Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 16, 2024

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before accessing or using autoseo.dev (the "Service"). By accessing or using any part of the Service you ("User," "you" or "your") agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of the Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

1. Definitions

  • "AutoSEO," "we," "us," and "our" mean the operator(s) of the Service, together with all parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, and assigns.
  • "Content" means all text, graphics, data, software, audio, video, information, and other materials available on or through the Service.
  • "User Contribution" means any Content that a User submits, posts, publishes, displays, or otherwise makes available on or through the Service.
  • "SEO Content Generation" means the portion of the Service that uses artificial intelligence to create SEO-optimized blog content and related materials.

2. Changes to Terms & Service

We may revise these Terms—and may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service—at any time in our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will post the revised Terms and provide at least thirty (30) days' notice before they take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Eligibility & Compliance

You represent that you (a) are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into contracts; (b) have not been previously suspended or removed from the Service; and (c) will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and third‑party terms (including search‑engine policies) when using the Service.

4. License & Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

The Service and all Content (except User Contributions) are owned by AutoSEO or its licensors and are protected by intellectual‑property laws.

4.2 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes. No other rights are granted.

4.3 Trademarks

AutoSEO and related marks are our proprietary trademarks. You may not use any trademarks without our prior written consent.

5. User Contributions

5.1 Responsibility

You retain ownership of, and are solely responsible for, your User Contributions.

5.2 License to AutoSEO

By submitting any User Contribution, you grant us a worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, transferable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, publish, display, and distribute that User Contribution in connection with operating and improving the Service.

5.3 Prohibited Content

You will not upload, post, or transmit any Content that: (a) infringes any third‑party right; (b) is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable; (c) violates any search‑engine guidelines; or (d) contains viruses or other harmful code.

6. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal, deceptive, or fraudulent purpose.
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or impair the functioning of the Service.
  • Copy, scrape, harvest, or index any Content without authorization.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any accounts, systems, or networks.
  • Use automated means (including bots or scripts) to access the Service except through documented APIs we expressly make available.
  • Generate content that violates platform policies or search engine guidelines.

7. AI-Generated Content Terms

7.1 Content Generation

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to generate SEO-optimized content. While we strive for accuracy and quality, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or be incomplete.

7.2 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and verifying all AI-generated content before publication. You should ensure all content aligns with your brand, policies, and applicable guidelines.

7.3 No Guarantees

We cannot guarantee that AI-generated content will improve your search rankings, traffic, or business outcomes. Search engine algorithms and policies may change, affecting content performance.

8. Fees, Payment & Refunds

8.1 Fees

Prices for subscriptions are as listed on the Service and are subject to change at any time before purchase.

8.2 Payment Processor

Payments are processed by third‑party payment providers. We are not responsible for their acts or omissions.

8.3 Refund Policy

First‑time subscribers may request a full refund within seven (7) calendar days of the initial subscription payment by emailing erik@drastic.dev. Refunds are limited to one per customer and will be issued to the original payment method. After the 7‑day period, all sales are final and non‑refundable.

9. Modifications, Suspension & Termination

We may modify, suspend, or terminate the Service—or your access to it—at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your license to use the Service will automatically terminate, but Sections 4, 5, 7, 10–16 will survive.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." To the maximum extent permitted by law, AutoSEO disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non‑infringement, and results. Without limiting the foregoing, we make no warranty that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error‑free;
  • Any Content (including User Contributions or AI-generated content) is accurate, reliable, or compliant with search‑engine guidelines;
  • The Service will improve search rankings, domain authority, traffic, or revenue; or
  • Search‑engine algorithms or policies will remain unchanged.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will AutoSEO, its affiliates, licensors, or service providers be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, business interruption, or cost of substitute services, arising out of or in connection with the Service or these Terms—even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total cumulative liability for any claims relating to the Service will not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for the Service in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to liability.

12. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AutoSEO and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Contributions; (c) your violation of these Terms or any laws; or (d) your use of AI-generated content.

13. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms and any dispute arising from or related to them will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. The courts located in the United States will have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes not subject to arbitration.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Negotiations

Before commencing formal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at erik@drastic.dev and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

14.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Service or these Terms shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration provider, under its rules then in effect. The arbitration will be conducted in English by a single arbitrator.

14.3 Class‑Action Waiver

You may only resolve disputes with us on an individual basis, and may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.

15. Severability & Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AutoSEO regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings. The headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect.

17. Contact

For questions or notices about these Terms or the Service, email erik@drastic.dev.