Terms and Conditions

Last updated: September 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SmartMetrics ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our API services, including but not limited to email validation, email enrichment, website analysis, ICP scoring, and related data services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Services.

2. Service Description

Our Services include:

  • Email Validation: Real-time email address validation and deliverability analysis
  • Email Enrichment: Contact information enrichment and data enhancement
  • Website Analysis: Website content analysis, summary generation, and insights
  • ICP Scoring: Ideal Customer Profile scoring and lead qualification
  • Website Intelligence: Screenshot capture, favicon extraction, and contact discovery
  • CRO Opportunities: Conversion rate optimization recommendations
  • LLM Services: AI-powered content analysis and comparison tools

3. Account and Registration

To access our Services, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Ensuring your contact information remains current and accurate

4. API Usage and Credits

4.1 Credit System

Our Services operate on a credit-based system. Each API endpoint consumes a specific number of credits, with costs varying by endpoint complexity and processing requirements. Current pricing and credit costs are available on our pricing page and may be updated from time to time.

4.2 Rate Limits

Rate limits are applied to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage across all users. Limits vary by subscription plan and are designed to accommodate different usage patterns. Specific rate limits are detailed in your account dashboard and may be adjusted based on your plan tier.

4.3 Pricing and Billing

We reserve the right to modify pricing, credit costs, and rate limits at any time with 30 days' notice. Current pricing is available on our pricing page. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our Services for:

  • Any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Spam, phishing, or other malicious activities
  • Scraping or harvesting data without permission
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfering with or disrupting our Services
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to extract our algorithms
  • Reselling our Services without written permission
  • Violating any third-party rights or privacy

6. Data and Privacy

6.1 Data Processing

We process data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our Services, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of data as described therein.

6.2 Data Retention

We retain API request data for analytics and service improvement purposes. Personal data is retained in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our data retention policy.

6.3 Third-Party Data

Our Services may incorporate data from third-party sources. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such data and are not responsible for third-party data quality.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time with reasonable notice.

We reserve the right to perform maintenance, updates, and improvements that may temporarily affect service availability.

8. Account Suspension and Termination

8.1 Our Rights

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:

  • Violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Fail to pay fees when due
  • Abuse our Services or infrastructure
  • Pose a security risk to our systems or other users

8.2 API Key Revocation

We reserve the right to revoke API keys at any time for violations of these Terms, security concerns, or at our sole discretion. Revoked keys will immediately cease to function.

8.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. We may delete your account data after a reasonable period, subject to legal requirements.

9. Intellectual Property

The Services and all content, features, and functionality are owned by SmartMetrics and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services without our written permission.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

10.3 Maximum Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SmartMetrics from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through our Services. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@smartmetrics.com

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.