions processed by Polar, no refund will be issued for any remaining subscription time. For iOS subscriptions purchased through the App Store, refund eligibility is determined by Apple.
You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and contacting us at support@dictura.com to request account deletion.
The following sections survive termination of these Terms: Intellectual Property, Your Content, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, and General Provisions.
Before initiating any formal dispute proceeding, you agree to first contact us at support@dictura.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days. Most concerns can be resolved quickly through direct communication.
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and Dictura agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the App (including the enforceability or applicability of this arbitration provision) shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect. Arbitration shall be conducted in English. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU AND DICTURA AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Unless both you and Dictura agree otherwise in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the jurisdictional limits of that court.
If your claim does not exceed US $10,000, Dictura will pay all arbitration filing fees and arbitrator compensation. For claims exceeding US $10,000, fees and costs shall be allocated in accordance with AAA rules.
You may opt out of this arbitration provision by sending a written notice to support@dictura.com within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. The notice must include your name, email address associated with your account, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in accordance with Section 19 (Governing Law & Jurisdiction).
If you reside in a jurisdiction where mandatory arbitration of consumer disputes is prohibited by law (including, without limitation, the European Union), the arbitration provisions above do not apply to you. In such cases, disputes shall be resolved in accordance with Section 19 (Governing Law & Jurisdiction).
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the App shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
For any dispute not subject to arbitration, you and Dictura consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, nothing in these Terms affects your rights under mandatory consumer protection legislation in your country of residence. You may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the revised Terms on our website with a new “Last updated” date and, where practicable, by providing notice through the App or by email. Continued use of Dictura after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App and cancel your subscription.
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, contact us at:
E-mail: support@dictura.com
The following additional terms apply when you access or use Dictura through Apple's App Store on iOS. Your use of the iOS version of Dictura (“Licensed Application”) is governed by Apple's Licensed Application End User License Agreement. The terms below supplement that agreement and these Terms with additional acknowledgments regarding Apple Inc. (“Apple”).
