Summary: DeepQuill is free to use for personal and commercial writing projects. You own all your creative work. We provide the software "as is" without warranty.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using DeepQuill ("the application," "the software," or "the service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the application.
2. Description of Service
DeepQuill is a desktop novel-writing application that provides:
- A distraction-free writing environment
- Automated character codex generation
- Manuscript analysis and visualization tools
- Project organization and version management
- Optional AI-powered writing assistance features
3. License Grant
3.1 Personal License
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use DeepQuill on your personal computers for personal and commercial writing projects.
3.2 Restrictions
You may not:
- Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
- Redistribute, sell, lease, or sublicense the software
- Use the software to develop competing products
- Use the software in any manner that violates applicable law
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Your Content
You retain all rights, title, and interest in your manuscripts, characters, notes, and any other creative content you create using DeepQuill ("Your Content"). We claim no ownership or license to Your Content.
4.2 Our Software
DeepQuill, including its code, design, features, and documentation, is proprietary software owned by DeepQuill. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved.
4.3 Feedback
If you provide suggestions, feedback, or ideas about the application, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use that feedback to improve our products without compensation or attribution.
5. User Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining backups of your manuscripts and project files
- Ensuring your use complies with applicable laws
- Any content you create or store using the application
- Maintaining the security of your computer and files
- Any third-party API keys or services you configure
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 AI/LLM Providers
DeepQuill allows optional integration with third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or local models). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
6.2 No Endorsement
Integration with third-party services does not constitute endorsement. You are responsible for evaluating the suitability and terms of any third-party service you choose to use.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
- COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR SYSTEMS
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DEEPQUILL BE LIABLE FOR:
- ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- LOSS OF DATA, MANUSCRIPTS, OR CREATIVE WORK
- LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
- COSTS OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SOFTWARE (IF ANY).
9. Data Loss and Backups
You acknowledge that:
- Software may contain bugs that could result in data loss
- You are solely responsible for maintaining backups of your work
- We recommend using version control (snapshots) and external backups
- We are not liable for any loss of manuscripts or creative work
10. Updates and Changes
10.1 Software Updates
We may release updates to fix bugs, add features, or improve security. Updates may be installed automatically unless you disable this feature. We are not obligated to provide updates or maintain backward compatibility.
10.2 Terms Changes
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Termination
These Terms remain in effect until terminated. We may terminate your license if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:
- Your license to use the software ends
- You must uninstall the software
- Your locally stored content remains yours
- Provisions that should survive termination (liability, IP rights) will survive
12. 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 conflict of law principles.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the software shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive any right to participate in class actions.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DeepQuill regarding use of the software.
16. Contact
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