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Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 2, 2025 | Last Updated: December 2, 2025 | Version: 1.1

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Toneful! These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement") govern your access to and use of the Toneful Chrome extension, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). This Agreement is a legally binding contract between you ("you," "your," "user") and Toneful ("we," "our," "us").

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Service.

Please read these Terms carefully before using Toneful. These Terms contain important information about your legal rights, remedies, and obligations, including mandatory arbitration and class action waiver provisions in Section 12.

1. Description of Service

1.1 What Toneful Provides

Toneful is an AI-powered email communication assistance tool designed to help you articulate your thoughts clearly in email and messages. Our Service includes:

  • Message Transformation: Converts message fragments into well-articulated communication options
  • "What You're Saying" Insight: Provides understanding of your intended message meaning
  • Multiple Options: Generates three distinct message variations for each transformation
  • Expert Packs: Specialized communication templates for various contexts (Sales, Management, Apologies, Customer Service, etc.)
  • Transform History: Stores your past transformations for personal reference
  • Chrome Extension: Browser integration for seamless use within Gmail and other platforms

1.2 Service Tiers

Free Tier:

  • 15 message transformations per month
  • Access to basic transformation features
  • "What You're Saying" insight
  • 3 response options per transform
  • Monthly limit resets on your registration anniversary date

Personal Tier:

  • Unlimited message transformations
  • All Free tier features
  • Priority processing
  • 50% discount on all Expert Pack purchases
  • Advanced analytics (planned feature)
  • Early access to new features
  • Pricing: $19/month or $204/year (billed annually, saves $24/year)

Expert Packs:

  • One-time purchase (prices range from $1.99 to $4.99 per pack)
  • Personal subscribers receive 50% discount on all packs
  • 18 specialized Expert Packs available
  • Includes: Congratulations, Birthday Wishes, Holiday Essentials, Smooth Operator, Network Like Pro, Manager's Toolkit, Sales Closer, Dating & Romance, Tough Conversations, Pet Sympathy, Family Dynamics, Gen Z Translator, Introvert's Survival, You've Got This, Life's Heavy Moments, Parent Love, Wedding & Forever, Thank You Pro
  • Lifetime access once purchased
  • Available to both Free and Personal users

1.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes affecting your use of the Service.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use Toneful. If you are under 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Service.

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

2.3 One Account Per User

You may only create and maintain one account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits or for any other purpose is prohibited and may result in termination of all accounts.

3. Subscription Plans and Pricing

3.1 Personal Subscription

Monthly Plan:

  • Price: $19 per month
  • Billed monthly on your subscription start date
  • Automatic renewal unless cancelled

Annual Plan:

  • Price: $204 per year
  • Billed annually on your subscription start date
  • Savings of $24 per year (equivalent to 1+ month free)
  • Automatic renewal unless cancelled

3.2 Expert Packs

  • Price: Ranges from $1.99 to $4.99 per pack (one-time purchase, varies by pack)
  • Personal subscribers receive 50% discount on all Expert Pack purchases
  • Lifetime access once purchased
  • No recurring charges
  • Non-transferable between accounts

3.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. For existing subscriptions, you will receive at least 30 days' notice of any price increase. Price changes will take effect at your next billing cycle after the notice period. You may cancel your subscription before the price increase takes effect.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, our third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

4.2 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate.

4.3 Payment Failures

If payment fails, we will notify you via email and attempt to re-process payment up to 3 times over 7 days. Your account may be downgraded to Free tier if payment cannot be processed. You will retain access to previously purchased Expert Packs.

5. Refund Policy

5.1 Personal Subscription Refunds

7-Day Money-Back Guarantee:

  • Full refund available within 7 days of initial purchase
  • Applies to first-time Personal subscribers only
  • Does not apply to renewals of existing subscriptions
  • Usage during the 7-day period does not affect refund eligibility

After 7 Days: Personal subscriptions are non-refundable. You may cancel at any time to prevent future charges, and access continues until the end of your current billing period.

5.2 Expert Pack Refunds

7-Day Return Window:

  • Full refund available within 7 days of purchase
  • Applies only if the Expert Pack has been used 3 times or fewer
  • After 7 days or more than 3 uses, all Expert Pack sales are final

5.3 Refund Process

To request a refund, email support@toneful.io with "Refund Request" in the subject line. Include your account email address and reason for refund. Refunds will be processed within 5-10 business days to the original payment method.

