Section 1
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Ready Your Store application ("RYS", "the app", "the service") operated by Third Cache Pty Ltd (ABN 69 138 584 228) ("Third Cache", "we", "us", "our").
By installing, accessing, or using RYS, you ("you", "the merchant") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not install or use the application.
These Terms supplement and do not replace the Shopify Terms of Service, which also apply to your use of the Shopify platform.
Section 2
Description of Service
RYS is a Shopify application that helps merchants optimise their online stores for AI-powered search engines through Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO). The service consists of three core components:
- Scanner Engine: Analyses your store against 186 deterministic techniques covering structured data, schema markup, content quality, crawlability, and trust signals. Produces your readiness scores (GEO, UCP, and AP2).
- Content Engine: Uses AI models to generate content suggestions (product descriptions, FAQ blocks, schema markup) tailored to your store.
- Fix Engine: Applies approved fixes to your store via the Shopify Admin API, including metafield writes and JSON-LD injection through a theme app extension.
The service operates on a scan-review-fix workflow. Every fix requires your explicit approval before application.
Section 3
Account and Access
To use RYS, you must have an active Shopify store and install the application through the Shopify App Store. By installing, you authorise RYS to access your store data through the Shopify API scopes requested during installation.
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your Shopify account
- All activity that occurs through RYS on your store
- Ensuring that team members you grant access to use the service appropriately
Section 4
Free and Paid Tiers
RYS operates on a freemium model:
- Free tier: Full scan and readiness scores (GEO, UCP, and AP2). View all identified issues with plain-English explanations. Manual scans available.
- Paid tiers: Unlock AI-powered content generation, automated fix suggestions, fortnightly automated scans, and ongoing monitoring. Features vary by tier.
All billing is handled through Shopify's billing API. We do not process payments directly. Subscription charges appear on your Shopify invoice. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through Shopify or by uninstalling the app.
We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice. Existing subscribers will be locked at their current rate until their next renewal period.
Section 5
Merchant Responsibilities
When using RYS, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and up-to-date store information
- Review all suggested fixes and AI-generated content before approving them
- Ensure that content published on your store complies with applicable laws, including the Australian Consumer Law and advertising standards
- Not use AI-generated content to mislead consumers (false claims, fabricated reviews, deceptive pricing)
- Comply with Shopify's Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy
- Not use the service in ways that violate our Acceptable Use Policy
Section 6
AI-Generated Content
The Content Engine generates content using AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI. Important points:
- All AI-generated content is provided as a suggestion. It is not a finished product.
- You must review, edit, and approve content before it is published to your store.
- Third Cache is not liable for AI-generated content that you publish without adequate review.
- AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies. You are responsible for verifying factual claims, pricing, and product specifications before publishing.
- You retain ownership of content once it is published on your store. Third Cache retains no ongoing rights to published content.
For details on how AI models process your data, see our Responsible AI Disclosure.
Section 7
Intellectual Property
- Our property: The RYS application, scanning techniques, GEO methodology, technique registry, and all associated software are owned by Third Cache Pty Ltd. Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of our intellectual property.
- Your property: You retain ownership of your store content, product data, and brand assets. We do not claim any ownership over your data.
- AI-generated content: Content generated by the Content Engine is provided to you under a perpetual, non-exclusive licence for use on your Shopify store. You may edit and use this content freely on your own store.
- Readiness scores and scan results: Your readiness scores (GEO, UCP, and AP2) and scan results are generated for your use. You may share them with your team, agencies, or advisors. You may not republish or resell them as a standalone product or service.
Section 8
Data and Privacy
Your privacy matters to us. Our Privacy Policy explains in detail what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. Key points:
- We do not store individual customer data
- We do not sell your data
- We comply with GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act
- You can request data deletion at any time
Section 9
Fix Application and Rollback
Your store, your control. This is how fixes work:
- Approval required: Every fix must be explicitly approved by you (or an authorised team member) before it is applied to your store.
- 72-hour rollback: Every fix can be rolled back within 72 hours of application. The rollback restores the exact state before the fix was applied.
- After 72 hours: Rollback data expires. You can still manually revert changes through your Shopify admin, but the one-click rollback will no longer be available.
- Audit trail: We maintain a complete record of every fix: what changed, when, who approved it, and the outcome.
- Your responsibility: Once the 72-hour rollback window expires, you are responsible for any further changes to your store content.
Section 10
Service Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep RYS available and performant, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. RYS depends on third-party infrastructure including Shopify, Supabase, and Railway.
- We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability. We will provide notice where possible.
- Shopify platform outages may affect RYS functionality. These are outside our control.
- Scan times may vary based on store size and Shopify API responsiveness.
For service level targets by tier, contact us at support@readyyourstore.com.
Section 11
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- Third Cache's total liability for any claims arising from your use of RYS is limited to the fees you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of revenue, loss of data, or business interruption.
- We are not liable for changes to AI search algorithms or ranking methods that affect your store's visibility, regardless of your GEO Score.
- We are not liable for the accuracy of AI-generated content that you publish without adequate review.
These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise).
Section 12
Disclaimer of Warranties
RYS is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not warrant that:
- Your GEO Score will result in specific AI search outcomes, traffic increases, or revenue growth
- AI search engines will recommend your store based on any particular GEO Score
- The service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components
- AI-generated content will be accurate, complete, or suitable for your specific needs without review
We are honest about this: GEO is in its infancy. AI search is evolving rapidly. We are building the best tools we can based on what we know today, and we update our approach as the field evolves. We grow and learn with you. But we cannot guarantee specific outcomes in a field that is still taking shape.
Section 13
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Third Cache Pty Ltd, its officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the service in violation of these Terms
- Content you publish on your store (including AI-generated content you approved without adequate review)
- Your violation of applicable laws, including the Australian Consumer Law
- Your violation of any third party's rights
Section 14
Termination
- By you: You may terminate these Terms at any time by uninstalling RYS from your Shopify store. Your subscription will be cancelled and data will be handled per our Data Retention Policy.
- By us: We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, our Acceptable Use Policy, or applicable law. We will provide notice where practicable.
- Effect of termination: Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases. Fixes previously applied to your store remain in place. Data is deleted per our retention policy.
Section 15
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. The courts of Victoria have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms.
Section 16
Australian Consumer Law
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) or any other applicable consumer protection legislation that cannot be excluded by agreement.
If the service fails to meet a consumer guarantee, you may be entitled to a remedy including a refund, replacement, or compensation for reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
Section 17
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms
- Notify active merchants via email at least 14 days before changes take effect
- Post a notice in the RYS application
Continued use of the application after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you may uninstall the application.