Terms of Service — WordCount AI

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the WordCount AI website and services (the “Service”), including the free‑to‑start tools and any premium features, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

2. Description of Service (Freemium)

WordCount AI provides AI‑powered SEO analysis and content grading, including on‑page checks, readability, keyword insights, and recommendations (“SEO Analysis Results”). The Service is offered on a freemium basis:

• Free Plan: Core tools with reasonable usage limits. No payment required.
• Premium Plan: Advanced features (e.g., higher limits, export/downloads, saved history, priority processing) available via paid subscription.

Notes about features may change over time. See in‑product descriptions for current details.

3. Use License

We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable license to access and use the Service for personal or professional purposes. You may not: (a) reverse engineer or attempt to extract source models/algorithms; (b) use automated scripts to abuse rate limits; (c) infringe intellectual property or privacy rights; (d) use the Service for unlawful purposes; (e) resell, sublicense, or create competing services derived from the Service without written permission.

This license terminates automatically if you breach these Terms. We may suspend or terminate access at any time to protect the Service or comply with law.

4. User Content and Responsibilities

You are responsible for content and URLs you submit (“User Content”). You represent you have rights to submit and analyze such content. Do not submit illegal, harmful, infringing, or confidential third‑party data without permission. You agree not to upload malware or attempt to compromise the Service.

5. Usage Limits & Fair Use

Free and premium tiers include usage limits (e.g., number of analyses, rate limits, export availability). We may adjust limits or apply fair‑use protections to maintain service quality. Attempts to bypass limits, including automation or multi‑account circumvention, are prohibited and may result in suspension.

6. Accounts, Subscriptions & Billing

Account Registration

Some features (e.g., exports, saved history) require an account. Provide accurate information and keep it updated. You are responsible for all activity under your account.

Subscriptions & Renewal

Premium is offered via monthly or annual subscriptions billed in advance and set to auto‑renew unless canceled before the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize recurring charges to your selected payment method until you cancel. You can manage or cancel via your account settings.

Payments

Payments are processed by our third‑party provider (e.g., Stripe). We do not store full card details. Your use of payment services is governed by their terms and policies. See our Privacy Policy for data handling.

Cancellations & Refunds

You may cancel anytime; access continues until the end of the paid term. We generally do not provide refunds for partial periods. If required by law or at our discretion, refunds may be issued on a case‑by‑case basis.

Trials & Promotions

Trial or promotional offers may convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends. The specific terms presented with an offer apply in addition to these Terms.

Price Changes

We may change prices or plan features with prior notice where required. Changes take effect on your next billing cycle unless you cancel beforehand.

7. Exports, Downloads & History

Export features (e.g., CSV/PDF) and saved analysis history may be premium‑only. We may limit storage duration and are not obligated to retain data indefinitely. Maintain your own backups of important results.

8. URL Extraction & Third‑Party Sites

If you analyze a URL, you confirm you have the right to do so. You are responsible for compliance with any third‑party site terms. We are not liable for issues arising from analyzing third‑party content.

9. Intellectual Property

The Service (excluding your User Content) is owned by WordCount AI and its licensors. You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant us a limited license to process it for analysis and to operate and improve the Service. This license ends when processing is complete, except for anonymized, aggregated, or statistical data that does not identify you.

10. AI Disclaimers

AI‑generated grades and recommendations are informational. SEO outcomes vary by context and are not guaranteed. Use your professional judgment and verify critical results before acting.

11. Availability & Changes to Service

We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Features may change, be limited, or be discontinued. We may introduce new limits or security measures at any time.

12. Warranties; Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WORDCOUNT AI AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 3 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM (OR $0 FOR FREE USERS).

13. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted in‑app or on our site. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where WordCount AI operates, without regard to conflict‑of‑law rules. Venue for disputes will be in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.