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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Description of Service

SmartTools is a platform for creating, publishing, and sharing AI-powered command-line tools. The Service includes:

  • The SmartTools CLI application
  • The SmartTools Registry (tool hosting and discovery)
  • Documentation and tutorials
  • Community features

3. User Accounts

To publish tools or access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of tools and content you publish ("User Content"). By publishing to the Registry, you grant SmartTools a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, distribute, and display your User Content.

4.2 Content Standards

You agree not to publish content that:

  • Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Is illegal, harmful, or promotes illegal activities
  • Harasses, threatens, or harms others
  • Contains spam or deceptive content
  • Violates the privacy of others

4.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we determine to be harmful to users or the community.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Scrape or collect data without permission
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Use automated systems to access the Service excessively

6. API and CLI Usage

Access to the SmartTools API and CLI is subject to rate limits. Excessive use that impacts service availability for others may result in temporary or permanent restrictions.

7. Third-Party Services

SmartTools is designed to work with various AI providers and external services. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for third-party services.

8. Intellectual Property

The SmartTools software is open source and licensed under the MIT License. The SmartTools name, logo, and branding are trademarks of SmartTools.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

Tools published by third parties are not endorsed by SmartTools. You use third-party tools at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMARTTOOLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SmartTools and its contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which SmartTools operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: