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Terms & Conditions

Welcome to GrammarGage! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our application. By accessing this app, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use GrammarGage if you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

License to Use

Unless otherwise stated, GrammarGage and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on the app. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from GrammarGage for your own personal use, subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

Republish material from GrammarGage
Sell, rent, or sub-license material from GrammarGage
Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from GrammarGage
Redistribute content from GrammarGage

Payments & Subscriptions

GrammarGage offers optional supporter tiers through voluntary donations and subscriptions. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers including Stripe, Ko-fi, Patreon, and Telegram Stars. All prices are listed in USD unless otherwise stated.

Payment Types:

One-Time Donations (Supporter Tier): Voluntary contributions starting at $5 or equivalent. These are single payments with no recurring charges.
Recurring Subscriptions (Patron Tier): Monthly subscriptions starting at $7 or equivalent. These automatically renew each billing cycle until cancelled.

Auto-Renewal Notice:

By subscribing to a recurring subscription (Patron tier), you authorize us and our payment processors to automatically charge your payment method at the start of each billing cycle (monthly). Your subscription will continue until you cancel it. You may cancel at any time through your payment platform (Stripe, Ko-fi, Patreon, or Telegram Stars). Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period, and you will retain access to Patron benefits until that date.

Price Changes:

We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with 30 days advance notice. Existing subscribers will be notified via email and may cancel before the new pricing takes effect. If you do not cancel, you agree to the new pricing.

Payment Processing:

All payments are processed by third-party providers. We do not store your full payment card details. By making a payment, you also agree to the terms and conditions of the respective payment provider (Stripe, Ko-fi, Patreon, or Telegram).

Supporter Tiers & Benefits

GrammarGage offers two supporter tiers with different benefits. These tiers are voluntary and do not affect core app functionality, which remains free for all users.

Supporter Tier (One-Time Donation):

Supporter badge displayed on your profile (if registered)
Optional listing on our Credits page with your chosen name
Our gratitude and support for keeping GrammarGage free

Patron Tier (Recurring Subscription):

Patron badge displayed on your profile
Early access to new quiz packs and features
Voting rights on upcoming features and content
Platform-specific badge on Credits page (Ko-fi, Patreon, Stripe, or Telegram)
All Supporter tier benefits

No Service Guarantees:

Supporter and Patron benefits are provided on a best-effort basis. We do not guarantee continuous availability of any specific feature or benefit. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any tier benefits with reasonable notice. Such changes do not entitle you to a refund.

Account Termination:

If your account is terminated for violation of these terms, you will lose access to all tier benefits immediately, and no refunds will be provided.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

For detailed information about refunds, cancellations, and your rights as a supporter, please see our dedicated Refund & Cancellation Policy page.

Quick Summary:

One-Time Donations: Generally non-refundable; error claims reviewed within 14 days
Subscriptions: Cancel anytime through your payment platform; access continues until billing period ends
Processing: Approved refunds processed in 5-14 business days depending on platform
Chargebacks: Contact us first to avoid account termination

View Full Refund Policy →

Third-Party Payment Services

We use the following third-party payment processors to handle transactions:

By using these payment methods, you agree to be bound by their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for any issues arising from the use of these third-party services.

Tax Information

Not Tax-Deductible: Donations and subscriptions to GrammarGage are not tax-deductible. We are not a registered non-profit organization or charity. All payments are voluntary contributions to support the development and operation of the service.

You are responsible for determining any tax implications of your donations or subscriptions in your jurisdiction. We do not provide tax advice or documentation for tax purposes.

User-Generated Content

Our app may allow you to post, link, store, share, and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material ("Content"). You are responsible for the Content that you post on or through the service, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

Disclaimer

The materials on GrammarGage's app are provided on an 'as is' basis. GrammarGage makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the service, and we are not liable for any loss resulting from service downtime, data loss, or unavailability of features.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GrammarGage and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

Your use or inability to use the service
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the service
Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through the service
Any payment processing errors or failures by third-party providers

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which GrammarGage operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service should first be addressed by contacting us at support@grammargage.com. We will attempt to resolve disputes amicably within 30 days.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date below. Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It is GrammarGage's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you through our app.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the app, make a donation or subscription, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when you participate in activities on the app, or otherwise when you contact us.

The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the app, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:

Name and Contact Data (email address, display name)
Credentials (such as username and password)
Usage Data (such as quiz scores, progress, and session statistics)
Payment Information (processed by third-party payment providers - see below)
Supporter Tier Information (donation/subscription status, tier level, platform)
Transaction Metadata (donation amounts, subscription status, platform identifiers)

Payment Data Collection

When you make a donation or subscribe to a supporter tier, we collect limited payment-related information to manage your supporter benefits and process webhooks from payment providers.

What We Collect:

Customer email address (from payment provider)
Transaction identifiers and metadata
Donation/subscription status and tier level
Payment platform used (Stripe, Ko-fi, Patreon, Telegram Stars)
Subscription start date, renewal date, and cancellation date (if applicable)

What We Do NOT Collect:

Full credit card numbers
CVV/security codes
Banking credentials

All payment card details are collected and stored exclusively by our third-party payment processors (Stripe, Ko-fi, Patreon, Telegram). We never have access to your full payment card information.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information collected via our app for a variety of business purposes described below. We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations.

To facilitate account creation and logon process
To manage user accounts and supporter tier benefits
To process donations and subscriptions via payment webhooks
To display supporter badges and credits page listings
To provide tier-specific features (early access, voting rights)
To send administrative information and payment receipts
To notify you of subscription renewals and cancellations
To protect our services and prevent fraud
To respond to user inquiries and offer support

Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations.

Payment Processors:

When you make a donation or subscription, your payment information is shared with and processed by third-party payment providers:

Stripe, Inc. - Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Ko-fi Labs Ltd. - Privacy Policy: https://ko-fi.com/home/privacy
Patreon, Inc. - Privacy Policy: https://www.patreon.com/policy/privacy
Telegram Messenger Inc. - Privacy Policy: https://telegram.org/privacy

These payment processors handle all sensitive payment data (card numbers, CVV codes, etc.) in compliance with PCI DSS standards. We receive only non-sensitive transaction metadata via secure webhooks to manage your supporter tier and benefits.

Webhook Data Processing:

We receive automated webhook notifications from payment processors containing transaction information (customer email, transaction ID, amount, status). This data is used solely to update your supporter tier and provide associated benefits.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Account Data: Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days after account deletion
Usage Statistics: Retained for analysis and service improvement
Payment Metadata: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting and tax compliance purposes
Supporter Tier Information: Retained while active, plus 1 year after tier expiration for credits page purposes

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@grammargage.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Note on Payment Data: Full payment card details are held exclusively by our payment processors. To access, correct, or delete payment card information, you must contact the respective payment provider directly.

Cookies and Tracking

We use browser localStorage to store your quiz progress, settings, and session data locally on your device. This data does not leave your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly create an account.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. Payment processors may use cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing when you interact with their embedded payment forms.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Payment card data is protected by our payment processors in compliance with PCI DSS standards. We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission and secure webhook verification to prevent unauthorized access to payment notifications.

Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@grammargage.com, and we will delete such information.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date below.

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

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