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Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 10th, 2025

Welcome to Plug In Useful, a collection of tools designed to enhance your online store’s performance and SEO. By accessing, installing, or using our apps, themes, or services—including via the Shopify App Store or Theme Store—you agree to the following Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

1. Overview

Plug In Useful is a suite of Shopify apps developed by Layer One Capital Corp. Our tools are built specifically for e-commerce entrepreneurs and include:

  • Plugin Speed: Boosts website loading times to enhance UX and SEO performance.
  • Plugin SEO: Improves your site’s visibility through search engine optimization.
  • Plugin AI: Uses generative AI to create SEO-optimized content tailored to the latest algorithmic standards.

Our apps are built for seamless integration with Shopify, ensuring minimal disruption during installation and compatibility with most Shopify themes. We offer ongoing support, feature updates, and security enhancements to help you stay ahead in a fast-moving digital landscape.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By installing our apps or themes on your Shopify store or accessing any of our services, you confirm that you’ve read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use or install our products.

You must also comply with Shopify’s Terms of Service. Any violation of Shopify’s terms may impact your access to or use of our apps and may have consequences for your store’s standing on Shopify.

3. User Obligations

As a user of Plug In Useful, you agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and e-commerce regulations.
  • Follow Shopify’s Terms of Service.
  • Avoid using our services to engage in unlawful or harmful activities, including spamming or intellectual property infringement.
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Complete required updates or adjustments as prompted by us to ensure compatibility and continued service quality.

4. Payment Terms

All charges for our apps and themes are billed directly through Shopify and are subject to Shopify’s billing policies.

Charges for standalone services (e.g., consulting or content support) are processed through trusted third-party payment processors.

For details on cancellations and refunds, please review our Refund Policy.

5. Modifications to the Service

We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without prior notice. While we aim to minimize disruption, we are not liable for any resulting impacts.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, and underlying technology related to Plug In Useful is either owned by or licensed to Layer One Capital Corp. You may not copy, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of our service without prior written consent.

7. Privacy Policy

What We Collect

We collect minimal personally identifiable information (PII), including:

  • Contact Info: Name and email address
  • Shop Data: Shopify store name, store ID, app/theme installation details
  • Technical Info: Device type, browser, and IP address
  • Usage Data: In-app behavior, support interactions

We do not collect sensitive personal information.

How We Use It

We use your data to:

  • Deliver and maintain our services
  • Provide technical support
  • Send product updates and promotional emails (unless you have opted out)
  • Comply with legal requirements

We rely on:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legal compliance
  • Legitimate interests (such as service improvement and fraud prevention)
  • Consent (where required)

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services (e.g., Shopify, analytics tools, payment gateways) to support our operations. These providers only access data to the extent needed to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Your data may be transferred internationally. We use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure lawful data transfers.

Security

We use encryption (TLS), secure storage practices, and regular security updates to protect your data. While no system is entirely foolproof, we follow industry best practices.

Cookies

Our website and apps use cookies for essential functionality and analytics. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for service provision or legal compliance.
If you uninstall our apps and would like your data removed, email us at privacy@pluginuseful.com.

8. Notifications and Updates

We will notify you of significant changes to these Terms or other key updates via:

  • Email: Sent to the address associated with your account
  • Website Posts: Updates will be visible on our website

By default, you are opted in to receive notifications about product updates and promotions. You agree to keep your contact information up to date and regularly check for important announcements.

9. Age Restrictions

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a legal guardian to use our services.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Layer One Capital Corp. and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and our Privacy Policy are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, United States, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

12. Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to reach out to us at help@pluginuseful.com to resolve any concerns directly.
If necessary, disputes may be resolved through mediation or arbitration in the jurisdiction of Delaware, USA.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms, your rights, or how we handle your data, please contact:

Privacy & Compliance Officer
Email: privacy@pluginuseful.com
General Inquiries: help@pluginuseful.com