Terms of Service

Welcome to HerringShot! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our AI-powered screenshot analysis application and related services. By using HerringShot, you agree to these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HerringShot, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.

2. Description of Service

HerringShot is a desktop application that provides:

• AI-powered screenshot analysis using Google's Gemini AI
• Text content analysis with custom prompts
• Keyboard shortcuts for quick capture and analysis
• Account management and usage tracking
• Cloud synchronization of preferences and prompts

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• One account per person; no sharing of accounts
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

Account Responsibilities

• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Provide accurate billing information for paid plans

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use HerringShot only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Upload or analyze content that violates laws or regulations
• Analyze copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack the application
• Use the service to spam, harass, or harm others
• Share or distribute malicious content
• Circumvent usage limits or security measures
• Use automated tools to abuse the service

5. Subscription Plans and Billing

Free Plan

• 5 analyses per day, 40 per month
• Basic AI insights and core features
• No billing required

Paid Plans

• Billed monthly or annually in advance
• Automatic renewal unless cancelled
• Prices subject to change with 30-day notice
• Refunds available within 14 days of initial purchase
• No refunds for partial billing periods

Cancellation

• Cancel anytime through your account dashboard
• Service continues until end of billing period
• Account reverts to free plan after cancellation

6. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

• HerringShot and all related trademarks are our property
• The application, algorithms, and UI are protected by copyright
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our software

Your Content

• You retain ownership of your screenshots and content
• You grant us permission to process content for AI analysis
• We do not claim ownership of your analyzed content
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to analyze content

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key Privacy Points

• Screenshots are not permanently stored on our servers
• Content is processed securely through encrypted connections
• Account data is stored in compliance with applicable laws
• You can request data deletion at any time

8. Service Availability

While we strive for high availability, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We reserve the right to:

• Perform maintenance that may temporarily interrupt service
• Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
• Suspend service for violations of these Terms
• Implement rate limiting to ensure fair usage

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimers

• Service provided "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee accuracy of AI analysis
• No warranty of fitness for particular purposes
• We are not liable for decisions based on AI analysis

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HerringShot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HerringShot from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you submit for analysis

11. Termination

Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your billing period
• Your data will be deleted according to our retention policy

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms or our policies
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Fail to pay for paid services
• Abuse or misuse the service

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims of intellectual property infringement.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Email notification to registered users
• In-app notification
• Website announcement

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

15. Severability

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

Last updated: January 2024