## Terms of Service

*Last updated: March 2026*

By accessing or using Evidence Lab ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

## Open-source software

Evidence Lab is open-source software released under the [MIT License](https://github.com/dividor/evidencelab/blob/main/LICENSE). You are free to use, copy, modify, and distribute the software in accordance with that license. These Terms govern your use of the hosted instance at evidencelab.ai; self-hosted deployments are subject to the MIT License and any terms set by the operator.

## The Service is provided "as is"

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

## AI-generated content

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate summaries, analyses, tags, and other outputs from document content. AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. You are responsible for independently verifying any AI-generated output before relying on it for decisions. We make no warranty as to the accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content.

## Third-party content

The Service indexes and provides access to documents published by third-party organisations. We do not claim ownership of this content and are not responsible for its accuracy or availability. Use of third-party content is subject to the terms and conditions set by the original publisher.

## User accounts

You may create an account using email/password or a third-party identity provider (e.g. Microsoft). You are responsible for maintaining the security of your credentials. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are used for abusive purposes.

## Acceptable use

You agree not to:

- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service, other accounts, or connected systems.
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or bulk-download content beyond what the Service's interface provides, in a manner that degrades the Service for other users.
- Upload or transmit malicious code, spam, or content that infringes the rights of others.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or the infrastructure supporting it.

## Data and privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our [Privacy Policy](/privacy), which describes what data we collect and how we use it.

## Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the maintainers and contributors of Evidence Lab shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

## Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

## Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in accordance with applicable U.S. federal and state law.

## Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at [evidencelab@astrobagel.com](mailto:evidencelab@astrobagel.com).
