Welcome to SpeechMinutes.com. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Use of Service
SpeechMinutes.com provides a free, browser-based online utility to calculate the estimated reading time of text scripts and a teleprompter tool for presentation practice. Our service is provided "as is" and is free for both personal and commercial use without requiring an account.
2. Privacy & Data Security
We deeply respect your privacy. We do not collect, store, or transmit your scripts or speeches to any external servers. All text processing, word counting, and teleprompter functions happen entirely locally within your web browser.
Our "Auto-save Draft" feature uses your browser's LocalStorage to temporarily save your work so you don't lose it if you accidentally refresh the page. You can clear this data at any time by clicking the "Clear" button on the main tool.
3. Accuracy of Estimations (Disclaimer)
While we use widely accepted standard reading speeds (Words Per Minute) to estimate speaking time, human speech is naturally variable. Factors such as dramatic pauses, breathing, audience interaction, and personal speaking style will affect the actual duration of your speech.
Therefore, SpeechMinutes.com makes no warranties regarding the absolute accuracy of the time estimations. We are not liable for any consequences arising from speeches or video scripts running over or under the estimated time limit.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use SpeechMinutes.com in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website. Automated scraping, malicious attacks, or attempts to bypass the intended functionality of the website are strictly prohibited.
5. Intellectual Property
The design, code, layout, and original content of SpeechMinutes.com are protected by copyright. You may use our tool to assist in your own projects, but you may not clone, copy, or redistribute the source code or visual design of our tool without prior written permission.
6. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be updated on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, or if you have suggestions on how we can improve our tool, please contact us at hello@speechminutes.com.