Terms of Service
Last updated: February 6, 2025
1. Introduction and Acceptance
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the SmartLead WP website (smartleadwp.com), the SmartLead WP WordPress plugin (the "Plugin"), and associated services (the "Service"), operated by SmartLead WP ("we", "us", or "our").
By downloading, installing, or using the Plugin or Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Plugin or Service.
2. Definitions
- Plugin: The SmartLead WP WordPress plugin, including both free and premium versions
- Service: The AI-powered lead scoring service provided through our Cloudflare Worker proxy
- Website: The SmartLead WP website at smartleadwp.com
- User: Any individual or entity that downloads, installs, or uses the Plugin or Service
- License Key: A unique identifier granting access to premium features
3. The Plugin
The SmartLead WP Plugin is open-source software released under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later (GPLv2+). Under this license, you are free to:
- Use the Plugin for any purpose
- Study and modify the Plugin's source code
- Distribute copies of the Plugin
- Distribute modified versions of the Plugin
The full text of the GPLv2 license is available at gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
4. The Service (AI Scoring)
The AI-powered scoring functionality is a commercial Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering that operates separately from the open-source Plugin code. Access to the Service requires:
- A valid license key (free or paid)
- An active internet connection
- Explicit opt-in by the site administrator
The Service is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make reasonable efforts to maintain uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the scoring service.
5. Subscriptions and Billing
SmartLead WP offers the following subscription tiers:
Free Tier
- 15 scored leads per month
- All form integrations
- Basic email notifications
- Dashboard analytics
Pro Tier ($149/year)
- Unlimited scored leads
- All form integrations
- Webhook integrations
- CSV export
- Priority email support (48-hour response)
Agency Tier ($299/year)
- Everything in Pro
- 10-site multi-license
- White-label branding
- Full REST API access
- 24-hour priority support
All paid subscriptions are billed annually through Freemius, our payment and licensing partner. Prices are in US Dollars and do not include applicable taxes.
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not satisfied with your paid subscription, you may request a full refund within 14 days of purchase. Refund requests should be submitted through the Freemius account dashboard or by contacting us directly.
Renewals
Paid subscriptions renew automatically each year. You will receive a reminder before renewal. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Freemius account, and it will remain active until the end of the current billing period.
6. Usage Limits
The free tier is limited to 15 AI-scored leads per month. This limit resets on the first day of each calendar month. Submissions beyond the limit are still captured in your WordPress database but will not be scored by the AI service until the limit resets or you upgrade.
Paid tiers include unlimited scoring. We reserve the right to enforce reasonable rate limits to prevent abuse (e.g., automated bulk submissions).
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service to process data you are not authorized to collect
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, bypass, or circumvent license validation
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of applicable laws
- Share, resell, or sublicense your License Key (except as permitted under the Agency tier)
- Submit intentionally false, misleading, or malicious data to the scoring service
- Overload the Service through automated bulk requests beyond normal form submission volume
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service for violations of these terms.
8. Data Processing and Privacy
Our data processing practices are described in detail in our Privacy Policy.
As a WordPress site owner using the Plugin, you are the data controller for all lead data collected on your site. You are responsible for:
- Ensuring you have a lawful basis for collecting and processing form submission data
- Providing appropriate privacy notices to your website visitors
- Responding to data subject access requests using the Plugin's built-in WordPress privacy tools
- Complying with all applicable data protection laws (including GDPR, if applicable)
When AI scoring is enabled, form data is transmitted to and processed by our service infrastructure and the Anthropic Claude API. By enabling AI scoring, you confirm that you have the necessary authority and consent to transmit this data.
9. Intellectual Property
Plugin Code
The SmartLead WP Plugin source code is licensed under the GPLv2+. All contributions and modifications are subject to this license.
Branding and Trademarks
The SmartLead WP name, logo, and branding are proprietary. While you may use the Plugin under the GPL, you may not use the SmartLead WP trademarks in a way that suggests endorsement, affiliation, or that your product is the official SmartLead WP product without our prior written consent.
Website Content
The content on smartleadwp.com (text, images, design) is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without permission, except as permitted by applicable law.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
THE PLUGIN AND SERVICE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee:
- The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of lead scores
- Uninterrupted or error-free access to the Service
- That the Plugin will be compatible with all WordPress configurations, themes, or plugins
- Any specific business outcome or conversion rate improvement
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLUGIN OR SERVICE.
Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Third-Party Services
The Plugin and Service integrate with third-party services that are subject to their own terms:
- Anthropic (Claude API): Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
- Freemius: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
We are not responsible for the practices or policies of these third-party services. Your use of these services through the Plugin is subject to their respective terms.
12. Termination
You may stop using the Plugin and Service at any time by deactivating and uninstalling the Plugin from your WordPress site.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if:
- You violate these Terms
- Your license key is invalid or expired
- We detect abusive or fraudulent use
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends, but your lead data remains in your WordPress database. The Plugin's GPL license is perpetual and irrevocable.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Plugin's admin notices or via email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last modified.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Website: smartleadwp.com
- WordPress.org: Plugin Support Forum