Terms of Service

Effective staring from: June 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using the Puterize Translate web browser extension (the "Extension"), you ("User" or "You") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If You do not agree to these Terms, You must immediately cease all use of the Extension.

2. Description of Service

The Extension provides AI-based text translation and optional text-to-speech (TTS) functionality. The Extension operates in two modes:

  • Self-Service Mode: Users may supply their own API key and endpoint for an OpenAI-compatible API ("Third-Party API").
  • Managed Service Mode: Users may opt to use API services provided and managed by Puterize ("Company," "We," or "Us") subject to subscription fees.

Company does not provide, control, or assume responsibility for the performance of any Third-Party API services.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 API Usage

In Self-Service Mode, You are solely responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and securing a valid API key and endpoint from a third-party provider. You agree not to share Your API key with unauthorized parties.

3.2 Subscription Terms

In Managed Service Mode:

  • You agree to timely payment of all subscription fees (monthly or yearly) as specified at time of purchase.
  • All subscription fees are non-refundable, except where required by law.
  • Company reserves the right to modify subscription fees with 30 days notice.
  • Failure to pay may result in immediate suspension or termination of service.

3.3 Compliance

You represent and warrant that Your use of the Extension complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party terms.

3.4 Prohibited Use

You shall not use the Extension for any unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purpose, including but not limited to:

  • Violating intellectual property rights;
  • Generating harmful, deceptive, or malicious content;
  • Bypassing security measures; or
  • Transmitting viruses or malware.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

4.1 As-Is Basis

The Extension is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Company disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

4.2 Content Liability

Company does not generate, control, or assume responsibility for any content returned by the Extension, whether through Third-Party APIs or Company-managed services. All such content originates from third-party services and Company shall bear no liability for its accuracy, legality, or appropriateness.

4.3 No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

  • Your use or inability to use the Extension;
  • Unauthorized access to or misuse of Your API key or account;
  • Errors, interruptions, or inaccuracies in the Extension; or
  • Any third-party conduct, including Third-Party API providers.

4.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from Your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Extension.

5. Data Privacy

The Extension processes text locally where feasible but may transmit data to third-party services for translation or TTS. You acknowledge that Company does not control how third-party services handle Your data. Review the privacy policies of all relevant service providers before use.

6. Modifications & Termination

6.1 Changes to Terms

Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance.

6.2 Termination

Company may suspend or terminate Your access to the Extension without notice for violation of these Terms, non-payment of subscription fees, or for any other reason to the fullest extent permitted by law.

6.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, Your right to use the Extension will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Netherlands.

8. Miscellaneous

8.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid.

8.2 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any right under these Terms does not constitute a waiver.

8.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between You and Company regarding the Extension.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact: support@ems.puterize.com.

By using the Extension, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.