Terms of Service

Last updated: January 20, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Rankchat ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Rankchat. Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

Rankchat provides an AI-powered content generation and SEO platform for businesses. The Service includes:

  • Automated blog post generation using artificial intelligence
  • SEO keyword research and optimization
  • WordPress publishing integration
  • Performance tracking and analytics
  • Google Search Console integration

3. Account Registration

To use Rankchat, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Be authorized to represent the business you register
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Subscription and Payment

Pricing: Rankchat charges $99 per month, which includes 30 AI-generated blog posts per month.

Trial Period: New subscribers receive a 3-day trial period. Your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription after the trial unless cancelled.

Billing:

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance
  • All payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Billing page. Access continues until the end of your billing period.

5. Service Limitations

The Service includes the following limitations:

  • Blog Posts: Maximum of 30 blog posts per month (1 per day)
  • AI Generation: Blog content is generated by AI and should be reviewed before publication
  • WordPress: Requires a self-hosted WordPress site with REST API enabled
  • Availability: We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access

6. NO GUARANTEES OF RESULTS

RANKCHAT MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO GUARANTEES REGARDING SEO PERFORMANCE, SEARCH ENGINE RANKINGS, WEBSITE TRAFFIC, OR BUSINESS OUTCOMES.

You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

  • No Ranking Guarantees: We do not and cannot guarantee any specific Google rankings, search positions, or placement in search results
  • No Traffic Guarantees: We do not guarantee any increase in website traffic, impressions, clicks, or visibility
  • No Business Outcome Guarantees: We do not guarantee any increase in leads, clients, revenue, or business success
  • No Indexing Guarantees: We do not guarantee that Google or any search engine will index your content or do so within any timeframe
  • Algorithm Changes: Search engine algorithms change frequently and unpredictably, and we have no control over these changes
  • External Factors: SEO results depend on many factors entirely outside our control, including but not limited to: domain authority, website technical performance, competition, backlink profiles, content history, Google algorithm updates, and market conditions

YOU AGREE THAT ANY EXPECTATIONS REGARDING SEO RESULTS ARE YOUR OWN AND ARE NOT BASED ON ANY PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS BY RANKCHAT.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

  • Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Generate content that is defamatory, obscene, or fraudulent
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or accounts
  • Use the Service for any automated or bulk operations beyond intended use
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Remove or modify any proprietary notices

Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of your account.

8. Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain ownership of all content you input into the Service (website information, keywords, etc.).

Generated Content: AI-generated blog posts created by the Service are owned by you once generated. However, similar content may be generated for other users.

Our Property: The Rankchat platform, including all software, designs, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Rankchat and protected by intellectual property laws.

License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for your business purposes.

9. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

CRITICAL WARNING: AI-GENERATED CONTENT MUST BE REVIEWED BEFORE PUBLICATION. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONTENT PUBLISHED USING THIS SERVICE.

Rankchat uses artificial intelligence to generate blog content. You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

  • AI may produce inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, or inappropriate content
  • AI may generate content that contains factual errors, outdated information, or fabricated citations
  • You are solely and exclusively responsible for reviewing, editing, and approving ALL content before publication
  • We do not guarantee the legal accuracy, professional compliance, or factual correctness of any generated content
  • Content generated should NEVER be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice
  • You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all professional ethics rules, advertising regulations, and industry standards
  • RANKCHAT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, OR CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM CONTENT YOU PUBLISH USING THIS SERVICE
  • You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Rankchat completely harmless from any and all third-party claims related to your published content

FOR LAW FIRMS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS: All AI-generated legal content requires independent verification by a licensed attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before publication. Failure to review content may result in ethics violations, malpractice claims, or disciplinary action for which Rankchat bears no responsibility.

10. Professional Advice Disclaimer

RANKCHAT IS A MARKETING AND CONTENT AUTOMATION TOOL. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Content generated by Rankchat is for marketing and informational purposes only
  • No content should be construed as legal advice, even if generated for law firms
  • No content should be construed as medical, financial, tax, or other professional advice
  • Users should consult with licensed professionals in the relevant field before relying on any information
  • Rankchat does not practice law, medicine, accounting, or any other licensed profession
  • You are solely responsible for the professional and ethical implications of content you publish

11. Content Responsibility

As a business using Rankchat:

  • You must ensure all published content complies with applicable advertising regulations
  • You are responsible for accuracy and truthfulness of content
  • You must not make false or misleading statements
  • You should review content for compliance with industry guidelines
  • Rankchat is a marketing tool, not a substitute for professional judgment

12. Third-Party Services

Rankchat integrates with third-party services including:

  • OpenAI: For AI content generation
  • Stripe: For payment processing
  • WordPress: For content publishing
  • Google: For Search Console integration

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for third-party services.

