Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ExplainThisCode.ai ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

ExplainThisCode.ai is an AI-powered code explanation platform that helps developers understand code through personalized explanations tailored to their skill level and role. The Service includes web-based tools, API access, and related features.

3. Account Registration

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• You may not share your account or API keys with others
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Submit malicious code, malware, or security exploits
• Attempt to reverse engineer, circumvent, or disable any security features
• Submit code that infringes on intellectual property rights you don't own
• Abuse, harass, or harm other users or our staff
• Use automated systems to scrape or overload the Service
• Resell or redistribute our Service without authorization
• Use the Service for any illegal purpose

5. Code Submissions

Ownership: You retain all rights to the code you submit. By submitting code, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process it for the purpose of generating explanations.

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to submit any code. Do not submit code you don't own or have permission to analyze.

Confidential Code: While we implement security measures, you should not submit highly sensitive code (e.g., production secrets, credentials, proprietary algorithms) unless you understand and accept the associated risks.

6. Subscription and Payments

6.1 Billing

• Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All payments are processed securely through Stripe
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice

6.2 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time from your dashboard
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• No refunds are provided for partial billing periods

6.3 Free Tier

The free tier includes limited usage. We reserve the right to modify free tier limits at any time.

7. API Usage

• API access is subject to rate limits based on your subscription tier
• API keys are confidential and must not be shared or exposed publicly
• You are responsible for all activity under your API keys
• We may suspend API access for abuse or excessive usage

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding user-submitted code), is owned by ExplainThisCode.ai and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without permission.

9. AI-Generated Content

Explanations generated by our AI are provided "as is" for educational and informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy:

• AI explanations may contain errors or inaccuracies
• Explanations should not be the sole basis for critical decisions
• Security analysis is informational and does not replace professional security audits
• Always verify important information independently

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EXPLAINTHISCODE.AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ExplainThisCode.ai and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@explainthiscode.ai
Support: explainthiscode.ai/support