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User Generated Content & Translations Rights

Last updated: January 2026

1. Translation Ownership

When you use Ahlan's translation feature, the following ownership structure applies:

Your Original Content

You retain ownership of any text, images, or audio YOU create and input into Ahlan (copyright, trademark, patents remain yours).

Ahlan AI Translations

The machine-generated translations created by Ahlan's AI are licensed to you for personal, non-commercial use only. You do NOT own the translations.

Commercial Use

If you use Ahlan translations for business purposes, you must upgrade to our Business Plan or obtain separate licensing. Contact sales@ahlan.app.

2. Content License Grant

By using Ahlan, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Store your messages and translations for service delivery
  • Use anonymized data to improve translation AI (only with explicit opt-in)
  • Display messages to other call participants during the call
  • Archive conversations for GDPR compliance (30-day default, then deletion)
  • Comply with legal requests (law enforcement, courts)

3. Translation Accuracy Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: AI translations are NOT 100% accurate. Ahlan translations should NOT be used for legal documents, contracts, medical instructions, or other high-stakes communications without human review.

  • Accuracy varies by language pair, dialect, and context
  • Ahlan makes no guarantee of translation accuracy
  • Misinterpretations due to AI limitations are user's responsibility
  • Ahlan is not liable for damages caused by translation errors

4. Third-Party Content

If your conversations contain third-party copyrighted material:

  • You are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions
  • Ahlan is not liable for copyright infringement by users
  • Ahlan may remove infringing content upon legal notice (DMCA)
  • Repeat infringers may have their accounts suspended

5. Prohibited Content

You may NOT use Ahlan to share:

  • Child sexual abuse material (automatic reporting to NCMEC)
  • Copyrighted material without permission
  • Personal data of others without consent (doxxing, revenge porn)
  • Malware, hacking tools, or illegal instructions
  • Content promoting violence, terrorism, or illegal activity
  • Hate speech or harassment

6. Content Removal & Appeals

  • Ahlan may remove any content violating this policy
  • You have 30 days to appeal removal via ahlandev@ahlantranslationapp.com
  • Include evidence of why content should be restored
  • We'll respond within 7 business days