Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ObviouslyNot's services ("Services"), operated by Geeks In The Woods LLC ("Company," "we," "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use our Services. We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

ObviouslyNot provides AI-powered tools to help developers and organizations identify potentially valuable innovations in their code. Our Services currently include:

• Scanner: Scans GitHub repositories for strategic technical concepts. Your first scan is free; subsequent scans use your own API key via OpenRouter (BYOK model).
• PPA Pipeline (Beta): Generates provisional patent application drafts from scan results or direct upload. Currently free during beta.
• Patent Skills: Agentic tools available through ClawHub/OpenClaw for integration into your own workflows.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The ObviouslyNot platform, including its software, design, branding, and documentation, is owned by Geeks In The Woods LLC. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of our platform without written permission.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes. You agree to:

• Provide accurate information when creating an account or submitting data
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others

You may not:

• Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Services, other accounts, or connected systems
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to extract data from the Services (except through our published APIs)
• Use the Services to conduct competitive analysis or build a competing product
• Distribute malware, viruses, or any harmful code through or to the Services
• Impersonate another person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
• Submit false, fraudulent, or misleading patent claims through our tools
• Use the Services to infringe upon the intellectual property of others, including submitting code you do not have the right to analyze
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our software
• Resell or redistribute the Services without written authorization

Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of your account without notice or refund.

5. Patent Disclaimer

6. Beta Services

Certain features, including the PPA Pipeline, are designated as "Beta." Beta Services are provided for evaluation and feedback purposes. By using Beta Services, you acknowledge that:

• Beta Services may contain bugs, errors, or incomplete functionality
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue Beta Services at any time without notice
• Beta Services are provided "as is" with no guarantees of availability, accuracy, or fitness for any purpose
• Data created during beta may not be preserved if the service changes significantly
• Beta pricing (including free access) is temporary and subject to change

7. API & Third-Party Integrations

Our Services integrate with third-party platforms and APIs. When using these integrations, you agree to the following:

• OpenRouter (BYOK): When you provide your own API key for scanning, you are responsible for your API usage and costs. We do not store your API key beyond the duration of your session.
• ClawHub/OpenClaw: Patent Skills available through these platforms are subject to their respective terms of service in addition to these Terms.
• GitHub: By connecting a GitHub repository, you represent that you have the right to analyze the code in that repository.

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of any third-party service. Third-party integrations may change or become unavailable without notice.

8. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is critical to us. Our scanner processes your code through secure channels, and we minimize data retention. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Data Retention & Deletion

Upon account termination (whether by you or by us), the following retention schedule applies:

• Scan results: Deleted within 30 days of account termination
• PPA drafts: Deleted within 30 days of account termination. You are responsible for exporting your drafts before termination.
• Account data: Personal information is deleted within 30 days, except as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention)
• Payment records: Retained for up to 7 years as required by tax and financial regulations
• Aggregated analytics: Non-personally-identifiable usage data may be retained indefinitely

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting [email protected].

10. Export & Portability

You may export your data (including scan results and PPA drafts) at any time while your account is active. We provide export functionality through the application. If you need assistance with data export, contact [email protected].

11. Subscription & Payments

• Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period
• Cancel anytime from your account settings
• No refunds for partial billing periods
• Prices may change with 30 days written notice
• Failed payments may result in service suspension until resolved

12. Warranty Disclaimers

Without limiting the foregoing, we specifically disclaim any warranty that:

• The Scanner will identify all strategic concepts in your code
• PPA drafts are complete, accurate, or ready for filing without review by a qualified patent attorney
• Any invention identified by the Scanner will be granted a patent by the USPTO or any other patent office
• The Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from security vulnerabilities
• The AI models underlying our tools will produce correct or consistent results in every case

You assume all risk associated with reliance on the output of our tools. Patent prosecution is a legal process that requires professional judgment beyond what any automated tool can provide.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OBVIOUSLYNOT AND GEEKS IN THE WOODS LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

These limitations apply regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so the above may not apply to you in full.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ObviouslyNot, Geeks In The Woods LLC, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• False or misleading patent claims you submit through the Services
• Your infringement of any third party's intellectual property rights
• Content or code you submit to the Services that you did not have the right to use

15. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Informal Resolution First. Before initiating any formal proceeding, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Binding Arbitration. If the dispute is not resolved informally, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, unless both parties agree to a different location or virtual proceedings. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver. You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis only, and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Small Claims Exception. Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court in Anchorage, Alaska if the claim qualifies.

16. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. You may terminate by closing your account or contacting us. We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you violate these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to access the Services ends immediately. You retain all rights to patents and inventions created using our tools prior to termination. See Section 9 for data retention details.

17. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, pandemics, war, terrorism, labor disputes, power failures, internet or telecommunications outages, cyberattacks, or failures of third-party service providers. The affected party shall provide notice of such event as soon as reasonably practicable.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Anchorage, Alaska.

19. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through a prominent notice on our website at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

20. General Provisions

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ObviouslyNot regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

21. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at [email protected].

ObviouslyNot is operated by Geeks In The Woods LLC, based in Anchorage, Alaska.