Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2025
Please read these terms carefully before using RankStudio's services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using RankStudio's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.
2. Service Description
RankStudio provides AI search optimization services, including:
- Content creation optimized for AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overview)
- Research-backed articles with proper citations
- Content delivery through our self-service platform
- Performance tracking and analytics (where applicable)
3. Account Registration
To use RankStudio services, you must:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and update your account information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent
4. Subscription Plans and Billing
4.1 Plans
We offer multiple subscription tiers:
- Free Tier: 1 article per month, no credit card required
- Launch Tier: 10 articles per month at $200/month
- Scale Tier: 100 articles per month at $1,000/month
4.2 Billing Cycle
Paid subscriptions are billed monthly on the date you initially subscribed. All fees are in US Dollars (USD).
4.3 Payment
You authorize us to charge your payment method on each billing cycle. If payment fails, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account.
4.4 Unused Articles
Article allocations do not roll over to subsequent months. Unused articles expire at the end of each billing cycle.
5. Cancellation and Refunds
5.1 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle. You will retain access to services through the end of the paid period.
5.2 Refund Policy
Due to the custom nature of content creation, we do not offer refunds for completed work. We encourage users to start with our Free Tier to evaluate service quality before upgrading.
6. Content and Intellectual Property
6.1 Content Ownership
Upon delivery and payment, you own all rights to the content we create for you. We transfer full copyright and usage rights to you.
6.2 Content Quality Guarantee
We guarantee that all content delivered is:
- 100% original and plagiarism-free
- Researched with credible sources
- Properly cited and attributed
- Optimized for AI search visibility
6.3 Platform and Services
RankStudio retains all rights to our platform, technology, processes, and methodologies.
7. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Use our services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not use our content for illegal, harmful, or misleading purposes
- Provide accurate information for content briefs and onboarding
- Review and publish content in a timely manner
- Not resell or redistribute our services without written permission
8. Prohibited Uses
You may not use RankStudio services to:
- Create content for illegal activities or products
- Promote hate speech, discrimination, or violence
- Engage in spam, deceptive practices, or manipulation
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our platform or processes
9. Service Availability and Changes
9.1 Availability
While we strive for continuous availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect access.
9.2 Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any such modifications.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, RankStudio and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of our services.
Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
While we guarantee content quality, we do not guarantee specific search rankings, visibility, or business results from using our content. AI search algorithms are beyond our control and subject to change.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RankStudio, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to services immediately, without prior notice, if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Fail to pay fees owed
- Use services in ways that harm RankStudio or other users
14. Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
15. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.
16. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through our platform. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and RankStudio regarding use of our services.
18. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support: [email protected]
- Website: rankstudio.net
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