Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Cost Alerts, 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. Service Description

Cost Alerts is a service that helps users track and analyze their Costco receipts for potential price adjustments. We provide receipt parsing, cost analysis tools, and email notifications about available price adjustments. Cost Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by Costco Wholesale Corporation. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

3. Subscription and Pricing

Cost Alerts offers both free and premium subscription tiers. Premium features include unlimited receipt tracking and advanced analytics. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. You may cancel your subscription at any time.

4. User Responsibilities

• You must provide accurate receipt information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You agree not to misuse or abuse the service
• You understand that price adjustments are subject to Costco's policies
• You are responsible for claiming price adjustments at Costco warehouses

5. Data Usage and Receipt Processing

We collect and process receipt data to provide our services. This includes:

• Storing and analyzing receipt images and data
• Sending email notifications about price adjustments
• Tracking claimed and unclaimed price adjustments
• Generating spending analytics and reports

6. Email Notifications

By using our service, you agree to receive email notifications about:

• Available price adjustments
• Reminders about expiring price adjustments
• Final notices before price adjustments expire
• Important service updates and announcements

7. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the service at any time, with or without notice. We will notify users of significant changes to our service or these terms.

8. Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account for violations of these terms, fraudulent activity, or extended periods of inactivity. Upon termination, your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

Cost Alerts is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for missed price adjustments or any losses incurred. Our service is a tool to help identify potential savings, but we cannot guarantee the availability of price adjustments.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of Utah. You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to class actions.