Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Explain The Terms ("Service", "we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Explain The Terms, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Service.
We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Service Description
Explain The Terms is a service that uses artificial intelligence to analyze contracts and legal documents. We provide plain-English explanations of contract terms, identify potential risks, important dates, and obligations.
Important Disclaimer
Explain The Terms is designed to help you understand contracts, not replace legal professionals. Our Service provides general information and analysis, but it is not legal advice. You should consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.
Account Terms
To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
Subscription and Payment Terms
Subscription Plans
We offer various subscription plans and one-time payment options. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, as selected during purchase. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe's terms and conditions. We do not store your full payment card information.
Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify subscription prices at any time. Price changes will be communicated to you in advance. If you do not agree to the new pricing, you may cancel your subscription before the change takes effect.
Refunds
Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. However, we may provide refunds at our sole discretion or as required by applicable law. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact us at support@explaintheterms.com.
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use the Service:
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
- To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
- To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
- To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
- To submit false or misleading information
- To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
- To collect or track the personal information of others
- To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
- For any obscene or immoral purpose
- To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service
We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service immediately for any violation of this Acceptable Use Policy.
Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Explain The Terms and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You retain ownership of any documents you upload to the Service. By uploading documents, you grant us a limited license to use, process, and analyze those documents solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Service without our prior written consent.
Limitation of Liability
Important Legal Notice
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL EXPLAIN THE TERMS, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE.
Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on the analysis provided by our Service. The analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Dispute Resolution
If you have any concerns or disputes about the Service, please contact us first at support@explaintheterms.com to try to resolve the issue informally.
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through your account settings or by contacting us at support@explaintheterms.com.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: support@explaintheterms.com
- Website: www.explaintheterms.com
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