Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using RateBud (“the Service”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Important Disclaimer: RateBud is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon.com, Inc. or any of its affiliates.

2. Service Description

RateBud is an AI-powered service that analyzes Amazon product reviews to assess their authenticity and provide trust scores. Our service helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions by identifying potentially fake or manipulated reviews.

• AI-powered review analysis using advanced machine learning
• Trust scores and grade assignments (A-F scale)
• Brand reputation analysis and category-specific insights
• Review pattern detection and authenticity assessment
• Consumer-friendly summaries and recommendations
• Price alert notifications via email when product prices drop
• Email verification and price tracking services

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Use

• Personal, non-commercial use for making purchasing decisions
• Analyzing publicly available Amazon product listings
• Educational and research purposes
• Sharing analysis results for informational purposes

3.2 Prohibited Use

• Commercial resale or redistribution of our analysis
• Automated scraping or bulk analysis without permission
• Attempting to reverse engineer our AI algorithms
• Using the service to harass or defame sellers or brands
• Any illegal or fraudulent activities
• Circumventing rate limits or usage restrictions

4. Disclaimers and Limitations

4.1 Service Accuracy

Our AI analysis provides estimates and assessments based on available data and algorithms. Results are not guarantees and should be used as one factor among many in your decision-making process.

4.2 No Warranty

The service is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Analysis results are completely accurate or up-to-date
• All fake reviews will be detected
• The service meets your specific requirements

4.3 Amazon Relationship

We are not affiliated with Amazon and do not represent their views or policies. Our analysis is based solely on publicly available information and does not reflect Amazon's internal review verification processes.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RateBud and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from reliance on our analysis
• Issues with purchases made based on our recommendations
• Interruptions or errors in service delivery

6. Intellectual Property

All content, algorithms, and intellectual property related to RateBud are owned by us or our licensors. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of our service
• Reverse engineer our algorithms or AI models
• Use our trademarks or branding without permission
• Claim ownership of our analysis methodologies

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points:

• We analyze publicly available Amazon product information
• Analysis results are cached temporarily for performance
• We do not store personal user accounts or profiles
• Third-party AI services may process review content
• Price alert emails are sent via Resend email service
• Email addresses are hashed and stored securely for price alerts
• Price alert data is stored in Redis with appropriate expiration

8. Price Alert Service

Our price alert service allows you to receive email notifications when Amazon product prices drop below your specified target price. By using this service:

• You provide a valid email address for notifications
• Email verification is required for first-time users
• Price checks are performed periodically, not in real-time
• We cannot guarantee immediate notification of price changes
• Price data is sourced from Amazon and may not always be current
• You can cancel alerts at any time via email links

No Purchase Guarantee: Price alerts are informational only. We are not responsible for price accuracy, availability, or successful purchases.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time with or without notice.

10. Rate Limits and Fair Use

To ensure fair access and prevent abuse, we may implement rate limits:

• Reasonable usage limits per user/IP address
• Restrictions on automated or bulk requests
• Temporary blocks for suspected abuse
• Priority access may be given to fair-use users

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or our service, please contact us at: