Terms and Conditions

Overview of Services

TechDebtGPT is a platform powered by artificial intelligence and designed to help software developers, teams, and organizations analyze and understand technical debt—the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of a better approach that would take longer.

Our services may include (but are not limited to):

• AI-driven code analysis and visualization
• Dashboards and technical debt metrics
• Reporting and automated suggestions
• Educational content and best practices
• Integration tools for repositories and CI/CD workflows

These services may be updated, modified, or removed at our sole discretion.

Eligibility

You may use the Services only if:

• You are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction;
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
• You are not barred from using the Services under any applicable laws.

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that all registration and other information you submit is truthful, accurate, and up to date.

User Accounts

To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information;
• Maintain the confidentiality of your password and account credentials;
• Accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

You must not impersonate any person or entity or use false information. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect fraudulent behavior or misuse.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Services solely for lawful and authorized purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
• Use the Services for any purpose that is fraudulent, abusive, or harmful;
• Interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity or performance of the platform;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts;
• Upload or distribute malicious software, code, or content;
• Copy, reverse-engineer, or decompile any portion of our Services;
• Use bots, crawlers, or automated scripts to access the Services inappropriately.

We reserve the right to investigate and prosecute violations of this policy to the fullest extent permitted by law.

User Content and Code Uploads

Some services offered by TechDebtGPT may allow users to upload source code, project data, comments, feedback, or other content ("User Content"). By submitting any User Content, you agree that:

• You own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit such content;
• You grant TechDebtGPT a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, process, analyze, and display the content solely to provide you with the requested Services;
• You understand that any analysis is automated and not a substitute for professional engineering review;
• You acknowledge that although we take security seriously, no platform is 100% secure, and you upload content at your own risk.

We do not claim ownership of your code. You retain all rights to your intellectual property.

Privacy and Data Security

Our handling of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines what data we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using TechDebtGPT, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described therein.

We make reasonable efforts to protect your data using industry-standard technical and organizational measures. However, you acknowledge that no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

If you integrate TechDebtGPT with third-party services such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or others, you are responsible for reviewing and understanding those third-party privacy practices.

Intellectual Property

All content on TechDebtGPT, including but not limited to text, graphics, interfaces, software, source code, scripts, and the design and structure of the platform, is owned by or licensed to TechDebtGPT and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Services without permission;
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content;
• Use our trademarks or branding without our written consent.

You may use our Services only in accordance with these Terms and for their intended purposes.

Payments and Subscriptions

Certain features may be available through paid plans or subscriptions. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to:

• Pay all fees and taxes associated with your use of the paid Services;
• Provide accurate and complete billing information;
• Authorize us (or our payment processor) to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.

We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time with prior notice. Subscription cancellations or changes can be made via your account settings.

No refunds will be issued for partial billing periods, unless otherwise specified by law or explicitly stated in our refund policy.

Third-Party Services and Integrations

TechDebtGPT may contain links or integrations with third-party platforms and tools. We do not control or endorse any third-party websites or services, and we are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or security of such third-party platforms.
You acknowledge that use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

No Warranty

The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and representations, whether express, implied, or statutory, including:

• Merchantability;
• Fitness for a particular purpose;
• Non-infringement;
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the analysis results.

We do not guarantee that the Services will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. You assume full responsibility for any decisions or actions taken based on insights from our platform.

Limitation of Liability

The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties and representations, whether express, implied, or statutory, including:

• Loss of profits or revenue;
• Loss or corruption of data;
• System outages or security breaches;
• Errors in code analysis or technical recommendations.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount paid by you for the Services in the 3 months prior to the claim; or (b) $500.

Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services, with or without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms or applicable laws;
• We suspect fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activity;
• Continuing to provide Services to you is no longer commercially viable.

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify users through the Website or via email.
Your continued use of the Services after the revised Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated agreement.
We encourage you to review the Terms regularly.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or wish to report a concern, please contact us at:

📧 info@techdebtgpt.com

🌐 https://www.techdebtgpt.com