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Terms of Service

Last updated: April 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using OpenTeddy, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the software.

2. Product Offerings

OpenTeddy offers three tiers:

OpenTeddy Desktop — $99

  • One-time purchase: $99 USD via Stripe (credit card, Apple Pay)
  • Includes current version updates (not lifetime updates)
  • License: Tied to your Firebase account (Google/Apple login)
  • Device limit: Up to 2 devices per license
  • Device management: You can remove and reassign devices
  • Refund policy: 7-day refund window (see Refund Policy)

OpenTeddy Core (Free)

  • MIT License: Free and open-source
  • Basic functionality for developers and DIY users
  • No purchase required, no license key needed
  • Community support via GitHub
  • Source code: github.com/m31527/OpenTeddy

Enterprise

3. No Warranty

OpenTeddy is provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

The developers make no guarantees about the software's performance, reliability, accuracy, or suitability for your needs.

4. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • Data loss or corruption
  • System failures or crashes
  • Security breaches
  • Financial losses from API usage costs
  • Errors in code execution or generated skills

5. Core Positioning

OpenTeddy is built on these principles:

  • Own your AI: You control your data and models
  • Zero token cost: Run locally with no per-token fees (when using local models)
  • 100% private: All processing happens on your machine
  • Flexible: Use any model (Ollama, Anthropic, or custom)

6. User Responsibilities

When using OpenTeddy, you are responsible for:

  • Security: Protecting your license key, API keys, credentials, and sensitive data
  • Compliance: Ensuring your use complies with applicable laws and regulations
  • Backups: Maintaining backups of important data and files
  • Review: Reviewing and approving high-risk commands before execution
  • Monitoring: Monitoring the agent's actions and outputs
  • License usage: Not sharing your license key with others

7. Payment and Billing (Desktop)

  • Payment processor: Stripe
  • Accepted methods: Credit card, Apple Pay
  • Processing fees: Approximately 3-5% (handled by Stripe)
  • Currency: USD
  • Refunds: See our Refund Policy

8. License Activation and Management (Desktop)

  • License keys are tied to your Firebase account (Google or Apple login)
  • Each license allows activation on up to 2 devices
  • You can deactivate a device to free up a slot for another device
  • License keys are non-transferable between accounts
  • Sharing or reselling license keys is prohibited and may result in deactivation

9. Third-Party Services

OpenTeddy integrates with third-party services (Anthropic, Ollama, etc.). Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms:

We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or policies of third-party services.

10. Autonomous Code Execution

OpenTeddy can execute code and shell commands autonomously. You acknowledge and accept that:

  • The agent may make mistakes or execute unintended commands
  • You should review high-risk commands before approval
  • You are responsible for any consequences of code execution
  • The "Local-Only Mode" can be used for sensitive operations

11. Data and Privacy

By using OpenTeddy, you acknowledge that:

  • Most data is processed and stored locally on your machine
  • Some data may be sent to Anthropic Claude API during escalation (unless Local-Only Mode is enabled)
  • You are responsible for protecting sensitive data and credentials
  • See our Privacy Policy for details

12. Prohibited Uses

You may not use OpenTeddy to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Generate malicious code or malware
  • Attack, compromise, or harm other systems
  • Process data you do not have rights to use
  • Bypass security measures or access controls

13. Updates and Modifications

OpenTeddy Desktop includes current version updates:

  • Bug fixes and security patches for the current major version
  • Minor feature improvements and optimizations
  • Major version upgrades may require a new purchase
  • We are not obligated to maintain backward compatibility

OpenTeddy Core (free) receives updates at our discretion with no guaranteed schedule.

14. Support

OpenTeddy Desktop:

  • Email support: m31527@gmail.com
  • We provide reasonable technical support for paid users
  • Response time: typically within 1-3 business days

OpenTeddy Core (Free):

  • Community support via GitHub Issues
  • No guaranteed response time or support

Supporting the Project:

  • You can support development via GitHub Sponsors, Ko-fi, or "Buy me a coffee"
  • Support contributions do not grant additional features, priority support, or Desktop access
  • Support is voluntary and appreciated but not required

15. Termination

You may stop using OpenTeddy at any time by uninstalling the software and deleting associated data. These terms remain in effect for any past use of the software.

16. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the software is used, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the software after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

18. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

19. Summary

Free to try. Pay for experience. Support if you love it. Enterprise if you scale.

20. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us via:

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