Terms of Service

✍️ 1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using SEO Checker by Sekhlo ("the Extension"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Extension.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and Mubashir Hassan ("we", "us", or "our").

🔑 2. License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Extension for your personal or commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

You May:

• Install and use the Extension on any Chrome browser you own or control
• Use the Extension for analyzing websites (your own or others')
• Use the Extension for personal or commercial SEO analysis
• Export and save analysis reports for your records

You May Not:

• Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension (except as permitted by law)
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the Extension
• Use the Extension for illegal purposes or to violate others' rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks

💰 3. Free Service

The Extension is provided to you free of charge. There are no subscription fees, hidden costs, or in-app purchases.

However, certain features require third-party API keys (Perplexity AI, WhoisXML API), which you must obtain and manage independently. Costs associated with these APIs are your responsibility.

🔗 4. Third-Party Services and APIs

API Keys

Some features require API keys from third-party services:

• Perplexity AI: For AI-powered SEO insights
• WhoisXML API: For domain registration information

You are responsible for:

• Obtaining valid API keys from these services
• Complying with each service's terms of service
• Any costs incurred from API usage
• Securing your API keys
• Any consequences of API key misuse

Google Search

The Extension's ranking checker feature searches Google on your behalf. By using this feature, you agree to comply with Google's Terms of Service.

👤 5. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the Extension in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not use the Extension to harm, harass, or infringe upon others' rights
• Not use the Extension to collect data for spam or malicious purposes
• Respect website owners' robots.txt and terms of service
• Not overload or attempt to disrupt our services or third-party APIs
• Keep your API keys secure and confidential
• Not share, sell, or redistribute analysis data obtained through the Extension if it violates any terms

©️ 6. Intellectual Property

The Extension, including its design, code, graphics, and documentation, is owned by Mubashir Hassan and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

Any data you analyze, API keys you provide, or reports you generate remain your property. We do not claim ownership of your content.

Our Content

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand names associated with the Extension are our property or the property of third parties. You may not use them without permission.

⚠️ 7. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not warrant that:

• The Extension will meet your requirements or expectations
• The Extension will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Extension will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Extension will be corrected
• Third-party APIs will remain available or functional

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy of data

🛡️ 8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Costs of obtaining substitute goods or services
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Extension
• Damages caused by third-party services or APIs
• Damages from unauthorized access to your API keys or data

🔰 9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mubashir Hassan and the Extension from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Extension
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of third-party API terms of service
• Any content you analyze or data you collect

🔄 10. Updates and Modifications

Extension Updates

We may release updates, upgrades, or new versions of the Extension at any time. These updates may:

• Add new features
• Fix bugs or security issues
• Remove or modify existing features
• Change the user interface

Terms Updates

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

• Extension update notes
• Email notification (if provided)
• In-app notification

Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

🚫 11. Termination

You may stop using the Extension at any time by uninstalling it from your browser.

We reserve the right to:

• Discontinue the Extension at any time without notice
• Modify or remove features
• Restrict access for violations of these Terms

Upon termination, all licenses granted to you will immediately cease, and you must uninstall the Extension.

🔐 12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key privacy points:

• All data is stored locally on your device
• We do not collect personal information
• We do not track your browsing
• API keys are stored securely in your browser

✅ 13. Compliance and Legal

Chrome Web Store Policies

The Extension complies with Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies. Any violation of these policies may result in removal from the Chrome Web Store.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Extension shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations
2. Mediation (if negotiations fail)
3. Arbitration or small claims court

📌 14. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

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

Severability

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

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

No Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and us.