Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to GPTGrammar! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the GPTGrammar web application (located at gptgrammar.org) and Chrome extension ("Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

GPTGrammar is an AI-powered grammar checking service that:

• Analyzes text for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
• Provides corrections and suggestions using AI language models
• Supports multiple languages and writing modes
• Offers both a web application and browser extension interface

The Service uses third-party AI models (via OpenRouter API) to process and analyze your text.

3. User Eligibility

To use GPTGrammar, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws

If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with parental or guardian consent and supervision.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use GPTGrammar for:

• Personal grammar and writing improvement
• Educational purposes
• Professional and business writing
• Content creation and editing

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Submit text containing illegal content, hate speech, or threats
• Use the Service to generate spam or malicious content
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or bypass the Service
• Use automated tools or bots to access the Service excessively
• Resell or redistribute access to the Service without authorization
• Submit copyrighted material you don't have rights to
• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws
• Attempt to overwhelm our servers (DoS/DDoS attacks)

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the text you submit to GPTGrammar. By submitting text, you grant us a temporary, non-exclusive license to process it solely for the purpose of providing grammar checking services.

As stated in our Privacy Policy, we do not store your submitted text permanently or use it for any purpose other than providing you with grammar corrections.

5.2 Our Content

The GPTGrammar Service, including its design, features, code, and branding, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works from our Service
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission
• Extract or scrape data from our Service

5.3 AI-Generated Content

Grammar suggestions and corrections provided by our AI models are generated dynamically. While we strive for accuracy, you are responsible for reviewing and verifying all suggestions before using them.

6. Service Availability and Limitations

6.1 Service Availability

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

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• 100% uptime or availability
• Specific response times

We may temporarily suspend or restrict access for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

6.2 Usage Limits

We reserve the right to implement usage limits to ensure fair access for all users. Excessive use may result in temporary rate limiting or account restrictions.

6.3 Service Modifications

We may modify, update, or discontinue features of the Service at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modifications or discontinuation of the Service.

7. Accuracy and Reliability

7.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we use advanced AI models, GPTGrammar does not guarantee:

• 100% accurate grammar corrections
• Detection of all errors in your text
• Suggestions that are always contextually appropriate

7.2 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Reviewing and verifying all suggestions before use
• The final content you publish or submit
• Ensuring your text meets your specific requirements

7.3 Educational Tool

GPTGrammar is an educational and assistive tool. It should not be relied upon as the sole method for ensuring grammatical correctness, especially for critical documents.

8. Third-Party Services

GPTGrammar uses OpenRouter API to access AI language models. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• Your text may be processed by third-party AI services
• These third parties have their own terms and privacy policies
• We are not responsible for third-party service failures or issues

For more information, please review OpenRouter's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• GPTGrammar is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months

This includes, but is not limited to, damages from:

• Errors or inaccuracies in grammar suggestions
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Data loss or corruption
• Third-party service failures
• Reliance on our suggestions for important documents

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GPTGrammar and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to the Service

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of GPTGrammar is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key points:

• We do not permanently store your submitted text
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• User preferences are stored locally in your browser
• We do not sell your data to third parties

12. Chrome Extension Specific Terms

12.1 Extension Permissions

The GPTGrammar Chrome extension requires certain permissions to function. By installing the extension, you grant these permissions as described in our Privacy Policy.

12.2 Extension Updates

The extension may update automatically through the Chrome Web Store. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

12.3 Uninstallation

You may uninstall the extension at any time through Chrome's extension management interface. Upon uninstallation, all locally stored data will be removed.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time by:

• Closing the web application
• Uninstalling the Chrome extension
• Contacting us to request account deletion (if applicable)

13.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in abusive or excessive use
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the Service

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• Locally stored data may be deleted
• Sections of these Terms that should survive will remain in effect

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for:

• Small claims court matters
• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief matters

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you disagree with any changes, you must stop using the Service.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GPTGrammar.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice.

16.5 No Agency

These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between you and GPTGrammar.