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Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2026

1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ListeningClassroom.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

2 Description of the Service

ListeningClassroom.com provides a free, browser-based English text-to-speech (TTS) tool designed for educators, ESL teachers, and content creators. The service allows users to:

  • Convert English text into spoken audio using neural voice models.
  • Preview audio directly in the browser (Quick Listen mode).
  • Download generated audio as MP3 files for use in educational materials.
Important: All audio generation happens locally in your browser. No text or audio is uploaded to or stored on our servers.

3 Permitted Use

You may use this service for lawful, personal, and educational purposes, including:

  • Creating listening exercises and dictation materials for classrooms.
  • Generating audio for PowerPoint presentations, Google Slides, or e-learning platforms.
  • Producing pronunciation models for language learners.
  • Creating accessible audio content for educational institutions.

4 Prohibited Use

You agree not to use this service to:

  • Generate deceptive content: Create audio intended to impersonate individuals, spread misinformation, or engage in fraud.
  • Reproduce copyrighted material: Convert copyrighted texts to audio for commercial redistribution without the rights holder's permission.
  • Harass or harm others: Generate audio content that is defamatory, threatening, hateful, or discriminatory.
  • Violate laws: Use the service for any purpose that violates applicable local, national, or international laws.
  • Overload the service: Attempt to disrupt, abuse, or exploit the tool's infrastructure through automated scripts or bots.
Note: We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate these terms.

5 Intellectual Property

The audio files you generate using this tool are yours to use for personal and educational purposes. However:

  • The underlying voice models are subject to their own licences (Kokoro TTS / onnx-community).
  • The site design, logo, branding, and source code of ListeningClassroom.com are the intellectual property of the site owner.
  • You may not reproduce, sell, or commercially redistribute the generated audio as a standalone product or service.

6 Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

  • The service will be available at all times or free from errors.
  • The generated audio will meet your specific quality or accuracy requirements.
  • The service will be compatible with all browsers, devices, or operating systems.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ListeningClassroom.com shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use this service.

7 Availability of the Service

We strive to keep ListeningClassroom.com available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without prior notice.

8 Third-Party Services

This site uses third-party services that have their own terms and privacy policies:

  • Google AdSense: Used to display advertisements that help keep the service free. Google Advertising Policies →
  • Kokoro TTS (ONNX): Neural voice model running locally in your browser. Model details →
  • Web Speech API: Browser's built-in speech synthesis (Quick Listen mode). Governed by your browser's terms.

9 Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time. The date of the latest revision will always be shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Your continued use of the service following any changes means you accept the revised terms.

10 Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

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We'll do our best to respond within 48 hours.

contactlisteningclassroom@gmail.com