Terms of Service

Last updated: March 26, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of CodeTrotter ("Service"), operated by CodeTrotter ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Description of Service

CodeTrotter is a platform that generates AI-powered walkthroughs of software repositories. The Service analyzes repository structure and source code to produce guided explanations, architecture overviews, and code documentation.

The Service is provided on a freemium basis with both free and paid subscription tiers.

2. Account Registration

To use CodeTrotter, you must create an account using GitHub OAuth. By creating an account, you:

• Confirm you are at least 13 years of age
• Agree to provide accurate account information
• Are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• Are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service to analyze repositories you do not have authorization to access
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the Service's proprietary algorithms
• Use the Service to generate content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Circumvent usage limits, rate limits, or access controls
• Use automated tools to scrape or bulk-access the Service beyond normal API usage
• Transmit malware, exploits, or malicious content through the Service
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Intellectual Property

Your Code

You retain all ownership rights to any source code you submit to the Service. We claim no intellectual property rights over your code. Repository data is processed temporarily and is not permanently stored on our servers.

Generated Walkthroughs

Walkthroughs generated by the Service are derived from your code using AI models. You own the walkthroughs generated from your repositories and may use, share, and modify them freely.

CodeTrotter Platform

The Service, including its design, features, algorithms, and branding, is owned by CodeTrotter and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to use our trademarks, logos, or brand assets.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Free Tier

The free tier provides limited access to the Service at no cost. We may modify free tier limits at any time with reasonable notice.

Paid Subscriptions

• Paid subscriptions are billed monthly or annually through Stripe
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the end of the billing period
• You may cancel your subscription at any time; access continues until the end of the current billing period
• Prices may change with 30 days' notice; existing subscriptions are honored until renewal

Refunds

We offer refunds on a case-by-case basis within 14 days of purchase. Contact us at support@codetrotter.dev to request a refund.

6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Walkthroughs are generated by AI models and may contain inaccuracies, hallucinations, or incomplete explanations. The Service is intended as a productivity tool, not a substitute for professional code review, security audits, or legal compliance assessment.

You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of generated content before relying on it for critical decisions.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your data.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied
• We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service
• Our total liability for any claims related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CodeTrotter and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit through the Service

10. Service Availability and Modifications

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time. For paid subscribers, we will provide reasonable notice before discontinuing core functionality and offer pro-rated refunds where appropriate.

We may perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily limits availability. We will provide advance notice when possible.

11. Termination

• By you: You may close your account at any time through the account settings or by contacting us
• By us: We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms, suspected fraud, or extended inactivity (12+ months)

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We will delete your account data within 30 days, except as required by law.

12. Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good-faith negotiation — contact us first and we will attempt to resolve the issue directly
2. Binding arbitration — if negotiation fails, disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration administered under the rules of the American Arbitration Association

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

For paid subscribers, material adverse changes will be communicated at least 30 days in advance.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:

• Email: legal@codetrotter.dev
• GitHub: coflounder/codetrotter