Terms of Service

Last updated: 9/22/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using RYV ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

RYV is an AI-powered software engineering platform that provides:

  • Live code execution and development environments
  • AI-powered code generation and assistance
  • File upload and project management capabilities
  • Real-time chat with AI assistants
  • Integration with various development tools and services
  • Collaborative coding features

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your account information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service for lawful purposes only, including:

  • Software development and coding projects
  • Learning and educational purposes
  • Professional development work
  • Open source project contributions

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service for:

  • Illegal activities or violation of any laws
  • Malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Spam, harassment, or abusive behavior
  • Copyright infringement or intellectual property violations
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems
  • Resource abuse or excessive usage
  • Creating content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all code, files, and content you create or upload to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

5.2 Our Content

The Service, including its design and functionality, is owned by RYV and protected by intellectual property laws. Some components, such as AI models and related technologies, are provided by third-party services and are subject to their own terms and intellectual property rights. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without permission.

5.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by the AI models is provided for your use, but we make no claims regarding its originality or freedom from third-party rights. You are responsible for ensuring your use of AI-generated content complies with applicable laws and rights.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Payment and Billing

We do not offer any paid plans, payments, or billing. The Service is currently provided free of charge.

8. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

9.3 AI Content Disclaimer

AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate material. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated content. You are responsible for reviewing and validating all AI-generated content before use.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RYV and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where RYV is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Germany, within the European Union. Before initiating legal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes amicably through good faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, the courts of Germany (EU) shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: support@ryv.app

Website: https://ryv.app

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RYV regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.