# Terms of Usage

**Effective Date:** January 18, 2026

## 1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Octocode software stack (including the CLI, MCP Server, and VS Code Extension), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Usage ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the software.

## 2. License and Usage Rights

### 2.1 Software License
The Octocode software is licensed under the **MIT License**.

This is a permissive open-source license that allows you to:
- Use the software for any purpose (personal or commercial).
- Modify and distribute the software.
- Use the software in proprietary projects.

The only requirement is that you include the original copyright notice and license in any copy of the software/source.

Please refer to the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file in this repository for the full legal text.

### 2.2 Source Code
The source code is open and available for use under the terms of the MIT License.

## 3. Commercial Support (Optional)

While the software is free to use, we offer commercial support packages for enterprises that require:
- SLA-backed support
- Priority feature requests
- Dedicated integration assistance

**Contact:** bgauryy@octocodeai.com

## 4. Telemetry and Privacy

We collect certain de-identified usage data to improve the software. Octocode never collects Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Secrets (OR API Keys) or actual code. By using Octocode, you acknowledge that we may collect and use data as described in our [Privacy Policy](./PRIVACY.md).

You may opt-out of telemetry at any time by setting the environment variable `LOG=false` or configuring your user settings as described in the Privacy Policy.

## 5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:
- Use the software for any illegal purpose.
- Remove or alter the copyright notices or license terms in the software.
- Attempt to flood or disrupt our telemetry services.

## 6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

## 7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS, COPYRIGHT HOLDERS, OR CONTRIBUTORS 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.

## 8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the software following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

## 9. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms or commercial support, please contact:
**Email:** bgauryy@octocodeai.com

## 10. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of Octocode are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of **[Insert Your Country/State, e.g., the State of Delaware, USA]**, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

## 11. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including the right to contest data usage, shall be settled through good-faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, you agree to submit the dispute to non-binding mediation in **[Insert Your City]** before pursuing other legal remedies.
