Terms and Conditions
Last updated: January 27, 2025
Welcome to ShinyRank. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our SEO and AI Engine Optimization (GEO) services, website, and related applications (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using ShinyRank, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
By creating an account, signing in, or using ShinyRank in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
You must be at least 13 years old to use ShinyRank. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service.
ShinyRank provides web content optimization services that analyze URLs for:
- SEO Analysis: Evaluation of traditional search engine optimization factors including keywords, readability, links, and technical SEO foundations
- GEO Analysis: Assessment of AI Engine Optimization factors including structured data, E-E-A-T signals, content scannability, and answer clarity
- Optimization Recommendations: AI-powered suggestions and fixes to improve content visibility
- Analysis History: Storage of analysis results based on your subscription plan
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, at our sole discretion.
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features of ShinyRank, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your account information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
You agree not to use ShinyRank to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Analyze URLs that contain illegal, harmful, or offensive content
- Attempt to circumvent rate limits, security measures, or usage restrictions
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without authorization
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Service
- Use the Service to compete with ShinyRank or build a similar service
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate this Acceptable Use Policy.
5.1 Subscription Plans
ShinyRank offers the following subscription plans:
- Free Plan: Limited analyses per month with basic features
- Starter Plan: Enhanced features with higher analysis limits
- Pro Plan: Unlimited analyses with premium features
Plan features, limits, and pricing are subject to change with notice. Current pricing is available on our pricing page.
5.2 Payment Terms
- Paid subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
- Payments are processed through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as stated in our refund policy
- You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscription fees
- If payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your subscription
5.3 Free Trials
We may offer free trials for paid plans. If you do not cancel before the trial period ends, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid plan and you will be charged according to your selected billing cycle.
5.4 Cancellation and Refunds
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. Refunds are provided only as required by law or at our sole discretion. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.
6.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service, including all content, features, functionality, algorithms, software, designs, logos, and trademarks, is owned by ShinyRank or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.
6.2 Your Content
You retain ownership of any URLs, content, or data you submit to ShinyRank. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, and store your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service. You represent that you have the right to grant this license.
6.3 Analysis Results
Analysis results, scores, and recommendations generated by ShinyRank are provided for your use. You may use these results for your own purposes, but you may not resell, redistribute, or use them to create a competing service.
7.1 Service Availability
ShinyRank is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time.
7.2 Analysis Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate SEO and GEO analysis, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any analysis results. Analysis results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for business decisions.
7.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ShinyRank and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Service interruptions, errors, or security breaches
- Decisions made based on analysis results or recommendations
Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
8.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, and your data will be deleted according to our data retention policy.
8.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or illegal activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. We are not obligated to provide a refund for any unused portion of your subscription.
8.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitation of liability) will survive termination.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ShinyRank and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any content or data you submit to the Service.
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ShinyRank operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10.2 Informal Resolution
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at laura@shinyrank.io to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith within 30 days.
10.3 Binding Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of a recognized arbitration organization, except where prohibited by law.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and may terminate your account.
12.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ShinyRank regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.
12.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
12.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
12.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: laura@shinyrank.io
- Website: https://shinyrank.io
Key Takeaways
Here's what you need to know about using ShinyRank:
- By using ShinyRank, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- You must be at least 13 years old and have the right to use the URLs you analyze
- You are responsible for maintaining account security and acceptable use of the Service
- Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Analysis results are provided "as is" for informational purposes only
- We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities
- Disputes are resolved through informal resolution or binding arbitration
- These Terms may be updated at any time, and continued use constitutes acceptance
For questions about these Terms, contact us at laura@shinyrank.io.