Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ToS & Privacy Summarizer ("Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Chrome extension and related services. By installing, accessing, or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ToS & Privacy Summarizer. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Service Overview

ToS & Privacy Summarizer is a Chrome extension that uses artificial intelligence to analyze and summarize privacy policies and terms of service documents. Our Service provides:

• AI-powered analysis of legal documents
• Risk ratings and privacy assessments
• Simplified summaries of complex legal text
• Privacy alerts and recommendations

2.2 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties or system failures
• Third-party service disruptions
• Force majeure events

2.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

Our Service is designed to work without requiring user registration. However, certain features may require account creation:

• Personal API key management
• Credit purchase and management
• Extended usage tracking

3.2 Account Security

If you create an account, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your account information is accurate and current

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only, including:

• Analyzing privacy policies and terms of service for personal use
• Research and educational purposes
• Business compliance and due diligence
• Privacy advocacy and consumer protection

4.2 Prohibited Uses

4.3 Usage Limits

We may impose reasonable usage limits to ensure fair access and prevent abuse:

• Free users: Limited number of analyses per day
• Rate limiting to prevent system overload
• Content filtering to prevent inappropriate use

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ToS & Privacy Summarizer and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. However, by using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

• Process your content to provide the Service
• Store and transmit your content as necessary
• Use anonymized data for service improvement

5.3 Third-Party Content

Our Service may incorporate third-party content or services. Such content is subject to the respective third-party terms and conditions.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

6.2 Data Processing

We process your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable regional privacy laws

6.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Payment Terms and Refunds

7.1 Free Service

Basic features of our Service are provided free of charge, including:

• Limited number of free analyses
• Basic risk ratings and summaries
• Core extension functionality

7.2 Paid Services

Additional features may require payment:

• Credit purchases for extended usage
• Premium analysis features
• Priority support services

7.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment information.

7.4 Refunds

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Disclaimers

8.2 No Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.3 Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services (e.g., Google Gemini API). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of such third-party services.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TOS & PRIVACY SUMMARIZER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

9.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9.3 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of certain damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the Chrome extension and deleting any associated accounts.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations between the parties
• Binding arbitration if negotiations fail
• Individual claims only (no class actions)

11.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

12. Changes to Terms

12.1 Updates

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users through the Service or website
• Provide a summary of significant changes

12.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

13. Contact Information

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.