Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By accessing, browsing, or using RuleBox (hereinafter referred to as "the Service," "the Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), whether or not you create an account or submit any content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service (hereinafter "Terms," "Agreement," or "ToS"), as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (hereinafter "User," "you," or "your") and RuleBox. If you do not agree to all of these Terms in their entirety, you are not authorized to use or access the Service in any manner whatsoever, and you must immediately discontinue any and all use of the Platform.

Your continued use of the Service following any modifications, amendments, or updates to these Terms shall constitute your acceptance of such changes. We reserve the sole and absolute right to modify these Terms at any time, for any reason, without prior notice to you, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting. It is your sole responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. The most current version of these Terms will always be available on this page.

2. Description of Service and Scope

RuleBox is a web-based platform that facilitates the discovery, sharing, and discussion of AI coding rules, configurations, and related content submitted by users. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, regarding the Service, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

The scope of features, functionality, and availability of the Service may change at any time without notice. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate any aspect of the Service, temporarily or permanently, at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and without liability to you or any third party. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service or any part thereof.

3. User Accounts, Registration, and Security

In order to access certain features of the Service, including but not limited to submitting content, voting, reacting, or commenting, you may be required to create an account using a supported third-party authentication provider such as GitHub or Google (collectively, "OAuth Providers"). By authenticating through an OAuth Provider, you authorize us to access, collect, store, and use certain information from your OAuth Provider account as described in our Privacy Policy.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not such activities are authorized by you. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security of which you become aware. We shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or other liability arising from your failure to comply with this section or from any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend, disable, or terminate your account at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, including but not limited to suspected violations of these Terms, suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity, or upon request by law enforcement or other government agencies. Upon termination of your account, your right to use the Service will immediately cease, and we may delete or retain your account information and content in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable law.

4. User-Submitted Content and Intellectual Property

The Service allows users to submit, post, upload, publish, or otherwise make available content including but not limited to text, code, configurations, comments, and other materials (collectively, "User Content"). By submitting User Content to the Service, you hereby irrevocably dedicate such User Content to the public domain under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0 1.0) Universal Public Domain Dedication, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

To the extent that any jurisdiction does not permit the complete waiver of copyright and related rights, you hereby grant to RuleBox and all users of the Service a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, and otherwise exploit your User Content in any form, medium, or technology now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose whatsoever, commercial or non-commercial, without compensation, attribution, or further notice to you.

You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to submit your User Content and to grant the rights and licenses set forth herein; (b) your User Content does not and will not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other proprietary rights; (c) your User Content does not contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable; and (d) your User Content does not contain any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, screen, edit, remove, or refuse to post any User Content at any time, for any reason or no reason, in our sole discretion, without notice to you. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, legality, or any other aspect of User Content, and we expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User Content.

5. Content Discovery and Aggregation

In addition to user-submitted content, RuleBox may utilize automated systems, bots, crawlers, and other technologies to discover, collect, index, and aggregate publicly available AI coding rules, configurations, and related content from various sources across the internet, including but not limited to public repositories, websites, forums, and other platforms (collectively, "Discovered Content"). By making content publicly available on the internet, content creators acknowledge that such content may be discovered and indexed by our systems.

Discovered Content is presented on the Service for informational and educational purposes. We make reasonable efforts to attribute Discovered Content to its original source where identifiable. However, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of such attribution or the completeness of source information.

Takedown Requests: If you are the owner or authorized representative of content that has been discovered and displayed on the Service, and you wish to have such content removed, you may submit a takedown request to contact@rulebox.ai. Your request should include: (a) identification of the content to be removed; (b) your contact information; (c) a statement that you are the owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner; and (d) a statement that the information in your request is accurate. We will review takedown requests and respond in accordance with our internal policies and applicable law. We reserve the right to request additional verification or documentation before processing any takedown request.

6. Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Conduct

You agree that you will not, and will not permit any third party to, use the Service in any manner that:

• Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law, regulation, or ordinance
• Infringes or violates the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or any other rights of any third party
• Is fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or constitutes phishing or other deceptive practices
• Transmits any viruses, worms, trojans, malware, spyware, or any other malicious or harmful code
• Interferes with, disrupts, or creates an undue burden on the Service or the networks or services connected to the Service
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Service
• Harvests, collects, or stores personal information about other users without their express consent
• Impersonates any person or entity or falsely states or misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity
• Uses any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission
• Circumvents, disables, or otherwise interferes with any security-related features of the Service
• Engages in any activity that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the Service, its users, or any third party

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this section, including without limitation, removing the offending content from the Service, suspending or terminating the account of such violators, and reporting such conduct to law enforcement authorities.

7. Third-Party Services, Links, and Content

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by RuleBox (collectively, "Third-Party Services"). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, practices, or availability of any Third-Party Services. Your use of Third-Party Services is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and policies of any Third-Party Services before using them.

We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any Third-Party Services, and any reliance you place on such Third-Party Services is strictly at your own risk. Your interactions with Third-Party Services, including any purchases or other transactions, are solely between you and the third party, and we shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of any such interactions.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. RULEBOX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, RULEBOX MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION THAT: (A) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS; (B) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (C) THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, OR COMPLETE; (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; OR (E) ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICE WILL BE CORRECTED.

USER CONTENT AND OTHER CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF ANY KIND. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH CONTENT FOR ANY PURPOSE, AND ANY USE OF OR RELIANCE ON SUCH CONTENT IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. RULEBOX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, OR HARM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RULEBOX, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF RULEBOX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF RULEBOX AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO RULEBOX, IF ANY, DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE THE CLAIM AROSE, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (USD $100.00).

THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER THE ASSERTED LIABILITY OR DAMAGES ARE BASED ON CONTRACT, INDEMNIFICATION, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, AND EVEN IF RULEBOX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LIABILITY OR DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH CASES, THE LIABILITY OF RULEBOX SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RuleBox, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising out of or relating to: (a) your access to or use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (e) your violation of any rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights; or (f) any dispute or issue between you and any third party.

We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims. You agree not to settle any matter subject to indemnification under this section without our prior written consent.

11. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT AND TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by binding arbitration, rather than in court. There is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is limited. An arbitrator can award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court and must follow these Terms as a court would.

You agree that any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted, and you are agreeing to give up the ability to participate in a class action. The arbitration shall be administered by a mutually agreed-upon arbitration provider in accordance with its then-current rules and procedures. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language, and the seat of arbitration shall be determined by RuleBox in its sole discretion.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RuleBox may seek injunctive or other equitable relief to protect its intellectual property rights, confidential information, or other proprietary rights in any court of competent jurisdiction without first submitting to arbitration.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. To the extent that any lawsuit or court proceeding is permitted hereunder, you agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Delaware, and you waive any objection to venue in such courts.

13. Waiver of Class Actions and Jury Trial

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING OF ANY KIND. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU AND RULEBOX ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

14. Termination

We may, in our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, and without liability to you. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, suspected violations of these Terms, suspected fraudulent or abusive activity, requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, unexpected technical or security issues, extended periods of inactivity, or discontinuation of the Service.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

16. Entire Agreement and Waiver

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and RuleBox concerning the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and RuleBox with respect to the Service. Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.

The failure of RuleBox to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term, condition, or provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term, condition, or provision or any other term, condition, or provision.

17. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense any or all of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign, transfer, or sublicense any or all of our rights or obligations under these Terms without restriction and without notice to you. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void.

18. Force Majeure

RuleBox shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government actions, labor disputes, epidemics, pandemics, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, or any other cause beyond our reasonable control.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or the Service, you may contact us at contact@rulebox.ai. We will endeavor to respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, but we make no guarantees regarding response times or the resolution of any issues raised.