Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Welcome to AEO Ranker. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the aeoranker.app website and services ("Service") operated by AEO Ranker ("we," "our," or "us").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. Description of Service
AEO Ranker is an Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) platform that:
- Analyzes niches and keywords for AI search visibility
- Discovers competitor content strategies
- Generates actionable content plans optimized for AI citation
- Provides reports and strategy documents
The Service uses third-party APIs and AI models to generate recommendations. Results are informational and strategic in nature.
2. Account Registration
To use certain features, you must create an account through our authentication provider (Clerk). 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
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Circumvent any access controls or usage limits
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
- Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
- Submit content that infringes intellectual property rights
- Use the Service to generate spam, malicious content, or misinformation
4. Intellectual Property
Our Property
The Service, including its design, code, features, and branding, is owned by AEO Ranker and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our property without permission.
Your Content
You retain ownership of:
- The niche inputs you provide
- The strategies and reports generated for your account
By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to process your inputs solely to provide the Service.
Generated Strategies
The strategies we generate for you are yours to use for your business purposes. You may:
- Implement the recommendations
- Share reports with your team or clients
- Modify and adapt the content
You may not resell raw generated strategies as a competing service.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with third-party providers including:
- OpenRouter/Claude: AI model for strategy generation
- DataForSEO: Keyword metrics and SERP data
- Perplexity: Search intent analysis
- Crawl4AI: Content scraping
These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their availability or practices.
6. Payment and Billing
Free Tier
We may offer a free tier with limited features. Free tier availability and limits may change at any time.
Paid Plans
If you purchase a paid plan:
- Fees are billed in advance on a subscription basis
- You authorize us to charge your payment method
- Refunds are handled according to our refund policy
- We may change pricing with 30 days notice
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access continues until the end of the billing period.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF RESULTS
We do not guarantee that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Generated strategies will achieve specific results
- AI search algorithms will not change
- Recommendations will be suitable for your specific situation
AEO Ranker is a strategic tool, not a guarantee of rankings or business outcomes.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AEO RANKER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Cost of substitute services
- Any damages exceeding the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim
This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, or otherwise).
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AEO Ranker, its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit to the Service
10. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue features at any time
- Update these Terms with reasonable notice
- Change pricing with 30 days notice
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with changes, stop using the Service.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Abuse the Service or other users
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service ends immediately
- We may delete your account data after a reasonable period
- Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
12. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Before filing a formal dispute, contact us at legal@helpymedia.com. We will attempt to resolve issues informally within 30 days.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AEO Ranker.
- Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect.
- Waiver: Failure to enforce a right does not waive that right.
- Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent.
14. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms:
Email: legal@helpymedia.com
These terms are provided for informational purposes. For specific legal advice, consult a qualified attorney.