Terms of Service

This is a temporary draft

Last updated: July 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By using Fluent Source ("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.

Service Description

Fluent Source provides a VS Code extension and related services that enable developers to code using libraries and functions in their preferred written language while maintaining code syntax validity.

What We Provide

  • VS Code extension with language translation capabilities
  • User account management and authentication
  • Premium features and subscriptions
  • Customer support and documentation

Service Availability

  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Maintenance windows may temporarily affect availability
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with notice

User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
  • One account per person or organization

Account Responsibilities

  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account
  • Maintain current contact information

Acceptable Use

You May

  • Use the Service for personal or commercial development
  • Install the extension on multiple devices you own
  • Share feedback and suggestions for improvement
  • Use the Service in compliance with applicable laws

You May Not

  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Use the Service for illegal or harmful activities
  • Circumvent security measures or access controls
  • Distribute malware or harmful content through the Service
  • Violate intellectual property rights
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent limitations
  • Use the Service to compete with us directly

Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Plans

  • Free plan with limited features
  • Premium plan with full functionality
  • Pricing and features may change with notice

Payment Terms

  • Payments processed by Paddle (our payment processor)
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled
  • No refunds for partial months or unused features
  • Price changes apply to next billing cycle

Cancellation

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time
  • Access to premium features ends at the end of billing period
  • Account data is retained per our Privacy Policy

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

  • Fluent Source owns all rights to the Service
  • Our trademarks and branding are protected
  • We retain rights to improvements and modifications

Your Rights

  • You retain ownership of your code and content
  • You grant us necessary rights to provide the Service
  • We do not claim ownership of your development work

Third-Party Content

  • Some features may include third-party libraries or services
  • Third-party content is subject to their respective licenses
  • We are not responsible for third-party content

Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Disclaimers

Service Provided "As Is"

  • We provide the Service without warranties
  • We do not guarantee error-free operation
  • We are not responsible for code accuracy or functionality

No Professional Advice

  • The Service is a development tool only
  • We do not provide professional development advice
  • Use your own judgment for production code

Limitation of Liability

Damages

  • Our liability is limited to the amount you paid in the last 12 months
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow liability limitations

Exceptions

  • Limitations do not apply where prohibited by law
  • We remain liable for gross negligence or intentional misconduct
  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from:

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

Termination

By You

  • You may terminate your account at any time
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period
  • You remain responsible for charges incurred before termination

By Us

  • We may terminate accounts for Terms violations
  • We may suspend the Service for maintenance or legal reasons
  • We will provide notice when reasonably possible

Effect of Termination

  • Your right to use the Service ends immediately
  • We may delete your account data after 30 days
  • Provisions that should survive termination will continue

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will:

  • Notify you of material changes via email or Service notice
  • Post updated Terms on our website
  • Continue operating under previous Terms for 30 days

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

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

Disputes

  • We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication
  • Legal disputes must be filed in the United States
  • You may have rights to binding arbitration

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations.