Terms of Service for DescribeAI

Last Updated: January 22, 2025

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of DescribeAI ("Service," "Application," "we," "our," or "us"), a Shopify application developed by Alexander Sokolov. By installing, accessing, or using DescribeAI, you ("you," "your," or "Merchant") agree to be bound by these Terms.

Developer Information:

  • Name: Alexander Sokolov (Individual Developer)
  • Contact Email: alsok@outlook.com
  • Phone: +66610362081
  • Business Address: 25/9 moo 6 Bo Phut, Koh Samui Suratthani 84320, Thailand
  • Business Type: Self-employed individual developer

2. About DescribeAI

DescribeAI is an AI-powered application that integrates with your Shopify store to automatically generate high-quality product content from product images. Our application provides comprehensive content generation services.

2.1 Core Services

AI Content Generation:

  • Transform product images into compelling, click-worthy headlines using advanced AI technology
  • Generate persuasive, conversion-optimized product descriptions designed to increase sales
  • Create relevant product tags for improved discoverability and search optimization
  • Provide SEO-optimized content following Shopify best practices for better search engine rankings

Integration Features:

  • Native Shopify integration within your admin dashboard
  • Seamless content creation without copy-paste requirements
  • Direct product creation and updates in your store
  • Bulk product processing capabilities

2.2 Pricing Plan

DescribeAI Basic: $9.99/month or $89.99/year

  • Complete AI-powered product content generation
  • Image-to-text headline generation using advanced AI technology
  • Conversion-optimized product descriptions designed to increase sales
  • Smart tag generation for improved product discoverability
  • SEO optimization following Shopify best practices
  • Seamless Shopify native integration within your admin dashboard
  • Direct product creation and updates in your store
  • Email support and technical assistance

Flexible billing: Pay monthly at $9.99/month or save with annual billing at $89.99/year

Service Evolution: We continuously expand our service offerings. New features and capabilities may be added to enhance your experience.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By using DescribeAI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to:

  • These Terms of Service
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Shopify's Terms of Service and API License
  • All applicable laws and regulations

Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our services.

4. Account and Installation

4.1 Installation Requirements

  • You must have a valid Shopify store
  • You must have appropriate permissions to install applications
  • You agree to provide accurate information during setup

4.2 Account Responsibility

  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

5. Data Access and Permissions

5.1 Required Shopify Permissions

To provide our services, we require the following Shopify API permissions:

  • read_files: Access to read product images from your store
  • write_files: Permission to upload optimized images and content
  • read_products: Access to existing product information for context
  • write_products: Permission to create and update product listings

5.2 Data Usage

We use your data solely to:

  • Generate AI-powered product content
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our services
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Use your data for advertising purposes
  • Share your data except as outlined in our Privacy Policy

6. Service Usage and Restrictions

6.1 Permitted Use

You may use DescribeAI to:

  • Generate product content for your legitimate business purposes
  • Create SEO-optimized product descriptions and headlines
  • Enhance your product listings within Shopify's platform
  • Improve your store's product discoverability

6.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT use DescribeAI to:

  • Generate content that violates Shopify's Acceptable Use Policy
  • Create misleading, false, or deceptive product information
  • Generate content for prohibited products (weapons, illegal substances, etc.)
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our AI technology
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Generate content that infringes on third-party intellectual property rights
  • Use automated tools to abuse or overload the Service
  • Share your account credentials with unauthorized parties

6.3 Usage and Service Access

  • DescribeAI Basic: Complete access to all AI-powered content generation features
  • Generate unlimited product content within fair usage guidelines
  • All features reset monthly on your billing cycle date
  • Service usage is subject to fair use policy to ensure optimal performance for all users
  • Excessive automated usage may be subject to rate limiting

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Billing

  • DescribeAI Basic is available at $9.99/month or $89.99/year
  • Monthly subscriptions are billed monthly in advance through Shopify
  • Annual subscriptions are billed yearly in advance with significant savings
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • Billing cycles reset at the beginning of each subscription period
  • We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days advance notice

7.2 Service Activation

  • DescribeAI Basic activates immediately upon subscription through Shopify
  • No free trial period - service begins with full feature access
  • Payment is processed securely through Shopify's billing system
  • Service access continues until subscription is cancelled or payment fails

7.3 Subscription Management

  • You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel through your Shopify admin
  • Changes take effect at the next billing cycle
  • Cancellation stops future billing but doesn't refund current period

