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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using Vlinder AI ("the Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and the MIT License. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Software.

2. Open Source License

Vlinder is free and open-source software licensed under the MIT License:

  • Free to use: You can use Vlinder for any purpose, including commercial use, without payment
  • Free to modify: You can modify the source code to suit your needs
  • Free to distribute: You can share Vlinder with others, modified or unmodified
  • Permissive license: You can use Vlinder in proprietary software without releasing your source code
  • Attribution required: You must include the original MIT license and copyright notice

Full license text: View LICENSE on GitHub

3. Description of Software

Vlinder is a completely offline AI-powered programming assistant extension for Visual Studio Code that provides:

  • Intelligent code completion and suggestions
  • Code explanation and documentation
  • Bug detection and fixing assistance
  • Code refactoring recommendations
  • Natural language to code generation
  • Little Lightning - an innovative assistant prototype for creative interaction
  • DNA Context Protocol - revolutionary architecture visualization

4. No Account Required

Vlinder does not require account creation or registration:

  • No personal information collection
  • No authentication or login system
  • No user tracking or profiling
  • Complete privacy and anonymity

5. Free and Open Source - No Payments

Vlinder is completely free:

  • No subscription fees: All features are free forever
  • No hidden costs: No premium tiers or paid upgrades
  • No payment processing: We don't collect payment information
  • API costs: You are responsible for costs from your chosen AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

6. Acceptable Use

6.1 Permitted Use

You may use Vlinder for any lawful purpose, including:

  • Personal software development and learning
  • Commercial software development
  • Educational and research purposes
  • Modifying and customizing the software
  • Integrating with your own tools and workflows

6.2 Responsible Use

While using Vlinder, please:

  • Use AI features responsibly and ethically
  • Comply with your AI provider's terms of service
  • Respect applicable laws and regulations
  • Be mindful of intellectual property rights
  • Review and validate AI-generated code before use

7. Intellectual Property and Ownership

7.1 Your Work Remains Yours

You retain full ownership of your code and projects. The MIT license applies only to Vlinder itself, not to:

  • Code you write using Vlinder
  • Projects you create with Vlinder's assistance
  • AI-generated content produced through Vlinder
  • Your configurations and customizations

Important: Vlinder makes no claim of ownership or copyright on your work. You are free to use, modify, and distribute your creations under any license you choose.

7.2 Vlinder's Open Source License

Vlinder's source code is licensed under the MIT License:

  • Vlinder software: Licensed under MIT License
  • Third-party components: Include MIT and Apache-2.0 licensed code (see LICENSE file)
  • Derivative works: Can be distributed under any license, including proprietary
  • Attribution: Must retain the MIT license and copyright notice

7.3 AI-Generated Content

Code suggestions generated through AI providers:

  • Are subject to your AI provider's terms of service
  • Should be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness
  • May require attribution depending on the source
  • Are your responsibility to validate and use properly

8. Disclaimers and No Warranty

8.1 "AS IS" Provision

Vlinder is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied:

  • No warranty of accuracy: AI-generated suggestions may contain errors
  • No warranty of reliability: Software may have bugs or unexpected behavior
  • No warranty of fitness: May not be suitable for all purposes
  • No warranty of non-infringement: AI-generated code should be reviewed for IP issues
  • No warranty of security: Use at your own risk

8.2 Community Testing

While Vlinder undergoes rigorous testing by the community before release:

  • Bugs and issues may still exist
  • Some bugs are intentionally left for educational purposes
  • The software is continuously evolving
  • Community contributions improve quality over time

9. Limitation of Liability and No Compensation

9.1 No Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Vlinder contributors and maintainers shall NOT be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from use of AI-generated code
  • Software bugs, errors, or malfunctions
  • Data loss or corruption
  • Security vulnerabilities or breaches
  • Compatibility issues with your system

9.2 No Compensation

Vlinder is provided free of charge by the community. No compensation, refunds, or damages will be provided under any circumstances.

  • Use Vlinder at your own risk
  • No financial compensation for any issues
  • No service level agreements or guarantees
  • Community support is provided on a best-effort basis

10. Privacy and Data

Your use of Vlinder is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

  • Vlinder is completely offline with no built-in network access
  • No data collection or telemetry
  • All data stays on your local machine
  • AI provider privacy policies apply when using their services

11. Software Updates and Modifications

As open-source software:

  • Updates are voluntary: You choose when to update
  • Features may change: New versions may add, modify, or remove features
  • Breaking changes possible: Updates may require configuration changes
  • Community driven: Development priorities are set by the community
  • Fork and modify: You can create your own version if needed

12. No Termination - Uninstall Anytime

Since Vlinder requires no account:

  • No termination process: Simply uninstall the extension
  • No data to delete: All data is local to your machine
  • Clean removal: Uninstalling removes all Vlinder files
  • Reinstall anytime: You can reinstall whenever you want

13. Contributing to Vlinder

Vlinder welcomes community contributions:

  • Contributor License Agreement: By submitting a pull request, you agree to license your contribution under the MIT License
  • Process: Fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request
  • Code review: Maintainers will review and provide feedback
  • Community guidelines: Follow the CONTRIBUTING.md guidelines
  • Recognition: Contributors are acknowledged in the project

14. Third-Party Acknowledgments

Vlinder is built on the foundations of several open-source projects:

  • Aider - Apache-2.0 License
  • Claude Dev - MIT License
  • GPT Engineer - MIT License

Full acknowledgments and license texts are available in the LICENSE file.

15. AI Provider Terms

When using AI features, you must comply with your chosen provider's terms:

  • API usage: Subject to provider's rate limits and policies
  • Costs: You are responsible for API usage costs
  • Content policies: Follow provider's acceptable use policies
  • Data handling: Governed by provider's privacy policy

16. Changes to Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically:

  • GitHub repository: Changes published in the repository
  • Release notes: Significant changes noted in releases
  • Community discussion: Major changes discussed with community
  • No forced acceptance: You can continue using older versions

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by:

  • The MIT License terms
  • Applicable open-source software laws
  • International copyright and intellectual property laws

18. Community and Support

For questions, support, or contributions:

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, subject to the MIT License requirements.

20. Official Information and Ownership

Vlinder is developed and maintained through the collaborative efforts of QuickerStudio and the open-source community:

  • Development Team: QuickerStudio and open-source community contributors
  • Code Ownership: Vlinder's code ultimately belongs to QuickerStudio
  • Product Name: Vlinder Programming Assistant
  • Trademark: Vlinder AI
  • Official Website: https://vlinders.org/
  • Official Repository: https://github.com/QuickerStudio/Vlinder (the only official codebase)
  • Operations Team: QuickerStudio and open-source community

Important: Please ensure you are using Vlinder from official sources to guarantee authenticity and security.

21. The Vlinder Philosophy

Vlinder embodies the butterfly effect - small acts of sharing and openness creating waves of change:

  • Freedom: Free to use, modify, and share
  • Openness: Transparent source code and development
  • Equality: Fair and non-discriminatory sharing of technology and scientific advancement for everyone
  • Sharing: Knowledge and tools for everyone, everywhere

"Let Vlinder belong to the world, to you and me!"

Summary

In simple terms: Vlinder is free, open-source software under the MIT License. You can use it freely for any purpose, including commercial use. Your work remains yours. The software is provided "as is" with no warranties or liability. It's completely offline and respects your privacy. Join our community to contribute, get support, or just share your experience!