Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

Agreement

By using the spoken.md API or website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

The service

spoken.md provides an API that returns podcast episode transcripts as Markdown. The service includes episode search and transcript retrieval endpoints.

API keys and credits

• API keys are issued upon purchase and are for your use only.
• You are responsible for keeping your API key secure. Do not share it publicly.
• Each successful transcript request costs 1 credit. Failed requests (404, 502) are not charged.
• Credits are non-refundable and do not expire.
• The demo key (pt_demo) is for evaluation purposes only.

Acceptable use

You may use the API for any lawful purpose. You agree not to:

• Resell raw API access or credits to third parties
• Attempt to circumvent authentication or credit limits
• Use the service to overload or disrupt the API infrastructure
• Misrepresent the transcripts as your own original content

Transcript content

Transcripts are sourced from publicly available podcast data. spoken.md does not own the underlying podcast content. You are responsible for ensuring your use of transcript content complies with applicable copyright and fair use laws.

Availability and SLA

spoken.md is provided "as is" without uptime guarantees. We aim for high availability but do not offer a formal SLA. Scheduled maintenance or upstream outages may temporarily affect the service.

Pricing changes

We may change pricing for future credit purchases. Existing purchased credits will always be honored at their original value.

Limitation of liability

spoken.md is provided without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, spoken.md is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability is limited to the amount you have paid for credits in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your API key if you violate these terms. You may stop using the service at any time. Unused credits are non-refundable upon termination.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the Netherlands.

Changes

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be communicated via the email associated with your API key.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email support@spoken.md.