Terms of Service for Forge

License

Forge is released under the MIT License. By using Forge, you agree to the terms of that license.

Acceptable Use

You may use Forge to connect to development machines you own or have explicit permission to access. You are responsible for ensuring you have authorization to connect to and operate on any system you access through Forge.

You may not use Forge to:

• Access systems without explicit authorization
• Violate applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of any system
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system or network
• Use the application in any way that could damage or impair the application or its functionality

No Warranty

Forge is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content
• Availability or uptime of configured services

The application may contain bugs, errors, or security vulnerabilities. Use at your own risk.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Commands executed on remote systems, including those suggested by AI assistants
• Files edited, created, or deleted through Forge
• Git operations performed through Forge
• Data transmitted to AI providers
• Maintaining the security of your SSH credentials and API keys
• Complying with the terms of service of your SSH servers and AI providers
• Backing up important data on remote systems
• Verifying AI-generated suggestions before approval and execution

Forge provides safety features including command approval workflows, host-key verification, and secret redaction, but these are defense-in-depth measures, not guarantees of safety.

Third-Party Services

Forge connects to services you explicitly configure:

• Your SSH server(s)
• Your AI provider(s)
• Your local Ollama instance (if configured)

Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third-party services.

AI Disclaimer

Forge includes an AI assistant feature that:

• May generate incorrect, incomplete, or misleading suggestions
• May propose commands that could cause data loss or system damage
• Does not guarantee the safety or correctness of proposed actions
• Requires your explicit approval before executing any mutating operation

You are solely responsible for reviewing and approving all AI-generated suggestions. Never approve commands or patches without understanding their full implications.

AI providers may have their own terms of service regarding data usage, retention, and model training. Review those terms before connecting.

Export Compliance

You are responsible for complying with all applicable export control laws and regulations. Some countries may restrict the use of encryption software or AI technologies. Ensure your use of Forge complies with local laws.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Forge developers and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data
• Loss of profits
• System damage or corruption
• Unauthorized access to your systems
• Actions taken based on AI-generated suggestions
• Service interruptions or failures

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the application version and documentation. Your continued use of Forge after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Termination

You may stop using Forge at any time by uninstalling the application. We reserve the right to discontinue or modify the application at any time without notice.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Note: These terms describe Forge's intended use and limitations. This is not legal advice. Consult a qualified legal professional before releasing software to the public.