What you can do with Ondoku. About commercial use (business use) and prohibited matters.

Hello, this is Ondoku.

Ondoku allows commercial use (business use).

If you use it for free, please be sure to credit us .
*Not required for paid members.
*If crediting is not possible (audio materials, audio guidance, etc.), please be sure to subscribe to a paid plan for the period during which you will be using the audio.
*Even if credit is given, there are some prohibited uses and uses that are only permitted for business plans.

By following the rules when using the service, you will help ensure the continuation of Ondoku's services. Thank you for your cooperation.

What is commercial use?

This refers to use for commercial purposes.

However, please be aware that Ondoku has established prohibited activities.

Any use by an individual or a corporation for the purpose of obtaining direct or indirect monetary or other benefits is considered commercial use.

This time, we will introduce what you can and cannot do with Ondoku.

The following usage examples are examples only and are not exhaustive. In addition, if deemed necessary, we reserve the right to change these terms at any time without notifying users.

What you can do with Ondoku

Examples of commercial use and use in educational and research institutions.

If you use the content for free, please make sure to include credits . Credits must be included in a place that catches the user's eye.
*Not required for paid members.
*If crediting is not possible (audio materials, audio guidance, etc.), please be sure to subscribe to a paid plan for the period during which you will be using the audio.
*Even if credit is given, there are some prohibited uses and uses that are only permitted for business plans.

1. I use it to narrate my own videos on YouTube etc.
   Example: Create a video narration using Ondoku's audio and upload it to your own YouTube channel.
   Example: Upload a video using Ondoku audio to your monetized YouTube channel.
   *If you use Ondoku's audio for free and embed or use a YouTube video you created yourself (credit is listed in the description section) on your own website or other location, you must include credit so that it catches the eye of users on your own website or other location.
   *If you are creating YouTube videos for others, you will need a business plan as this falls under the category of commissioned work.
2. Used to submit video works to contests.
   Example: Using the Ondoku soundtrack in a work submitted to a contest sponsored by an individual or corporation and posting it on the contest website.
   *This grants permission to submit the content as a work, but does not grant the organizers the right to freely use the work, including Ondoku's audio.
3. Used for videos that earn monetization through Super Chat.
   Example: Earn tips by making videos using Ondoku's audio.
4. Use it for your own paid YouTube channels.
   Example: Generate revenue by getting people to subscribe to a paid video channel.
5. For personal use by individuals on websites, blogs, etc.
   Example: Used to read out blog content.
   *Please use the embed tag and include credit.
6. Use for affiliate purposes on your homepage, blog, videos, etc.
   Example: On a blog, you can share content introducing products that were listed on an affiliate site, read aloud using Ondoku, and then embed the content in a tag.
7. Use on personal websites and blogs for personal learning purposes.
   Example: A personal programming learning site uses Ondoku's voice to read out content.
8. Use on sites, apps, etc. that have affiliate programs.
9. Use in smartphone apps for revenue generation.
   *If used free of charge, credit must be displayed in a place that is visible to users when the audio is played.
   Not required for paid plans.
10. Used for seminars and lectures aimed at generating revenue.
    Example: Using audio with slides in seminars and lectures.
    *If used free of charge, credit must be displayed in a place that is visible to users when the audio is played.
11. Use in relation to the management of revenue-generating events.
    Example: Using audio in a manual video for an event.
    *If used free of charge, credit must be displayed in a place that is visible to users when the audio is played.
    Embedding it into a product, such as a robot, requires a business plan.
12. Create your own teaching materials using Ondoku's audio and use them in your seminars and classes.
    Example: Using Ondoku audio in a presentation.
    Example: Used in online classes.
13. For use in in-house training and video manuals.
14. Use on corporate websites, social media accounts operated by corporations, etc.
15. Use Ondoku audio in lectures and research presentations.
    Example: Giving a lecture using Ondoku
16. Used as test audio in schools and other educational institutions.
    Example: When using Ondoku audio in a listening test, if you use it for free, you must include credit such as "Listening audio: Ondoku", "Audio: Ondoku", or "Voice by Ondoku3.com" on the question paper, model answer sheet, etc.
    For more information, click here >> Examples of credit notation when using Ondoku at educational institutions such as public schools and educational corporations are explained with images
17. Use the audio for school announcements.
    Example: Use it to announce in-school announcements that it is time to go home. It can be used free of charge only by educational corporations and public schools. It cannot be used outside of school.
    If you want to use it for free, you need to do three things:
    1. Write notices on the SD cards of the audio sources being used and around the broadcasting equipment. 2. Post notices in front of the broadcasting room and staff room indicating that announcements are being made using Ondoku.
    (Create a poster and introduce Ondoku by including a QR code.)
    ③ Make sure teachers, staff and students are aware of the audio sources being used.
    For more information, click here>> Explaining the rules for using Ondoku for free on the school's internal broadcast
18. Use Ondoku audio in schools, lectures, etc.
    Example: Students use Ondoku for school events
19. For use by students in school activities (clubs, circles, etc.).
    Example: A student presents a club project using the Ondoku audio.
20. Can be used for voice guidance and IVR in your own office or factory (fees apply).
    Example: Automated answering machine response Example: Automated voice guidance *If credit display is not possible (such as for voice guidance), be sure to subscribe to a paid plan for the period during which you wish to use that voice.
    * A business plan is required for consignment/contract work and sales purposes.
21. Can be used for audio guidance within your facility (fees apply).
    Example: Audio guidance at art galleries and museums. *If credit display is not possible (such as for audio guidance), be sure to subscribe to a paid plan for the period in which you wish to use that audio.
22. For use in contract and outsourced work (requires business plan).
    Example: Receiving contract work and using audio *This method of use requires subscription to the Business Plan.
23. Use for work that is outsourced or commissioned to others (requires a business plan).
    Example: When outsourcing the development of your company's products to others, specify the voice as "Ondoku" and use it.
    *This use requires subscription to the business plan.
24. For broadcast media use (requires business plan).
    Example: As a narration in a television program.
    Example: Used to read out comments on a radio program.
    *This use requires subscription to the business plan.
25. Distribution and sale of downloadable content using Ondoku's audio (requires business plan).
    Example: Distribution and sales on Podcasts, Voicy, etc.
26. Selling educational materials using Ondoku audio (requires business plan).
    Example: Selling cram school teaching materials
27. Use of voice for commercial purposes such as sale or lease (business plan required).
    Example: Adding a voice guidance function to a product developed in-house.
    Example: Using audio on a CD, DVD, etc.
    *This use requires subscription to the business plan.

