Terms and Conditions

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Shipgate's website, CLI tools, documentation, or related services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Description of Services

Shipgate provides proof-driven code verification and gating tools. Our Services include the Shipgate CLI, ISL (Intent Specification Language) tooling, VS Code extension, GitHub Actions integration, and associated documentation. The core CLI and specification language are available under the MIT license.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Use the Services to violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services (except as permitted by the MIT license for open-source components)
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems or networks without authorization
• Use the Services to distribute malware, spam, or other harmful content
• Circumvent or disable any security or access control features

Account and Registration

Certain features may require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

Intellectual Property

Shipgate and its licensors retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the Services, including all intellectual property rights. The open-source components (e.g., ISL parser, core verification logic) are licensed under the MIT license; see the applicable repository for details.

Subscriptions and Payment

Paid plans (e.g., Pro, Enterprise) are subject to additional subscription terms. Fees are billed in advance. We may change pricing with 30 days' notice. Refunds are handled in accordance with our refund policy at the time of purchase.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHIPGATE AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shipgate and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason. You may terminate your account at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately.

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. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Delaware.

Changes

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@shipgate.dev.