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Terms of Service

Effective date: May 27, 2026 · Last updated: May 27, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using OpenCoven or any of its associated tools, packages, SDKs, or services. By accessing or using OpenCoven you agree to be bound by these terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using OpenCoven ("the Software"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

These Terms apply to all users including individuals, organizations, and developers integrating OpenCoven into their own products.

What OpenCoven Is

OpenCoven is an open-source framework for building and running persistent AI familiars — named agents with memory, identity, tools, and continuity. It includes a daemon, CLI, harness integrations, and related packages published under the @opencoven namespace.

OpenCoven is primarily a local-first tool. You run it on your own hardware. You control your agents, your data, and your keys.

Open Source License

OpenCoven's source code is released under the MIT License. Your use of the source code is governed by that license in addition to these Terms.

These Terms govern your use of any hosted services, websites, or infrastructure operated by OpenCoven (opencoven.ai, docs.opencoven.ai, and related properties), not the open-source software itself.

Permitted Use

You may use OpenCoven to:

Build, run, and extend AI familiars for personal or commercial use
Integrate OpenCoven into your own products and services
Contribute to the open-source codebase under the project's contribution guidelines
Access documentation, examples, and official OpenCoven packages

Prohibited Use

You may not use OpenCoven to:

Generate or distribute illegal content, including content that violates intellectual property laws, privacy laws, or anti-spam regulations
Harass, threaten, or harm individuals
Build systems designed to deceive users into believing they are interacting with a human when they are not, without appropriate disclosure
Circumvent security measures or access systems without authorization
Violate the acceptable use policies of any third-party AI provider integrated with OpenCoven (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google)

OpenCoven is local-first. We don't see your agent conversations, your files, or your keys. Responsible use is your responsibility.

Third-Party AI Providers

OpenCoven integrates with third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others). Your use of those providers is governed by their respective terms of service and usage policies. OpenCoven is not responsible for the outputs, policies, or availability of third-party AI services.

No Warranty

OpenCoven is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Software will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. Use at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, OpenCoven and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Software, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

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

Privacy

Our data practices are described in our Privacy Policy. By using OpenCoven, you agree to the collection and use of information as described there.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of OpenCoven after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at hello@opencoven.ai or open an issue on GitHub.