Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Echo Translate. By using the Echo Translate browser extension, website, or any related services (collectively, "the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Echo Translate is a browser extension that provides word and paragraph translation, dictionary lookup, and PDF reading assistance for language learners.

3. Plans and Pricing

3.1 Free Plan

• AI explanations in context: up to 500 a day, words and paragraphs combined
• Words you've looked up are highlighted when they come back
• Basic features available without an account

3.2 Pro Plan

• No translation limits, subject to reasonable use (see Section 5)
• Encounter Book cloud sync
• AI vocabulary coach
• Available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time 1-Year Pass
• Pricing is displayed on our website and may be updated from time to time

4. Subscriptions and Billing

4.1 Payment

• Payments for subscriptions and passes are processed through Stripe. By paying, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service.
• You must provide valid payment information to purchase a paid plan. Available payment methods (such as cards or Alipay) are shown at checkout.

4.2 Auto-Renewal

• Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle (monthly or yearly) unless cancelled before the renewal date.
• You will be charged the applicable subscription fee at the beginning of each billing cycle.

4.3 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Stripe Customer Portal.
• After cancellation, you will retain access to Pro features until the end of your current billing period.
• Apart from the 7-day refund in Section 4.6, no partial refunds are provided for unused time in a billing cycle when you cancel voluntarily.

4.4 Price Changes

• We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days' notice. Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

4.5 One-Time 1-Year Pass

• The 1-Year Pass is a one-time payment that gives you Pro features for 365 days from purchase.
• It does not renew automatically. When it ends, your account returns to the Free Plan.
• Buying another pass while one is active extends it by 365 days from its current end date.

4.6 7-Day Refund

• If you are not satisfied, you can request a full refund within 7 days of any payment, no questions asked, by emailing [email protected] from your account email.
• Once a payment is refunded, the Pro access it paid for ends.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
• Abuse the Service by exceeding reasonable usage limits or automated bulk requests.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the source code of the Service.
• Copy, redistribute, or resell any content or output from the Service.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, logos, trademarks, and service marks of Echo Translate are the property of Echo Translate and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use them without prior written consent.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that translations will be accurate, complete, or error-free. The Service is intended as a language learning aid, not a professional translation tool.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Echo Translate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. Service Availability

• We strive to provide continuous service but may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time with reasonable notice.
• If we terminate the Service during your paid subscription period, we will provide a pro-rata refund for the unused portion.

11. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Echo Translate operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].