If you wish to sell products or services that include audio created with Ondoku, please apply using Ondoku's inquiry form .

Creating and providing audio on behalf of a third party is prohibited.

We do not permit the creation and provision of audio on behalf of a third party using one's own account, regardless of whether the person is an individual or a corporation.
*If you use the business plan, there is no liability.

[Prohibited acts]

1. We create and provide audio for requested content on behalf of third parties.
   
   Example: Read out a piece of text that a friend has asked you to read out loud.
   Your friend will need to create their own account.
   
   Example: I want to use Ondoku for internal voice guidance for contracting and outsourcing companies.
   I would like to use Ondoku for narration for a contract or outsourcing project.
2. Any other acts similar to those mentioned above

Business Plan

Business plan features

By using the Business Plan, you will be able to create and provide audio on behalf of third parties.
It can also be incorporated into products and used in broadcast media.

This is a plan for sole proprietors and corporations.

The outline of the business plan is as follows:

• 1 year valid license
• Any audio created during the license period can continue to be used without credit even after the license period ends.
• Can be used for outsourced and contracted work
• Can be used on TV, radio and other broadcast media
• Use of audio in merchandise or products for sale, lease, commercial use, etc.

price

• 2.4 million characters per year → 120,000 yen
• 5.4 million characters per year → 240,000 yen
• 12 million characters per year → 360,000 yen

For more information about the business plan, click here → https://ondoku3.com/post/about-business-plan/

Purchase here → https://ondoku3.com/pricing/business/

If you would like to make an annual contract by bank transfer, please contact us following steps 1, 2, and 3.

1. Register for a free membership on Ondoku
2. You can issue an invoice by going to Ondoku's settings and selecting "Payment → Annual Bank Payment ."
3. Please check the details of the invoice and transfer the amount due to us to the specified account.
   *Invoices can only be issued in Japanese.
   *Transfer fees are the responsibility of the customer.

Once your payment is confirmed, your plan will be activated within 24 hours.
*Bank transfers are only available on the Japanese page.

After your plan is activated, you can download your receipt from your billing history .

Prohibited Activities.

When using this service, users are prohibited from engaging in the following acts:

1. Using Ondoku for products or services that cannot be credited with a free account.
2. After using Ondoku with a paid account, switching to a free account and continuing to use the same voice without crediting the user.
3. Using Ondoku for products or services that do not allow crediting with a paid account, then switching to a free account and continuing to use the voice.
4. Use of throwaway email addresses.
5. Creating multiple free accounts by the same person.
6. Lending your account to a third party or any other similar actions.
7. Infringement of third party copyright rights.
8. Any act that causes damage to us or any third party.
9. Using audio files outside of the appropriate plan.
10. Incorporating it into products outside of the business plan, using it in broadcast media, using it for commissioned work, using it for sale, etc.
11. Actions that infringe on the property, reputation, privacy, etc. of our company or third parties
12. Any act that misleads people into believing that the voices created using Ondoku are their own copyrighted works.
    Example: Making statements or taking actions that may give the wrong impression that you created the audio created with Ondoku from scratch.
13. Selling or distributing any productions or merchandise that primarily feature Ondoku's audio.
    *This refers to cases where the majority of the value of the production or product is provided by audio.
    This refers to services, applications and content that are made possible by the use of Ondoku's voice.
    Example: Audio material such as a collection of lines, greetings, etc.
14. Impersonating a third party
15. Any action that may disrupt the operation of this website.
16. Unauthorized access to our servers or other computers.
17. Falsifying information available in this service or providing false information
18. Use of adult content, violence, discrimination, slander, or other content that violates public order and morals.
19. Use for religious activities or acts related to them. Use for the purpose of criticizing specific individuals or groups. Use that significantly damages the image of our service.
20. Any conduct that violates laws and regulations.
21. Any other actions that our company deems inappropriate.

