Terms and Conditions

Ignite App Platform & Services

Last updated: January 30, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Ignite App's website (https://igniteapp.net) or any of our products (including LexiLint browser extension), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Services Overview

Ignite App provides productivity tools with a focus on privacy and user control. Our current offerings include:

LexiLint Browser Extension

A Chrome browser extension that helps you proofread webpages by checking spelling and grammar.

  • Free Features: 100% offline spell checking for any webpage
  • Free AI Grammar: AI-powered grammar checking (free forever with your own API key - BYOK model)
  • Premium Features: Multi-provider AI support (OpenAI, Claude) + 7 languages

We may add additional products and services in the future. These terms apply to all current and future Ignite App offerings unless otherwise specified.

3. Accounts & Registration

Email Collection

We may collect your email address when you:

  • Join a waitlist for upcoming features or products
  • Purchase a product or service
  • Contact us for support or feedback

Your Responsibilities

When providing information to us, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Update your information if it changes
  • Use a valid email address that you have access to
  • Not impersonate others or provide false information

4. Products & Pricing

Free Tier

LexiLint's offline spell checking is free forever. No trial period. No credit card required. No hidden fees.

Free Features

AI grammar checking is FREE forever with Google Gemini when you provide your own API key (BYOK model). Free features:

  • Are provided "as is" without warranties
  • May contain bugs or errors
  • May change or be discontinued without notice
  • May have limited availability or performance issues

Premium Version

LexiLint Premium is available for:

  • Lifetime access: $49 one-time payment
  • Monthly subscription: $4.99/month with 7-day free trial (cancel anytime)

What's included:

  • OpenAI GPT-4 provider access
  • Anthropic Claude provider access
  • 5 additional languages (French, German, Polish, Russian, Turkish)
  • Priority email support
  • BYOK model: You provide your own API keys

Payment Processing

Premium purchases are processed through Polar.sh (powered by Stripe).

  • Secure checkout with Stripe
  • License key delivered via email instantly
  • License keys sync across all your Chrome browsers
  • We never see your payment information

Free Trial (Monthly Subscription Only)

Monthly subscriptions include a 7-day free trial:

  • Full access: Test all premium features, languages, and AI providers during the trial
  • No charge: Your payment method will not be charged during the trial period
  • Cancel anytime: Cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged
  • Auto-renewal: After the trial, your subscription automatically converts to paid ($4.99/month) unless canceled
  • BYOK required: You must still provide your own API keys from AI providers (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude)

Note: Lifetime purchases do not include a trial period or money-back guarantee. All sales are final.

5. Refunds & Cancellations

Subscription Cancellation (Monthly Only)

For monthly subscriptions, you can cancel anytime:

  • During trial: Cancel within 7 days to avoid being charged
  • After trial: Cancel anytime; you'll have access until the end of your current billing period
  • No refunds: We do not offer prorated refunds for partial months

Lifetime Purchases

Lifetime purchases are final and non-refundable.

  • No trial: Consider starting with a monthly subscription to test premium features first
  • No refunds: All lifetime sales are final
  • Questions: Contact us at [email protected] before purchasing if you have concerns

Free Products

Free features (like offline spell checking) have no refund terms as there is no purchase involved.

6. User Responsibilities

Lawful Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes. You will not:

  • Use our services to violate any laws or regulations
  • Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise our systems
  • Distribute malware or harmful code through our services
  • Abuse or overload our systems
  • Resell or redistribute our services without permission
  • Use our services to harm, harass, or violate the rights of others

API Key Management

If you use features that require API keys (like AI grammar checking):

  • Your responsibility: You are solely responsible for obtaining, securing, and managing your API keys
  • Usage costs: Any costs incurred from API usage are your responsibility
  • Security: Keep your API keys confidential and secure
  • Compliance: You must comply with the terms of service of your chosen API provider

Your Data

You own all data you create or store using our services, including:

  • Custom dictionary words you add
  • Settings and preferences
  • Any content you check with our tools

7. Third-Party Services

Our services integrate with or rely on third-party services. By using our services, you acknowledge and agree that:

AI Providers

When using AI grammar checking, your text is sent to your chosen AI provider. Current and planned providers include:

Your responsibility: Review and comply with each provider's terms of service and privacy policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on our website to understand how visitors use our site. See our Privacy Policy for details.

