# Terms of Service **Effective Date:** February 15, 2026 **Last Updated:** February 15, 2026 These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Tonedeaf Chrome Extension ("Extension") and the associated website at https://tonedeaf.bycole.dev/ ("Website"), provided by Cole Park, operating as bycole ("we," "us," "our"). By installing, purchasing, or using the Extension, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Extension. --- ## 1. Definitions 1.1. **"Extension"** means the Tonedeaf Chrome Extension, including all updates and patches. 1.2. **"License"** means the lifetime, non-exclusive right to use the Extension granted upon purchase. 1.3. **"Trial Period"** means the 7-day free trial period beginning upon first installation of the Extension. 1.4. **"Local Processing"** means all translation and AI processing occurs entirely on the user's device via Ollama, with no data transmitted to external servers. 1.5. **"User," "you," "your"** means any individual who installs or uses the Extension. --- ## 2. License Grant 2.1. **Lifetime License.** Upon payment of the one-time license fee, we grant you a perpetual, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Extension on your personal devices. 2.2. **Trial License.** We provide a 7-day free trial. During the Trial Period, you may use the Extension with full functionality. After the Trial Period expires, you must purchase a License to continue using the Extension. 2.3. **Restrictions.** You may not: - (a) Redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or sell the Extension or your License; - (b) Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension, except where applicable law expressly permits; - (c) Remove or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks; - (d) Use the Extension to develop a competing product or service; - (e) Circumvent or attempt to circumvent the trial or license validation mechanisms. 2.4. **Personal Use.** Each License is for one individual. You may install the Extension on multiple personal devices you own, but you may not share your License with other individuals. --- ## 3. Pricing and Payment 3.1. **One-Time Payment.** The Extension is offered at a one-time lifetime price as displayed on the Website at the time of purchase. No recurring fees apply. 3.2. **Price Changes.** We reserve the right to change pricing for new purchases at any time. Price changes do not affect existing License holders. 3.3. **Refunds.** Due to the digital nature of the product and the availability of a free trial, all sales are final. We may, at our sole discretion, issue refunds on a case-by-case basis within 14 days of purchase if you experience a material defect that we cannot resolve. 3.4. **Payment Processing.** Payments are processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store your payment card information. Your use of any payment provider is subject to their own terms and privacy policies. --- ## 4. Local Processing and Third-Party Software 4.1. **No Cloud Processing.** The Extension performs all translation and AI processing locally on your device. We do not operate servers that process your text, translations, or messages. 4.2. **Ollama Dependency.** The Extension requires Ollama (https://ollama.com) to be installed on your device. Ollama is third-party open-source software governed by its own license (MIT License). We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for Ollama. 4.3. **AI Models.** The Extension uses AI language models downloaded and run via Ollama. The accuracy, quality, and behavior of translations depend on the selected model and are not guaranteed. 4.4. **Your Responsibility.** You are solely responsible for: - (a) Installing and maintaining Ollama and the required models; - (b) Ensuring your device meets the hardware requirements; - (c) The content you translate and how you use translated output; - (d) Complying with applicable laws regarding your communications. --- ## 5. Intellectual Property 5.1. **Our IP.** The Extension, including its code, design, user interface, and documentation, is our proprietary property and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved. 5.2. **Your Content.** You retain full ownership of all text you input, translate, or generate using the Extension. Since all processing occurs locally, we never access, view, or store your content. 5.3. **Feedback.** If you voluntarily provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Extension, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use such feedback for any purpose without obligation to you. --- ## 6. Acceptable Use 6.1. You agree not to use the Extension to: - (a) Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights; - (b) Generate or distribute harmful, abusive, or unlawful content; - (c) Impersonate others or misrepresent the origin of communications; - (d) Interfere with the operation of websites, platforms, or services you access while using the Extension. --- ## 7. Disclaimer of Warranties 7.1. THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. 7.2. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: - (a) The Extension will meet your requirements; - (b) Translations will be accurate, complete, or appropriate for any particular context; - (c) The Extension will be uninterrupted, error-free, or compatible with all systems; - (d) Defects will be corrected. 7.3. You acknowledge that AI-generated translations may contain errors, inappropriate language, or inaccuracies. You are responsible for reviewing all output before use. --- ## 8. Limitation of Liability 8.1. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE EXTENSION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE LICENSE. 8.2. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - (a) Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business; - (b) Damages arising from inaccurate translations; - (c) Damages arising from your reliance on translated output; - (d) Damages arising from third-party software (including Ollama). --- ## 9. Indemnification 9.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: - (a) Your use of the Extension; - (b) Your violation of these Terms; - (c) Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights; - (d) Content you create, translate, or distribute using the Extension. --- ## 10. Updates and Support 10.1. **Updates.** We may release updates to the Extension at our discretion. Lifetime License holders receive all updates at no additional cost. We do not guarantee any specific update schedule or continued development. 10.2. **Support.** We provide best-effort support via email. We do not guarantee response times or resolution of issues. 10.3. **Discontinuation.** We reserve the right to discontinue the Extension at any time. If we discontinue the Extension within 12 months of your purchase, we will issue a pro-rata refund. --- ## 11. Termination 11.1. **By You.** You may stop using the Extension and uninstall it at any time. 11.2. **By Us.** We may terminate your License if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, you must uninstall the Extension and cease all use. 11.3. **Survival.** Sections 5, 7, 8, 9, and 13 survive termination. --- ## 12. Modifications 12.1. We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via the Website or through the Extension. Your continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. 12.2. For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide at least 30 days' notice. --- ## 13. Governing Law and Disputes 13.1. **Governing Law.** These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. 13.2. **Dispute Resolution.** Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, either party may pursue binding arbitration under the rules of JAMS in San Francisco, California. 13.3. **Class Action Waiver.** You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration. 13.4. **Small Claims.** Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring claims in small claims court if the claim qualifies. --- ## 14. General 14.1. **Entire Agreement.** These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Extension. 14.2. **Severability.** If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. 14.3. **No Waiver.** Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right. 14.4. **Assignment.** You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. --- ## 15. Contact For questions about these Terms: **Email:** contact@bycole.dev **Website:** https://tonedeaf.bycole.dev/ --- Copyright 2026 Cole Park. All rights reserved.