Terms of Service

Last updated: 8/1/2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using GitScribe, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.

2. Description of Service

GitScribe is an AI-powered Git commit message generator that offers:

  • Local commit message generation (free)
  • Cloud-based AI generation (paid plans)
  • CLI tool and integrations
  • Team collaboration features

3. Open Source License

The GitScribe CLI tool is released under the MIT License. You are free to:

  • Use the software for any purpose
  • Modify the source code
  • Distribute copies
  • Use in commercial projects

The cloud API service and this website are proprietary and not covered by the open source license.

4. User Accounts

Registration

  • You must provide accurate information
  • You are responsible for account security
  • One person or legal entity per account
  • You must be 13+ years old

Account Responsibilities

  • Maintain security of your password
  • Notify us of unauthorized use
  • Responsible for all account activity

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Transmit malware or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access
  • Abuse or overload our systems
  • Resell services without permission
  • Use for illegal or harmful purposes

6. Payment Terms

Pricing

  • Free tier: $0 forever
  • Pro tier: $9/month per user
  • Team discounts: 20-40% based on size
  • Prices may change with 30 days notice

Billing

  • Subscriptions renew automatically
  • Cancel anytime, effective next cycle
  • No refunds for partial months
  • Overage charges require opt-in

7. Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain all rights to your code and commits. We claim no ownership.

Our Service: GitScribe name, logo, and service are our property.

Generated Content: Commit messages generated by GitScribe are yours to use freely.

8. Privacy and Data

Your use of GitScribe is subject to our Privacy Policy. Key points:

  • Local processing keeps code private
  • Cloud features require data transmission
  • We don't store your source code
  • Usage data helps improve service

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

No Warranty

GitScribe is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. We don't guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted service
  • Error-free operation
  • Specific results
  • Fitness for purpose

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GitScribe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GitScribe from any claims arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Violation of these terms
  • Infringement of any rights

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account for:

  • Violation of terms
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Extended inactivity
  • Legal requirements

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms. Changes will be effective upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms:

  • Email: legal@gitscri.be
  • Address: [Company Address]