MailerLite

We use MailerLite to manage email waitlists. By joining a waitlist, you agree to receive email notifications from us about the product you're interested in.

Chrome Web Store

LexiLint is distributed through the Chrome Web Store. Your use of the Chrome Web Store is subject to Google's Terms of Service.

Sentry (Error Monitoring)

We use Sentry to monitor and fix production errors. Sentry collects:

  • Error messages and technical debugging information
  • Browser version and extension version
  • Feature context when error occurred

What Sentry does NOT collect: Your text, API keys, license keys, or any personal data.

Privacy policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/

No Liability for Third Parties

We are not responsible for the actions, content, or policies of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

8. Intellectual Property

Our Property

Ignite App and LexiLint, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other content, are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our software or content without permission
  • Remove copyright notices or branding from our products
  • Use our trademarks or logos without written permission

Your Property

You retain ownership of:

  • Custom dictionary words you create
  • Content you check using our services
  • Any data you generate while using our products

Trademark Notices

Chrome™ and Google™ are trademarks of Google LLC. Ignite App and LexiLint are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC.

9. Software Warranties & Disclaimers

LexiLint is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive to provide reliable service:

Service Availability

  • Features may not always work as expected
  • We may change, modify, or discontinue features with notice when possible
  • Performance may vary based on your device and internet connection

Data Protection

  • While we implement security measures to protect your data, we recommend backing up important custom dictionary entries
  • We are not liable for any data loss due to software errors, updates, or uninstallation

Feedback

We welcome your feedback. By providing feedback, you grant us the right to use your suggestions to improve our products without compensation or attribution.

10. Limitations of Liability

AI Suggestions May Be Incorrect

Our AI grammar checking feature provides suggestions that may contain errors. You should:

  • Review all suggestions before accepting them
  • Not rely solely on AI suggestions for critical content
  • Understand that AI can make mistakes in grammar, style, or context

No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that:

  • All spelling or grammar errors will be found
  • Suggestions will always be correct or appropriate
  • Our services will meet your specific needs

Use at Your Own Risk

You use our services at your own risk. We are not responsible for:

  • Errors or omissions in content you publish after using our services
  • Business losses resulting from missed errors
  • Damage to your reputation from published content
  • Technical issues with your device or browser
  • Issues arising from third-party services we integrate with

Maximum Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of our services is limited to the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months before the claim arose.

11. Disclaimers & Warranties

"AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Accuracy or reliability of results

No Uptime Guarantees

We do not guarantee:

  • That our services will always be available
  • That our services will be free from bugs or errors
  • That our services will meet your expectations
  • That data will never be lost (though we work hard to prevent it)

Service Interruptions

We may interrupt services for:

  • Maintenance and updates
  • Emergency repairs
  • Technical issues beyond our control

We will try to provide advance notice when possible, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Good Faith Negotiations

If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first at [email protected]. We commit to working with you in good faith to resolve any issues.

Informal Resolution

Before pursuing any formal legal action, both parties agree to:

  • Communicate clearly about the issue
  • Attempt to resolve the matter through discussion
  • Give each other reasonable time to respond (at least 30 days)

Jurisdiction

These terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Specific jurisdiction information will be added once our business entity is formally registered.

13. Changes to Terms

Right to Update

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes to our services or business model
  • New legal requirements
  • Improvements based on user feedback
  • Security or operational needs

Notice of Changes

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify you via email if you're on our mailing list
  • For material changes, we may display a notice on our website

Acceptance of Changes

By continuing to use our services after changes are posted, you accept the updated terms. If you don't agree with the changes, please stop using our services.

14. Contact Information

Questions, concerns, or feedback about these terms? We're here to help.

Email Us

Response Time

We typically respond within 24-48 hours. For urgent matters, please indicate "Urgent" in your subject line.