Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, installing, or using Carve ("the Service," including the desktop application, CLI, backend services, and related software and documentation), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

1.1 Definitions

• **"Carve"** means the Carve product and related services offered under that name (the "Service").
• **"Operator"** (also "we," "us," or "our") means **Carvify, Inc. (DBA Carve)**, the entity that makes Carve available to you. These Terms are between you and the Operator.

2. Description of Service

Carve is an AI-powered productivity platform that allows users to execute commands and perform actions on their local machines through natural language instructions, and to build, share, and run custom applications. The Service may include desktop software, command-line tools, an app builder and app runtime, cloud or backend components, and integrations with third-party services.

2.1 Privacy Option (Don't Save Conversations to Server)

The Service may offer an optional setting (e.g., "Don't save conversations to server" or "Privacy mode") that allows you to keep conversation content only on your device. When this option is enabled, we do not persist your conversation messages on our servers. Certain features that rely on server-stored history (such as cross-device sync, cross-conversation memory, and loading history on another device) will not be available, and conversation history may be lost if you clear app data or reinstall the application. Use of this option is subject to the limitations described in the Service and in our Privacy Policy.

2.2 AI Output Disclaimer

THE SERVICE USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING MODELS TO GENERATE OUTPUTS, INCLUDING COMMANDS, TEXT, CALCULATIONS, ANALYSES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

• AI-generated outputs may be **inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, outdated, or otherwise incorrect**. Large language models can produce plausible-sounding but factually wrong results (sometimes called "hallucinations").
• AI outputs do **not** constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to medical, clinical, engineering, legal, financial, tax, or regulatory advice.
• You must **independently verify** all AI-generated outputs—including calculations, data interpretations, recommendations, and commands—before relying on or acting upon them.
• The Service is **not** a substitute for the judgment of a qualified professional. AI-generated calculations, analyses, reports, or recommendations should be treated as **preliminary aids only** and must be reviewed by a competent human professional before any action is taken.
• The Operator makes **no representation or warranty** regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any AI-generated output.

2.3 App Builder and App Platform

The Service includes an app builder that enables you to design, build, and publish custom applications ("Apps") using AI-assisted workflows and a visual interface. Apps may include screens, forms, data tables, integrations with third-party services, and AI-powered actions. You may share Apps with other users within your organization or via share links. AI-generated outputs within Apps—including suggested layouts, logic, copy, data transformations, and runtime AI actions—are subject to the AI Output Disclaimer in Section 2.2. You are solely responsible for reviewing, testing, and validating any App you build or deploy, including any AI-generated components, before use by yourself or others.

2.4 User Content and Applications

You may use the App Builder or other features of the Service to create applications, workflows, content, and data ("User Content"). You retain ownership of the intellectual property in any original content you provide as input. However, you acknowledge that:

• **AI-generated components.** Portions of User Content generated or suggested by the AI (such as app specifications, layouts, code, copy, or data transformations) are produced by the Service and are subject to the AI Output Disclaimer in Section 2.2. You are responsible for reviewing and validating all AI-generated components before use or distribution.
• **License to Operator.** You grant the Operator a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, transmit, display, and process your User Content solely as necessary to provide, maintain, and improve the Service. This license terminates when you delete the User Content or your account, except for copies retained in backups or as required by law.
• **Sharing and collaboration.** If you share an application or User Content with other users (e.g., team members, via share links, or through import/export), you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share that content and that it does not violate these Terms, any third-party rights, or applicable law. The Operator is not responsible for how recipients use shared User Content.
• **No obligation.** The Operator has no obligation to monitor, review, or endorse User Content. We may remove or disable access to User Content that violates these Terms or applicable law, or that poses a risk to the Service or its users.
• **Prohibited content.** User Content must comply with the Prohibited Uses in Section 8. You must not create applications that facilitate illegal activity, process regulated data in violation of applicable law, or circumvent the restrictions in these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property and Ownership

3.1 Our Intellectual Property

All right, title, and interest in and to the Service (including the software, user interface, design, algorithms, prompts, workflows, documentation, and any updates or derivatives) and the "Carve" name and marks are owned by the Operator (or its licensors) and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. No rights are granted to you except the limited license set forth below.

3.2 No Transfer

These Terms do not transfer any intellectual property rights to you. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works based on the Service or any part of it, except as expressly permitted in writing by the Operator.

3.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, ideas, or suggestions about the Service, you grant the Operator a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free right to use and incorporate such feedback without obligation to you.

4. License Grant and Restrictions

4.1 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Operator grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business or personal use in accordance with the documentation and these Terms.

4.2 Reverse Engineering and Technical Restrictions

You agree that you will not, and will not permit or encourage any third party to:

• **Reverse engineer**, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, structure, algorithms, or underlying ideas of the Service or any part of it, except to the extent that applicable law expressly permits such activity and cannot be waived by contract.
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any technological measure that controls access to or use of the Service.
• Extract, scrape, or use automated means to access the Service in a manner that could harm, overload, or impair the Service.
• Use the Service or any output thereof to develop, train, or improve a competing product or service that replicates or substitutes the functionality of the Service.

4.3 Other Restrictions

You may not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices on the Service. You may not use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Operator or any user of the Service.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Command Review

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING ALL COMMANDS AND ACTIONS BEFORE THEY ARE EXECUTED ON YOUR MACHINE.

