# Terms of Use **Last Updated:** October 17, 2025 **Effective Date:** October 17, 2025 ## Overview The AIWG framework ("the Software") is an **agent toolset and prompting framework** for process automation, provided under the MIT License as open-source software. **Current Features:** - **SDLC Complete framework** — 85+ agents, 75+ commands, and templates for software lifecycle management - **Forensics Complete framework** — Digital forensics and incident response with 13 agents - **Media Marketing Kit** — Full marketing operations framework - **Research Complete framework** — Research workflow automation - **Writing Quality utilities** — AI pattern detection, voice profiles, content validation - **Codebase Manageability tooling** — Code health analysis and complexity enforcement By installing, deploying, or using this software, you agree to these terms. ## Acceptance of Terms **Use constitutes acceptance.** If you do not agree to these terms, do not install or use the Software. ## License Grant The Software is licensed under the **MIT License** (see LICENSE file). You may: - Use the Software for any purpose (personal, commercial, educational) - Modify the Software and create derivative works - Distribute copies of the Software - Sublicense and sell copies of derivative works **Subject to the conditions** in the MIT License (preserve copyright notice and permission notice). ## Experimental / Testing Status **IMPORTANT**: This Software is in **active development and testing** (Phase 1: 0-3 months post-launch). **What this means:** - **Breaking changes** may occur without notice - **Incomplete features** or documentation gaps exist - **Bugs and logic errors** are expected (prompts function as executable software in agentic environments) - **API compatibility** may change between versions - **Not recommended** for production-critical projects without thorough independent testing - **Only two process frameworks currently available** (Writing Quality + SDLC Complete) **Rate limits are handled automatically** by agentic tools (no manual timeout management required). **Document rollback is optional** and user-controlled. Enable version history by committing `.aiwg/` artifacts to git, or add `.aiwg/` to `.gitignore` for local-only use. **You acknowledge** that you are using experimental software at your own risk. ## No Warranty **AS-IS BASIS**: The Software is provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind, express or implied. **We disclaim all warranties**, including but not limited to: - **Merchantability**: No guarantee the Software is suitable for any particular purpose - **Fitness for Purpose**: No guarantee the Software will meet your requirements - **Non-Infringement**: No guarantee the Software does not infringe third-party rights - **Accuracy**: No guarantee generated artifacts are accurate, complete, or correct - **Availability**: No guarantee of uptime, support, or continued development - **Security**: No guarantee the Software is free from vulnerabilities **In plain English:** We provide this free, open-source. Use it if it helps. Don't rely on it for critical decisions without independent verification. ## Limitation of Liability **Maximum Liability**: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the authors and copyright holders shall not be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability arising from the use of the Software. **This includes but is not limited to:** - **Direct damages**: Lost data, lost profits, business interruption - **Indirect damages**: Consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages - **Third-party claims**: Claims arising from your use of the Software - **AI provider costs**: Charges incurred from Claude, OpenAI, or other AI providers - **Generated content**: Liability for artifacts generated by the Software **In plain English:** If something goes wrong, you cannot sue us. You use this software at your own risk. ## User Responsibilities **You are responsible for:** ### 1. API Costs and Usage - **Understanding costs**: Multi-agent workflows generate 5,000-15,000 words per run - **Account selection**: Using Claude Pro, Team, or Enterprise accounts (not Free tier) - **Cost monitoring**: Tracking your AI provider charges - **Rate limits**: Ensuring your account can handle workflow volume - **Budget management**: Setting spending limits with your AI provider **We are not responsible for your AI provider charges.** You agree to pay all costs incurred from using the Software. ### 2. Generated Content Review - **Validation**: Reviewing all generated artifacts for accuracy and completeness - **Quality assurance**: Testing generated code, documentation, and plans - **Decision-making**: Not relying solely on AI-generated recommendations - **Professional judgment**: Applying domain expertise to validate outputs - **Risk assessment**: Independently evaluating risks identified by the Software **We are not responsible for decisions made based on generated content.** ### 3. Compliance and Legal - **Local laws**: Ensuring your use complies with applicable laws and regulations - **Data privacy**: Complying with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations - **Intellectual property**: Respecting third-party copyrights and trademarks - **Professional licensing**: Not using the Software as a substitute for licensed professionals - **Contracts**: Ensuring use complies with employment or client contracts **We are not responsible for your compliance obligations.** ### 4. Security and Secrets - **No secrets in prompts**: Not including API keys, passwords, or credentials in prompts - **No PII in prompts**: Not including personally identifiable information (unless you've reviewed your AI provider's privacy policy) - **Version control**: Adding `.aiwg/` to `.gitignore` if artifacts contain sensitive data - **Access control**: Restricting access to generated artifacts as appropriate - **Third-party risks**: Understanding your AI provider may process your prompts **We are not responsible for secrets or sensitive data you expose.