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Your Content

  • You retain ownership of your product images and store data
  • You grant us a limited license to process your content for service delivery
  • You warrant that you have the right to use all images uploaded to our Service
  • Generated content becomes part of your store assets

8.2 Our Technology

  • DescribeAI software, algorithms, and technology remain our property
  • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary technology
  • Our trademarks and branding are protected intellectual property
  • Our AI models and algorithms are proprietary

8.3 Generated Content

  • Content generated by our AI becomes yours to use
  • You are responsible for ensuring generated content is accurate
  • We recommend reviewing AI-generated content before publishing
  • You retain ownership of generated content upon creation

9. Service Availability and Support

9.1 Service Levels

  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but don't guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Maintenance may occasionally require temporary service interruption
  • We provide advance notice of planned maintenance when possible
  • We are not liable for downtime due to third-party services or force majeure

9.2 Support Services

  • DescribeAI Basic: Email support and technical assistance during business hours
  • Comprehensive documentation and help resources
  • In-app contact forms for technical issues and feature requests
  • Support available at: alsok@outlook.com
  • We strive to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours during business days

9.3 Service Limitations

Important Notice:

  • AI-generated content is provided "as-is" and may require review and editing
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or suitability of generated content
  • Users should review all generated content before publishing
  • Generated content quality depends on image quality and AI model performance
  • Content quality depends on image quality and clarity
  • We cannot guarantee specific SEO rankings or conversion rates
  • AI-generated content may require human review and editing

10. Privacy and Data Protection

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

Key Privacy Commitments:

  • We only collect data necessary for service delivery
  • Your data is never sold to third parties
  • We implement industry-standard security measures
  • You have rights regarding your personal data
  • We do not store customer personal data
  • We process images temporarily for content generation
  • We comply with GDPR and other applicable privacy laws

11. Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Service Disclaimer: DescribeAI is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Liability Limits: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DESCRIBEAI OR ITS DEVELOPER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Maximum Liability: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • Reviewing and verifying AI-generated content before use
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Backing up your important data
  • Using the service in accordance with these terms
  • AI-generated content accuracy or appropriateness
  • Any business losses or damages resulting from service use

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

  • You may terminate your subscription at any time by uninstalling the app
  • No refunds will be provided for unused subscription time
  • You retain access until the end of your billing period

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate your access if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Use the service for prohibited purposes
  • Fail to pay applicable fees
  • Engage in abusive behavior toward our support team

We may also:

  • Terminate the service with 30 days notice
  • Immediately terminate for illegal or harmful activities

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the service will cease
  • We will delete your data within 30 days as outlined in our Privacy Policy
  • Generated content in your store remains yours
  • Outstanding obligations remain in effect

Note: Termination will be governed by the terms in effect at the time of termination.

13. Compliance and Legal

13.1 Shopify Compliance

  • We comply with Shopify's Partner Program Agreement
  • We follow Shopify's API License and Terms of Use
  • Our app meets Shopify App Store requirements

13.2 Legal Compliance

You agree to:

  • Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws
  • Not use the service for illegal purposes
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Follow export control and sanctions laws

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Thailand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Process

For any disputes:

  1. Contact us first to attempt resolution: alsok@outlook.com
  2. We commit to good faith efforts to resolve issues
  3. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration
  4. Arbitration shall be conducted in English in Thailand
  5. Small claims court actions are permitted for qualifying disputes

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
  • Notify you through the application or by email
  • Provide at least 30 days notice for material changes
  • Allow you to review changes before they take effect

15.2 Your Options

If you don't agree to modified terms:

  • You may discontinue using the service
  • Termination will be governed by the previous terms
  • Outstanding obligations remain in effect

Continued use constitutes acceptance: Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service or our services, please contact us:

  • Email: alsok@outlook.com
  • Phone: +66610362081
  • Address: 25/9 moo 6 Bo Phut, Koh Samui Suratthani 84320, Thailand
  • Support: Available within the DescribeAI application

17. Miscellaneous

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DescribeAI regarding your use of the Service.

17.2 Severability

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

17.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision doesn't constitute a waiver of that provision.

17.4 Assignment

We may assign these Terms. You may not assign your rights without our consent.

18. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 22, 2025 and apply to all use of DescribeAI.

By using DescribeAI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.