Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and LinkGuard.ai ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the LinkGuard.ai website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Your continued use of the Service following any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of such modifications. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Service" means the LinkGuard.ai platform, including all features, tools, APIs, and related services.
• "Account" means the user account you create to access the Service.
• "User Content" means any data, information, URLs, or other content you submit to the Service.
• "Tokens" means the credits used to perform monitoring operations within the Service.
• "Subscription" means any paid plan or token purchase made through the Service.
• "Intellectual Property" means all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights.

3. Description of Service

LinkGuard.ai is an automated backlink monitoring platform that provides:

4. Eligibility

4.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 16 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4.2 Legal Capacity

You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. If you are using the Service on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

4.3 Compliance

You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. The Service is not available in jurisdictions where it would be prohibited by law.

5. Account Registration

5.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You may register using:

• Email and password
• Google OAuth authentication
• LinkedIn OAuth authentication
• Telegram Login

5.2 Account Information

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your login credentials confidential and secure
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access to your account

5.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

• All activities that occur under your account
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
• Any damage or loss resulting from unauthorized use of your account

6. User Responsibilities

6.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights.

6.2 Data Accuracy

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of all User Content you submit to the Service. This includes all URLs, domain information, and associated data.

6.3 Authorization

You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights and authorizations to:

• Submit URLs and domain information to the Service
• Monitor the backlinks you add to your account
• Receive and act upon monitoring alerts

6.4 No Unauthorized Monitoring

You agree not to use the Service to monitor websites, domains, or backlinks for which you do not have proper authorization. Monitoring competitors' proprietary data or engaging in surveillance activities without consent is strictly prohibited.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

7.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Use the Service for spam, harassment, or fraudulent purposes
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Share, transfer, or sublicense your account to others
• Exceed API rate limits or abuse the Service
• Circumvent any security measures or access controls
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Submit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Engage in activities that overload or harm our infrastructure

7.2 API Usage

If you use our API, you must:

• Comply with all API documentation and rate limits
• Implement proper error handling and backoff strategies
• Not redistribute or resell API access without authorization
• Keep API credentials secure and confidential

7.3 Consequences of Violation

Violation of these terms may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account, forfeiture of any remaining tokens, and potential legal action.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, data compilations, and other content, is owned by or licensed to LinkGuard.ai and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for its intended purposes, subject to these Terms.

8.2 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without prior written consent
• Create derivative works based on the Service
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

8.3 Your Content

You retain ownership of all User Content you submit to the Service. By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, store, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

8.4 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service may be used by us without compensation or attribution to you.

9. Payment and Billing

9.1 Token-Based Pricing

The Service uses a token-based pricing model. Tokens are consumed when performing monitoring operations. Current token costs are displayed on our pricing page and may be updated from time to time.

9.2 Free Tokens

New users may receive complimentary tokens for trial purposes. These promotional tokens are subject to expiration and usage restrictions as specified during registration.

9.3 Payment Terms

• All payments must be made through our approved payment processors
• Prices are displayed in USD unless otherwise specified
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes
• We may change prices with 30 days' notice

9.4 Refund Policy

9.5 Token Expiration

Purchased tokens do not expire while your account remains active and in good standing. Promotional or bonus tokens may have expiration dates as specified at the time of issuance.

10. Service Availability

10.1 Uptime

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance (announced in advance when possible)
• Emergency repairs or updates
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

10.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes that may affect your use of the Service.

10.3 No Liability for Downtime

We are not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by service interruptions, downtime, or unavailability of any features.

11. Third-Party Services

11.1 Third-Party Integrations

The Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party services, including but not limited to:

• Authentication providers (Google, LinkedIn, Telegram)
• Payment processors
• Analytics services
• Data providers

11.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.

11.3 No Endorsement

Any reference to third-party products, services, or websites does not constitute our endorsement or recommendation.

12. Disclaimers

12.1 "As Is" and "As Available"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF DATA
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
• SECURITY OF YOUR DATA OR TRANSMISSIONS

12.2 Monitoring Accuracy

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• Monitoring results will be accurate, complete, or timely
• All link changes will be detected
• Alerts will be delivered without delay
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

12.3 No Professional Advice

The Service provides information for general purposes only. We are not providing legal, SEO, marketing, or professional advice. Any decisions you make based on Service data are your sole responsibility.

12.4 External Data

We rely on third-party data sources and external websites. We have no control over the accuracy, availability, or content of external websites and cannot guarantee the reliability of data obtained from external sources.

13. Limitation of Liability

13.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKGUARD.AI, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, business, or goodwill
• Any loss resulting from unauthorized access to your account or data
• Any loss resulting from modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service
• Any loss resulting from reliance on monitoring data or alerts
• Any loss resulting from third-party services or integrations

13.2 Cap on Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

• The amount you have paid to us in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or
• One hundred United States dollars (USD $100)

13.3 Applicability

These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

13.4 Essential Purpose

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LinkGuard.ai and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any User Content you submit to the Service
• Any unauthorized use of your account
• Any dispute between you and a third party related to your use of the Service

We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

15. Termination

15.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support or using the account deletion feature. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• Any remaining tokens are forfeited
• Your data may be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy

15.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You breach these Terms
• Your use poses a security risk
• We are required to do so by law
• We reasonably believe your account is being used fraudulently
• You engage in abusive behavior toward our staff or other users

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• All licenses granted to you are immediately revoked
• You must cease all use of the Service
• We may delete your account and associated data after 30 days
• Provisions intended to survive termination shall remain in effect

15.4 No Refunds

No refunds will be provided for any unused tokens or services upon termination, whether initiated by you or us.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us at legal@linkguard.ai and attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days.

16.2 Arbitration Agreement

16.3 Arbitration Rules

Arbitration shall be conducted by a mutually agreed-upon arbitration service, following their applicable rules. The arbitration shall take place in English and be conducted remotely via video conference when possible.

16.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

16.5 Exceptions

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property infringement or other urgent matters.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

For users outside the United States, you agree that any disputes shall be resolved under Delaware law, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in the state and federal courts located in Delaware.

18. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes through:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• In-app notification

Changes will be effective upon posting unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

19. Severability and Waiver

19.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

19.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

19.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and LinkGuard.ai regarding the Service.

19.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Legal Inquiries: legal@linkguard.ai
• General Support: support@linkguard.ai
• Privacy Matters: privacy@linkguard.ai

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within 30 business days.