Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 6, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using the CodeArena GitHub App ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you are using the App on behalf of an organization, you agree to these Terms on behalf of that organization.

2. Description of Service

CodeArena is a GitHub App that provides automated AI-powered code assistance and issue resolution services. The App:

  • Monitors GitHub issues and pull requests in repositories where it is installed
  • Processes issues labeled with specific trigger labels or commands
  • Uses AI agents to analyze, diagnose, and propose solutions to coding problems
  • Generates code suggestions and modifications via pull requests or comments
  • Facilitates evaluation and comparison of different AI-generated solutions

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Repository Access

You are responsible for:

  • Only installing the App on repositories you own or have permission to modify
  • Configuring appropriate repository permissions for the App
  • Monitoring the App's activity and revoking access if needed
  • Ensuring compliance with your organization's policies regarding third-party integrations

3.2 Content and Data

You agree that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to any code, issues, or content processed by the App
  • You will not use the App to process proprietary, confidential, or sensitive information without appropriate safeguards
  • You are solely responsible for backing up your repository data
  • Generated code and suggestions are provided "as-is" and you are responsible for reviewing, testing, and validating all changes before merging

3.3 Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the App for any illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the App
  • Overload or interfere with the App's infrastructure through excessive requests
  • Use the App to generate content that violates GitHub's Terms of Service or Acceptable Use Policies
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App's systems or other users' data

4. Privacy and Data Usage

4.1 Data Collection

The App collects and processes:

  • Repository metadata (name, owner, URLs)
  • Issue and pull request content (titles, descriptions, comments, labels)
  • User information (GitHub usernames, installation IDs)
  • Code snippets and file contents from your repositories
  • Interaction logs (commands, reactions, votes)

4.2 Data Storage

  • Job data and evaluation sessions are stored in our database (Supabase)
  • Logs may be stored in cloud storage (AWS S3) for monitoring and debugging
  • We retain data for operational purposes and to improve the service

4.3 Data Sharing and Sale

IMPORTANT: By using this App, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • We sell and share your data with third parties, including code, issues, repository information, and usage data
  • Your code and issue data are sent to third-party AI services (Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, OpenAI, Cursor) for processing
  • Each AI service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices
  • We may monetize your data through sales to research organizations, AI training providers, and other commercial entities
  • Data may be used for training machine learning models, research purposes, or commercial products
  • You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your data for these purposes

4.4 Your Rights

You may:

  • Request information about how your data is being used by contacting us
  • Revoke the App's access to your repositories at any time (though data already collected may continue to be used)
  • Note: Uninstalling the App does not automatically delete previously collected data or halt ongoing data sales

5. AI-Generated Content

5.1 No Guarantees

  • AI-generated code suggestions are provided without warranty
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, security, or functionality of generated code
  • You must review and test all AI-generated code before deploying to production
  • The App may generate code that contains bugs, security vulnerabilities, or licensing issues

5.2 Code Ownership and Rights

  • You retain ownership of your original code and repository content
  • By using the App, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell your code and data
  • AI-generated code suggestions are provided for your use, but you are responsible for ensuring they do not infringe on third-party rights
  • Some AI models may be trained on open-source code with various licenses
  • Your code and data may be used to train future AI models or sold as part of training datasets

5.3 Attribution

  • The App posts comments and pull requests under the "codearena-bot" GitHub account
  • Generated content may include attribution to the AI model used

6. Limitations and Availability

6.1 Service Limitations

  • The App is subject to rate limits and usage quotas
  • Processing time varies based on issue complexity and queue length
  • We reserve the right to prioritize, throttle, or deny requests to ensure fair usage
  • Some features may be restricted based on your installation permissions

6.2 Service Availability

  • We strive for high availability but do not guarantee 100% uptime
  • The service may be unavailable during maintenance, upgrades, or due to infrastructure issues
  • We are not liable for any damages resulting from service interruptions

6.3 Changes to Service

We may:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
  • Change pricing, if applicable, with reasonable notice
  • Update AI models or underlying technology without notice

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 App Ownership

  • CodeArena and all related intellectual property are owned by us
  • These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights to the App

7.2 Feedback and Data

  • Any suggestions, feedback, or ideas you provide may be used by us without compensation or attribution
  • Data you provide through the App may be used, sold, or licensed by us as described in Section 4.3

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP 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, or non-infringement
  • Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected
  • Warranties regarding data security or confidentiality

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • This includes damages for lost profits, data loss, business interruption, or security breaches
  • We are not liable for any damages arising from the sale, distribution, or use of your data by third parties
  • Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid for the service (if any) in the past 12 months
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Code or content you submit to the App
  • Any claims related to the use or sale of your data by us or our partners

11. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with:

  • GitHub (subject to GitHub's Terms of Service)
  • Anthropic Claude (subject to Anthropic's Terms)
  • Google Gemini (subject to Google's Terms)
  • OpenAI (subject to OpenAI's Terms)
  • Cursor (subject to Cursor's Terms)
  • AWS (for infrastructure and storage)
  • Supabase (for data storage)

You are responsible for complying with all applicable third-party terms.

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by uninstalling it from your repositories. However, data already collected will continue to be retained and used as described in these Terms.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • Your use poses a security or legal risk
  • Your account is inactive for an extended period
  • We discontinue the service

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the App immediately ceases
  • We retain the right to continue using, selling, and distributing data already collected
  • Our licenses to your data survive termination indefinitely
  • Provisions regarding disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification survive

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective:

  • Immediately upon posting for minor changes
  • After 30 days' notice for material changes

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us to attempt informal resolution.

15.2 Arbitration

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except you may assert claims in small claims court if they qualify.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

16.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

18. GitHub Marketplace Terms

If the App is distributed through GitHub Marketplace, you also agree to GitHub's:

  • Marketplace Terms of Service
  • Marketplace Developer Agreement
  • Privacy Statement

19. Important Notices

WARNING: This App collects, uses, and sells your repository data, code, and interactions. By installing this App:

  • You grant us broad rights to use and monetize your data
  • Your code may be used for AI training or sold to third parties
  • You should NOT use this App on repositories containing confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share all code processed by the App

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE DATA COLLECTION, USE, AND SALE PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THIS APP.

By using CodeArena, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, including the provisions regarding data sale and licensing.

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