1. Agreement to Terms
By using Bellek, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part, you may not use our service.
2. Description of Service
Bellek is a Chrome extension that helps users build their vocabulary by:
- Looking up word definitions while browsing
- Saving words with context for later study
- Building personal vocabulary libraries
- Providing flashcard review and learning tools
- Tracking learning progress
3. Account Registration
3.1 No Account Required
You can use Bellek without creating an account. Your data will be stored locally in your browser.
3.2 Optional Email Registration
If you want to sync your vocabulary across devices, you'll need to provide an email address. This enables:
- Mobile device access
- Cloud backup of your vocabulary
- Access from multiple computers
3.3 Account Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your access link
- One person per account (no sharing)
4. Subscriptions and Billing
4.1 Subscription Plans
- Free Plan: Limited features as described on our pricing page
- Premium Monthly: $3.99/month with full features
- Premium Yearly: $29.99/year with full features
4.2 Payment Terms
- All payments processed through Stripe
- Prices in USD unless otherwise specified
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
- Price changes notified 30 days in advance
4.3 Free Trials
- New users receive a 7-day free trial of Premium
- No credit card required for trial
- Trial converts to free plan unless you choose to upgrade
- One free trial per user
5. Refund & Cancellation Policy
5.1 Cancellation
- Cancel anytime through your account dashboard
- Access continues until end of billing period
- No partial refunds for unused time
5.2 Refund Eligibility
We review refund requests case-by-case. You may be eligible if:
- You cancel within 12 hours of being charged
- Technical issues prevented service use
- You were charged but never gained premium access
- Extended inactivity (multiple months) with no usage
- Accidental purchase with prompt notification
- Duplicate charges for same period
- Unauthorized account access/charges
5.3 Refund Process
- Submit requests via our website contact form
- Reviews completed within 2-3 business days
- Refunds issued at our discretion
6. Acceptable Use
6.1 You agree NOT to:
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Use automated systems to access the service
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Harass, abuse, or harm others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access
- Resell or redistribute the service
6.2 Content Guidelines
- You retain rights to your saved vocabulary
- Don't save content that violates copyrights
- We may remove content that violates these Terms
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Property
- Bellek name, logo, and branding
- Software code and algorithms
- User interface designs
- Documentation and marketing materials
7.2 Your Property
- Your saved words and vocabulary lists
- Personal learning data and statistics
- Any content you create using Bellek
8. Privacy
Your use of Bellek is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using Bellek, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
9. Disclaimers and Limitations
9.1 Service Availability
- We strive for 99.9% uptime but don't guarantee uninterrupted service
- Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance
- No liability for third-party website availability
9.2 Learning Outcomes
- Bellek is a learning tool, not a guarantee of vocabulary mastery
- Results depend on individual effort and consistency
- We make no warranties about learning speed or outcomes
9.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bellek shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Lost profits or data
- Damages exceeding the amount paid in the last 12 months
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bellek from any claims arising from:
- Your use of the service
- Violation of these Terms
- Infringement of any third-party rights
- Your content or actions
11. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue features
- Change pricing with 30 days notice
- Update these Terms with notification
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Informal Resolution
First attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us.
13.2 Formal Proceedings
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through UK courts.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Bellek.
14.2 Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.
14.3 No Waiver
Failure to enforce any right doesn't constitute a waiver of that right.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please use the contact form on our website.
16. Business Information
Bellek is operated as a sole trader in the United Kingdom.