Terms of Service - notrAIce

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Description of Service

notrAIce is a free, open-source privacy tool that allows users to anonymize sensitive text data before sharing it with AI platforms. The Software runs entirely locally on your device and does not transmit data to any external servers.

3. License Grant

notrAIce is licensed under the MIT License. You are granted a free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to:

Use the Software for personal and commercial purposes
Modify the Software for your own use
Distribute copies of the Software
Sublicense and distribute modified versions

The full MIT License text is included in the LICENSE.txt file distributed with the Software.

4. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

Determining what data to anonymize and how to anonymize it
Verifying that anonymization meets your privacy and compliance requirements
Ensuring your use of the Software complies with applicable laws and regulations (including HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
Maintaining backups of any important data
Understanding that the Software only anonymizes text you explicitly configure it to anonymize

5. No Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The Software will meet your specific requirements
The Software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The anonymization will be sufficient for your compliance needs
Any defects in the Software will be corrected

6. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Data breaches or privacy violations resulting from improper use
Loss of data or profits
Business interruption
Regulatory fines or penalties
Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages

7. Privacy and Data Collection

The Software itself collects NO data. All processing occurs locally on your device. However:

Our website may use analytics to track visits (see Privacy Policy)
The Software stores your settings in your browser's local storage
We have no access to your data, settings, or usage patterns
Third-party AI platforms you use with anonymized text have their own privacy policies

8. Professional Use Disclaimer

If you are using notrAIce in a professional capacity (legal, medical, financial, etc.):

You are responsible for ensuring compliance with industry regulations
The Software does not constitute legal, medical, or professional advice
You should consult with compliance experts in your field
We make no claims about regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

10. Modifications to Software

We reserve the right to:

Modify, update, or discontinue the Software at any time
Change features or functionality
Release new versions

We are not obligated to provide updates, support, or maintenance.

11. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Use the Software for any illegal purpose
Use the Software to violate the rights of others
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software (except as permitted by law)
Remove copyright or proprietary notices from the Software
Use the Software in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our services

12. Third-Party Services

notrAIce is designed to work with third-party AI services (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.). We:

Have no affiliation with these services
Are not responsible for their privacy practices or terms
Make no guarantees about compatibility with future versions

You are subject to the terms and policies of any third-party services you use.

13. Open Source

The Software is open-source and distributed under the MIT License. The source code is visible within the HTML file itself. You are encouraged to review the code for security and functionality.

14. Donations

Donations via Ko-fi or other platforms are voluntary and non-refundable. Donations do not entitle you to:

Additional features or premium versions
Priority support or service
Guaranteed updates or maintenance
Any ownership rights in the Software

15. Termination

You may stop using the Software at any time by deleting the files. We may terminate or suspend access to the Software without prior notice for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

16. Severability

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

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and notrAIce regarding the use of the Software and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Email: info@notraice.com
Website: https://notraice.com

Summary: notrAIce is free, open-source software provided as-is. You use it at your own risk. We collect no data. You are responsible for ensuring it meets your privacy needs. We're not liable for any issues arising from your use.