Terms of Service

Last updated: 22nd September 2025

About these terms

These terms tell you the rules for using Claru. By using our service, you agree to follow these rules.

Who provides this service

Claru is run by a UK company called CeeSquared Ventures Ltd.

We are based in the United Kingdom.

Company details:
Company Number 15827079 | Registered in England and Wales
Registered Office: C/O Vantage Accounting, 1 Cedar Office Park, Cobham Road, Wimborne, BH21 7SB

Our service

What we do

  • Convert your documents to Easy Read format using background processing
  • Convert website content to Easy Read format
  • Create Easy Read PDFs following UKAAF principles
  • Send you email notifications when processing is complete
  • Provide secure download links for your converted documents
  • Show you detailed readability improvements via email

File types we accept

  • PDF files
  • Microsoft Word files (.doc, .docx)
  • Text files (.txt)
  • Website content (via URL)

File size limits

Files must be 50MB or smaller. There are no limits on document length (number of words) with our background processing system.

Your responsibilities

When using our service

  • Only upload documents you own or have permission to use
  • Do not upload illegal or harmful content
  • Do not upload personal information of others without permission
  • Provide a valid email address for processing notifications
  • Pay for the service before conversion
  • Use the service in the UK only
Important: Do not upload documents with private information like passwords, bank details, or medical records unless you own them.

Payments and pricing

Cost per word

£0.01 per word

Minimum charge

£2.00

Payment rules

  • Payment is required before conversion
  • We use Stripe for secure payments
  • You will get an email receipt
  • No refunds once conversion is complete

What we promise

Service quality

  • Convert documents to Easy Read format using background processing
  • Follow UKAAF accessibility principles
  • Send email notifications about processing progress
  • Protect your information with secure download tokens
  • Delete uploaded files immediately after processing starts
  • Keep converted PDFs available for 7 days for download

Service availability

We try to keep our service running all the time. But sometimes it may not work because of:

  • Maintenance work
  • Internet problems
  • Technical issues

What we do not promise

Important limits:
  • We cannot guarantee 100% accuracy in conversion
  • We are not responsible for how you use the converted documents
  • We are not responsible for copyright issues with your content
  • We cannot recover files after 7 days or if you lose your download link
  • Background processing may take longer for very large documents

AI technology limits

Our service uses artificial intelligence (AI). This means:

  • The AI may sometimes make mistakes
  • Results may vary between documents
  • You should check the results before using them

Intellectual property

Your content

  • You own the documents you upload
  • You own the Easy Read versions we create
  • You are responsible for copyright permissions

Our service

  • We own the Claru website and software
  • You cannot copy our website design
  • You cannot use our name or logo

Cancellation and refunds

You can get a refund

  • • Payment failed but money was taken
  • • Our service did not work
  • • We could not process your document

No refund available

  • • Conversion was completed successfully
  • • You changed your mind after payment
  • • You uploaded the wrong document

Ending this agreement

You can stop using our service

You can stop using Claru at any time. Just stop using the website.

We can stop providing service

We may stop providing service if you:

  • Break these terms
  • Use the service for illegal activities
  • Cause technical problems

Legal information

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Disputes

If we have a disagreement, we will try to solve it by talking first. If that doesn't work, the courts of England and Wales will decide.

Changes to these terms

We may change these terms sometimes. When we do:

  • We will update the date at the top
  • Big changes will be shown clearly on our website
  • Continuing to use the service means you agree to the new terms

Contact us

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us:

About these terms: These terms are written in Easy Read format to make them easier to understand. They are legally binding and cover all UK legal requirements for online services.