Terms of Service

Effective Date: 04/20/26

Service Name: RileyWrites ("the Service")

Provider: The California Open Source Company LLC ("we," "us," or "the Company")

Welcome to RileyWrites!

This is a legally binding contract. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), Privacy Policy, Data Processing Agreement (DPA), list of Sub-processors, and AI Transparency Notice (collectively, the "Linked Policies"). All Linked Policies are incorporated by reference and available at [links to be inserted]. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and legally capable of entering into contracts.

2. Description of the Service

The Service is an AI-powered content generation and writing assistance tool. It analyzes your prior content (where provided) for style adaptation, processes your prompts, and generates text outputs. The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." We do not guarantee that outputs will be accurate, original, complete, error-free, or suitable for any particular purpose. Outputs may contain factual inaccuracies, hallucinations, biases, or other imperfections inherent to generative AI technology.

We may rely on upstream AI providers (e.g., large language model APIs). You agree that all obligations, restrictions, and disclaimers imposed by those upstream providers flow down to you and are binding on your use of the Service.

3. User Content and Outputs

3.1 Definitions

"Input" means any text, prior content, prompts, files, or other materials you provide to the Service.

"Output" means the AI-generated content the Service produces based on your Input.

Collectively, Input and Output are referred to as "User Content."

3.2 Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content to the extent permitted by applicable law. You are solely responsible for your User Content, including ensuring it does not violate any applicable laws or these Terms. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to provide the Input to the Service and that your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights.

3.3 License You Grant to Us

By providing Input to the Service, you grant us an irrevocable, perpetual, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, copy, store, modify, reproduce, create derivative works of, distribute, display, and aggregate your User Content (and any derivative works) for the following purposes:

(i) to provide, maintain, and deliver the Service to you, including style adaptation and personalization;

(ii) to improve our models, products, and the Service, including through data analysis, research, development of new features, and training (unless you have opted out of training use via your account settings, where available);

(iii) for safety, security, compliance, and enforcement purposes; and

(iv) for our other legitimate business purposes.

We may use automated systems and a limited number of authorized personnel to review your User Content for these purposes. Opting out of training use (if the option is available) may limit the quality of style adaptation and personalization.

3.4 License to Outputs

We claim no ownership rights in the Outputs. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the Outputs for any lawful internal or commercial purpose. However:

Outputs are provided "as generated" and may not be unique. Due to the nature of generative AI, different users may receive similar or identical Outputs, and your rights in any specific Output do not extend to Outputs generated for other users.
We make no copyright or originality guarantee. Pure AI-generated Outputs may not be eligible for copyright protection in many jurisdictions.
You must not present Outputs as entirely human-authored if doing so would be misleading.

3.5 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, verifying accuracy, and ensuring that any Output you use complies with all applicable laws (including copyright, defamation, privacy, and advertising regulations). Artificial intelligence is probabilistic and rapidly evolving. Outputs may:

(a) contain hallucinations or factual inaccuracies,

(b) be offensive, biased, inappropriate, or objectionable,

(d) be unsuitable for your intended purpose.

You must conduct your own thorough review and human supervision before using or publishing any Output. Outputs do not constitute professional advice, and you should not rely on them as such. We do not endorse any views expressed in Outputs.

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all underlying AI models, algorithms, software, interfaces, technology, and any improvements, enhancements, or derivative works thereof (collectively, "Company IP"), is and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in or to the Company IP, except for the limited, revocable license to use the Outputs as expressly set forth in Section 3.

You may not (and may not permit others to): (i) copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works of the Service or Company IP; (ii) use the Service to develop, train, or improve any competing AI model or service; or (iii) remove or obscure any proprietary notices.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding the Service ("Feedback") may be used by us without restriction or compensation to you, and you hereby assign all rights in such Feedback to the Company.

5. Warranties and Disclaimers

THE SERVICE AND ALL OUTPUTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, uninterrupted operation, or error-free performance.

We do not warrant or represent that:

The Service or any Outputs will meet your requirements;
Outputs will be accurate, complete, original, or free from hallucinations, biases, or offensive content;
Defects will be corrected; or
The Service will be available without interruption.

You accept that any use of Outputs or User Content is at your sole risk. Outputs are probabilistic, rapidly evolving, and should not be relied upon as the sole source of truth, factual information, or professional advice. You must conduct independent verification and human review before any use or publication.

EU AI Act Note: Where required, we inform you that Outputs are AI-generated. You remain fully responsible for any transparency, accuracy, or compliance obligations when using or distributing them.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

(a) indirect, incidental, special, punitive, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, use, or other intangible losses; or

(b) any other claim, damage, or cost arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of (or inability to use) the Service or Outputs.

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the greater of (i) the total fees you actually paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (ii) one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100).

These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you to that extent. You may have additional rights under applicable law.

7. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers (collectively, the "Indemnitees") from and against any and all claims, damages (direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), losses, liabilities, costs, debts, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

(a) your use of the Service or any Outputs;

(b) your Input or User Content;

(d) your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with us at your expense.

8. Prohibited Uses and Export Controls

You agree not to use the Service in any manner that: (a) violates any applicable law or regulation; (b) infringes third-party rights; (c) generates content that is unlawful, harmful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or discriminatory; or (d) attempts to circumvent any technical or security measures.

You represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country subject to U.S. export sanctions or embargoes, and that you will not use the Service for any prohibited end-use under U.S. export control laws (including EAR and ITAR). We may block access or terminate accounts suspected of violating this section without notice.

9. Termination, Suspension, Discontinuation

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service (in whole or in part) immediately upon notice if you breach these Terms, the AUP, or any Linked Policy, or if we reasonably believe continued use would expose us to legal risk. Upon termination, your right to use Outputs previously generated ceases for any new use, but you may retain copies you already possess (subject to ongoing obligations). Sections that by nature survive (liability, indemnification, governing law, etc.) will continue.

You may terminate your account at any time via settings or by contacting support. We are not required to retain User Content after termination.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The courts of the State of California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute.

You waive any right to a jury trial. Any claim must be brought within one (1) year of the event giving rise to it.

11. Privacy and Data Security

Privacy. We care about your privacy. By using the Service, you acknowledge that we may collect, use, and disclose your personal information and aggregated, pseudonymized, and/or de-identified data as set forth in our Privacy Policy, and that your personal information will be transferred to, and/or processed in, the United States.

Security. We care about the security of your personal information. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized third-parties will never be able to defeat our security measures or to use your data for improper purposes. You acknowledge that you provide your data at your own risk. You will notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your User Account, and you will immediately take action to secure your account, including by changing your password.

12. Third-Party Services and Logins

The Service may allow you to authenticate or connect using third-party accounts, such as Google Sign-In. By using such features, you authorize us to access and use certain information from your third-party account as permitted by that provider's terms and your privacy settings. We are not responsible for the practices of any third-party service providers.

Your use of third-party logins is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We may discontinue support for any third-party integration at any time. When using Google Sign-In or similar services, you acknowledge that we will receive basic profile information (e.g., name, email) solely for account creation and authentication purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to the Service

We may modify, add, suspend, or discontinue any features, functionality, or components of the Service at any time, with or without notice. Continued use after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Service. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation. For material changes that affect paid subscriptions, we will provide reasonable notice where practicable.

14. Export Controls, Sanctions, and Restricted Users

You shall comply with all applicable export control, sanctions, and trade laws. You represent that you are not a prohibited person or entity under any U.S. sanctions list (including OFAC) and will not use or export the Service in violation of such laws. We may restrict or terminate access if we reasonably believe a violation has occurred or to comply with legal requirements.

15. Survival

All provisions that by their nature should survive termination or expiration of these Terms shall do so, including but not limited to Sections on User Content and Outputs (licenses and responsibilities), Intellectual Property, Warranties and Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law, and any confidentiality or data obligations.

16. AI-Specific Compliance

We strive to comply with applicable AI regulations, including transparency requirements under the EU AI Act (where relevant) and California law. Outputs generated by the Service are AI-assisted and should be clearly identified as such when published or distributed where required by law. You remain solely responsible for your own compliance obligations when using or redistributing Outputs, including any sector-specific rules (e.g., advertising, healthcare, finance). We may update the Service or these Terms as needed to address evolving legal requirements.

17. Paid Accounts

Fees; Payments; Cancellation. If you purchase any aspect of the Service, you must provide complete and accurate billing information, including a valid payment method. For paid subscriptions, we will automatically charge your payment method on each periodic renewal until you cancel. We will charge tax when required. If your payment is not successful, we may downgrade your account or suspend your access to the Service until payment is received. You can cancel your paid subscription at any time; however, payments already made are non-refundable, except where required by law. For questions regarding payments or cancellation, please contact contact@rileywrites.ai.

Price changes. We may adjust subscription prices periodically. If prices increase, we will provide 30 days' notice, and the new price will apply at your next renewal, allowing you to cancel if you disagree with the change.

18. Miscellaneous

Changes to Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Your continued use of the Service after any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms or to any future version, you must immediately stop accessing or using the Service.

Assignment. These Terms, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you. We may assign these Terms without restriction. Any attempted transfer or assignment by you in violation of this section will be null and void.

Entire Agreement; Severability. These Terms (including all Linked Policies), together with any amendments and any additional written agreements you may enter into with us in connection with the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the Service. Any statements or comments made between you and any of our employees or representatives are expressly excluded from these Terms and will not apply. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which will remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver. No waiver of any term of these Terms will be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or of any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Force Majeure. We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to upstream provider outages, regulatory changes, acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, or internet or infrastructure disruptions.

Contact. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@rileywrites.ai.