Last Updated: 19th March 2025

By using the Local SEO By Ankit Rawat plugin (hereinafter referred to as “the Plugin”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Plugin.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, activating, or using the Plugin, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all users of the Plugin, including individuals, businesses, and organizations.

2. License

The Plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPLv2 or later). This means you are free to:

Use the Plugin for personal or commercial purposes.
Modify the Plugin to suit your needs.
Distribute the Plugin, provided you include the original license and copyright notices.

For more details, visit the GPL License.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

Use the Plugin only for lawful purposes.
Not use the Plugin to infringe on the rights of others.
Not reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Plugin.
Not use the Plugin to distribute malware, spam, or other harmful content.

4. Google My Business Integration

The Plugin integrates with Google My Business to fetch business data, reviews, and ratings. By using this feature, you agree to:

Comply with Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Grant the Plugin access to your Google My Business account for the sole purpose of fetching data.
Use the fetched data only for local SEO purposes.

5. Data Collection and Privacy

The Plugin collects and stores the following data:

Business details (name, address, phone number, etc.).
Reviews and ratings from Google My Business.

How We Use Your Data:

The data is used to generate structured data (JSON-LD schema) for local SEO.
No data is shared with third parties.

For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Plugin is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

The Plugin will meet your specific requirements.
The Plugin will be error-free or uninterrupted.
The results obtained from using the Plugin will be accurate or reliable.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the developer of the Plugin (Ankit Rawat) be liable for any damages, including but not limited to:

Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities.
Any issues arising from the use of the Plugin.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developer of the Plugin from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your use of the Plugin.
Your violation of these Terms of Service.
Your violation of any third-party rights.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Plugin after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Plugin at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms of Service.
Misuse of the Plugin.
Engaging in fraudulent or illegal activities.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, Pauri Garhwal. Any disputes arising from the use of the Plugin shall be resolved in the courts of Pauri Garhwal, India.

12. Contact Information

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

Email: mail@ankitrawat.com
Website: https://ankitrawat.com

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and the developer of the Plugin regarding your use of the Plugin. Any prior agreements, representations, or understandings are superseded by these terms.

Acknowledgment

By using the Local SEO By Ankit Rawat plugin, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.