1. Introduction
1.1. Welcome
Welcome to GrammarBot (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at https://grammarbot.io (“Website”) and our grammar checking API (“API”). By accessing or using our Website and API, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.
1.2. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website or API after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Definitions
2.1. API
The Application Programming Interface provided by us that allows users to integrate grammar checking functionalities into their applications or services.
2.2. User
Any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Website or API.
2.3. Content
Any text, data, information, or materials submitted, uploaded, or otherwise transmitted by users through the Website or API.
3. User Accounts
3.1. Registration
To access certain features of the Website or API, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.
3.2. Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3.3. Account Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.
4. API Usage
4.1. Access
Access to the API is granted upon successful registration and generation of an API key. You are responsible for safeguarding your API key.
4.2. Rate Limits
Usage of the API is subject to rate limits as specified in your API key dashboard or through communications with an account representative. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary suspension of access.
4.3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the API for any unlawful purposes or in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the API or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the API.
4.4. No Data Storage
Our API processes data in real-time to provide grammar checking services and does not store, retain, or log any data transmitted through it. Metadata associated with each request may be stored such as API key, timestamp, length of submission, latency, and other summary statistics about the request.
5. Website Usage
5.1. Content Guidelines
Users may post content on the Website. You agree not to post any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
5.2. User Responsibilities
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Website.
6. Payments and Billing
6.1. Pricing
Access to certain features of the API or premium services on the Website may require payment. Current pricing details are available on our Pricing Page.
6.2. Billing Cycle
Payments are processed on a monthly basis, depending on the selected plan. You will be billed in advance for the selected billing cycle.
6.3. Refund Policy
All purchases of our API are final and generally non-refundable. We do not offer refunds or credits for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Dissatisfaction with the API’s performance or functionality
- Changes to your business or project needs
- Technical difficulties or errors
On rare occasions, refunds are provided at our sole discretion. We may also offer refunds to some customers as part of a previously agreed upon SLA. If you are dissatisfied with our services, please contact our support team for assistance.
7. Data Collection and Privacy
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect your data.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1. Ownership
All content and materials on the Website and API, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of GrammarBot or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
8.2. Licenses
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website and API in accordance with these Terms.
9. Termination
9.1. Conditions
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website or API immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
9.2. Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Website and API will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
10.1. Disclaimers
Our services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10.2. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GrammarBot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Website or API.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of KY, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in KY.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
By email: info@grammarbot.io