terms of service

1. agreement to terms

by installing or using the FlowFinder extension ("service"), you agree to be bound by these terms of service ("terms"). if you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to use our service.

2. description of service

FlowFinder is a chrome browser extension that:

• displays bpm (beats per minute) and musical key information for tracks on spotify web player and soundcloud
• provides filtering capabilities for music discovery
• offers both free and premium subscription tiers

3. eligibility

you must be at least 13 years old to use our service. by using the service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4. account registration

4.1 account creation

• accounts are automatically created upon first use of the extension
• each installation receives a unique install id
• email registration is optional but required for premium features

4.2 account security

• you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• you must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• we are not liable for any loss due to unauthorized account use

5. subscription plans and billing

5.1 free tier

• limited to 400 api requests per month
• includes all core features
• subject to usage restrictions

5.2 pro tier

• unlimited api requests
• priority support
• additional features as they become available
• monthly or annual billing options

5.3 payment terms

• payments processed securely through paddle
• subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
• prices subject to change with 30 days notice
• no refunds for partial billing periods

6. acceptable use policy

you agree not to:

6.1 prohibited actions

• reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the service
• use automated scripts or bots to access the service
• attempt to bypass usage limits or security measures
• share your account or install id with others
• use the service for any illegal purpose
• violate the terms of service of integrated platforms (spotify, soundcloud)

6.2 api usage

• respect rate limits and usage quotas
• not resell or redistribute data obtained through our service
• not use our service to build competing products

7. intellectual property rights

7.1 our property

• the service and its original content remain our exclusive property
• you are granted a limited license to use the service
• our name, logo, and branding are our trademarks

7.2 user content

• you retain rights to any content you create using our service
• you grant us a license to use feedback and suggestions
• music metadata belongs to respective copyright holders

7.3 third-party content

• spotify and soundcloud content subject to their respective terms
• we do not claim ownership of analyzed music or metadata

8. privacy and data use

your use of our service is also governed by our privacy policy. by using the service, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in the privacy policy.

9. disclaimers and limitations

9.1 service availability

• the service is provided "as is" and "as available"
• we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
• analysis accuracy may vary based on audio quality and complexity

9.2 third-party services

• we are not responsible for third-party platform changes
• spotify or soundcloud api changes may affect service functionality
• we do not control third-party content or availability

9.3 limitation of liability

to the maximum extent permitted by law:

• we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the past 12 months
• some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations

10. indemnification

you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• your use of the service
• your violation of these terms
• your violation of any third-party rights

11. termination

11.1 by you

• you may stop using the service at any time
• uninstall the extension to terminate access
• cancel subscriptions through your account settings

11.2 by us

we may terminate or suspend your access immediately if you:

• violate these terms
• engage in fraudulent activity
• exceed usage limits repeatedly
• use the service in a way that harms us or other users

12. changes to terms

we reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. we will notify users of material changes via:

• extension update notes
• email (for registered users)
• in-app notifications

continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

13. governing law and disputes

13.1 governing law

these terms are governed by the laws of [your state/country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 dispute resolution

• first, contact us to attempt informal resolution
• if unresolved, disputes will be settled through binding arbitration
• you waive the right to jury trial or class actions
• small claims court remains available for qualifying disputes

14. general provisions

14.1 entire agreement

these terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the service.

14.2 severability

if any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

14.3 waiver

failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver.

14.4 assignment

we may assign these terms; you may not without our consent.

15. contact information

for questions about these terms, please contact us at:

16. specific platform terms

16.1 chrome web store

use of our extension is also subject to the chrome web store terms of service.

16.2 music platforms

your use of spotify and soundcloud through our service must comply with their respective terms of service.

17. export compliance

you agree not to export or re-export the service to any country in violation of export control laws.

18. force majeure

we are not liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control.