Terms of Service
Last updated: December 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Co-Author ("the Service"), operated by Co-Author ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
2. Legal Business Information
Legal Business Name: Co-Author
Contact Email: support@co-author.online
3. Description of Service
Co-Author is an AI-powered book writing platform that helps authors create books, marketing content, and bonus materials. Our service includes:
- AI-assisted research and topic exploration
- Book blueprint and outline generation
- Chapter writing and editing tools
- Marketing content creation
- Offer and bonus material creation
4. Account Registration
To use our service, you must:
- Create an account using Google authentication
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Be at least 18 years old
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
5. Subscription and Payments
5.1 Subscription Plans
Access to AI features requires an active subscription. Details of available plans and pricing are displayed on our pricing page and in the billing section of your dashboard.
5.2 Credits System
Our service uses a credit-based system (book credits, offer credits, word credits). Credits are consumed when using AI features and do not carry over between billing cycles unless specified in your plan.
5.3 Payments
All payments are processed securely through our payment partners (Paddle and/or other payment processors). Subscription fees are billed in advance.
6. Refund Policy
We offer a 14-day unconditional refund policy. You may request a full refund within 14 days of your purchase for any reason. No questions asked. To request a refund, please contact us at support@co-author.online.
7. Content Ownership
7.1 Your Content
You retain full ownership of all content you create using our platform. This includes books, chapters, marketing materials, and any other written content.
7.2 AI-Generated Content
Content generated by our AI tools becomes your property upon creation. You are free to use, modify, publish, and commercialize this content.
7.3 License to Us
You grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing our services to you.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our service to:
- Create content that is illegal, harmful, or infringes on others' rights
- Generate spam, malware, or deceptive content
- Attempt to bypass usage limits or security measures
- Resell or redistribute our service without authorization
- Use automated tools to access our service without permission
9. AI Limitations
While our AI strives for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors. You are responsible for reviewing and editing all content before publication. We do not guarantee that AI outputs will be factually accurate, original, or suitable for any particular purpose.
10. Intellectual Property
The Co-Author platform, including its design, features, and underlying technology, is our intellectual property. You may not copy, modify, or reverse-engineer any part of our service.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or specific results from using our service.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service.
13. Account Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these terms. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
15. Governing Law
These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.
16. Contact
For questions about these terms, please contact us at: support@co-author.online