Terms of Service

Last updated: June 24, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AffiliateForge (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
AffiliateForge Limited is a company incorporated in Ireland with registered office at [INSERT ADDRESS] ("AffiliateForge," "we," "us," or "our").

2. Service Description

AffiliateForge is an AI-powered platform for generating SEO-optimized affiliate content, including product reviews, roundups, and blog posts. The Service includes:

• User registration, authentication, and dashboard management
• AI content generation using third-party providers (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI)
• Affiliate link integration and management tools
• Content export capabilities to various formats
• Subscription-based access to advanced features
• Analytics and performance tracking for affiliate content
• Affiliate disclosure templates and compliance resources

3. User Accounts & Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirements

• EU Users: You must be at least 16 years old
• Non-EU Users: You must be at least 18 years old
• California Users: You must be at least 18 years old

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• You must keep your information updated and notify us of any changes
• You may not share your account or allow others to use your credentials
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

3.3 Account Verification

We may require identity verification for certain features or subscription tiers.

4. Subscription Plans & Payments

4.1 Subscription Tiers

The Service offers multiple subscription tiers:

• Free Tier: Limited to 3 AI-generated articles with basic features
• Starter Plan: Enhanced features and higher usage limits
• Professional Plan: Advanced features and priority support
• Enterprise Plan: Custom features and dedicated support

4.2 Payment Processing

• All payments are processed securely via Stripe
• We do not store your credit card information
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the billing period
• You may cancel your subscription at any time via your dashboard

4.3 Refunds and Disputes

• EU Users: 14-day withdrawal right as per EU Consumer Rights Directive
• All Users: Refunds for technical issues or service failures within 30 days
• Disputed Charges: Contact our support team within 60 days of the charge
• Stripe Disputes: Handled through Stripe's dispute resolution process
• No refunds for partial billing periods after cancellation

4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new pricing.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Uses

• Generate affiliate marketing content for legitimate business purposes
• Create product reviews, comparisons, and roundups
• Export and publish content on your own platforms
• Integrate affiliate links from authorized networks

5.2 Prohibited Activities

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe intellectual property rights of others
• Generate or distribute unlawful, harmful, or misleading content
• Create fake reviews, testimonials, or deceptive product claims
• Violate affiliate network terms of service
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or disrupt the Service
• Use the Service for spam, phishing, or abusive purposes
• Generate content that violates advertising standards or consumer protection laws
• Manipulate search engine rankings through deceptive practices
• Share your account credentials with unauthorized users

5.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts engaged in prohibited activities without notice.

6. Affiliate Marketing Compliance

6.1 Regulatory Compliance

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of generated content complies with:

• FTC Guidelines: Proper disclosure of affiliate relationships
• EU Consumer Protection Laws: Transparent advertising and fair trading
• UK ASA Guidelines: Advertising standards and consumer protection
• Local Regulations: All applicable laws in your jurisdiction

6.2 Affiliate Network Compliance

• Comply with all terms and conditions of affiliate networks you join
• Follow platform-specific policies (Amazon Associates, Awin, ShareASale, etc.)
• Maintain proper affiliate link attribution and tracking
• Not engage in prohibited promotional methods

6.3 Content Accuracy and Disclaimers

• Fact-checking all AI-generated content before publication
• Ensuring product information accuracy
• Including appropriate affiliate disclosures
• Adding necessary disclaimers about product claims
• Verifying compliance with advertising standards

6.4 Disclosure Templates

• We provide affiliate disclosure templates as guidance only. You remain responsible for:
• Customizing disclosures to your specific situation
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws
• Updating disclosures as regulations change

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Platform Ownership

All platform content, trademarks, software, and technology are the property of AffiliateForge or its licensors.

7.2 User Content Ownership

• You retain ownership of content you create and upload
• You grant us a limited license to process and store your content for service provision
• You may delete your content at any time

7.3 AI-Generated Content

• AI-generated content is provided for your use under these Terms
• You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with applicable laws
• You may modify, publish, and monetize AI-generated content
• We do not claim ownership of AI-generated content

7.4 Data Usage for Service Improvement

• We may use anonymized, aggregated data for:
• Service improvement and optimization
• Feature development and analytics
• Performance monitoring and security

8. Third-Party Services and Integrations

8.1 AI Providers

• We use third-party AI services (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI)
• These providers have their own terms of service and privacy policies
• We are not responsible for third-party AI service availability or performance
• Changes to third-party services may affect our Service functionality

8.2 Affiliate Networks

• Integration with affiliate networks is provided for convenience
• You must comply with each network's terms of service
• We are not responsible for affiliate network policies or changes
• Commission tracking and payments are managed by the respective networks

8.3 Export Platforms

• Content export to third-party platforms (WordPress, Substack) is at your own risk
• You must comply with destination platform terms of service
• We are not responsible for content formatting or compatibility issues

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Disclaimers

• The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, including but not limited to:
• Accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated content
• Compliance with SEO best practices or search engine guidelines
• Affiliate link functionality or commission tracking
• Continuous availability or error-free operation

9.2 AI Content Disclaimers

• AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies or outdated information
• We do not guarantee content will comply with Google's guidelines
• Search engine ranking improvements are not guaranteed
• Content may require human review and editing before publication

9.3 Limitation of Liability

• To the maximum extent permitted by law:
• Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• We are not responsible for lost profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory of liability

9.4 Jurisdictional Variations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AffiliateForge, its affiliates, and service providers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Content you publish using our Service

11. Account Termination

11.1 Termination by You

• You may delete your account at any time
• Upon deletion, your data will be removed in accordance with our Data Retention Policy
• You may export your content before account deletion

11.2 Termination by Us

• We may suspend or terminate your account for:
• Violation of these Terms
• Suspected fraudulent or abusive activity
• Non-payment of subscription fees
• Legal or regulatory requirements

11.3 Effect of Termination

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• All data and content will be deleted per our Data Retention Policy
• Outstanding fees remain due and payable

12. Data Protection and Privacy

12.1 Privacy Policy

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

12.2 Data Processing

By using the Service, you consent to the processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy and Data Retention Policy.

12.3 International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

13. Changes to the Service or Terms

13.1 Service Updates

We may update, modify, or discontinue the Service or any features at any time with reasonable notice.

13.2 Terms Updates

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

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

13.3 Acceptance of Changes

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

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at legal@affiliateforge.com to attempt informal resolution.

14.2 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms are governed by Irish law
• EU Users: May bring proceedings in their country of residence
• Non-EU Users: Disputes shall be resolved in Irish courts
• California Users: May have additional rights under California law

14.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution

• EU Users may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform
• We participate in relevant industry dispute resolution schemes

15. Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters or acts of God
• Government actions or regulatory changes
• Third-party service provider failures
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Cyber attacks or security breaches

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Data Retention Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AffiliateForge.

16.2 Severability

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

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to intellectual property, indemnification, and dispute resolution clauses.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• General Inquiries: info@affiliateforge.com
• Legal Matters: legal@affiliateforge.com
• Data Protection: dpo@affiliateforge.com

Postal Address:
AffiliateForge Limited
[INSERT REGISTERED ADDRESS]
Ireland
EU Representative: [INSERT IF APPLICABLE]

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