Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using GoodCatch services
Last updated: 2025-08-04
Table of Contents
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using GoodCatch ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at goodcatch.ai (the "Service") operated by GoodCatch ("us", "we", or "our"). By using our Service, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
2. Description of Service
GoodCatch is an AI-powered debate analysis platform that provides:
- Real-time analysis of debate arguments and discussions
- Logical fallacy detection and identification
- Contextual rebuttal generation
- Argument structure mapping and visualization
- Chrome extension for web-based debate analysis
- Saved debate library and analytics
The Service uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to analyze text and provide insights. Results are generated automatically and should be used as assistance tools rather than definitive assessments.
3. User Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities that occur under your account.
Account Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with security obligations
You may not use another person's account without permission. Accounts are non-transferable and may not be sold, traded, or otherwise transferred to another party.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use GoodCatch only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:
Prohibited Activities
- To violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
- To analyze content that contains hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory language
- To attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract our AI models or algorithms
- To use automated tools to access the Service without explicit permission
- To analyze private or confidential information without proper authorization
- To spam, flood, or overload our systems with excessive requests
- To impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
5. Subscription and Payment
Subscription Plans
GoodCatch offers various subscription plans including Free, Pro, Team, and Enterprise tiers. Each plan has different features, usage limits, and pricing as described on our pricing page.
Payment Terms
- Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- Payment is due immediately upon subscription activation
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as specifically provided in our refund policy
- We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions
Automatic Renewal
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.
Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify our pricing with 30 days advance notice. Price changes will not affect your current billing period but will apply to subsequent renewals.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of GoodCatch and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.
AI Models and Algorithms
Our AI models, algorithms, training data, and analysis methodologies are proprietary and confidential. You may not attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or create derivative works based on our AI technology.
License to Use
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms.
7. User Content and Data
Content You Provide
You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Service for analysis ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and analyze such content solely for the purpose of providing our Service.
Analysis Results
The analysis results, insights, and reports generated by our Service remain your property. However, we may use aggregated, anonymized data derived from analyses to improve our Service and develop new features.
Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit and must ensure you have the right to submit such content for analysis. You warrant that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your User Content and analysis results against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Data Processing
- We process your data only as necessary to provide our Service
- We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
- You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
- We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and CCPA
Data Retention
We retain your account information and analysis history for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your data by contacting our support team.
9. Disclaimers and Warranties
⚠️ Important Notice
GoodCatch provides AI-generated analysis and suggestions. These should be used as tools to assist your understanding and decision-making, not as definitive or authoritative assessments.
Service Disclaimers
- The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated analysis
- Analysis results may contain errors, biases, or incomplete information
- The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues
AI Limitations
Our AI models are trained on large datasets and may reflect biases present in training data. They may not understand context, sarcasm, cultural nuances, or specialized domain knowledge. Always use human judgment when interpreting AI-generated analysis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall GoodCatch, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.
Liability Cap
Our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Service during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of the claim.
Specific Disclaimers
- We are not liable for decisions made based on AI-generated analysis
- We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of user-submitted debates
- We are not liable for any consequences of using our analysis in academic, professional, or legal contexts
- Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you
11. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by following the cancellation process in your account settings or by contacting our support team. Upon termination, your access to paid features will cease at the end of your current billing period.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in activities that may harm our Service or other users.
Effect of Termination
- Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
- We may delete your account and data after a reasonable notice period
- You may request an export of your data before termination
- Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect
Data Export
Before terminating your account, you can export your saved debates and analysis results. Contact our support team if you need assistance with data export.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
Notification Process
- We will notify you of changes via email to your registered email address
- We will also post notice of changes on our website and in your account dashboard
- Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue your use of the Service.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Response Time
We typically respond to legal inquiries within 5-7 business days and support requests within 24-48 hours.