Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the MetadataGen WordPress plugin (“Service”) operated by us (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Core Functionality

• Metadata Generation: AI-powered generation of titles, descriptions, and keywords for images and videos
• File Processing: Support for various image formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP, SVG) and video formats (MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV)
• Export Options: CSV export functionality for generated metadata
• API Integration: Integration with Google’s Gemini AI API for content analysis

2.2 Technical Requirements

• WordPress installation with plugin support
• Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
• Valid Google Gemini API key(s) for AI functionality
• Internet connection for API communications

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 API Key Management

• Obtain Valid Keys: You must obtain and maintain valid Google Gemini API keys
• Key Security: Keep your API keys secure and don’t share them with unauthorized parties
• Usage Limits: Respect Google’s API usage limits and rate restrictions
• Billing Responsibility: You are responsible for any charges incurred through API usage

3.2 Content Responsibility

• Legal Content: Only upload content you own or have permission to use
• Appropriate Content: No illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Copyright Compliance: Ensure all uploaded content complies with copyright laws
• Accuracy: Review and verify generated metadata before use

3.3 Acceptable Use

• Use the service for legitimate metadata generation purposes
• Don’t attempt to reverse engineer or exploit the service
• Don’t use the service to generate misleading or false metadata
• Respect rate limits and don’t abuse the API

4. Prohibited Uses

• Illegal Content: Uploading or processing illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Copyright Infringement: Processing content without proper rights or permissions
• Malicious Use: Attempting to hack, exploit, or damage the service
• Spam/Abuse: Excessive or automated use that impacts service performance
• False Metadata: Intentionally generating misleading or deceptive metadata
• Resale: Reselling or redistributing the service without authorization

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Service Ownership

• MetadataGen and its original features are our intellectual property
• You retain ownership of your uploaded content and generated metadata
• We retain rights to improve and modify the service

5.2 User Content

• You retain all rights to your original content
• Generated metadata becomes your property upon creation
• You grant us limited rights to process your content for service functionality

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google Gemini API

• External Service: We integrate with Google’s Gemini API for AI functionality
• Separate Terms: Your use of Google’s API is subject to Google’s terms of service
• Data Processing: Your content is sent to Google for AI analysis
• No Control: We don’t control Google’s service availability or performance

6.2 WordPress Platform

• Service operates as a WordPress plugin
• Subject to WordPress platform requirements and limitations
• Compatibility depends on WordPress version and configuration

7. Service Availability and Performance

7.1 Availability

• Best Effort: We strive to maintain high service availability
• No Guarantee: We don’t guarantee 100% uptime or availability
• Maintenance: Service may be temporarily unavailable for updates
• Dependencies: Availability depends on third-party services (Google API)

7.2 Performance

• Processing times may vary based on file size and API response times
• Quality of generated metadata depends on AI model capabilities
• Rate limits may affect processing speed during high usage

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Disclaimers

• As-Is Basis: Service provided “as is” without warranties
• No Accuracy Guarantee: Generated metadata may not always be accurate
• AI Limitations: AI-generated content may contain errors or biases
• Third-Party Dependencies: Service depends on external APIs and services

8.2 Limitation of Liability

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the service (if any)
• We are not responsible for data loss or corruption
• Users are responsible for backing up their data

9. 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. By using our service, you also agree to our privacy practices.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by User

• You may stop using the service at any time
• Uninstall the plugin to remove the service from your WordPress site
• Clear browser data to remove locally stored information

10.2 Termination by Us

• We may terminate or suspend access for violations of these terms
• We may discontinue the service with reasonable notice
• Termination may be immediate for serious violations

11. Updates and Modifications

11.1 Service Updates

• We may update the service to add features or fix issues
• Updates may change functionality or user interface
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates

11.2 Terms Updates

• We may modify these terms from time to time
• Material changes will be communicated to users
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels. We encourage users to contact us first to resolve any issues amicably.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us or email us at support@metadatagen.com.