** ## Not Professional Advice **This Software does not provide professional advice** in any field, including but not limited to: - **Legal advice**: Not a substitute for a licensed attorney - **Financial advice**: Not a substitute for a licensed financial advisor - **Medical advice**: Not a substitute for a licensed healthcare provider - **Engineering advice**: Not a substitute for a licensed professional engineer - **Compliance advice**: Not a substitute for a compliance officer or auditor **Consult qualified professionals** for advice specific to your situation. ## AI Provider Relationships **We have no control over third-party AI providers** (Claude, OpenAI, etc.). **Your AI provider's terms apply**, including: - **Data usage policies**: They may use your prompts to improve models (see their policies) - **Privacy policies**: They process your data (see their privacy policies) - **Rate limits**: They may throttle or suspend your access - **Pricing changes**: They may change costs without notice - **Service availability**: They may experience downtime or discontinue services **Read your AI provider's terms carefully.** We are not responsible for their practices. ## Acceptable Use **You may NOT use this Software to:** - **Violate laws**: Illegal activities, fraud, or harm to others - **Infringe rights**: Copyright infringement, trademark violation, or misappropriation - **Generate malicious content**: Malware, exploits, or security vulnerabilities - **Harass or abuse**: Content targeting individuals or groups with hate speech - **Impersonate**: Misrepresenting authorship or origin of generated content - **Spam or phishing**: Mass unsolicited communications or deceptive content - **Bypass restrictions**: Circumventing AI provider rate limits or usage policies **Violation may result in community ban** (if applicable) and **does not absolve you of legal liability**. ## Generated Content Ownership **You own your generated artifacts**, subject to: 1. **MIT License applies to framework code** (prompts, scripts, templates), **not your generated content** 2. **Your generated artifacts are yours**, no strings attached 3. **You must comply with your AI provider's terms** regarding output ownership 4. **You are responsible for ensuring your use of generated content** respects third-party intellectual property **In plain English:** The framework is MIT licensed. Your output is yours. Don't blame us if your output violates someone else's rights. ## Attribution and Credit **Not required, but appreciated:** - You are **not required** to credit the AIWG in generated artifacts - You are **not required** to disclose use of the Software - You **may** include attribution if you wish (e.g., "Generated with AIWG framework") - You **must** preserve the MIT License notice if distributing the framework code itself ## Data Collection and Privacy **We collect zero data.** See [Privacy Policy](./privacy.md) for full details. **Your AI provider collects data.** See their privacy policies: - **Claude/Anthropic**: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy - **OpenAI**: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy ## Updates and Changes **We may update these terms** to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or feature additions. **Notification method:** - Update this file - Update "Last Updated" date - Commit to repository - No email notification (we don't have your email) **Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance** of revised terms. **Your options:** - Check this file periodically - Watch repository for changes - Stop using the Software if you disagree with updated terms ## Termination **You may stop using the Software at any time** by: - Deleting `~/.local/share/ai-writing-guide` (uninstall framework) - Deleting `.aiwg/` directories (remove artifacts) - Deleting `.claude/agents/` (remove deployed agents) **No refunds** (the Software is free). **Obligations survive termination:** - Limitation of liability - No warranty - User responsibilities for past actions ## Governing Law **No specific jurisdiction.** The MIT License is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where disputes arise. **Dispute resolution:** We encourage community discussion (GitHub Issues/Discussions) before legal action. ## Indemnification **You agree to indemnify and hold harmless** the authors, contributors, and copyright holders from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from: - Your use of the Software - Your violation of these terms - Your violation of third-party rights - Generated content you create or distribute **In plain English:** If you do something wrong with this software and get sued, don't drag us into it. ## Severability **If any provision is unenforceable**, the remaining provisions remain in effect. ## Entire Agreement **These terms, the MIT License, and Privacy Policy** constitute the entire agreement regarding the Software. ## Contact **Questions?** [Open a GitHub issue](https://github.com/jmagly/aiwg/issues) or [start a discussion](https://github.com/jmagly/aiwg/discussions). **Email:** Not provided (to avoid spam). Use GitHub for all communication. ## Summary (TL;DR) 1. **Experimental software** (expect bugs, breaking changes) 2. **No warranty** (AS-IS, use at your own risk) 3. **No liability** (you cannot sue us if something goes wrong) 4. **You pay AI provider costs** (we're not responsible for your charges) 5. **Review generated content** (don't blindly trust AI output) 6. **Not professional advice** (consult qualified professionals) 7. **You own your artifacts** (MIT License applies to framework code only) 8. **We collect zero data** (AI providers collect data, see their policies) 9. **Acceptable use** (no illegal, harmful, or abusive activities) 10. **Indemnify us** (if you get sued, don't drag us into it) **By using this Software, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, don't use it.** --- **MIT License** Copyright (c) 2025 AIWG Contributors Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.