Terms of Service

Version: v1 — last updated: 2026-04-25. Jurisdiction: Republic of Türkiye law. Disputes are resolved in Istanbul courts.

English translation in preparation. This is an unofficial reference translation of the canonical Turkish Kullanım Şartları. In case of conflict, the Turkish version is authoritative and binding. A reviewed translation will replace this notice.

1. Service description

Hoca is a tool that converts a user-uploaded PDF into an educational video or audiobook with synthetic voice and an animated pointer. Hoca is a tool, not an independent content producer; the user bears all legal consequences of the generated output.

2. Acceptance

By registering with Hoca or creating a job, you accept these Terms of Service, the Privacy Policy, and the Acceptable Use Policy.

3. User obligations

3.1 Content rights

You must either be the rights holder of all PDF content and voice samples you upload, or have valid permission to use them. Uploading someone else's book, lecture notes, slides, or voice as your own content is prohibited.

If the "I confirm I am the rights holder" checkbox on the job creation form is left unchecked, the job will not be created; if checked, your attestation is recorded as Job.ownership_attested=True in the audit log.

3.2 Voice samples

The .wav file you upload for voice cloning must be either your own voice or the voice of a person from whom you have obtained explicit consent. Use for deep-fake, identity impersonation, fraud, or non-consensual erotic / demeaning content is prohibited.

3.3 Prohibited uses

In case of violation, the account is suspended, content is deleted, and legal action is taken if necessary.

4. Service limits

5. Credit system

6. Limitation of liability

Hoca does not warrant the accuracy, copyright compliance, or legal consequences of generated content. Reviewing the output before publication, performing copyright checks, and obtaining required permissions are the user's responsibility.

All files include a <!-- generated by Hoca https://hoca.example.com --> metadata marker.

7. Account deletion

To delete your account, send a request to legal@hoca.example.com. Within 30 days all of your data (credits, jobs, voice samples, non-audit rows) is deleted. Audit log records may be retained for 365 days where required by law.

8. Changes

Changes to these terms are announced by email or in-app notification; continued active use implies acceptance of the new version. Past versions are kept in the repository as LEGAL/terms-vN.md.

9. Contact