Terms of Service

By accessing or using RankOrca ("Service", "Platform"), operated by RankOrca ("we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

RankOrca is an AI-powered SEO content platform that provides:

• AI-generated, SEO-optimized blog post creation using Google Gemini.
• Keyword research and competitor analysis tools.
• Automated content publishing to WordPress via the WordPress REST API.
• Content calendar and scheduling features.
• SEO scoring and content optimization recommendations.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time with reasonable notice.

To access the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information.
• Maintain the security of your password and account credentials.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
• Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account. By registering, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Generate content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, hateful, or infringes any third-party rights.
• Use the Service to send spam, phishing emails, or unsolicited communications.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the platform.
• Circumvent any rate limits, access controls, or security mechanisms.
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service through automated means beyond what the API explicitly permits.
• Resell or sublicense access to the Service without our prior written consent.
• Use the Service to infringe or violate the intellectual property rights of others.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms without refund.

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you create using the Service (articles, keywords, website data). By using RankOrca, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store and process your content solely to provide the Service.

5.2 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by RankOrca's AI tools is provided to you for your use. You are responsible for reviewing, editing, and ensuring accuracy of all AI-generated content before publishing. We make no warranties about the accuracy, originality, or suitability of AI-generated output.

5.3 Our Intellectual Property

The RankOrca platform, including its software, design, trademarks, and logos, is our exclusive intellectual property. These Terms do not grant you any rights to use our trademarks or branding.

RankOrca offers free and paid subscription plans. Paid plans are billed through Stripe.

• Billing: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis.
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access continues until the end of the current billing period.
• Refunds: Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law. Contact us within 7 days of a charge if you believe you were billed in error.
• Price changes: We will provide at least 30 days' notice before changing subscription prices. Your continued use after the notice period constitutes acceptance.
• Taxes: Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes, which may be added based on your location.

The Service integrates with third-party providers including Google (OAuth and Gemini AI), Stripe (payments), Supabase (infrastructure), and WordPress (publishing). Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective providers' terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of third-party services.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
• AI-generated content will be accurate, original, or free from copyright concerns.
• Use of the Service will result in improved search engine rankings or traffic.
• Keyword data or competitor analysis will be complete or up to date.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RANKORCA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) USD $100.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RankOrca and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your content; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights.

Either party may terminate these Terms at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account immediately and without notice if you violate these Terms or if we reasonably believe your use poses a risk to other users or the Service.

Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately. Sections 5.3, 8, 9, 10, and 12 survive termination.

These Terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If resolution cannot be reached informally, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration or the courts of competent jurisdiction.

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@rankorca.com
• Website: rankorca.com