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Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Meow! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Meow (the "App"), a native client application for MistralAI services. By downloading, installing, or using Meow, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must not use the App.

2. Service Description

Meow is an independent, native macOS client application that provides an interface to interact with MistralAI's services. The App is designed to enhance your experience with MistralAI through native Apple technologies and platform-specific features. However, it's important to understand that we are not affiliated with MistralAI SAS or Apple Inc., beyond our use of their respective services and platforms.

3. Account Requirements

3.1 MistralAI API Key

To use Meow, you must obtain and maintain a valid MistralAI API key. This key serves as your authentication method and is essential for accessing MistralAI's services through our App. You are solely responsible for:

  • Obtaining the API key through MistralAI's official channels
  • Maintaining the security and confidentiality of your API key
  • All activities and charges that occur under your API key
  • Ensuring your use complies with MistralAI's terms of service

3.2 iCloud Account

Several features of Meow rely on Apple's iCloud services for data synchronization and storage. You must:

  • Maintain an active iCloud account
  • Comply with Apple's terms of service
  • Ensure sufficient iCloud storage space for your data
  • Understand that iCloud-related features are subject to Apple's service availability

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use Meow only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:

  • Use the App to violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the App
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
  • Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security-related features
  • Redistribute, decompile, or modify any part of the App

4.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • All content generated, transmitted, or stored through your use of the App
  • Ensuring your use of MistralAI's services complies with their content policies
  • Backing up any important conversations or data
  • Maintaining appropriate security measures for your device and data

5. API Usage and Costs

5.1 API Consumption

Meow facilitates communication with MistralAI's API but does not provide the API service itself. You acknowledge that:

  • All API calls are made using your personal API key
  • API usage costs are determined by MistralAI's pricing structure
  • You are responsible for monitoring and managing your API consumption
  • We have no control over MistralAI's API pricing or availability

5.2 Billing Relationship

Your billing relationship is directly with MistralAI. We do not:

  • Process any payments for API usage
  • Have access to your billing information
  • Mediate billing disputes between you and MistralAI
  • Provide refunds for API usage costs

6. Privacy and Data Handling

6.1 Data Storage

Your privacy is fundamental to our design philosophy. We implement the following data handling practices:

  • Chat data is stored exclusively in your personal iCloud account
  • Local data is cached on your device for performance
  • We do not have access to your conversations or API key
  • Data synchronization occurs directly through Apple's iCloud services

6.2 Analytics and Error Reporting

To improve the App's performance and functionality, we collect:

  • Anonymous usage statistics through PostHog
  • Error and crash reports through Sentry
  • Basic interaction patterns to enhance user experience For more detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Software Updates and Compatibility

7.1 Updates

We regularly provide software updates through the Mac App Store to:

  • Improve functionality and performance
  • Address security vulnerabilities
  • Add new features
  • Maintain compatibility with macOS and MistralAI's API

7.2 Compatibility

While we strive to maintain broad compatibility:

  • The App requires minimum system specifications
  • Features may change or be removed based on API or platform changes
  • Updates may introduce new minimum requirements
  • Some features may depend on specific macOS versions

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Ownership

Meow and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Bits'n Coffee Consulting and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Modify, distribute, or sell any part of the App
  • Copy or adapt the App's code
  • Use any part of the App for commercial purposes
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notices

8.2 Trademarks

All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed within the App are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Warranty Disclaimer

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Uninterrupted service
  • Error-free operation

9.2 Limitation of Damages

In no event shall Bits'n Coffee Consulting be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Service interruptions or system failures
  • Issues arising from MistralAI's API availability or performance
  • Problems related to iCloud synchronization or storage

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes through:

  • In-app notifications
  • Email communications (if provided)
  • Updates to the Terms page Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Termination

11.1 User Termination

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by:

  • Deleting the App from your device
  • Discontinuing use of all associated services
  • Removing your data from iCloud storage

11.2 Our Termination Rights

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our App without prior notice for:

  • Violations of these Terms
  • Unauthorized use of the App
  • Behavior that risks harm to other users or the App's functionality
  • Any conduct we believe warrants termination

12. Support and Communication

For support inquiries, feature requests, or questions about these Terms:

  • Use the in-app support form
  • Email us at the address provided in the App
  • Visit our website for additional resources

While we strive to respond to all inquiries, response times may vary as this is a passion project maintained alongside other commitments.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our support form or visit our website.

Last updated: February 2025