Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, configuring, or using the WP RAG plugin ("Plugin"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Plugin.

2. Description of Service

WP RAG is a WordPress plugin that enables Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) functionality using your WordPress post data. The Plugin connects to our external API servers to provide AI-powered chat responses based on your website content. Additionally, our API services may be accessed through third-party integrations and external applications that we develop or authorize, including but not limited to MCP servers, workflow automation tools, and other complementary software solutions.

3. Free Service Limitations

The free version of WP RAG includes:

  • Basic RAG functionality
  • Limited API requests per month
  • Standard response times
  • Community support

4. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring your WordPress site meets the Plugin's technical requirements
  • Maintaining the security of your WordPress installation and any third-party integrations
  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations
  • Not attempting to reverse engineer, modify, or interfere with the API services (note: the Plugin itself is open source under GPL-3.0 license)
  • Not using the service for illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes
  • Ensuring proper authentication and authorization when accessing our API through third-party applications
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of any API keys or access credentials

5. Data Usage and Content

  • The Plugin processes your WordPress post content to generate responses
  • You retain ownership of your original content
  • You grant us a limited license to process your content solely for providing the RAG service
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use and process all content

6. API Usage and Availability

  • The service depends on our external API servers
  • Our API may be accessed through the WordPress Plugin or authorized third-party integrations
  • We strive for high availability but do not guarantee 100% uptime
  • API rate limits apply to free accounts across all access methods
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate service for abuse or unauthorized access
  • Third-party integrations must comply with our API usage policies

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Plugin to:

  • Generate harmful, illegal, or inappropriate content
  • Violate intellectual property rights
  • Circumvent usage limitations
  • Interfere with other users' access to the service
  • Distribute malware or engage in fraudulent activities

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLUGIN IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE, OR PROFITS.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by email (if provided) or through the Plugin interface at least 30 days before the changes take effect. For significant changes that affect your rights or data use, we may require your renewed consent. Continued use of the Plugin after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms, unless renewed consent is required.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Plugin shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at wp-rag@mobalab.net.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:

  • WordPress post content and metadata
  • Usage statistics and API request logs (including requests from third-party integrations)
  • Technical information (IP addresses, browser type, plugin version, client application details)
  • Error logs and performance metrics
  • Authentication and access logs

User-Provided Information:

  • WordPress post content, titles, and metadata
  • Chat queries and interactions (from WordPress Plugin and authorized third-party applications)
  • Configuration settings and preferences
  • Contact information (if provided for support)
  • Account information for service access
  • API authentication credentials and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide RAG functionality and generate responses through our WordPress Plugin and authorized integrations
  • Improve service quality and performance across all access methods
  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize the system
  • Provide technical support for the Plugin and third-party integrations
  • Ensure service security and prevent abuse
  • Authenticate and authorize API access
  • Monitor and log API usage for billing and rate limiting purposes

3. Data Processing and Storage

  • Your WordPress content is transferred to and stored in our secure database servers
  • Vector embeddings are created from your content and stored in our vector database
  • Chat interactions are logged for service improvement and quality assurance
  • Data is stored securely with appropriate encryption both in transit and at rest
  • We implement industry-standard security measures including access controls and regular security audits
  • Data is processed within our secure infrastructure to generate AI responses

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information or content to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud
  • In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

Future Data Use: While we currently do not sell or license user content to third parties, we may introduce optional programs in the future that allow users to consent to data sharing in exchange for service benefits. Any such program would require separate, explicit consent and would be entirely optional.

5. Third-Party Services and Integrations

The WP RAG service may integrate with or be accessed through third-party applications and services, including:

  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers
  • Workflow automation platforms
  • AI/ML development tools
  • Other complementary software solutions we develop or authorize

These third-party integrations may have their own privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review them. When using authorized third-party integrations:

  • The same data protection standards apply to your content
  • API usage is subject to the same rate limits and restrictions
  • You remain responsible for data shared through these integrations

6. Data Retention

  • Content Data: Your WordPress post content and associated embeddings are retained until you delete the corresponding posts or uninstall the plugin
  • Chat Logs: Individual chat interactions are retained for up to 90 days for service improvement
  • Usage Statistics: Aggregated usage data is retained for up to 2 years for analytics and service optimization
  • Account Information: Account and configuration data is retained until account deletion or service termination
  • Legal Basis: Data is retained based on legitimate interests for service provision and improvement
  • Deletion Rights: You may request immediate deletion of your data at any time by contacting us

7. Your Rights (Including GDPR Rights)

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where applicable, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data and information about how it's processed
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

8. Cookies and Tracking

The Plugin may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve user experience

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR requirements through appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

We ensure that all international transfers maintain adequate levels of data protection.

10. Children's Privacy

The Plugin is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications (if you have provided an email address)
  • Displaying notifications in the Plugin interface

For significant changes that affect your rights or how we use your data, we may require your renewed consent. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

  • Consent: For optional features and marketing communications
  • Contract: To provide the WP RAG service as requested
  • Legitimate Interests: For service improvement, security, and analytics
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

You have the right to withdraw consent or object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your rights, or to contact our Data Protection Officer, please contact us at:

  • Email: wp-rag@mobalab.net
  • Address: 910 Senzawa, Mobara-shi, Chiba, Japan

For EEA residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Last Updated: July 14th, 2025

Effective Date: July 14th, 2025