Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Flax ("we," "our," or "us"). Flax is a website builder and hosting platform that enables businesses to create and publish professional websites. By accessing or using our service at flaxsites.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and our Acceptable Use Policy.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Service Description

Flax provides:

  • A website builder for creating business websites
  • Web hosting via global content delivery network (CDN)
  • Custom domain connection and SSL certificates
  • Contact form functionality with email delivery
  • Optional Google Analytics integration
  • Website management and editing tools

We may add, modify, or discontinue features of the Service at our discretion with reasonable notice to users.

3. Account Registration

To use the Service, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly update any changes to your account information
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

You must notify us immediately at contact@flaxsites.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

4. Content Ownership and Licensing

4.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership and intellectual property rights to the content you create and upload to the Service ("Your Content"), including text, images, logos, and other materials.

By using the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, and distribute Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. This license terminates when you delete Your Content or your account.

4.2 Flax Content

The Service, including its design, features, templates, code, and documentation, is owned by Flax and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the Service without our written permission.

4.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for Your Content and must ensure it does not violate any laws, infringe third-party rights, or breach our Acceptable Use Policy. We do not pre-screen content but reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms.

5. Hosting and Uptime

5.1 Infrastructure

Websites created with Flax are hosted on Bunny CDN, a global content delivery network with data centers across North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America, and Africa. This ensures fast loading times for visitors worldwide.

5.2 Service Level Agreement

We target 99.9% monthly uptime for our content delivery service, measured as the percentage of time our CDN infrastructure is operational. This excludes:

  • Scheduled maintenance (with reasonable advance notice)
  • Issues caused by factors outside our control (force majeure)
  • Problems with your custom domain DNS configuration
  • Third-party service outages (Supabase, Dodo Payments, etc.)

Bunny CDN provides industry-leading uptime. You can monitor current CDN status at status.bunny.net.

5.3 No Warranty

While we strive for maximum availability, the Service is provided "as is" without warranty. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access and are not liable for temporary unavailability.

6. Payments and Billing

6.1 Subscription Plans

Flax offers subscription-based pricing. Current pricing and features are available on our website. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days notice to existing subscribers.

6.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by Dodo Payments, our merchant of record and payment processing provider. Dodo Payments handles payment processing, invoicing, tax calculation, and payment-related compliance on our behalf. By subscribing, you agree to Dodo Payments' Buyer Terms.

6.3 Billing Cycle

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your chosen plan. Your billing cycle begins on the date of your initial subscription.

6.4 Refund Policy

We offer a 7-day refund window from the date of initial purchase. To request a refund within this period, contact us at contact@flaxsites.com. After 7 days, all payments are non-refundable.

Refunds are processed through Dodo Payments and typically appear within 5-10 business days depending on your payment method and financial institution.

6.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon cancellation:

  • Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period
  • Your website will be unpublished after the subscription expires
  • Your data will be retained for 30 days to allow for reactivation
  • After 30 days, your data may be permanently deleted

6.6 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will attempt to process it again and notify you via email. If payment continues to fail, we may suspend your service until payment is resolved.

7. Custom Domains

You may connect your own domain name to your Flax website. You are responsible for:

  • Domain registration and renewal with your registrar
  • Proper DNS configuration as instructed
  • Ensuring you have rights to use the domain name
  • Any fees charged by your domain registrar

We provide SSL certificates for custom domains at no additional cost.

8. Contact Forms and Communications

Flax provides contact form functionality that delivers submissions to your designated email address. You acknowledge that:

  • You are the data controller for information collected via your forms
  • You must have a privacy policy on your site explaining data collection
  • You are responsible for responding to visitor inquiries
  • Form submissions are transmitted via email and subject to standard email delivery

9. Prohibited Conduct

You must not use the Service to engage in any activity prohibited by our Acceptable Use Policy, including but not limited to:

  • Hosting illegal, harmful, or fraudulent content
  • Using the Service for risky, regulated, adult, gambling, or other prohibited business categories
  • Infringing intellectual property rights
  • Distributing malware or engaging in phishing
  • Sending spam or unsolicited communications
  • Attempting to access other users' accounts or data
  • Interfering with the Service's operation or security

10. Account Suspension and Termination

10.1 Suspension by Flax

We may suspend or restrict access to your account immediately and without prior notice if we reasonably believe:

  • You have violated these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
  • Your account poses a security risk
  • We are required to do so by law
  • Your account shows signs of fraudulent activity

We will notify you of the suspension and provide an opportunity to address the issue where appropriate.

10.2 Termination by Flax

We may terminate your account for material or repeated violations of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately, and we may delete your data without further notice.

10.3 Termination by You

You may close your account at any time by contacting us at contact@flaxsites.com. Account closure does not entitle you to a refund of any prepaid fees.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

  • Flax and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
  • Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not liable for any damages resulting from: (a) your use or inability to use the Service; (b) unauthorized access to your data; (c) third-party conduct on the Service; (d) service interruptions or downtime

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such cases, our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or meet your specific requirements. Any content downloaded or obtained through the Service is at your own risk.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Flax and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your Content or websites you create
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

14. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

15. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Flax regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, or infrastructure failures.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: contact@flaxsites.com