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Terms of Service - Browser Extension

Last updated: August 22, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the SlashClean Browser Extension ("Extension", "Service") operated by SlashClean ("us", "we", or "our").
Your installation and use of the Extension is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all users who install, access, or use the Extension.

Important Disclaimer

SlashClean Browser Extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Slack Technologies, Inc. Slack is a trademark of Slack Technologies, Inc. This extension is an independent third-party tool that operates within Slack's published API guidelines and rate limits.

1. License and Usage Rights

License Requirements

Use of the SlashClean Browser Extension requires a valid license:

  • Valid License: You must have a current, valid license purchased through Gumroad
  • Personal Use: The license grants you the right to use the Extension for personal use only
  • Single User: Each license is valid for one individual user
  • License Verification: The Extension will verify your license with Gumroad periodically
  • Functionality Limitation: If a valid license key is not provided, the extension will not perform bulk deletion actions. No Slack data is accessible outside of this limitation.

Permitted Use

You may use the Extension to:

  • • Manage and delete your own messages in Slack workspaces where you are a member
  • • Clean up message history for organizational purposes
  • • Use the Extension's features in accordance with your Slack workspace policies

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • • Share your license key with others
  • • Use the Extension for commercial purposes without appropriate licensing
  • • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension
  • • Use the Extension to violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • • Use the Extension to delete messages you don't have permission to delete
  • • Circumvent or attempt to bypass license verification

2. Chrome Extension Permissions

The extension requests the following permissions to function:

Host Access

Limited to slack.com domains to interact with Slack. This allows the extension to work only on Slack websites.

Storage

To store your license key and settings locally in your browser. No data is transmitted externally.

Scripting & Active Tab

To inject code only into Slack pages, enabling local functionality for bulk message deletion.

3. Slack Integration and Limitations

Slack API Usage

The Extension uses Slack's official API and is subject to:

  • Slack's Terms: Your use is also governed by Slack's Terms of Service and API Terms
  • Rate Limits: Slack imposes rate limits on API calls that may affect Extension performance
  • API Changes: Slack may modify their API, which could impact Extension functionality
  • Workspace Policies: Your workspace administrators may restrict API access

Slack Compliance

You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Extension complies with:

  • • Your Slack workspace's data retention policies
  • • Your organization's IT and security policies
  • • Any legal or regulatory requirements applicable to your data

4. Data Deletion and Responsibility

Permanent Deletion

Important warnings about message deletion:

  • Irreversible: Message deletion through the Extension is permanent and cannot be undone
  • User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for selecting which messages to delete
  • No Recovery: We cannot recover deleted messages
  • Backup Recommendation: Consider backing up important data before using deletion features

Liability Protection

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • • You use the Extension at your own risk
  • • We are not responsible for accidentally deleted messages
  • • You should carefully review selections before confirming deletions
  • • The Extension may provide warnings, but final responsibility rests with you

5. License Verification and Gumroad

License Management

License verification is handled through Gumroad:

  • Verification Required: The Extension periodically verifies your license with Gumroad
  • Internet Connection: License verification requires an active internet connection
  • Gumroad Terms: Your purchase is also subject to Gumroad's terms and policies
  • License Suspension: Invalid or expired licenses will result in Extension deactivation

6. Technical Requirements and Compatibility

System Requirements

The Extension requires:

  • Browser: Chrome browser with extension support
  • Slack Access: Active Slack workspace membership
  • Permissions: Appropriate browser permissions for Slack domain access
  • Internet: Active internet connection for license verification and Slack API access

7. Updates and Modifications

Extension Updates

We reserve the right to:

  • • Update the Extension to fix bugs or add features
  • • Modify functionality to comply with Chrome Web Store policies
  • • Adapt to changes in Slack's API
  • • Discontinue the Extension with reasonable notice

8. Limitation of Liability

Legal Limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • • The Extension is provided "as is" without warranties
  • • We are not liable for any data loss, including accidentally deleted messages
  • • We are not responsible for Slack API limitations or changes
  • • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for your license
  • • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

9. Slack Rate Limits and Restrictions

API Limitations

You acknowledge that:

  • Rate Limits: Slack imposes rate limits that may slow Extension operations
  • API Restrictions: Some Slack features may not be accessible through the API
  • Workspace Controls: Administrators may restrict API access or permissions
  • Service Interruptions: Slack service issues may affect Extension functionality

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy Highlights

The Extension's privacy practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy. Key points:

  • • The Extension runs locally in your browser
  • • No Slack data is transmitted to our servers
  • • Only license verification data is sent to Gumroad
  • • You retain full control over your Slack data

11. Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated:

  • By You: Uninstall the Extension to terminate
  • By Us: We may terminate for license violations or Terms breaches
  • License Expiry: Automatic termination if license expires or becomes invalid

12. Intellectual Property

The Extension and its content are protected by intellectual property laws:

  • • The Extension code and functionality are our proprietary property
  • • Your license grants usage rights but not ownership
  • • Slack trademarks and API belong to Slack Technologies, Inc.
  • • You may not copy, modify, or redistribute the Extension

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through Extension updates or our website. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or the Extension, contact us:

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Last updated: August 22, 2025