Terms of Use for Starlabs Beta Services

Last Updated: January 5th 2025

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of StarLabs Beta Services. By accessing or using the Beta Services, you agree to comply with these Terms. These Terms apply in conjunction with any other agreements between you and StarLabs, and they govern any provisions not explicitly addressed elsewhere.

1. Scope of Service

1.1 Service Definition

The StarLabs platform provides a service for real-time code generation and rendering (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) utilizing the OpenAI API. Users may create accounts and request deletion by contacting nils.plum@starlabs.life.

1.2 Geographic Limitations

The Beta Services are not available in countries or regions where the use of generative AI is restricted by law, including (but not limited to) China, North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and Crimea. Access to the Beta Services in these regions is strictly prohibited.

1.3 Age Restrictions

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Beta Services unless explicitly allowed under local legal frameworks or with valid parental or guardian consent, where applicable.

1.4 Handling Proprietary Data

Users are strongly discouraged from submitting proprietary, confidential, or sensitive data to the platform, as such data may be processed by third-party APIs, including OpenAI.

2. User Scope

2.1 Intended Audience

The Beta Services are designed for developers, particularly web developers. While other users may access the Beta Services, they do so acknowledging their responsibility for understanding the platform's intended use.

2.2 User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for ensuring their usage complies with their workplace policies, applicable laws, and contractual obligations.

3. Prohibited Use

3.1 Indemnification Clause

By using the Beta Services, you agree to indemnify and hold StarLabs harmless from any misuse of generated code or illegal activities arising from your use of the platform.

3.2 Explicit Prohibitions

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

3.3 Compliance Mechanisms

StarLabs does not implement automated monitoring for prohibited activities. Abuse reports will be reviewed manually and addressed via communication at nils.plum@starlabs.life.

4. Ownership of AI-Generated Code

4.1 User Ownership

Users retain ownership of any code generated by the Beta Services.

4.2 Disclaimers

StarLabs disclaims all responsibility for:

Users are responsible for confirming that their use of generated code does not violate third-party rights or applicable laws.

5. Disclaimers and Liability

5.1 General Disclaimer

The Beta Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties or guarantees of any kind, either express or implied.

5.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, StarLabs disclaims liability for:

5.3 Acknowledgment Clause

By using the Beta Services, you acknowledge and agree that:

6. Intellectual Property and Licensing

6.1 StarLabs Intellectual Property

All intellectual property related to the platform, including the chat interface, user interface, and underlying technologies, remains the exclusive property of StarLabs. Users may not:

6.2 Third-Party Intellectual Property

Users are required to comply with the terms of service of third-party providers, including OpenAI, and StarLabs disclaims responsibility for third-party behavior or data handling.

7. Confidentiality and Feedback

7.1 Feedback Usage

Any feedback provided by users regarding the Beta Services may be used by StarLabs for:

StarLabs retains a perpetual, non-revocable, royalty-free license to use feedback for these purposes.

7.2 Confidentiality

Users agree not to disclose credentials, proprietary backend details, or any other confidential information about the platform to third parties.

8. Transparency and Known Limitations

8.1 Risks and Acknowledgment

By using the Beta Services, you explicitly acknowledge:

8.2 Disclosure

The Beta Services are provided for testing and evaluation purposes. Functionality and performance may not reflect the final product.

9. Content Moderation and Abuse Prevention

9.1 Prohibited Activities

Users may not engage in activities that violate community guidelines or create harmful content, including:

9.2 Reporting Mechanism

Users are encouraged to report abuse to nils.plum@starlabs.life. Reports will be reviewed and handled manually.

10. Modification and Termination

StarLabs reserves the right to modify or terminate the Beta Services or these Terms at any time, at its sole discretion, and without prior notice. Continued use of the Beta Services after modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Compliance with Laws

11.1 Global Accessibility

The platform complies with applicable laws, including GDPR and CCPA, in the regions where it is accessible. Access is prohibited in jurisdictions where use of the platform is illegal.

11.2 AI Usage Acknowledgment

Users acknowledge that they are interacting with an AI-based system. Any malfunctions should be reported to nils.plum@starlabs.life.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where StarLabs operates. All disputes must be resolved through mediation via nils.plum@starlabs.life before initiating legal action.

13. Contact

For any inquiries related to these Terms, please contact:

Nils Plum
Am Fuchsbau 12
14532 Kleinmachnow, Germany
Email: nils.plum@starlabs.life