These Terms govern your use of Arbiter (“the App”), including Arbiter for iOS and Arbiter for macOS. By using the App, you agree to these Terms.
1. What Arbiter Does
Arbiter is a private AI assistant for iPhone and Mac that runs open-source language models locally on your device. You can download models from third-party sources, connect to local-network model servers, use Apple’s Foundation Models on supported devices, and optionally enable web search for current information.
2. Your Responsibilities
- Lawful use. You will use Arbiter in compliance with applicable laws and the licenses for any models you download or connect to.
- Model licenses and content. Third-party models and datasets may have their own licenses and restrictions. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with them.
- Local network use. If you serve models from your Mac or connect to local-network servers, you are responsible for securing your network and controlling access to your devices.
- Backups. Your chats, models, and files are stored on your device. Maintain any backups you need.
3. Third-Party Links and Content
The App may link to or interact with third parties, including Hugging Face for model downloads and user-configured local servers. We do not control or endorse third-party sites, content, or models and are not responsible for them.
4. No Professional Advice
Outputs from AI models may be incorrect, incomplete, or misleading and are provided “as is” for informational purposes only. Arbiter does not provide medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Do not rely on model outputs for decisions that require professional judgment.
5. Acceptable Use
Do not use the App to violate laws, infringe rights, or produce or distribute harmful content. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
6. Tips and Purchases
Arbiter offers optional tips through Apple’s StoreKit. These are voluntary and non-refundable except as required by applicable law or Apple’s refund policies. Tips do not unlock additional features.
7. Ownership
We (or our licensors) own the App and its code. You retain rights to your own content, including chats, files, and images you create or import. Third-party models are owned by their respective licensors under their own license terms.
8. Disclaimers
THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation, the accuracy of model outputs, or the availability or quality of third-party models or servers.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR REVENUE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP (IF ANY) IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM.
10. Indemnity
You will indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from your misuse of the App, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.
11. Changes
We may update these Terms. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top and may provide in-app notice for material changes. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of your principal place of residence, excluding conflict-of-laws rules.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email us at hello@askarbiter.ai.