Terms of Service
Last updated: January 10, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to SEO Site Manager. By accessing or using our website and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Description of Services
SEO Site Manager provides an automated platform for creating, deploying, and managing WordPress websites. Our Services include:
- Automated WordPress website deployment
- AI-powered content generation for service pages and blog posts
- Automated branding (color schemes, logos, favicons)
- DNS and SSL configuration
- Website hosting on enterprise infrastructure
- SEO analytics and keyword tracking
- Website management dashboard
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Creation
To use our Services, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
- Be at least 18 years of age to create an account
- Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Not share your account with others
- Be liable for losses incurred by us or others due to unauthorized account use
4. Subscription Plans and Billing
4.1 Free Trial
New users may access a 14-day free trial with limited features. No credit card is required for the free trial. At the end of the trial period, you must subscribe to a paid plan to continue using the Services.
4.2 Paid Subscriptions
Paid subscriptions are billed on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your selection. You agree to:
- Pay all fees associated with your chosen subscription plan
- Provide valid payment information
- Authorize automatic recurring charges to your payment method
- Pay applicable taxes on your subscription
4.3 Billing and Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled. You will be charged the then-current rate for your subscription plan. We will provide notice of any price changes at least 30 days in advance.
4.4 Refunds and Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial billing periods, except as required by law or at our sole discretion.
4.5 Usage Limits
Each subscription plan includes specific usage limits (number of websites, service pages, blog posts, etc.). If you exceed your plan's limits, you must upgrade to a higher-tier plan or remove content to stay within your limits.
5. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use
5.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
- Harass, abuse, or harm others
- Transmit spam or unsolicited communications
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services
- Create websites for illegal activities
- Scrape or copy our content without permission
5.2 Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for all content you create, upload, or publish using our Services. You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have necessary rights to use your content
- Your content does not violate any third-party rights
- Your content complies with all applicable laws
- Your content does not contain harmful or illegal material
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Services, including all software, designs, text, graphics, and other content, are owned by or licensed to SEO Site Manager and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property without our written permission.
6.2 Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you create using our Services. By using the Services, you grant us a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive license to:
- Host, store, and display your content
- Process and modify your content as necessary to provide the Services
- Use anonymized, aggregated data for analytics and improvement
This license terminates when you delete your content or close your account, except for content that has been shared with others or is required for legal compliance.
6.3 WordPress and Third-Party Software
WordPress is licensed under the GPL license. You have full access to modify and customize your WordPress installation. Third-party plugins and themes may have their own licenses.
7. Third-Party Services
Our Services integrate with third-party services (Cloudflare, Stripe, OpenAI, etc.). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services.
Some features require you to provide your own API keys or credentials for third-party services (e.g., Cloudflare). You are responsible for managing these credentials and complying with the third-party service's terms.
8. Service Availability and Support
8.1 Uptime and Availability
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our Services. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may suspend the Services for maintenance, updates, or emergency repairs.
8.2 Customer Support
Support availability varies by subscription plan:
- Free Trial and Starter: Email support (48-hour response time)
- Professional and above: Priority email support (24-hour response time)
- Enterprise: Dedicated account manager and phone support
9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
9.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of non-infringement
- Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability
- Warranties that the Services will be error-free or secure
9.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SEO SITE MANAGER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Service interruptions or data loss
- Errors in AI-generated content
- Actions or omissions of third-party services
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
9.3 AI-Generated Content
AI-generated content is provided as a starting point and should be reviewed and edited by you. We are not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of AI-generated content. You are solely responsible for all content published on your websites.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SEO Site Manager, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you create or publish using the Services
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your subscription will not renew, and you will lose access to the Services at the end of your current billing period.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:
- You violate these Terms
- Your payment fails or your account is past due
- We are required to do so by law
- Your use of the Services poses a security risk
- You engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Services. We will retain your data for 90 days to allow for account recovery. After 90 days, your data will be permanently deleted. You are responsible for exporting your data before termination if you wish to retain it.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing a formal dispute, you agree to contact us at legal@seositemanager.io to attempt to resolve the issue informally. We will work with you in good faith to resolve the dispute.
12.2 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12.3 Arbitration
Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Location], and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
13. General Provisions
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SEO Site Manager regarding the Services.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
13.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
13.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor.
13.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or Internet disruptions.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Acknowledgment
By using SEO Site Manager, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.