6. Cancellation and Termination

6.1 Your Right to Cancel

You may cancel your Personal subscription at any time through Settings > Subscription. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You retain Personal access until the end of the paid period, then your account automatically reverts to the Free tier. Your transform history and purchased Expert Packs are retained.

Important: Expert Pack discount (50% off) will no longer apply to future purchases after cancellation.

6.2 Account Deletion

You may permanently delete your account through Settings > Account > Delete Account. This action is permanent and cannot be undone. Account deletion results in immediate loss of access and permanent deletion of all account data within 30 days, including transform history and purchased Expert Packs (no refunds). Active subscriptions should be cancelled first to avoid charges.

6.3 Termination by Toneful

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, abuse the Service, attempt to circumvent usage limits or payment systems, or if required by law.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

7.1 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use Toneful to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Generate content intended to harass, bully, or abuse others
  • Create spam or unsolicited commercial messages
  • Produce content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hate
  • Attempt to circumvent usage limits through technical means
  • Create multiple accounts to obtain additional free transforms
  • Reverse engineer or disassemble the Service or Chrome extension
  • Resell, rent, lease, or sublicense access to the Service
  • Use Toneful's output to train competing AI models

7.2 Fair Use Policy (Personal Tier)

While Personal tier offers unlimited transformations, this is subject to fair use. Typical fair use is expected to be under 1,000 transformations per day. Automated, systematic, or bulk processing that is inconsistent with typical human usage patterns may result in account throttling or termination.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Toneful's Intellectual Property

The Service, including software, code, algorithms, Chrome extension, website design, Toneful brand name and logo, Expert Pack content, and all related intellectual property, is owned by Toneful and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes.

9. User Content and Generated Suggestions

9.1 Your Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to message fragments you input into Toneful, your original ideas and communications, your transform history, and any personal data you provide.

9.2 AI-Generated Suggestions

The message suggestions generated by Toneful are provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind. They are tools to assist your communication and are not guaranteed to be accurate, appropriate, or suitable for your specific situation.

9.3 Your Responsibility for Final Content

Important: You are solely responsible for reviewing AI-generated suggestions before using them, ensuring the final message content is appropriate and accurate, and any consequences arising from messages you send based on Toneful's suggestions.

Toneful is a tool to assist communication, not a replacement for your judgment.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service Provided "AS IS"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or that AI-generated content will be appropriate for all contexts.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TONEFUL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid to Toneful in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to liability. For Free tier users, our total liability shall not exceed $50.

10.3 AI Limitations

You acknowledge that AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate suggestions. You are responsible for reviewing and editing AI suggestions before use. We are not liable for consequences arising from use of AI-generated content.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Toneful from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your use or misuse of the Service, violation of these Terms, violation of any rights of another party, content you input into the Service, or messages you send based on AI-generated suggestions.

12. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Venue

You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

12.4 Statute of Limitations

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or it will be forever barred.

13. Modifications to the Service and Terms

13.1 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email and in-app notification at least 30 days in advance. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service and may delete your account.

14. General Provisions

14.1 No Professional Advice

Toneful provides a communication assistance tool and does NOT provide legal advice, professional writing services, counseling, or business consulting. You should seek appropriate professional advice for specialized needs.

14.2 Electronic Communications

By using the Service, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails, in-app notifications, and updates. You agree that all agreements, notices, and communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

15. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:

  • General Support: support@toneful.io
  • Legal Inquiries: legal@toneful.io
  • Privacy Matters: privacy@toneful.io

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 3-5 business days.

Summary of Key Terms:

  • Free Tier: 15 transforms/month at no cost
  • Personal Tier: $19/month or $204/year for unlimited transforms + 50% off all Expert Packs
  • Expert Packs: $1.99-$4.99 one-time purchase (varies by pack); Personal subscribers get 50% discount
  • Refund Policy: 7-day money-back guarantee for new Personal subscriptions; 7-day refund window for Expert Packs (with usage limits)
  • Cancellation: Cancel anytime; access continues through end of billing period
  • Your Responsibility: Review and edit all AI-generated content before use
  • Limitation of Liability: Maximum liability is amount paid in prior 12 months

Acknowledgment

BY CLICKING "I AGREE," CREATING AN ACCOUNT, OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

  • You have read and understood these Terms of Service
  • You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You are at least 13 years old (or have parental consent if under 18)
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • You understand that AI-generated content requires your review and judgment
  • You accept the disclaimers and limitations of liability

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

Thank you for using Toneful! We're here to help you communicate more effectively.

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