Terms of Service

The agreement between you and Payorth.
Last updated February 26, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Payorth platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

Payorth is provided by Ascendoria Holdings LLC ("Payorth", "we", "us", "our"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Ascendoria Holdings LLC.

2. Description of Service

Payorth is a WhatsApp-first accounts receivable assistant for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The Service enables you to:

  • Create invoices through WhatsApp and manage them via the web dashboard
  • Send automated payment reminders via WhatsApp on your behalf
  • Collect payments from your customers through integrated payment providers
  • Track payment status, outstanding balances, and financial analytics
  • Reconcile bank statements against invoices
  • Sync financial data with accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books)
  • Manage customer contacts and communication history

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature of the Service at any time, with reasonable notice where practicable.

3. Your Account

You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials (phone number, OTP codes)
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Ensuring that your team members with admin access comply with these Terms
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to represent the business entity you register. One business may only register one active account.

⚠️ Important: You are responsible for all invoices created, reminders sent, and payments collected under your account, whether by you, your team, or the AI assistant acting on your instructions.

4. Payment Processing

Payorth facilitates payment collection through third-party payment processors. Key terms:

  • No fund holding: Payorth does not hold customer funds. Payments are routed directly to your designated bank account via Paystack, Stripe, M-Pesa, Yoco, or Mobile Money.
  • Processing fees: You are responsible for any processing fees charged by the payment provider. Payorth does not take a commission or percentage of your customer payments.
  • Settlement: Settlement timelines depend on the payment provider and your country. See each provider's terms for details.
  • Refunds: You are responsible for managing refunds and disputes with your customers. Payorth provides credit note functionality to assist with this.
  • Compliance: You must ensure that your use of payment services complies with the payment provider's terms and applicable financial regulations in your jurisdiction.

5. Subscription & Billing

Payorth offers subscription-based pricing plans:

  • Free tier: Limited features with a defined invoice volume cap
  • Paid plans: Billed monthly or annually, with access to premium features
  • Auto-renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled
  • Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. You will retain access to paid features until the end of the current billing period
  • Downgrades: If you exceed the limits of your new plan after a downgrade, some features may be restricted until you reduce usage or upgrade

Refunds for subscription payments are handled in accordance with applicable consumer protection law. If you believe you've been charged in error, contact us at billing@payorth.com.

6. WhatsApp & AI Usage

Payorth uses AI (powered by large language models) to understand your natural-language commands and generate invoices, reminders, and reports. By using the Service, you acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated content (invoice descriptions, reminder messages) should be reviewed before sending to customers
  • An owner approval flow ensures AI-drafted messages are reviewed before delivery
  • All AI financial actions pass through a deterministic validation guard — the AI cannot create invoices with invalid amounts, dates, or currencies
  • WhatsApp communication is subject to WhatsApp's and Meta's terms of service
  • Message volumes may be subject to WhatsApp Business API rate limits
💡 Note: Payorth's AI will never autonomously send messages to your customers without your approval. All messages require either explicit confirmation or pre-configured automation rules that you set up.

7. Data & Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described therein.

You represent that you have the necessary rights and permissions to share your customers' contact information with Payorth for the purpose of invoice delivery and payment collection.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or to facilitate illegal transactions
  • Send spam, fraudulent invoices, or deceptive communications through the platform
  • Impersonate any person, business, or entity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts, data, or systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure or security mechanisms
  • Use automated scripts or bots to interact with the Service outside of the provided API
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Use the Service to collect payments for goods or services that violate applicable law

Payorth reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, with or without notice, depending on the severity of the violation.

9. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality — including but not limited to the software, design, logos, and documentation — are owned by Ascendoria Holdings LLC and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your content: You retain all rights to the business data, invoices, and customer information you create or upload to the Service. By using Payorth, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process this data solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Payorth is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied
  • We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure
  • Payorth shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
  • Our total aggregate liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not responsible for the actions of third-party payment processors, WhatsApp, or AI model providers

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement:

  • You: Cancel your account at any time through Settings → Account → Delete Account
  • Us: Suspend or terminate your access for violation of these Terms, with reasonable notice where practicable

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will be deactivated
  • You may request an export of your data within 30 days of termination
  • We will delete your personal data per our Privacy Policy, except for records required by law
  • Any outstanding subscription fees remain payable

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Sending a notification through the dashboard or WhatsApp for significant changes
  • Providing at least 30 days' notice before changes take effect

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ascendoria Holdings LLC is incorporated. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

  • Step 1: Good-faith negotiation between the parties (30 days)
  • Step 2: Mediation by a mutually agreed mediator (30 days)
  • Step 3: Binding arbitration or court proceedings in the relevant jurisdiction

Nothing in this section limits your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection law.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: