Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Terms of Service

By using Smooth Plugins' products and services, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.

Agreement

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using any Smooth Plugins software, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our products.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our products after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Software License

License Grant

Open Source License

Smooth Plugins software is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPLv2), consistent with WordPress licensing.

You are free to:

  • Use the software for any purpose
  • Modify the source code
  • Distribute copies
  • Distribute modified versions

Subject to the terms of the GPLv2 license.

Prohibited Use

Restrictions

You may not:

  • Remove or alter copyright notices
  • Use our trademarks without permission
  • Claim our software as your own creation
  • Use the software for illegal purposes
  • Attempt to circumvent licensing mechanisms
Disclaimer

No Warranty

Our software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind.

We make no warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The software will be error-free or uninterrupted
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The software is free from viruses or harmful components
  • Results will meet your requirements
Legal Protection

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Smooth Plugins shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the software
  • Loss of data or profits
  • Business interruption
  • Security breaches
  • Third-party actions

This applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Assistance

Support Services

While we strive to provide helpful support:

  • Support is provided on a best-effort basis
  • We do not guarantee response times
  • Complex customization may be outside our scope
  • We reserve the right to refuse support for modified code
Software Updates

Updates and Changes

We may release updates, patches, or new versions:

  • Updates are provided at our discretion
  • You are not required to update
  • We may discontinue support for old versions
  • Breaking changes will be documented
Information Handling

Privacy and Data

Our handling of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our software, you also agree to:

  • Our optional anonymous usage data collection (opt-in)
  • Error reporting to help us improve quality
  • License validation checks (if applicable)
External Dependencies

Third-Party Services

Our software may integrate with third-party services:

  • CDN providers for asset delivery
  • WordPress.org repositories
  • External APIs

We are not responsible for third-party service availability or terms.

Ending Use

Termination

You may stop using our software at any time by:

  • Uninstalling the plugin
  • Deleting all copies
  • Removing related data

Provisions that should survive termination (disclaimers, limitations of liability) remain in effect.

Trademarks & Copyright

Intellectual Property

"Smooth Plugins", "Smooth Search", and related logos are trademarks of Smooth Plugins Inc.

While our software is open source under GPLv2, our trademarks are not. You may not:

  • Use our name or logos to imply endorsement
  • Register confusingly similar trademarks
  • Use our branding in a way that causes confusion
Jurisdiction

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Legal Process

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation
  2. Mediation (if negotiation fails)
  3. Binding arbitration (if mediation fails)
Complete Terms

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Smooth Plugins regarding our software.

These Terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, written or oral.

Contact Us

Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service:

Contact Form legal@smoothplugins.com