Terms of Service

Our terms and conditions

Last updated: January 31, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CiteKit ("we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the CiteKit platform, including our website, applications, APIs, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

CiteKit is an AI Engine Optimization (AEO) platform that helps businesses:

  • Track visibility and citations across AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude)
  • Audit Shopify product catalogs for AI discoverability
  • Monitor brand mentions and competitor visibility in AI responses
  • Receive actionable insights and recommendations to improve AI visibility

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly update your account information if it changes
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Types

We offer personal accounts and team accounts. Team account administrators are responsible for their team members' compliance with these Terms.

4. User Obligations

You agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes
  • Not violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the integrity of the Service
  • Not use the Service to transmit malware or harmful code
  • Not scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Service beyond authorized API usage
  • Not resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
  • Comply with Shopify's terms of service when using our Shopify integration

5. Subscription and Payment Terms

5.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Plan details and pricing are available on our pricing page. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice.

5.2 Billing

  • Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
  • Payment is processed securely through Stripe
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees due
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension

5.3 Free Trials

We may offer free trials at our discretion. At the end of the trial period, your account will be charged unless you cancel before the trial ends.

5.4 Taxes

Prices exclude applicable taxes. You are responsible for all taxes associated with your subscription.

6. Refund Policy

6.1 Monthly Subscriptions

Monthly subscriptions may be cancelled at any time. Refunds are generally not provided for partial months, but we may offer pro-rated refunds at our discretion for unused time if you cancel within 7 days of your billing date.

6.2 Annual Subscriptions

Annual subscriptions may be refunded within 14 days of purchase if you have not used the Service extensively. After 14 days, annual subscriptions are non-refundable but you may continue to use the Service until the end of your billing period.

6.3 Refund Process

To request a refund, contact us at support@citekit.com. We will process approved refunds within 5-10 business days.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by CiteKit and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service (brand names, keywords, etc.). By submitting content, you grant us a license to use, store, and process it to provide the Service.

7.3 Feedback

Any feedback or suggestions you provide may be used by us without obligation to you.

8. Third-Party Integrations

8.1 Shopify Integration

When you connect your Shopify store to CiteKit, you authorize us to access your store data as described in our Privacy Policy. You must comply with Shopify's App Developer Agreement and API Terms of Service.

8.2 AI Platform Queries

We query third-party AI platforms on your behalf. We are not responsible for the responses or availability of these platforms. Results may vary based on AI platform updates and behavior.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF RESULTS
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

We do not guarantee that AI platforms will recommend your products or that using our Service will result in specific outcomes.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CITEKIT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL
  • COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CiteKit and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your content submitted to the Service

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Termination does not entitle you to a refund except as provided in our Refund Policy.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Fail to pay fees when due
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse the Service or other users

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your data after 30 days following termination, unless legally required to retain it.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal dispute, you agree to contact us at legal@citekit.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13.3 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than in court.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and CiteKit.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: