1. Purpose
These Terms of Sale (hereinafter "ToS") define the conditions under which Hikoo SAS (hereinafter "Hikoo") offers its AI visibility optimization services (hereinafter "the Service") to its clients (hereinafter "the Client"). They apply to any subscription made on app.tryhikoo.com.
The Service is reserved for professionals, meaning individuals or legal entities acting for purposes of their trade, business, craft or profession. It is not offered to consumers. By subscribing, the Client declares that they act in a professional capacity.
Any subscription implies unreserved acceptance of these ToS, which prevail over any other general or specific conditions of the Client.
2. Services and Pricing
2.1. Subscription Plans
Hikoo offers the following subscription plans, payable monthly or annually:
| Plan | Price excl. tax per site per month | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 69 € | 30 prompts, 500 audited URLs/month, 5 competitors, 2 AI platforms |
| Growth | 179 € | 80 prompts, 1,500 audited URLs/month, 10 competitors, 4 AI platforms |
| Agent | 499 € | 200 prompts, 5,000 audited URLs/month, 20 competitors, 9 AI platforms, prepared page fixes, outreach to cited sources, weekly summary |
| Custom | Custom quote | Several sites or several brands, dedicated support and tailored integrations |
2.2. Pricing
All prices are in euros and exclude taxes. Applicable VAT is calculated automatically during checkout based on the Client's country, tax status and account type.
Hikoo reserves the right to modify prices at any time. Any change will be communicated to the Client at least 30 days before taking effect.
2.3. Annual Billing
Plans can be paid monthly or annually. Annual billing comes with a 20% discount on the monthly price and is invoiced once for twelve months.
2.4. Free Trial
The Monitoring and Growth plans can be tried for free for 7 days, with no credit card. Nothing is charged during the trial. When it ends, the Client subscribes to the plan of their choice to keep using it, and no charge happens without that subscription.
3. Subscription and Ordering
Subscription is completed online:
- Create a user account on app.tryhikoo.com
- Choose a subscription plan
- Enter billing information (identity, address, tax identifiers)
- Secure payment via the Stripe platform
- Confirmation email for subscription activation
The subscription is activated immediately after payment confirmation. The free trial of the Monitoring and Growth plans starts when the account is created, with no payment.
4. Payment Terms
Payment is made by credit card through the secure Stripe platform. Credit card data is processed exclusively by Stripe and is never stored by Hikoo.
The subscription is billed monthly or annually, depending on the chosen billing, on the anniversary date. The charge is automatic and tacitly renewed at each billing date.
In case of payment failure, Hikoo will inform the Client by email. If payment is not rectified within a reasonable period, the subscription may be suspended then cancelled.
For EU companies, the VAT number is verified via the VIES system. For French companies, the SIREN number is verified against official registries.
5. Right of Withdrawal
As the Service is reserved for professionals, the 14-day right of withdrawal that the French Consumer Code grants to consumers does not apply.
For business clients, in accordance with Articles L.221-3 and L.221-18 of the French Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal is reserved for contracts concluded off-premises with businesses of fewer than 5 employees, where the contract subject matter falls outside the business's main activity. Online subscriptions to the Service are not covered.
6. Duration and Cancellation
6.1. Duration
The subscription is for an indefinite period with monthly or annual billing. It renews automatically at each billing date.
6.2. Cancellation by the Client
The Client may cancel at any time through their account portal (Stripe portal) or by contacting contact@tryhikoo.com. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
6.3. Cancellation by Hikoo
Hikoo may cancel a Client's subscription in case of:
- Non-payment of amounts due
- Violation of the Terms of Use
- Fraudulent or abusive use of the Service
Cancellation will be preceded by a formal notice by email with 15 days' notice, except in case of serious breach.
7. Refund
No refund is provided upon cancellation of the subscription. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and the Client retains access to the Service until that date.
For any billing-related questions, the Client may contact contact@tryhikoo.com.
8. Hikoo's Obligations
Hikoo undertakes to provide the Service with diligence and in accordance with best practices. Hikoo's obligation is an obligation of means, not of result.
9. Limitation of Liability
Hikoo's total liability is limited to the amounts actually paid by the Client in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the damage.
Hikoo shall not be held liable for indirect damages, including loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of profits or loss of opportunity.
10. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be held liable for a failure resulting from force majeure as defined in Article 1218 of the French Civil Code. In case of force majeure lasting more than 30 days, either party may terminate without compensation.
11. Personal Data
The processing of personal data is detailed in our Privacy Policy.
12. Dispute Resolution
In case of complaint, the Client may contact customer service at contact@tryhikoo.com.
The parties will try to settle any dispute relating to these ToS amicably. If no agreement is reached within 30 days of the complaint, the dispute is brought before the courts designated in Article 13. As the Service is reserved for professionals, the consumer mediation provisions of the French Consumer Code do not apply.
13. Applicable Law
These ToS are governed by French law. Any dispute regarding their interpretation or execution falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hikoo SAS's registered office.
14. General Provisions
If any provision of these ToS is declared null or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in force. Failure by Hikoo to enforce any breach shall not be construed as a waiver.
15. Contact
- Hikoo SAS
- 4 rue Michel Luciani, 91330 Yerres, France
- contact@tryhikoo.com
- RCS Évry 100 812 817
- FR29 100 812 817