Terms of
Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Gen-SEO

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Gen-SEO ("Service", "we", "our", or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

Current Status: Gen-SEO is currently in Early Bird free access. These terms apply to the current version and will be updated as we introduce new features.

2. User Accounts & Authentication

Auth0 Authentication

Gen-SEO uses Auth0 for secure user authentication and account management. By creating an account, you also agree to Auth0's terms of service and privacy policy.

Account Responsibilities

  • You must provide accurate and complete registration information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
  • You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You may not share your account credentials with others
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

Note: Your authentication data is managed by Auth0, a trusted third-party authentication service. We do not store your passwords.

3. API Keys & BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys)

Your API Keys

Gen-SEO operates on a Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK) model:

  • You must provide your own API keys for OpenAI and/or Google Gemini
  • You are solely responsible for obtaining and managing your API keys
  • You must comply with OpenAI's and Google's terms of service
  • You are responsible for all charges incurred through your API usage
  • We are not liable for any costs associated with your API usage

API Key Security

  • Your API keys are encrypted and stored securely in our database
  • We will NEVER use your API keys for our own purposes
  • We will NEVER share your API keys with third parties
  • You can revoke or update your keys at any time
  • Deleting your account permanently removes all stored keys

Important: Keep your API keys secure. Do not share them with anyone. Monitor your API usage and costs directly through OpenAI and Google dashboards.

4. Early Bird Free Access & Pricing

Current Free Access

Gen-SEO is currently in Early Bird free access:

  • All core features are available for free to Early Bird users
  • You only pay for your own LLM API usage (directly to OpenAI/Gemini)
  • No subscription fees or hidden costs during the Early Bird period
  • We reserve the right to introduce paid features in the future
  • Early Bird users will be notified in advance of any pricing changes

Your Costs

  • Gen-SEO Service: Currently FREE (Early Bird)
  • OpenAI API: You pay OpenAI directly based on your usage
  • Google Gemini API: You pay Google directly based on your usage

We are not responsible for charges from OpenAI or Google. Please monitor your API usage and set appropriate limits in your OpenAI and Google accounts.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Generate spam, malware, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Generate content that violates OpenAI's or Google's usage policies
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without permission

6. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access:

  • The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
  • We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
  • We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
  • Third-party services (OpenAI, Google, Auth0) may affect service availability
  • We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions

7. Intellectual Property

Your Content

  • You retain all rights to your input content and business context
  • You grant us a license to use your content to provide the Service
  • Generated SEO content and schema belong to you

Our Property

  • The Service, including all software, design, and features, is owned by Gen-SEO
  • Our trademarks, logos, and branding are protected
  • You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service

8. Third-Party Services

Gen-SEO integrates with the following third-party services:

Auth0 (Authentication)

User authentication and account management. Subject to Auth0's terms and privacy policy.

OpenAI API

AI-powered content generation. You must comply with OpenAI's terms of service and usage policies.

Google Gemini API

AI-powered content generation. You must comply with Google's terms of service and usage policies.

Google reCAPTCHA

Spam protection. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

We are not responsible for the availability, content, or policies of these third-party services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights
  • Accuracy or reliability of generated content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Security of data transmission

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GEN-SEO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Costs associated with LLM API usage (OpenAI, Google)
  • Third-party service failures or interruptions
  • Unauthorized access to your account or data
  • Content generated by AI models

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to Gen-SEO in the 12 months prior to the claim (currently $0 during Early Bird free access).

11. Termination

Your Rights

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Deleting your account through the settings
  • Contacting our support team

Our Rights

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms of Service
  • You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • You abuse or misuse the Service
  • Required by law or regulatory authority

Effect of Termination

  • Your access to the Service will be immediately revoked
  • Your API keys will be permanently deleted
  • Your data will be deleted according to our Privacy Policy
  • These Terms will survive termination where applicable

12. Changes to Terms

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

  • Email notification
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • In-app notification

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between parties
  2. Mediation if negotiation fails
  3. Binding arbitration or legal proceedings as a last resort

14. Contact Information

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

Gen-SEO Legal Team

Email: Contact Form

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

Acknowledgment

BY USING GEN-SEO, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

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