Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: December 20, 2024
Last Updated: December 20, 2024
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Going Bananas ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Going Bananas Chrome browser extension (the "Extension").
By installing, accessing, or using our Extension, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the Extension.
2. Description of Service
Going Bananas is a Chrome browser extension that provides AI-powered analysis of terms and conditions, privacy policies, and other legal documents. Our service includes:
- AI Analysis: Automated analysis of legal document content using artificial intelligence
- Risk Assessment: Evaluation and scoring of potential risks in legal terms
- Key Points Extraction: Identification and highlighting of important clauses
- User Dashboard: Personal interface for managing analysis history and preferences
- Recommendations: Suggestions based on document analysis results
3. Eligibility and Account Registration
3.1 Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Extension. Users between 13-17 years old may use the Extension with parental consent and supervision.
3.2 Account Creation
To access certain features, you may need to create an account using Google OAuth authentication. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.3 Prohibited Users
You may not use the Extension if you are:
- A competitor seeking to replicate our service
- Prohibited by applicable law from using such services
- Previously banned or suspended from our service
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Extension for:
- Personal analysis of legal documents you encounter
- Educational purposes to understand legal language
- Making informed decisions about service agreements
- Research and comparison of legal terms across services
4.2 Prohibited Activities
You may not:
- Reverse Engineer: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
- Circumvent Security: Bypass, disable, or interfere with security features
- Automated Access: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the service
- Overload Systems: Make excessive requests that may harm our infrastructure
- Misrepresent Identity: Impersonate others or provide false information
- Illegal Content: Analyze documents containing illegal or harmful content
- Commercial Resale: Redistribute or resell our analysis results without permission
- Competitive Intelligence: Use the service to build competing products
5. AI Analysis Disclaimers
5.1 Educational Purpose Only
IMPORTANT: The AI analysis provided by Going Bananas is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and you should not rely solely on our analysis for making legal decisions.
5.2 Accuracy Limitations
- AI analysis may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
- Results are based on algorithmic interpretation and may not capture all nuances
- Legal interpretation can vary based on jurisdiction and specific circumstances
- We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any analysis
5.3 Professional Legal Advice
For important legal matters, you should:
- Consult with qualified legal professionals
- Obtain independent legal advice before making decisions
- Use our analysis as a preliminary assessment tool only
- Verify important findings with legal experts
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Our Property
The Extension and all related materials are owned by Going Bananas and protected by intellectual property laws. This includes:
- Software code and algorithms
- User interface design and graphics
- Trademarks, logos, and branding
- Analysis methodologies and frameworks
- Documentation and help materials
6.2 Your Content
You retain ownership of documents you analyze. However, by using our service, you grant us:
- Limited license to process and analyze your submitted content
- Right to store analysis results associated with your account
- Permission to use aggregated, anonymized data for service improvement
6.3 Feedback and Suggestions
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key privacy commitments:
- We do not sell your personal information
- Document analysis is processed securely
- You can request deletion of your data
- We use industry-standard security measures
8. Service Availability and Modifications
8.1 Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Extension may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance and updates
- Technical difficulties or server issues
- Third-party service dependencies
- Force majeure events
8.2 Service Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, update, or discontinue features
- Change our analysis algorithms and methodologies
- Update user interface and user experience
- Adjust service limitations or usage quotas
8.3 Notification of Changes
We will provide reasonable notice of significant service changes through:
- Extension notifications
- Email communications (if provided)
- Website announcements
- Updated Terms and Privacy Policy
9. Termination
9.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your use of the Extension at any time by:
- Uninstalling the Extension from Chrome
- Revoking OAuth permissions
- Requesting account deletion
9.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access if you:
- Violate these Terms or our policies
- Engage in prohibited activities
- Provide false or misleading information
- Harm our service or other users
9.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Extension ceases immediately
- We may retain certain data as required by law
- Analysis history may be deleted after reasonable notice
- These Terms continue to apply to past use
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
10.1 Service Disclaimers
THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:
- MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANALYSIS
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
- SECURITY OR FREEDOM FROM HARMFUL COMPONENTS
10.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON ANALYSIS RESULTS
- THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS OR CONTENT
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR USING THE EXTENSION.
10.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from:
- Your use of the Extension
- Violation of these Terms
- Infringement of third-party rights
- Your content or conduct
11. Third-Party Services
The Extension integrates with third-party services including:
- Google Services: For authentication and AI processing
- Chrome Web Store: For distribution and updates
- Cloud Infrastructure: For hosting and data storage
Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for third-party service availability, performance, or policies.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
12.2 Dispute Resolution
Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to:
- Contact us directly to resolve disputes amicably
- Provide 30 days for good faith resolution efforts
- Consider mediation or arbitration for complex disputes
13. General Provisions
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Extension.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
13.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.
13.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without notice.
13.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or technical failures.
14. Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Post the updated Terms on this page
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify you of material changes through the Extension
- Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect
Your continued use of the Extension after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or to report violations, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Website: https://goingbananas.dev
Address: Scaler School of Technology, Bengaluru
We will respond to your inquiries within 5 business days.
16. Acknowledgment and Acceptance
By installing and using the Going Bananas Extension, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood these Terms
- You agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- You understand the limitations and disclaimers regarding AI analysis
- You will use the Extension responsibly and in accordance with these Terms
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the Extension.