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Terms of Service for AI Code Review Bot

The terms that apply when you use the AI Code Review Bot GitHub App.

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Effective Date: October 9, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By installing, accessing, or using the AI Code Review Bot GitHub App ("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.

1. Description of Service

AI Code Review Bot is a GitHub App that provides automated code review services powered by artificial intelligence (Anthropic's Claude AI). The Service:

  • Analyzes pull requests in your GitHub repositories
  • Provides line-by-line code review comments
  • Identifies potential issues including security vulnerabilities, performance problems, and code quality concerns
  • Posts review suggestions directly on your pull requests

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

2.2 GitHub Account Requirement

You must have a valid GitHub account and comply with GitHub's Terms of Service .

2.3 Authority

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. License and Access

3.1 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for your internal code review purposes.

3.2 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Use the Service to violate any laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
  • Use the Service to analyze code you do not have rights to
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service
  • Remove or modify any proprietary notices
  • Use the Service to compete with us
  • Abuse or overload the Service (excessive API calls, spam, etc.)

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Code Ownership

You represent and warrant that:

  • You have the right to submit code for analysis
  • Your code does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
  • You have necessary permissions from repository owners/contributors

4.2 Compliance with Laws

You agree to use the Service in compliance with:

  • All applicable local, state, national, and international laws
  • GitHub's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
  • Export control and sanctions regulations

4.3 Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your GitHub account
  • All activity that occurs under your installation of the Service
  • Promptly notifying us of any security breaches

5. Pricing and Payment

5.1 Free Service

The Service is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid plans in the future with 30 days' advance notice to existing users.

5.2 Future Paid Plans

If we introduce paid plans:

  • Pricing will be published on our website
  • All billing will be handled through GitHub Marketplace
  • Existing free users will be notified before any mandatory migration to paid plans
  • You may choose to continue using a free tier (if available) or upgrade to a paid plan

6. AI-Generated Content and Accuracy

6.1 No Warranty of Accuracy

AI-generated code review suggestions are provided "as is" without warranty. The Service:

  • May contain inaccuracies or errors
  • Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for code decisions
  • Does not replace human code review
  • May miss issues or suggest incorrect changes

6.2 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Evaluating and verifying all AI suggestions before implementing them
  • Final decisions about code changes
  • Testing and quality assurance of your code
  • Security and functionality of your applications

6.3 No Professional Advice

The Service does not constitute professional consulting, security auditing, or legal advice.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Service Ownership

We (Rearway Technologies) retain all rights, title, and interest in the Service, including all intellectual property rights. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights.

7.2 Your Code

You retain all rights to your code. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Access and analyze your code for the purpose of providing the Service
  • Use aggregated, anonymized data to improve the Service (no code storage or sharing)

7.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, we may use them without obligation or compensation to you.

8. Privacy and Data

8.1 Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8.2 Data Processing

By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your code will be sent to Anthropic's Claude AI for analysis
  • Code is processed ephemerally and not stored permanently
  • Data processing is subject to our Privacy Policy
  • You have obtained necessary consents from contributors if required by law

9. Service Availability and Modifications

9.1 Availability

We strive for high availability but do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Specific uptime percentages
  • Availability during maintenance windows

9.2 Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service
  • Change features or functionality
  • Impose usage limits

We will provide reasonable notice for material changes when possible.

9.3 Updates and Maintenance

We may perform scheduled or emergency maintenance. We will attempt to minimize disruption but are not liable for any downtime.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the GitHub App from your repositories.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service:

  • For violation of these Terms
  • For any conduct we deem harmful to us, other users, or third parties
  • If required by law
  • At our discretion with or without cause (with reasonable notice when possible)

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your license to use the Service ends immediately
  • We will cease processing new pull requests
  • Existing review comments on GitHub will remain (managed by GitHub)
  • We may delete your data per our Privacy Policy

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF AI SUGGESTIONS
  • THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
  • THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

11.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL
  • WHETHER ARISING FROM CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE
  • EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD

11.3 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on warranties or liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you. You may have other rights that vary by jurisdiction.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rearway Technologies, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of third parties
  • Your code or content submitted to the Service
  • Any negligent or wrongful conduct

13. Third-Party Services

13.1 GitHub

The Service integrates with GitHub and is subject to GitHub's Terms of Service.

13.2 Anthropic Claude AI

AI analysis is powered by Anthropic and is subject to Anthropic's Terms .

13.3 No Endorsement

We are not responsible for third-party services and do not endorse or warrant them.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, specifically applicable laws in the State of Andhra Pradesh, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, or other courts with appropriate jurisdiction.

14.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at alameen@rearway.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

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

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, war, pandemics, internet outages, cloud provider failures).

15.6 Export Controls

You agree to comply with all export and import laws and regulations. You may not use the Service in countries subject to international embargoes or sanctions.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Posting a notice in our GitHub repository at https://github.com/rearway-technologies
  • Emailing installation administrators (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Rearway Technologies

Email: alameen@rearway.com

Website: www.rearway.com

GitHub: github.com/rearway-technologies

Support: For technical support, please open an issue on our GitHub repository or email us

For legal notices, please email: alameen@rearway.com

18. Acknowledgment

BY INSTALLING OR USING THE AI CODE REVIEW BOT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

Additional Notes

Service Limitations

While we strive to provide a high-quality service, please note:

  • AI Limitations: Claude AI may not detect all issues in your code. Always perform your own code review and testing.
  • Language Support: The Service works best with popular programming languages. Support for niche languages may be limited.
  • Repository Size: Very large pull requests (1000+ files) may be processed with limitations or may fail.
  • Rate Limits: We may implement rate limits to ensure fair usage across all users.

Best Practices

For optimal use of the Service:

  • Keep pull requests reasonably sized (< 500 files when possible)
  • Provide clear PR descriptions to help the AI understand context
  • Review AI suggestions critically before implementing
  • Use the Service as a supplement to, not replacement for, human review
  • Report any bugs or issues to help us improve

Open Source Commitment

We are committed to supporting the open source community. Special considerations or pricing may be available for qualified open source projects. Contact us at alameen@rearway.com for more information.

Last Reviewed: October 9, 2025

Next Review Date: April 9, 2026

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