• You must carefully review all proposed actions, commands, and file operations before approving execution
• You acknowledge that the AI may generate commands that could modify, delete, or access files on your system
• You are responsible for understanding what each command will do before execution
• You must verify that commands are appropriate for your intended use case

5.2 System Security

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your machine and credentials
• You must not use the Service to perform illegal activities
• You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You are responsible for backing up important data before using the Service

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any damage to your computer, system, or data resulting from the use of the Service
• Loss of data, files, or information
• System crashes, corruption, or malfunctions
• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any damages resulting from commands executed on your machine, whether reviewed or not
• Any loss, injury, or damage arising from reliance on AI-generated outputs, including but not limited to inaccurate calculations, flawed analyses, incorrect recommendations, or erroneous commands

6.3 Aggregate Liability Cap

**TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE OPERATOR'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNTS YOU HAVE ACTUALLY PAID TO THE OPERATOR IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).** This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, and even if the Operator has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6.4 Your Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

• You are solely responsible for any actions taken on your machine through the Service
• You assume all risks associated with using the Service
• You are responsible for reviewing and approving all commands before execution
• The Operator is not responsible for any consequences of commands you approve and execute

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Operator, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party (including intellectual property)
• Any actions executed on your machine through the Service
• Any reverse engineering, copying, or misuse of the Service in breach of these Terms

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of the Operator or any third party
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service (as set forth in Section 4.2)
• Copy, redistribute, or create derivative works of the Service
• Transmit malicious code or viruses
• Access unauthorized systems or data
• Perform actions that could harm your or others' systems or data
• Build a competing product or service using the Service or its outputs
• Use or export the Service in violation of any applicable export control or sanctions laws

8.1 High-Risk and Regulated Use

**THE SERVICE IS NOT DESIGNED, INTENDED, VALIDATED, OR AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ANY APPLICATION OR ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAILURE, FAULT, OR INACCURACY COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE, OR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL LOSS.** Without limiting the foregoing, you agree not to use the Service (including any AI-generated outputs) as the sole or primary basis for decisions in:

• **Medical or clinical settings**: diagnosis, treatment planning, drug dosage calculations, patient triage, clinical decision support, or any application subject to medical device regulations
• **Life-safety and critical infrastructure**: structural or civil engineering sign-off, nuclear facility operations, air traffic control, emergency response systems, or autonomous vehicle control
• **Regulated financial decisions**: securities trading, credit underwriting, insurance actuarial determinations, or anti-money-laundering compliance where errors may result in regulatory penalties
• **Legal determinations**: rendering legal advice, court filings, or compliance certifications

If you choose to use the Service in connection with any regulated industry (including but not limited to healthcare/HIPAA, finance/SOX/PCI-DSS, government/FedRAMP, or data protection/GDPR), **you are solely responsible** for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. The Operator makes **no representations or warranties** regarding the Service's compliance with any industry-specific regulatory requirements, and the indemnification obligations in Section 7 apply to any claims arising from your use of the Service in such contexts.

9. Subscriptions, Billing, and Trials

9.1 Subscription Plans

The Service may be offered under one or more subscription plans (including free trials). The features, usage limits, and pricing applicable to each plan are described in the Service or on our website and may change from time to time. The Operator reserves the right to modify, discontinue, or introduce plans at any time with reasonable notice.

9.2 Free Trials

If we offer a free trial, you may use the Service under the trial plan for the specified trial period. At the end of the trial, your access to paid features may be suspended or limited unless you subscribe to a paid plan. We are under no obligation to extend or renew any trial.

9.3 Billing and Renewal

Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (e.g., monthly or annually) as described at the time of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You authorize us (or our third-party payment processor) to charge your designated payment method for all applicable fees.

9.4 Usage Limits and Overages

Certain plans may include usage quotas (e.g., AI token limits or API call caps). If you exceed your plan's usage limits, access to the affected features may be throttled or suspended until the next billing period, or you may be required to upgrade to a higher-tier plan. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you as you approach your limits.

9.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Service or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you will retain access to paid features until then. We do not provide prorated refunds for partial billing periods unless required by applicable law.

9.6 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe). Your payment information is collected and handled by these processors under their own terms and privacy policies. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your license to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive (including Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) will survive termination.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes (e.g., via the Service or email) with reasonable advance notice where practicable. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies we make available in the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Operator regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

14. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by the Operator.

15. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. The Operator may assign these Terms or its rights or obligations without restriction.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

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

16.1 Binding Arbitration

**PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY — IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.** You and the Operator agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service (collectively, "Disputes") will be resolved by **binding individual arbitration** administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect, rather than in court, except that either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language in Wilmington, Delaware, or at another mutually agreed location (or via telephone, video conference, or online proceedings if permitted by the AAA Rules). The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

16.2 Class Action and Jury Waiver

**YOU AND THE OPERATOR EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING OF ANY KIND.** Disputes must be brought on an individual basis only, and may not be consolidated with the claims of any other person or entity.

16.3 Arbitration Opt-Out

You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions in Sections 16.1 and 16.2 by sending written notice to the Operator within **30 days** of first accepting these Terms. The notice must include your name, email address associated with your account, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

16.4 Equitable Relief

Nothing in this section limits the Operator's right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through the Service or at info@getcarve.app.

By using Carve, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.