Terms of Service

Last updated: 10/22/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ContextStream ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ContextStream is a documentation indexing and search platform that integrates with AI tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The Service allows you to index documentation sources and query them using natural language through compatible AI assistants.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Transmit malicious code or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use the Service for illegal or unauthorized purposes
  • Scrape or harvest data from the Service
  • Abuse or exceed rate limits

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any documentation sources and content you provide to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a license to process, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

5.2 Our Content

The Service, including its design, features, and source code, is owned by ContextStream and protected by intellectual property laws. The Service is licensed under the MIT License for self-hosted deployments.

5.3 Third-Party Content

You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to index and query third-party documentation. We are not responsible for copyright infringement claims related to your use of the Service.

6. Subscription and Payment

6.1 Paid Plans

Certain features require a paid subscription. Subscription fees are charged on a recurring basis and are non-refundable except as required by law or as specified in our refund policy.

6.2 Free Tier

We offer a free tier with limited features. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the free tier at any time.

6.3 Payment Terms

  • Prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
  • You must provide valid payment information
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
  • We may change prices with 30 days notice

7. Usage Limits and Quotas

Your subscription includes specific usage limits (searches, sources, pages indexed). Exceeding these limits may result in service interruption or additional charges. We reserve the right to enforce rate limits and throttle excessive usage.

8. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications that temporarily affect service availability. We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions.

9. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. We process your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. For self-hosted deployments, you are responsible for data protection compliance.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time. Upon termination, your data will be deleted according to our retention policy.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ContextStream from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or service notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

17. Open Source License

The ContextStream source code is available under the MIT License. The MIT License applies to self-hosted deployments. These Terms apply to our hosted service.

18. API Terms

If you use our API, you must comply with our API usage guidelines and rate limits. API keys are confidential and must not be shared.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through GitHub Issues.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ContextStream regarding the Service.

Terms of Service - ContextStream