1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the LLM Crawler WordPress Plugin ("Plugin"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Plugin.

The Plugin is provided by Explore Digital ("we," "us," or "our") as a free service to the WordPress community.

2. License Grant

The LLM Crawler Plugin is provided as free, open-source software. You are granted a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Use the Plugin on unlimited WordPress websites
• Modify the Plugin for your own use
• Distribute the Plugin in accordance with its open-source license

This license is subject to your compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

3. No Warranty Disclaimer

We do not warrant that the Plugin will meet your requirements or that its operation will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Any use of the Plugin is at your own risk.

4. Automatic Updates and Version Checking

4.1 Update Mechanism

The Plugin includes an automatic update mechanism that periodically checks our update server at https://llm-crawler.exploredigital.network for new versions. This ensures you have access to:

• Security patches and bug fixes
• New features and improvements
• Compatibility updates for new WordPress versions

4.2 Data Transmitted During Updates

When checking for updates, the Plugin transmits the following information to our update server:

• Current plugin version
• WordPress version
• PHP version
• Site URL
• A unique, anonymous Client ID

4.3 Telemetry and Analytics

Telemetry is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled by the site administrator. No data is sent during plugin activation. If you choose to enable telemetry, the Plugin sends periodic heartbeat signals containing:

• Anonymous Client ID (UUID)
• Plugin version, WordPress version, PHP version
• Hashed site URL (SHA-256, not plaintext)

This data helps us understand plugin usage and improve the service. You can disable telemetry at any time through the plugin settings.

4.4 Your Control

You maintain full control over updates and telemetry:

• Automatic updates can be enabled or disabled in plugin settings
• Update checks can be completely disabled
• Telemetry is opt-in (disabled by default) and can be disabled at any time

4.5 Package Integrity

Starting with version 0.7.0, all update packages are signed using Ed25519 digital signatures and verified with SHA-384 hashes before installation. This ensures that updates have not been tampered with during transit.

5. Limitation of Liability

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. User Responsibilities

By using the Plugin, you agree to:

• Maintain Backups: Keep regular backups of your WordPress site and database
• Test Updates: Test plugin updates in a staging environment before deploying to production
• Security: Properly configure access controls and authentication if exposing content to AI services
• Compliance: Ensure your use complies with applicable laws and regulations
• Content Rights: Only expose content you have the right to share

7. Privacy and Data Collection

7.1 What We Collect

We collect minimal, anonymous data necessary for:

• Providing plugin updates
• Understanding usage patterns (if telemetry is enabled)
• Improving the plugin service

7.2 What We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Your website content or posts
• User personal information
• Passwords or authentication tokens
• Financial or payment information

7.3 Data Storage

Any collected data is stored securely and is not sold or shared with third parties.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Explore Digital and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Plugin
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Content you expose through the Plugin

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the Plugin after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

We recommend checking these terms periodically for updates.

10. Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated. You may terminate by uninstalling and deleting the Plugin. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our update services at any time without notice for any reason.

Upon termination, all provisions which by their nature should survive will continue in effect.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Explore Digital operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

By using the LLM Crawler Plugin, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.