Terms of Service

Welcome to RankGuard. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of RankGuard's AI-powered SEO content generation service, WordPress plugin, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

By accessing or using RankGuard, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using RankGuard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and RankGuard.

If you are using RankGuard on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and "you" will refer to both you and the organization.

2. Description of Service

RankGuard is an AI-powered platform that provides:

• AI-powered content generation using advanced language models
• SEO optimization tools and keyword research
• WordPress plugin integration
• Content templates and customization options
• Analytics and performance tracking
• Related services and features as described on our website

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
• Update features, functionality, or pricing
• Impose limits on usage or access
• Make changes to these Terms with notice to users

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Requirements

To use RankGuard, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• All activities that occur under your account
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• Any content you create, upload, or generate using the Service
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use RankGuard only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

4.1 Prohibited Activities

• Illegal Use: Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Harmful Content: Generate content that is defamatory, libelous, harassing, abusive, threatening, or harmful
• Malicious Content: Create content containing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Intellectual Property: Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
• Spam: Use the Service to generate spam, unsolicited messages, or bulk content
• Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
• Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• API Abuse: Abuse, exploit, or overload our API or infrastructure
• Account Sharing: Share your account credentials with others or create multiple accounts to circumvent limits
• Competitive Use: Use RankGuard to create competing services or products

4.2 Content Restrictions

You may not use RankGuard to generate content that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes on third-party rights
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or violence
• Is pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit
• Promotes illegal activities or substances
• Contains personal information of others without consent

5. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to content you create, upload, or generate using RankGuard ("Your Content"). You grant RankGuard a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to:

• Store and process Your Content to provide the Service
• Use Your Content to improve our AI models and services (anonymized)
• Display Your Content as necessary to provide the Service

5.2 RankGuard Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, technology, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other materials, is owned by RankGuard or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software.

6. Payment Terms and Billing

6.1 Subscription Plans

RankGuard offers various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all fees associated with your selected plan
• Pay fees in advance for the billing period
• Automatic renewal unless cancelled
• Price changes with 30 days' notice

6.2 Free Trial

We offer a 14-day free trial for new users. After the trial period ends, you will be automatically charged based on your selected plan unless you cancel before the trial expires.

6.3 Billing and Refunds

• Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed
• Billing Cycle: Monthly or annual billing as selected
• Refunds: 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers
• Cancellation: Cancel anytime; cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period
• No Refunds: Refunds are not available for partial billing periods or after the 30-day guarantee

6.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify our pricing. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of any price changes. Your continued use of the Service after the price change constitutes your agreement to pay the new price.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Immediate resolution of all technical issues
• Availability at all times
• Compatibility with all third-party services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from such actions.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

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.

8.2 AI Content Disclaimer

AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or may not meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying all content generated using RankGuard before use.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RANKGUARD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
• Errors, bugs, or interruptions in service
• Content generated by AI that may be inaccurate or inappropriate

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RankGuard, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Service, (b) Your Content, (c) your violation of these Terms, (d) your violation of any rights of another party, or (e) your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription through your account settings or by contacting support. Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease
• You will not be charged for future billing periods
• Your Content may be deleted after a reasonable retention period

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. We will provide notice when reasonably possible.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

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

• Informal Resolution: Good faith negotiation for 30 days
• Arbitration: Binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association
• Jurisdiction: Exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of San Francisco, California

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending an email to your registered email address
• Displaying a notice in the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and cancel your account.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RankGuard regarding the Service.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14. Contact Information

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