Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
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Terms of Service
Last updated: 7/21/2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using SmartEditor ("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.
2. Service Description
SmartEditor provides cloud-based editing and content management solutions for various sectors including healthcare, education, legal, finance, and more. Our service includes document editing, collaboration tools, AI-powered features, and integrations with third-party applications.
3. User Accounts and Registration
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use the service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the service. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: uploading malicious content, attempting unauthorized access, violating intellectual property rights, or engaging in harassment.
5. Subscription and Payment Terms
Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis depending on your chosen plan. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as specified in our refund policy. We reserve the right to change our pricing with 30 days advance notice to existing subscribers.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by SmartEditor and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of content you create using our service.
7. Data Ownership and Usage Rights
You retain full ownership of all data and content you upload, create, or store using SmartEditor. We do not claim ownership of your content. We may use aggregated, anonymized data for service improvement and analytics purposes.
8. Service Availability and Support
We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance. Support is provided according to your subscription plan level.
9. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for conduct that violates these terms. Upon termination, you will have 30 days to export your data before it is permanently deleted.
10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall SmartEditor 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.
11. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where SmartEditor is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7/21/2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, use our services, or contact us for support. This includes your name, email address, company information, and any content you create or upload. We also collect usage data and technical information about how you interact with our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: provide, maintain, and improve our services; process transactions and send related information; send technical notices, updates, and support messages; respond to your comments and questions; communicate about products, services, and events; and monitor and analyze trends and usage.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our service, conducting business, or serving users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
4. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure servers, regular security audits, and access controls. We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance and follow industry best practices.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of certain communications from us. For users in the EU, you have additional rights under GDPR including data portability and the right to object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies help us provide and improve our service, authenticate users, and analyze usage patterns. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.
9. Third-Party Integrations
Our service may integrate with third-party applications and services. This privacy policy does not apply to third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you connect to SmartEditor.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice in our service.
Contact Us
Questions about these terms or our privacy practices? Get in touch with our legal team.
Legal Inquiries
legal@smarteditor.com
Privacy Officer
privacy@smarteditor.com
Mailing Address
123 Tech Street, San Francisco, CA 94105