Terms of Use

Definitions

• “We,” “us,” “our” means the developer/publisher of Five Star Reviews.
• “You,” “your” means the individual or entity using the site or Software.
• “Software” means the Five Star Reviews plugin and any related files, updates, or documentation.
• “Site” means this website and related pages under our control.

License & Use

Free core. Five Star Reviews is provided free of charge. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the Software on websites you own or control.

Optional premium features. Certain features are sold as one-time paid add-ons. If you purchase a plan, your license covers the number of sites and features shown on the Plans page at the time of purchase. License keys are tied to your order email and are non-transferable.

• You may not resell, sublicense, distribute, or publicly post the Software or license keys.
• You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the Software except as permitted by applicable law.
• Open-source components, if any, remain subject to their own licenses.
• All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Trademarks & branding

“Five Star Reviews” is a trademark. This license does not grant rights to use our names or logos in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation.

Third-Party Content & Services

The Software may display or process third-party content (e.g., reviews, photos, logos) and may interact with third-party services or APIs you choose to enable. You are responsible for complying with any applicable third-party terms and policies. We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or legality of third-party content or services.

Payments, Taxes & Refunds

Pricing and inclusions are shown on the Plans page. Payments are processed by a third-party provider; we do not store full payment card details. Taxes, if applicable, are your responsibility. Purchases are considered final except where required by law.

Updates & Compatibility

We may release updates or fixes from time to time. We do not guarantee compatibility with every theme, plugin, or hosting environment. Please test in your environment before deploying broadly. Major upgrades or new features may be offered as separate products or licenses.

Support

We aim to provide helpful, reasonable support via email. Response times and scope of support may vary. Contact: [email protected].

Privacy

We handle information as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Site or Software, you agree to that policy.

Security & Availability

We use reasonable safeguards to protect our Site and optional service endpoints, but no system is 100% secure or always available. Keep your WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated and use strong, unique credentials.

Warranty Disclaimer

THE SITE AND SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOUR USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SITE OR SOFTWARE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR THE LICENSE IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM AROSE.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising out of your use of the Software, your content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site or optional services at any time for misuse or violations of these Terms. Your license automatically terminates if you materially breach these Terms. Upon termination, you must stop using the Software and delete copies in your possession or control, except as allowed by law.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Venue for disputes lies in the courts located in California, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we’ll update the “Last updated” date above and, when appropriate, provide an in-product or on-site notice. Your continued use of the Site or Software after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email [email protected].