Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Arbiter.

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Arbiter ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Arbiter is an orchestration and automation tool that connects your GitHub repositories with AI coding assistants of your choice. The Service provides workflow automation between GitHub and third-party AI tools, including:

Important: Arbiter does not generate code. Code generation is performed by the third-party AI tools you choose to integrate with (such as Claude Code, Ollama, LM Studio, or Cursor Agent). Arbiter solely provides the automation and orchestration between GitHub and these AI tools.

3. License and Trial

3.1 Free Trial

New users are entitled to a 7-day free trial of the Service. No credit card is required to start the trial. The trial provides full access to all features of the Service.

3.2 Paid License

After the trial period, continued use of the Service requires a valid paid license. License types and pricing are available on our pricing page. Licenses are provided on a subscription basis and are non-transferable.

3.3 License Restrictions

You may not:

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including GitHub tokens, API keys, and license keys. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4.2 Compliance

You agree to use the Service in compliance with:

4.3 Repository Access

You are solely responsible for ensuring you have proper authorization to use Arbiter on your repositories. You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights and permissions to grant Arbiter access to your GitHub repositories.

4.4 Code Review and Responsibility

While Arbiter provides orchestration features including optional validation and code review workflows, you are ultimately and solely responsible for all code generated by your chosen AI tools and committed to your repositories. We strongly recommend:

You acknowledge that: Code is generated by third-party AI tools you have configured, not by Arbiter. Arbiter merely orchestrates the workflow. You are solely responsible for any code committed to your repositories through this orchestrated process.

5. Third-Party AI Tools and Limitations

Critical Distinction: Arbiter is an orchestration tool that automates workflows between GitHub and third-party AI coding assistants. Arbiter does not generate code. All code generation is performed by the third-party AI tools you choose to use (Claude Code, Ollama, LM Studio, Cursor Agent, etc.).

5.1 Third-Party AI Providers

The Service orchestrates interactions with third-party AI providers that you configure. You acknowledge and agree that:

5.2 No Warranty on AI-Generated Code

Because code generation is performed by third-party AI tools and not by Arbiter, we do not and cannot warrant that:

5.3 Orchestration Limitations

While Arbiter provides orchestration and automation, we do not warrant that:

6. Data and Privacy

6.1 Data Collection

To provide the Service, Arbiter accesses and processes:

6.2 Data Storage and Processing

The Service operates locally on your machine. Your code and repository data:

Important: When you configure Arbiter to use third-party AI services, your code and issue data will be sent to those services according to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. You are responsible for understanding and accepting the data practices of any AI services you choose to use.

6.3 GitHub Data

Your GitHub token and repository access are used solely to:

6.4 Your Privacy Rights

For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Service Ownership

Arbiter and all related trademarks, logos, and service marks are owned by us. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service as described in these Terms.

7.2 Your Code

You retain all rights, title, and interest in your code and repositories. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to access and process your code solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

7.3 AI-Generated Code Ownership and Responsibility

Code generated through the orchestrated workflow is created by third-party AI tools you configure, not by Arbiter. You acknowledge that:

8. Fees and Payment

8.1 Subscription Fees

Paid licenses are offered on a subscription basis (monthly or annual). Prices are as listed on our pricing page and are subject to change with 30 days' notice.

8.2 Payment Terms

Payment is processed through our payment provider (Lemon Squeezy). By subscribing, you agree to their terms of service. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

8.3 Manual Renewal

Subscriptions require manual renewal at the end of each billing period. You will receive a notification before your subscription expires, and you must manually renew your license to continue using the Service. Your access will not be automatically renewed or charged.

8.4 Third-Party Costs

You are responsible for any costs associated with:

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by canceling your subscription and discontinuing use of the software.

9.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service if:

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

THE ORCHESTRATION 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 No Warranty

We do not warrant that:

10.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE ORCHESTRATION SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Third-Party AI Services: We have no liability whatsoever for any issues, damages, or claims arising from code generated by third-party AI tools, as code generation is not performed by Arbiter.

10.4 Critical Systems

The Service is not designed or intended for use in critical systems where failure could lead to death, personal injury, or environmental damage. You agree not to use the Service in such applications.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arbiter and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

12. Updates and Modifications

12.1 Service Updates

We may update, modify, or discontinue the Service (in whole or in part) at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes when possible.

12.2 Terms Updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such notification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations in your use of the Service. You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country subject to U.S. export restrictions.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
  2. If negotiation fails, binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Body]

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

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

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

15.4 Assignment

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

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes, or third-party service failures.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

legal@git-arbiter.com