Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of ChatOSS's website, desktop app, APIs, and related services (the "Service"), operated by McCarty Ventures, Inc., d/b/a ChatOSS ("ChatOSS," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using it, you represent that you meet this requirement and have not previously been suspended or removed from the Service.

Local Ollama models are free and don't require an account. To access cloud models or a paid plan, you'll need to create an account by email or by signing in with GitHub or Google. You agree to provide accurate information, keep it current, and are responsible for all activity under your account and for keeping your credentials confidential. Contact us immediately at support@chatoss.ai if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe the intellectual property or rights of others
• Transmit harmful, unlawful, or abusive content
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service to build a competing product
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software, except as permitted by law
• Use automated means to access the Service without permission

ChatOSS lets you run local and cloud AI models. You acknowledge that:

• Model outputs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate
• You are responsible for reviewing outputs before relying on them
• We don't guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any output
• You shouldn't rely on outputs for critical decisions without independent verification

We do not use your inputs or outputs, local or cloud, to train any AI models.

Cloud models require a paid plan (Plus, Pro, or Ultra). By subscribing, you agree that:

• Payments are processed securely by Stripe
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date
• Prices may change with reasonable notice
• You're responsible for any applicable taxes

You can cancel anytime from your account settings — local model usage stays free and unlimited whether or not you have an active subscription.

Our property: ChatOSS and its licensors retain all rights, title, and interest in the Service, our software, trademarks, and content. These Terms don't grant you any right to use our branding without permission.

Your content: you retain ownership of the content you create using the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process your content solely to provide it. We claim no ownership over your inputs or outputs.

ChatOSS respects copyright law and expects the same from its users. If you believe content on the Service infringes a copyright or trademark you own or control, notify our copyright agent at support@chatoss.ai. See 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) for the requirements of a proper notification. Knowingly misrepresenting that material is infringing may make you liable for damages.

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services (for example, GitHub, Google, or model providers). We're not responsible for those services, and your use of them may be subject to their own terms and policies.

You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or illegal activity, or for any other reason with notice. Your data will be handled per our Privacy Policy. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (ownership, disclaimers, limitations of liability) will survive.

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ChatOSS is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100) if you have no payment obligations to us.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChatOSS and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms or the rights of a third party.

Arbitration: any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved by binding arbitration administered under the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in Alabama. If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts will still apply.

Class action waiver: you agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration.

Exceptions: either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

We may modify these Terms at any time. We'll reflect material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above and, for significant changes, provide additional notice. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms.

These Terms are the entire agreement between you and ChatOSS regarding the Service. If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remain in effect. Our failure to enforce a right or provision is not a waiver of it. You may not assign these Terms without our consent.

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at support@chatoss.ai.