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Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 19, 2024

Plugin: Sekhlo Schema Code

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Sekhlo Schema Code WordPress plugin ("Plugin", "Software"). By installing, activating, or using the Plugin, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. License Grant

2.1 Open Source License

Sekhlo Schema Code is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later (GPLv2+). This means:

• You are free to use the Plugin for any purpose
• You are free to modify the Plugin to suit your needs
• You are free to share the Plugin with others
• You are free to share your modifications with others

2.2 License Conditions

Under the GPLv2+ license, you must:

• Keep the copyright notices intact
• Include a copy of the license with any distribution
• Make source code available if you distribute the Plugin
• License any derivative works under GPLv2+ as well

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Plugin to:

• Add Schema.org JSON-LD markup to your WordPress website
• Optimize meta tags for SEO purposes
• Generate AI prompts for schema creation and optimization
• Manage internal linking strategies
• Export and import schema configurations
• Use on unlimited websites (personal or commercial)

4. Prohibited Use

You may NOT use the Plugin to:

• Engage in any illegal activities
• Create misleading or fraudulent schema markup
• Spam search engines with manipulative structured data
• Violate Google's Structured Data Guidelines
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Distribute malware or malicious code
• Harm or attempt to harm other users or systems

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

5.1 No Warranty

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

• Merchantability: We do not warrant that the Plugin is suitable for your particular purpose
• Fitness for Purpose: We do not guarantee the Plugin will meet your specific requirements
• Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that the Plugin does not infringe third-party rights
• Accuracy: We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information provided
• Reliability: We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation

5.2 SEO Results

We make no guarantees regarding:

• Search engine rankings or visibility
• Traffic increases or improvements
• Rich snippet appearances in search results
• Voice search optimization results
• Any specific SEO outcomes

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 No Liability

We are not liable for:

• Direct Damages: Any direct losses or damages
• Indirect Damages: Lost profits, data loss, business interruption
• Consequential Damages: Any consequential or incidental damages
• Special Damages: Any special or punitive damages
• Third-Party Claims: Claims arising from third-party actions

6.2 Maximum Liability

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of liability, our maximum liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Plugin (which is $0 for the free version).

7. User Responsibilities

7.1 Compliance

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring your use of the Plugin complies with all applicable laws
• Following Google's Structured Data Guidelines
• Creating accurate and truthful schema markup
• Maintaining backups of your website and data
• Testing the Plugin in a staging environment before production use

7.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• All schema markup you create and publish
• All meta tags and descriptions you write
• The accuracy of information in your structured data
• Compliance with search engine guidelines

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 AI Services

The Plugin includes prompt generators for use with third-party AI services (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude AI). Please note:

• We are not affiliated with these AI service providers
• Use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions
• We are not responsible for the output or accuracy of AI-generated content
• You are responsible for reviewing and validating all AI-generated content

8.2 WordPress.org

The Plugin is distributed through WordPress.org and is subject to their guidelines and policies.

9. Updates and Modifications

9.1 Plugin Updates

We may release updates to the Plugin that:

• Add new features or functionality
• Fix bugs or security vulnerabilities
• Improve performance or compatibility
• Remove or modify existing features

9.2 No Obligation

We are under no obligation to:

• Provide updates or support
• Maintain backward compatibility
• Continue development of the Plugin
• Fix bugs or issues

10. Support

10.1 Community Support

Support is provided on a voluntary, best-effort basis through:

• WordPress.org support forums
• Our website support page
• Documentation and guides

10.2 No Guaranteed Support

We do not guarantee:

• Response times to support requests
• Resolution of issues or bugs
• Availability of support staff
• Compatibility with all themes and plugins

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 Copyright

The Plugin is copyrighted by Sekhlo. While the Plugin is open source under GPLv2+, the copyright remains with the original authors.

11.2 Trademarks

"Sekhlo Schema Code" and related marks are trademarks of Sekhlo. You may not use these marks without permission, except as necessary to describe the Plugin.

12. Data and Privacy

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about how we handle data. Key points:

• We do not collect personal data
• All data is stored locally in your WordPress database
• You are the data controller for any data stored by the Plugin

13. Termination

13.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using the Plugin at any time by:

• Deactivating the Plugin
• Deleting the Plugin from your WordPress installation

13.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your license to use the Plugin ends
• You should remove all copies of the Plugin
• Data stored by the Plugin may remain in your database (unless you delete it)

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sekhlo, its developers, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Plugin
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an informal resolution.

16.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought in the courts of your jurisdiction.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sekhlo regarding the Plugin and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted. Your continued use of the Plugin after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

20. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

22. Open Source Acknowledgments

The Plugin may include or depend on open source software components. Each component is subject to its own license terms, which are included in the Plugin distribution.

23. Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations in your use of the Plugin.

24. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.