Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 29, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shakespeare AI ("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

Shakespeare AI is an OpenAI-compatible AI provider that offers access to large language models through a REST API. The Service uses Nostr NIP-98 authentication and operates on a credit-based billing system for premium models.

3. Open Source Software

Shakespeare AI is open source software licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3 (AGPLv3). The software is provided under the following license terms:

4. No Warranty

In accordance with the AGPLv3 license, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content
• Continuous availability of the service

5. Use at Your Own Risk

You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated content may be inaccurate, biased, or inappropriate. You are solely responsible for evaluating and verifying any content generated by the Service.
• The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors beyond our control.
• You use the Service entirely at your own risk and are responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of the Service.
• No guarantees are made about the quality, accuracy, or suitability of AI-generated output for any particular purpose.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shakespeare AI and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any AI-generated content or decisions made based on such content
• Service interruptions or technical failures
• Any other matter relating to the Service

7. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the Service in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Not use the Service for illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the Service
• Verify and validate any AI-generated content before relying on it
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others

8. Payment and Credits

For premium models that require credits:

• Credits are non-refundable once purchased
• Credit balances do not expire
• Payment processing is handled by third-party providers (Stripe, Lightning Network)
• We are not responsible for payment processing failures or disputes

9. Privacy and Data

We respect your privacy and handle data in accordance with Nostr principles:

• Authentication is handled via Nostr NIP-98 signatures
• We do not store traditional account information or passwords
• API requests and responses may be logged for operational purposes
• We do not sell or share personal data with third parties

10. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Update these Terms of Service
• Change pricing or credit requirements
• Implement usage limits or restrictions

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to the AGPLv3 license. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the license terms and applicable law.

13. Contact Information