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Terms of Use

Last updated: June 20, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Eris ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), which is incorporated herein by reference.

You can find Apple's Standard EULA at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

2. Description of Service

Eris is a private AI chat application that runs entirely on your device using Apple's MLX framework. The App allows you to interact with various AI language models without requiring an internet connection after initial model download.

3. Use of the App

You may use Eris for:

  • Personal AI assistance and conversation
  • Educational purposes and learning
  • Professional productivity enhancement
  • Creative writing and brainstorming
  • Code generation and technical assistance

You agree not to use the App for any illegal purposes or in violation of any applicable laws.

4. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is fundamental to Eris. All conversations and data remain on your device. We do not collect, store, or have access to any of your conversations or personal data. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.

5. AI Model Usage

The AI models available in Eris are subject to their respective licenses. By using these models through Eris, you agree to comply with their individual licensing terms. Models are downloaded from Hugging Face and stored locally on your device.

6. Intellectual Property

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Ignacio Palacio and Northern Bytes and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The underlying AI models are owned by their respective creators.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT AI RESPONSES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Contact Information

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

contact@northernbytes.dev