Terms of Service

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before purchasing or using the WP Remote Control mobile application ("App") and the Remote Control plugin ("Plugin"), collectively referred to as the "Service." These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you") and WP Remote Control ("we," "us," "our").

By purchasing, installing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not purchase, install, or use the Service.

1. Overview of the Service

WP Remote Control is a paid Android application, purchased through the Google Play Store, paired with a free companion WordPress plugin. The App enables WordPress site administrators to monitor site health, manage plugins, toggle maintenance mode, manage users, and manage posts and pages -- directly from an Android device.

The App communicates directly with your WordPress sites over HTTPS. There is no cloud backend, relay server, or intermediary service. All communication occurs between the App on your device and the WordPress REST API on your sites.

2. Eligibility and Account Requirements

2.1. You must have legitimate administrative access to any WordPress site you connect to the Service.

2.2. You must have the authority to install plugins and generate Application Passwords on any WordPress site you manage through the Service.

2.3. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have proper authorization from site owners before connecting third-party sites to the App.

3. Purchase and Payment

3.1. The App is a paid application available for purchase on the Google Play Store. The purchase price is displayed on the Google Play Store listing at the time of purchase.

3.2. Payment is processed entirely through Google Play. We do not collect or process payment information directly.

3.3. Refunds are available in accordance with Google Play's refund policy. We do not offer refunds outside of this policy. You may request a refund through Google Play by following their standard refund process.

3.4. The Remote Control plugin is provided free of charge.

4. How the Service Works

4.1. Direct Communication Model. The App connects directly to your WordPress sites using the WordPress REST API over HTTPS. No data is routed through, stored on, or processed by any server operated by us. Your sites' data travels only between your device and your WordPress sites.

4.2. Authentication. The Service uses WordPress Application Passwords, a feature built into WordPress core (since version 5.6), for authentication. You are responsible for generating and managing Application Passwords on your WordPress sites.

4.3. Credential Storage. Site URLs, usernames, and Application Passwords are stored locally on your Android device using the Android Keystore system, which provides hardware-backed encryption. We never have access to your credentials.

4.4. The Plugin. The Remote Control plugin is installed on each WordPress site you wish to manage. It registers REST API endpoints that the App uses to retrieve site data and perform management actions. The Plugin enforces WordPress capability checks on every request.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1. You are solely responsible for the WordPress sites you manage through the Service, including their content, configuration, security, and availability.

5.2. You are responsible for keeping your device secure, including screen lock, device encryption, and preventing unauthorized access to the App.

5.3. You are responsible for safeguarding your WordPress credentials, including Application Passwords. If you believe your credentials have been compromised, you should immediately revoke the relevant Application Password from your WordPress user profile.

5.4. You are responsible for maintaining backups of your WordPress sites. The Service does not provide site backup or restoration capabilities.

5.5. You are responsible for ensuring your WordPress sites meet the minimum requirements for the Service (WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+, HTTPS enabled).

5.6. You acknowledge that actions performed through the App -- such as updating, installing, or deleting plugins, toggling maintenance mode, managing users, or managing posts and pages -- have real effects on live WordPress sites. You agree to exercise appropriate caution when performing these actions.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

6.1. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

6.2. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

6.3. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL WORDPRESS CONFIGURATIONS, HOSTING ENVIRONMENTS, PLUGINS, THEMES, OR SERVER SETUPS.

6.4. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT PLUGIN UPDATES PERFORMED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL NOT CAUSE CONFLICTS, DATA LOSS, OR SITE DOWNTIME.

6.5. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT PLUGIN UPDATES PERFORMED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL NOT RESULT IN INCOMPATIBILITIES OR ISSUES REQUIRING MANUAL INTERVENTION.

6.6. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF HEALTH CHECK DATA OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION RETRIEVED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Site downtime or unavailability
• Data loss or data corruption
• Plugin conflicts or incompatibilities
• Security breaches resulting from compromised credentials
• Costs of procuring substitute services
• Any damages arising from actions performed through the Service on your WordPress sites

7.2. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP.

7.3. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WP Remote Control and its developers, officers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your management of WordPress sites through the Service
• Any unauthorized actions performed using your credentials
• Any claim by a third party related to a WordPress site you manage through the Service

9. Intellectual Property

9.1. The WP Remote Control App, including its design, code, user interface, and documentation, is owned by WP Remote Control and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

9.2. The Remote Control plugin is owned by WP Remote Control and distributed under the GNU General Public License v2 (or later), consistent with WordPress ecosystem conventions.

9.3. Your purchase of the App grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App on your Android devices for its intended purpose, subject to these Terms and the Google Play Terms of Service.

9.4. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the App, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law.

9.5. "WP Remote Control" and associated branding are the property of WP Remote Control. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

10. Third-Party Services and Software

10.1. The Service interacts with WordPress, which is developed and maintained by the WordPress community and Automattic. WP Remote Control is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WordPress or Automattic.

10.2. The Service relies on your WordPress hosting environment, which is provided by third-party hosting companies. We are not responsible for hosting-related issues, including server downtime, configuration restrictions, or performance limitations.

10.3. The App is distributed through the Google Play Store. Your use of Google Play is subject to Google's Terms of Service. Any disputes regarding purchase or payment are governed by Google Play's policies.

11. Termination

11.1. By You. You may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the App from your device and deactivating the Plugin from your WordPress sites. Uninstalling the App deletes all locally stored data, including site configurations and cached data.

11.2. By Us. We reserve the right to discontinue the Service, the App, or the Plugin at any time, with or without notice. We are not obligated to provide updates, maintenance, or support indefinitely.

11.3. Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your license to use the App is revoked. Sections 6 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 8 (Indemnification), and 9 (Intellectual Property) survive termination.

12. Modifications to These Terms

12.1. We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates when the most recent changes were made.

12.2. Continued use of the Service after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12.3. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes, such as through the App or on our website.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

13.3. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by contract.

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WP Remote Control regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: hello@wpremotecontrol.com
Website: wpremotecontrol.com