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Percy Chat Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 17 September 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Percy Chat ("Service," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Percy Chat. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

2. Service Description

Percy Chat is an AI chat platform that provides access to multiple artificial intelligence models and related services, including but not limited to:

  • Access to various AI models (proprietary and open-source)
  • Document upload and analysis capabilities
  • Web search integration
  • AI reasoning controls and customization
  • Chat history and conversation management

Our Service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
  • One person may not maintain multiple accounts

3.2 Account Security

  • You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized account access

4. Subscription Plans and Billing

4.1 Service Tiers

  • Free Tier: Access to free and open-weight models with community support
  • Pro ($10/month): Premium models with usage limits as specified on our pricing page
  • Premium ($20/month): Unlimited access subject to fair usage policy

4.2 Payment Terms

  • Subscription fees are billed monthly in advance
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice
  • Failure to pay may result in service suspension or termination

4.3 Fair Usage Policy

"Unlimited" features are subject to fair usage policy to ensure service quality for all users. Excessive usage that degrades service performance may result in temporary limitations or account review.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Percy Chat for lawful business and personal purposes consistent with these Terms.

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service to:

  • Generate illegal, harmful, or malicious content
  • Harass, threaten, or harm others
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Distribute spam, malware, or viruses
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or hack our systems
  • Use the Service for competitive intelligence against us
  • Generate content that violates third-party AI provider policies
  • Upload copyrighted material without permission
  • Create fake accounts or impersonate others
  • Use automated systems to access the Service excessively

5.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, monitor, or remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

6. Third-Party AI Providers

6.1 Third-Party Services

Percy Chat integrates with various third-party AI model providers. Your use of these models is subject to:

  • The respective provider's terms of service and privacy policies
  • Usage limitations and restrictions imposed by providers
  • Availability and performance of third-party services

6.2 No Warranties for Third-Party Services

We do not warrant the availability, accuracy, or performance of third-party AI models and are not responsible for their outputs or limitations.

7. User Content and Data

7.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload or create using our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your content solely to provide the Service.

7.2 AI-Generated Content

  • AI-generated responses are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or suitable for any purpose
  • You are responsible for reviewing and validating AI-generated content
  • We do not claim ownership of AI-generated content, but you use it at your own risk
  • AI outputs may not be unique and similar outputs may be generated for other users

7.3 Data Processing

Your use of uploaded files and documents is governed by our Privacy Policy. We process this data solely to provide AI analysis services.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

Percy Chat, including its software, design, and documentation, is protected by intellectual property laws. We retain all rights not expressly granted to you.

8.2 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide may be used by us without obligation or compensation to you.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Service Availability and Modifications

10.1 Service Availability

  • We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance when possible
  • We are not liable for service interruptions or downtime

10.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue features of our Service at any time with reasonable notice.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 AI Content Disclaimers

  • AI responses may contain errors, biases, or inaccuracies
  • AI-generated content should not be relied upon for critical decisions
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI outputs
  • AI models may produce harmful or inappropriate content despite our safeguards

11.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from third-party AI provider issues
  • Damages from service interruptions or data loss

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Percy Chat from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Content you upload or generate using our Service

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following our account deletion process.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Fail to pay subscription fees
  • Use the Service in a manner that harms our operations

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will cease
  • We may delete your account data after a reasonable period
  • Accrued fees remain payable
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of YOUR JURISDICTION, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Before filing any legal action, you agree to:

  1. Contact us directly to attempt resolution
  2. Engage in good faith negotiations for 30 days
  3. Consider mediation if direct negotiation fails

14.3 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved through negotiation may be subject to binding arbitration in YOUR JURISDICTION under the rules of ARBITRATION ORGANIZATION.

15. Export Controls

You acknowledge that our Service may be subject to export control laws. You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer the Service to any prohibited countries, individuals, or entities.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Percy Chat.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: help@spoonlabs.co

Address: 56 Austin Road, Glen Austin, Midrand, South Africa, 1685