Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 13, 2024

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

By accessing or using webSlinger ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including but not limited to visitors, registered users, and paying subscribers.

Important Documents: These Terms incorporate by reference:

By agreeing to these Terms, you also agree to both of these policies.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

webSlinger is a browser extension that enables you to:

  • Record web-based workflows and interactions
  • Generate automated scripts from recorded sessions
  • Execute automation scripts in your browser
  • Extract data from websites during automation
  • Schedule and manage automation tasks

The Service consists of:

  • Browser extension (Chrome/Edge)
  • Cloud-based script generation API
  • Session map storage and management
  • User account and authentication system

3. USER ACCOUNTS

3.1 Account Registration

To use webSlinger, you must:

  • Create an account with a valid email address
  • Verify your email address
  • Maintain accurate account information
  • Be at least 13 years of age

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and API key
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Not sharing your account credentials with others

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms or the Acceptable Use Policy
  • Your account is used for fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Payment for subscription services fails or is disputed
  • We are required to do so by law

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting privacy@webslinger.ai. Upon termination, your data will be deleted within 30 days as described in our Privacy Policy.

4. ACCEPTABLE USE

PROHIBITED USES: You agree NOT to use webSlinger for:
  • Accessing adult content, gambling, or illegal sites
  • Attacks on websites or networks (DDoS, brute force, etc.)
  • Credential stuffing or unauthorized access attempts
  • Spam generation, fake account creation, or fraud
  • Circumventing security measures or rate limits
  • Harassment, stalking, or abuse
  • Any illegal activities

For complete details, see our Acceptable Use Policy.

4.1 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

  • Ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws
  • Respecting the terms of service of websites you automate
  • Obtaining necessary permissions before automating third-party sites
  • The consequences of your automation activities

4.2 Third-Party Websites

webSlinger enables automation of third-party websites. You acknowledge that:

  • Many websites prohibit or restrict automation in their terms of service
  • It is YOUR responsibility to review and comply with those terms
  • We are not responsible for your violations of third-party terms
  • Third-party sites may suspend or ban your accounts for automation
  • We have no obligation to intervene in disputes with third parties

5. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS AND BILLING

5.1 Service Tiers

webSlinger offers multiple subscription tiers:

  • Free Tier: Limited API calls and script generations per month
  • Basic Tier: Increased limits for personal use
  • Pro Tier: Higher limits for professional and business use

5.2 Payment and Billing

  • Subscription fees are billed monthly or annually based on your selection
  • Payment is processed through third-party payment providers (Stripe, etc.)
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method automatically
  • Fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice to existing subscribers

5.3 Usage Limits

Each tier has monthly limits on:

  • Number of API calls to our servers
  • Number of automation scripts generated
  • Number of session maps stored

If you exceed your tier limits:

  • Service may be temporarily restricted until the next billing cycle
  • You may upgrade to a higher tier to restore access
  • Deliberate abuse may result in account termination

5.4 Refund Policy

Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. However:

  • Technical issues preventing service use: Contact support for resolution or prorated refund
  • Accidental duplicate charges: Full refund within 7 days
  • Account termination for AUP violations: No refund

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

webSlinger and all related technology, including:

  • Browser extension code
  • Server-side APIs and infrastructure
  • Script generation algorithms
  • Website design and content
  • Trademarks, logos, and branding

...are owned by webSlinger and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of the Service.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of:

  • Session maps you create
  • Data you extract during automation
  • Task descriptions and configuration

By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Store your session maps on our servers
  • Process session maps to generate automation scripts
  • Use aggregated, anonymized usage data to improve the Service

6.3 Generated Scripts

Automation scripts generated by webSlinger are:

  • Licensed to you, not sold
  • Only executable through webSlinger (require active subscription)
  • Subject to our terms and may not be reverse engineered or extracted
  • Not transferable to other users or services

7. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

7.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Security or absence of viruses

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We are NOT liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
  • We are not responsible for data loss, business interruption, or lost profits
  • We are not liable for actions taken by your automated scripts

7.3 Automation Risks

You acknowledge that automation carries risks:

  • Scripts may behave unexpectedly on changed websites
  • Automation may violate third-party terms of service
  • Automated actions could result in unintended consequences
  • Third-party sites may block or ban automated access

You use webSlinger at your own risk.

7.4 Third-Party Services

webSlinger relies on third-party services (AWS, LLM providers, etc.). We are not responsible for:

  • Outages or performance issues with third-party services
  • Third-party data breaches or security incidents
  • Changes to third-party service pricing or terms

8. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless webSlinger, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms or the Acceptable Use Policy
  • Your violation of third-party rights or terms of service
  • Actions taken by your automated scripts
  • Illegal activities conducted using webSlinger

9. CHANGES TO SERVICE AND TERMS

9.1 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue features without notice
  • Change subscription pricing with 30 days notice
  • Update browser extension requirements
  • Adjust usage limits based on system capacity

9.2 Terms Updates

We may update these Terms at any time:

  • Changes will be posted with updated "Last Updated" date
  • Significant changes will be announced via email
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • If you disagree with changes, you must stop using the Service

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except:

  • Claims in small claims court
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Requests for injunctive relief

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.

11. GENERAL PROVISIONS

11.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and webSlinger.

11.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

11.3 No Waiver

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

11.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

11.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, internet outages, etc.).

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms of Service:

  • General inquiries: support@webslinger.ai
  • Legal matters: legal@webslinger.ai
  • Privacy questions: privacy@webslinger.ai
  • Abuse reports: abuse@webslinger.ai
  • Website: https://webslinger.ai

13. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING WEBSLINGER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.