13. Data and Privacy

Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to:

  • Collection of your website data for analysis and content generation
  • Processing of content through OpenAI's API
  • Storage of data on Supabase infrastructure
  • Use of cookies and analytics

14. Warranties and Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or quality of content
  • Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected
  • Warranties regarding SEO results, rankings, or traffic
  • Warranties regarding the suitability of content for any purpose
  • Warranties that content will be free from errors or omissions

Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of implied warranties, so some of the above may not apply to you.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RANKCHAT, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

MAXIMUM LIABILITY CAP:

OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF: (A) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD), OR (B) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID TO RANKCHAT IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

WE ARE EXPRESSLY NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, or goodwill
  • Loss of data, content, or information
  • Inaccurate, misleading, or harmful AI-generated content
  • Failures or outages of third-party services (WordPress, OpenAI, Google, Stripe, etc.)
  • Any consequences of content you publish or fail to review
  • Google penalties, algorithmic demotions, or manual actions
  • Loss of search rankings or organic traffic
  • Reputational harm from published content
  • Professional ethics violations or disciplinary proceedings
  • Third-party claims arising from your use of the Service
  • Malpractice or negligence claims related to your published content
  • Any damages arising from your failure to review content before publication

THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, AND EVEN IF RANKCHAT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

16. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH USING AI-GENERATED CONTENT AND THE RANKCHAT SERVICE.

By using Rankchat, you voluntarily assume full responsibility for:

  • All risks associated with publishing AI-generated content
  • The accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of all content you publish
  • Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional ethics rules
  • Any claims, lawsuits, or proceedings arising from your published content
  • Any reliance you or third parties place on AI-generated content
  • The decision to use automated content generation for your business
  • Any negative SEO consequences, including but not limited to Google penalties
  • Any reputational harm to you or your business

You understand that AI technology is imperfect and may produce content that is factually incorrect, legally problematic, or otherwise unsuitable for publication. You accept this risk and agree that Rankchat is not responsible for any consequences of content you choose to publish.

17. RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

YOU HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE RANKCHAT FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

By using Rankchat, you expressly agree:

  • Release of Claims: You release Rankchat, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from any and all claims, known or unknown, arising from or related to your use of the Service, including but not limited to claims related to content published using the Service, SEO performance, and business outcomes
  • Covenant Not to Sue: You agree not to sue, commence, or participate in any legal action against Rankchat for any claim arising from your use of the Service or content generated thereby
  • Waiver of Unknown Claims: You expressly waive any claims you may have against Rankchat that you do not know or suspect to exist at the time you agree to these Terms

CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 WAIVER:

If you are a California resident, you expressly waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which states: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."

You acknowledge that you may later discover claims or damages beyond what you know or expect at the time of agreeing to these Terms, and you expressly waive all rights under Section 1542 and any similar law of any other jurisdiction.

18. Indemnification

YOU AGREE TO FULLY INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS RANKCHAT FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rankchat, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Content you publish using the Service, including any third-party claims
  • Your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • Any claim that your content infringes intellectual property rights
  • Any claim that your content is defamatory, misleading, or harmful
  • Any professional malpractice or ethics claims related to your content
  • Any regulatory fines or penalties arising from your content

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

19. THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS

YOU AGREE TO HANDLE ALL THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS INDEPENDENTLY AND NOT TO INVOLVE RANKCHAT IN ANY LITIGATION.

If any third party brings a claim, lawsuit, or legal proceeding against you arising from or related to content you published using Rankchat, you expressly agree:

  • No Joinder: You will not join Rankchat as a party to any such lawsuit or proceeding
  • No Third-Party Claims: You will not file any third-party complaint, cross-claim, or counterclaim against Rankchat
  • No Contribution: You will not seek contribution, indemnification, or any other recovery from Rankchat
  • Independent Defense: You will defend any such claims entirely at your own expense
  • Full Indemnification: You will indemnify Rankchat for any costs, fees, or damages if Rankchat is nonetheless joined or named in any such proceeding

This section applies to any and all claims, including but not limited to claims for defamation, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, false advertising, professional malpractice, and any other claims arising from your published content.

20. Force Majeure

Rankchat shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Acts of God, natural disasters, earthquakes, floods, fires, or severe weather
  • Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies
  • War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
  • Failures or outages of third-party services, APIs, or infrastructure (including OpenAI, Google, WordPress, AWS, Stripe, or Supabase)
  • Internet outages, telecommunications failures, or power outages
  • Cyber attacks, hacking, DDoS attacks, or security incidents
  • Changes in law, regulation, or search engine algorithms
  • Labor disputes or shortages

During any force majeure event, our obligations shall be suspended without liability for the duration of the event.

21. LIMITATION ON TIME TO BRING CLAIMS

ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF RANKCHAT MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR.

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the Service or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose. Failure to file within this time period shall result in the permanent waiver and bar of such claim.

This limitation applies to all claims, regardless of the legal theory, including but not limited to claims for breach of contract, negligence, fraud, and any statutory claims.

You expressly waive any statute of limitations or other time limitation that would otherwise allow a longer period to bring claims.

22. Termination

By You: You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Billing page.

By Us: We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
  • Fail to pay fees when due
  • Use the Service in a way that causes harm or legal liability

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease and your data will be deleted within 90 days.

Survival: The following sections survive termination: Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Release of Claims, Assumption of Risk, Third-Party Claims, Limitation on Time to Bring Claims, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.

23. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service with 30 days' notice
  • Update these Terms with notice via email or platform
  • Change pricing with 30 days' advance notice

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to changes, you may cancel your subscription.

24. Governing Law and Disputes

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

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association rules in Delaware, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, CLASS ARBITRATION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

Jury Trial Waiver: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS.

25. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rankchat.

Severability: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign them to any affiliate or successor.

Headings: Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

26. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

Email: support@rankchat.com

Mail: Rankchat Legal Department

BY USING RANKCHAT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, INCLUDING ALL LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, RELEASES, WAIVERS, AND INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.