If a user commits any of the prohibited acts listed in the preceding paragraph, the user shall be fully liable, including liability for damages to the user or third party who suffers damage as a result of said prohibited acts, and shall indemnify the Company from such liability, regardless of whether the user was intentionally or negligently involved. The Company shall not be liable (whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory) for any damages, losses, expenses, etc. (including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, lost profits, attorneys' fees, etc.) arising from said prohibited acts, regardless of whether they were foreseeable.

If the Company suffers damage, loss, expenses, etc. (including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damage, lost profits, and attorneys' fees) as a result of a user engaging in any of the prohibited acts listed in Paragraph 1 of this Article (including the case where a third party pursues the Company for damages), the user must compensate and indemnify the Company for such damages.

In the event that an act that the Company judges to be a prohibited act under paragraph 1 of this Article is committed or if the Company judges it necessary for other reasons, the Company may, without prior notice, take measures to prevent the occurrence or spread of damages caused by the prohibited acts or other measures that the Company judges appropriate (including responding to requests for disclosure of information about the user from those who claim that their rights have been infringed by the user), regardless of whether the user acted intentionally or negligently. Even if the user or a third party incurs any damages, losses, expenses, etc. (including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, lost profits, attorneys' fees, etc.) as a result of taking such measures, the Company shall not be liable for such damages (including but not limited to contractual, tortious, or any other legal theory), regardless of whether they were foreseeable.

When using Ondoku, please be sure to also read Ondoku's Terms of Use.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding use, please feel free to contact us.

Inquire about plans and usage

"I would like to know which plan is suitable for my usage! I want to confirm."

In that case, please contact us by filling in the following items.

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Subject: Inquiry about commercial use

Which plan to use:

1. free
2. Free or monthly paid plans
3. Monthly paid plan
4. Business Plan
5. Other (specify)

Can I credit you?

1. do
2. do not

Who creates audio with Ondoku:

1. Myself/my company
2. Outsourced/Third Party/Subsidiary

Who will hear the audio: (multiple choices possible)

1. myself
2. YouTube viewers
3. In-house staff
4. App users
5. Unspecified number of people
6. Other (specify)

Will the audio be used for something that has been commissioned, subcontracted, or requested?

1. yes
2. no

What to sell:

1. Paid sales and distribution
2. Free distribution and streaming
3. Do not sell or distribute
4. Other (specify)

What device/software will you use for audio: (multiple selections possible)

• PC/Smartphone
• Embedded Devices
• CD/DVD player
• Other (specify)

Distribution or delivery method: (multiple selections possible)

1. YouTube
2. Smartphone app
3. PC software
4. CDs and DVDs
5. Download contents
6. presentation
7. Broadcast media such as television (Tver) and radio
8. none
9. Other (specify)

Is it something that is embedded in a device or product?

1. do
2. do not

When to use it (be as specific as possible):

example

1. I'm thinking of using it for PowerPoint slides in my company's in-house training. I'm also planning to make a DVD for sharing and storing within the company. I can't credit the video, but can I use it for free? If it's a paid service, can I use it with the basic plan that costs 980 yen per month?
2. I would like to use your voice for a character in a smartphone app I developed myself. I would like to include credit in the CV section, but is it possible to use it for free?
3. If I put a credit on the device casing, can I use it for free?

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■ AI voice synthesis software "Ondoku"

"Ondoku" is an online text-to-speech tool that can be used with no initial costs.

• Supports approximately 50 languages, including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German
• Available from both PC and smartphone
• Suitable for business, education, entertainment, etc.
• No installation required, can be used immediately from your browser
• Supports reading from images

To use it, simply enter text or upload a file on the site. A natural-sounding audio file will be generated within seconds. You can use voice synthesis up to 5,000 characters for free, so please give it a try.

Text-to-speech software "Ondoku" can read out 5000 characters every month with AI voice for free. You can easily download MP3s and commercial use is also possible. If you sign up for free, you can convert up to 5,000 characters per month for free from text to speech. Try Ondoku now.

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