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Terms of Service

Terms of Service for ZenCode AI

Last Updated: November 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ZENCODE AI

1. Acceptance of Terms

By purchasing, downloading, installing, or using ZenCode AI (“the Plugin”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Plugin.

2. License Grant

2.1 Annual License

  • ZenCode AI is licensed, not sold, to you for £95 per year
  • 7-day free trial included (no credit card required)
  • License grants you the right to install and use the Plugin on websites you own or manage
  • License is non-transferable
  • One license per WordPress installation

2.2 What You Can Do

  • Install the Plugin on your WordPress site
  • Use the Plugin to build projects for personal or commercial purposes
  • Create unlimited projects
  • Export and deploy your projects anywhere
  • Own 100% of the code you create with the Plugin

2.3 What You Cannot Do

  • Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the Plugin
  • Modify, reverse engineer, or decompile the Plugin
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices
  • Use the Plugin for illegal purposes
  • Share your license key with others
  • Use one license on multiple sites (separate licenses required)

3. CRITICAL: Google API Usage and Compliance

3.1 Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) Model

YOU are responsible for obtaining and maintaining your own Google API key.

3.2 Google API Terms Compliance – YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

IMPORTANT: You must comply with Google’s API Terms of Service, including but not limited to:

  • FREE TIER RESTRICTIONS: Google’s free API tier is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may NOT use the free tier to create commercial products, client work, or products you intend to sell.
  • PAID TIER REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL USE: If you create products for sale, client projects, or any commercial application, you MUST use Google’s paid API tier.
  • Usage Limits: You are responsible for monitoring and staying within Google’s usage limits
  • API Costs: You are solely responsible for all API costs charged by Google
  • Terms Updates: You must stay informed of and comply with Google’s current Terms of Service

3.3 Our Position on API Compliance

ZENCODE AI DOES NOT MONITOR OR ENFORCE GOOGLE’S API TERMS. You acknowledge that:

  • We are not responsible for your compliance with Google’s terms
  • We do not monitor your API usage or application
  • Violations of Google’s terms are between you and Google
  • We are not liable for any consequences of your API misuse
  • Your license to use ZenCode AI may be terminated if your Google API access is revoked

3.4 API Cost Acknowledgment

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • API costs are separate from the ZenCode AI license fee
  • You pay Google directly for API usage
  • Typical costs range from $10-30/month, but may vary based on your usage
  • We provide no guarantees about API costs
  • Unexpected high API costs are your responsibility

4. No Warranties – AI-Generated Code

4.1 “AS IS” Provision

THE PLUGIN IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of AI-generated code
  • Error-free operation
  • Uninterrupted service

4.2 AI-Generated Code Disclaimer

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

  • AI-generated code may contain errors, bugs, or security vulnerabilities
  • You are solely responsible for reviewing, testing, and validating all code
  • We make no guarantees about code quality, functionality, or security
  • You must test code thoroughly before deployment
  • AI models can make mistakes or produce unexpected results
  • You are responsible for ensuring code meets your requirements

4.3 No Professional Advice

The Plugin does not provide professional coding, legal, or business advice. All outputs are suggestions only.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 Maximum Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR YOUR ANNUAL LICENSE (£95).

5.2 Exclusion of Damages

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Lost profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Data loss or corruption
  • Code errors or malfunctions
  • Security breaches in AI-generated code
  • Google API costs or overages
  • Violations of Google’s API terms
  • Downtime or service interruptions
  • Third-party claims related to your use of generated code
  • Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

6. Indemnification

YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD US HARMLESS FROM:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of Google’s API Terms
  • Your use or misuse of AI-generated code
  • Claims related to code you created with the Plugin
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Excessive Google API charges you incur

7. Free Trial Terms

  • 7-day free trial with full features
  • No credit card required for trial
  • Trial automatically expires after 7 days
  • No automatic billing or renewal during trial
  • Must purchase license to continue after trial
  • One trial per user/email address

8. Payment and Renewal

  • Annual license fee: £95 per year
  • Licenses do not auto-renew
  • You must manually renew your license
  • 30-day grace period after expiration for renewal
  • All fees are non-refundable except as stated in our Refund Policy
  • Prices subject to change (existing licenses honored)

9. Updates and Support

  • Free updates included during active license period
  • Email support provided
  • No guaranteed response time
  • Support does not include custom development
  • We may discontinue support for outdated versions

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may terminate by stopping use and uninstalling the Plugin. No refund for unused time.

10.2 By Us

We may terminate your license immediately for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Illegal use
  • Abuse of the service
  • Chargebacks or payment disputes

11. Data Ownership and Privacy

  • You own all code and projects you create
  • Your projects are stored locally on your server
  • We do not access your projects or API communications
  • See our Privacy Policy for data handling details

12. Intellectual Property

  • ZenCode AI Plugin is our proprietary software
  • You own the code you create with the Plugin
  • You may not claim ownership of the Plugin itself
  • Our trademarks and branding remain our property

13. Third-Party Services

  • Integration with Google Gemini API is subject to Google’s terms
  • We are not responsible for third-party service failures
  • You are responsible for compliance with all third-party terms

14. Changes to Terms

  • We may update these Terms at any time
  • Material changes will be notified via email
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • If you don’t agree to changes, you must stop using the Plugin

15. Jurisdiction and Disputes

  • These Terms are governed by [Your Jurisdiction] law
  • Disputes will be resolved in [Your Jurisdiction] courts
  • You agree to binding arbitration for disputes under [Amount]

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ZenCode AI.

17. Severability

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

18. No Waiver

Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

19. Contact for Terms Questions

For questions about these Terms, contact: [Your Email]

BY USING ZENCODE AI, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.