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# Terms of Service
**Last Updated: December 2024**
## Agreement
By using the tenets software or this website (tenets.dev), you agree to these terms.
## The Software
### License
Tenets is released under the **MIT License**. You are free to:
- ✅ Use commercially
- ✅ Modify
- ✅ Distribute
- ✅ Use privately
See the full [LICENSE](https://github.com/jddunn/tenets/blob/main/LICENSE) for details.
### Warranty Disclaimer
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. This includes, but is not limited to, warranties of:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
### Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY arising from the use of the software.
## Your Responsibilities
When using tenets, you agree to:
1. **Use lawfully** - Don't use tenets for illegal purposes
2. **Respect others' code** - Only analyze code you have rights to
3. **Keep credentials secure** - Don't commit API keys or secrets
4. **Report issues responsibly** - Use GitHub for bug reports
## Optional Services
### Enterprise Support
Enterprise features (when available) may have additional terms. Contact [enterprise@tenets.dev](mailto:enterprise@tenets.dev) for details.
### Third-Party Services
When you use optional features that connect to external services:
- **GitHub API** - Subject to [GitHub Terms](https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service)
- **LLM Providers** - Subject to their respective terms (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
## Documentation Website
### Content
Documentation is provided for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about completeness or currentness.
### Intellectual Property
- The tenets name and logo are trademarks
- Documentation is © 2024 Johnny Dunn / manic.agency
- Code examples are MIT licensed
### User Conduct
On this website, you agree not to:
- Attempt to breach security
- Scrape content excessively
- Interfere with site operation
## Changes
We may modify these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
## Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA.
## Contact
Questions about these terms:
- Email: [legal@tenets.dev](mailto:legal@tenets.dev)
- GitHub: [github.com/jddunn/tenets](https://github.com/jddunn/tenets)
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*Tenets is open source. Review the code yourself at [github.com/jddunn/tenets](https://github.com/jddunn/tenets).*
