Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 30, 2026
Last Updated: January 30, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Moltbot AI (https://moltbot-ai.org), an open-source personal AI assistant platform. By accessing our website, downloading our software, or using any services provided by Moltbot AI, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.

Moltbot AI provides open-source software that enables users to run a personal AI assistant on their own hardware. Our software is distributed under an open-source license, and these Terms govern your use of our website and any related services we provide.

2. Description of Service

Moltbot AI offers:

• Open-Source Software: Free, downloadable software for running a personal AI assistant locally on your computer (Mac, Windows, Linux).
• Website and Documentation: Access to documentation, installation guides, tutorials, and community resources.
• Community Platform: Access to our community forums, Discord server, and GitHub repository for collaboration and support.
• Optional Services: We may offer optional cloud-hosted services or premium features in the future.

The core Moltbot AI software runs entirely on your local machine. We do not have access to your personal data, conversations, or files processed by your local Moltbot AI instance unless you explicitly configure it to communicate with external services.

3. Open Source License

The Moltbot AI software is distributed under an open-source license (as specified in the software repository). You are free to:

• Use the software for personal or commercial purposes
• Modify the source code to suit your needs
• Distribute modified or unmodified copies of the software
• Contribute to the project through pull requests

Your use of the software is subject to the terms of the applicable open-source license. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services, not the software itself.

4. User Responsibilities

By using Moltbot AI, you agree to:

4.1 Lawful Use

Use the service and software in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.

4.2 Responsible AI Use

• Use the AI assistant responsibly and ethically
• Not use the software to generate illegal, harmful, harassing, or abusive content
• Not use the software to violate the rights of others
• Comply with the terms of service of any third-party AI models you integrate (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)

4.3 Security

• Maintain the security of your local Moltbot AI instance
• Protect your API keys and authentication credentials
• Be responsible for any actions taken by your AI assistant on your behalf

4.4 Third-Party Services

When you integrate third-party services (email, calendar, messaging platforms), you remain responsible for compliance with those services' terms of service and privacy policies.

5. Account Registration (Optional)

We may offer optional account features for:

• Community forums participation
• Access to cloud-based features (if available)
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Support ticket management

If you create an account:

• Accuracy: You must provide accurate and complete information
• Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notification: You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Website Content

The Moltbot AI website, including design, text, graphics, logos, and documentation (excluding the open-source software), is owned by Moltbot AI or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Open Source Software

The Moltbot AI software is licensed under an open-source license. You receive the rights specified in that license, including the right to use, modify, and distribute the software according to the license terms.

6.3 Community Contributions

If you contribute code, documentation, or other materials to the Moltbot AI project, you grant us a license to use, modify, and distribute your contributions under the project's open-source license.

6.4 Trademarks

"Moltbot AI" and related logos are trademarks. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission, except as allowed under fair use principles or the open-source license.

7. Privacy and Data Collection

Moltbot AI is designed with privacy as a core principle:

7.1 Local Processing

Your personal AI assistant runs entirely on your local machine. We do not have access to:

• Your conversations with your AI assistant
• Files processed by your local instance
• Your personal data, emails, or calendar information
• Your integration credentials or API keys

7.2 Website Analytics

Our website may use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymized and aggregated.

7.3 Optional Cloud Services

If you choose to use optional cloud-hosted features (if available), additional data collection may apply. We will clearly disclose what data is collected and how it is used.

For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our website infrastructure (note: the software itself is open source)
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers or systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Use the service to distribute malware, spam, or harmful content
• Impersonate Moltbot AI or falsely claim affiliation with us
• Use the service for any fraudulent or malicious purpose
• Violate the intellectual property rights of Moltbot AI or third parties

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Moltbot AI may integrate with or link to third-party services (AI models, messaging platforms, productivity tools). We are not responsible for:

• The availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services
• Third-party terms of service or privacy policies
• Any damages or losses caused by third-party services

You are responsible for complying with third-party terms when you integrate those services with your Moltbot AI instance.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

MOLTBOT AI IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability: We do not warrant that the software is suitable for your particular purpose
• Fitness for Purpose: We do not guarantee the software will meet your specific requirements
• Non-Infringement: While we strive to respect intellectual property rights, we cannot guarantee the software does not infringe third-party rights
• Availability: We do not guarantee our website or download servers will be available at all times
• Accuracy: We do not warrant that the AI assistant will provide accurate, complete, or reliable information
• Security: While we implement security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security

You use Moltbot AI at your own risk. The AI assistant's actions are based on your instructions and configurations. We are not responsible for any actions taken by your AI assistant.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MOLTBOT AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages arising from actions taken by your AI assistant
• Damages caused by third-party services integrated with Moltbot AI
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your system
• Any damages exceeding $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (whichever is greater)

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Moltbot AI, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the software or service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Actions taken by your AI assistant on your behalf
• Your integration with third-party services
• Any content you generate or process using Moltbot AI

13. Modifications to Service and Terms

13.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any part of the service at any time
• Change our website, documentation, or community platforms
• Update the open-source software (you control when/if you update)

13.2 Terms Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

For material changes, we will provide notice through:

• A prominent notice on our website
• Email notification (if you have an account)
• Announcement in our community channels

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may stop using Moltbot AI at any time. You may uninstall the software and cease accessing our website and services.

14.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to our website, forums, or community platforms
• Remove your account (if applicable)
• Block your access to download servers

We may take these actions if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Your actions harm other users or the community
• We are required to do so by law

Termination does not affect your right to use the open-source software you have already downloaded, subject to its license terms.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Moltbot AI shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: First, contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
2. Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.
3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class actions.

15.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for:

• Intellectual property infringement
• Violations of confidentiality obligations
• Urgent matters requiring immediate relief

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Moltbot AI regarding your use of the service.

18. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

20. Community Guidelines

When participating in Moltbot AI community spaces (forums, Discord, GitHub), you agree to:

• Be respectful and professional
• Not harass, threaten, or abuse other community members
• Provide constructive feedback and assistance
• Follow community-specific guidelines and codes of conduct
• Not spam or promote unrelated products/services

21. Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations in your use of Moltbot AI, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

22. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://moltbot-ai.org
GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

23. Acknowledgment

By using Moltbot AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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