Terms of service

The rules for using I Love the Smiths AI. Last updated 10 November 2026.

1. The service

I Love the Smiths AI turns two uploaded portraits into a 15-second, 16:9 AI video modelled on the elevator scene. The elevator, one-take structure and original scene soundtrack are fixed. The service is not affiliated with The Smiths, Searchlight Pictures, (500) Days of Summer, any label or any platform.

2. Eligibility and consent

You must be at least 18. You may upload only photos of yourself or of people who have given you explicit permission to use their likeness for this render. You confirm that you hold those rights when you tick the consent box. Photos of minors, celebrities, public figures or anyone who has not consented are prohibited.

3. Credits and renders

Credits are prepaid render time, not a subscription and not a cash balance. A 15-second render costs 7 credits at 480p, 16 at 720p or 26 at 1080p. If the render fails or times out, the credits return to the same account. If it succeeds, the credits are spent even if you dislike the result. Credits do not expire while the account exists and are not redeemable for cash.

4. Your licence to the output

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to download and share the MP4 for personal, non-commercial fan use. You may not sell the video, use it as a paid ad or client deliverable, or claim it as an official release. The underlying film and song are separate works; this licence does not include any right to them.

5. The song and the fan format

The video model renders one continuous take; the 15-second original scene soundtrack is mixed in after the render. For public posts, use the platform’s licensed sound where available and keep the AI-generated label on. You are responsible for how you use the recording and for complying with the platform’s rules.

6. Prohibited content

Do not use the service for non-consensual sexual content, harassment, hate, impersonation, fraud, political deception, or any use that violates the acceptable use policy. Do not upload a photo of a person you do not have permission to use.

7. Moderation and refusal

We may reject a photo or a job, refuse service, or close an account that breaks these terms. A job refused for a terms violation may not be refunded. We may report serious abuse to the relevant platform or authority.

8. Availability and changes

The service is provided as-is. We may change models, limits, prices, uptime or features. We do not guarantee that a particular face will render perfectly or that the service will be uninterrupted. The current price is shown in the studio before you confirm.

9. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the credits you spent on the affected render. We are not liable for platform removals, account bans, lost reach, or claims arising from your use of the song or the output.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms: help@ilovesmiths.com. See also the privacy policy, refund policy and acceptable use.