Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Echoes Os. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Echoes Os's website at echoesos.com, our Chrome browser extension, and any related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Echoes Os ("we," "us," or "our").

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

2. Description of Service

Echoes Os is a knowledge capture and retrieval system that allows users to:

• Save web content through our Chrome extension
• Search saved content using semantic search
• Interact with saved content through AI-powered chat
• Organize and manage captured knowledge

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use our Service, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms
• Remain inactive for extended periods
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the content you capture and save using our Service ("User Content"). By using our Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to:

• Store and backup your content
• Process your content for search and AI features
• Display your content back to you through the Service

4.2 Content Restrictions

You agree not to capture or store content that:

• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains malware or harmful code
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Constitutes spam or unauthorized advertising

4.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws, though we are not obligated to monitor all User Content.

5. Chrome Extension Terms

5.1 Extension Permissions

Our Chrome extension requires certain permissions to function:

• Access to active tab (only when you click capture)
• Storage for local settings and temporary data
• Network access to communicate with our servers

5.2 Extension Use

You agree to:

• Use the extension only for lawful purposes
• Not modify, reverse engineer, or redistribute the extension
• Not use the extension to capture content you don't have rights to save
• Not circumvent any extension limitations or security features

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by Echoes Os and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service may be used by us without any obligation to compensate you.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for illegal purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Upload viruses or malicious code
• Scrape or harvest data from the Service
• Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
• Use the Service to store or distribute pirated content
• Violate the privacy or rights of other users

8. AI Services

8.1 AI Features

Our AI features are provided "as is" and may:

• Generate inaccurate or inappropriate responses
• Be subject to rate limits
• Change or be discontinued at any time

8.2 AI Content

You acknowledge that:

• AI-generated content may not be accurate or suitable for your purposes
• You are responsible for reviewing and verifying AI outputs
• We do not guarantee the quality or accuracy of AI responses

9. Payment Terms

9.1 Free Tier

We offer a free tier with limited features and usage quotas.

9.2 Paid Plans

• Paid plans are billed on a recurring basis
• Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
• Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes

9.3 Payment Processing

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. By providing payment information, you agree to Stripe's terms of service.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 Service Availability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

11.2 No Warranty

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• Results from the Service will be accurate or reliable

11.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ECHOES OS 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.

11.4 Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Echoes Os and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

13. Modifications to Service and Terms

13.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

13.2 Terms Updates

We may revise these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or Service notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Termination

14.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support.

14.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Breach of these Terms
• Legal requirements
• Harmful conduct toward other users or the Service

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your User Content after 30 days
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

15. Governing Law and Disputes

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Your State], United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [Your City, State].

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims against us only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class action or representative proceeding.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Echoes Os regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor or acquirer.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

18. Special Provisions for Chrome Extension

18.1 Chrome Web Store

Your use of the Chrome extension is also subject to the Chrome Web Store Terms of Service.

18.2 Updates

The extension may automatically download and install updates. By using the extension, you agree to receive such updates.

18.3 Data Collection

The extension only captures data when you explicitly trigger the capture action. We do not continuously monitor your browsing.