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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Serious Email ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Service Description

Serious Email is a Gmail paywall/whitelist system that automatically processes incoming emails, sends payment requests to non-whitelisted senders, and manages email access through Stripe payments. The Service helps you control who can reach your inbox by requiring unknown senders to make a small payment.

3. User Account

To use our Service, you must:

  • Have a valid Gmail account
  • Authorize our application to access your Gmail through Google OAuth
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Payment Terms

Our Service processes payments through Stripe. When someone pays to reach your inbox:

  • You receive the payment minus our service fee (currently 0%)
  • Payments are processed according to Stripe's terms and policies
  • You are responsible for any taxes on payments received
  • Refunds are at your discretion and must be processed through Stripe

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Send spam or engage in phishing
  • Attempt to breach or test our security systems
  • Use the Service for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose

6. Privacy and Data

Your use of our Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property

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

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Serious Email shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Serious Email and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Changes to Terms

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

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Serious Email operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

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

Email: support@seriousemail.com
Website: https://seriousemail.com