Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Dropstone, developed by Blankline ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Dropstone AI Development Platform software application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Blankline.

2. Description of Service

Dropstone is the world's first generational self-learning AI development platform that provides:

• First Generational Self-Learning Agent with recursive improvement capabilities
• MCP Server integration for enhanced model communication protocol
• Computer Use API for direct system interaction and automation
• Advanced memory system enabling persistent learning and context retention
• Claude Code integration for advanced code analysis and generation
• Agent Mode for fully autonomous programming task execution
• Unlimited requests to open source Ollama models
• Tiered access to high-end AI models
• Secure desktop application with enterprise-grade security

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent. By using this Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.

3.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach
• You are liable for all activities that occur under your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. License and Usage Rights

4.1 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to:

• Download, install, and use the Dropstone application on your devices
• Access and use the Service for personal or internal business purposes
• Create, modify, and manage your projects using our AI-powered tools

4.2 Usage Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code
• Modify, adapt, alter, translate, or create derivative works
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices or branding
• Use the Service for illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes
• Circumvent security measures or usage limitations
• Share, distribute, or sublicense the software to third parties
• Use the Service to compete with or harm our business
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts

5. Subscription Plans and Pricing

5.1 Service Tiers

5.2 Billing and Payment

• Subscription fees are billed monthly in advance
• All payments are non-refundable except as required by law
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice
• Failure to pay may result in service suspension or termination
• You authorize automatic renewal unless cancelled before the next billing cycle

6. User Content and Data

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all code, projects, and content you create using our Service ("User Content"). By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to process, analyze, and improve our AI capabilities based on aggregated, anonymized usage patterns.

6.2 Content Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for your User Content
• You warrant that your content does not violate any third-party rights
• You agree not to upload malicious code or harmful content
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms

6.3 Data Processing

Our AI models may process your code and prompts to provide development assistance. We implement privacy-preserving techniques and do not use your specific code to train our models without your explicit consent.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Company IP

The Service, including all software, algorithms, AI models, trademarks, and proprietary technology, is owned by Blankline and protected by intellectual property laws. Our rights include but are not limited to copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents.

7.2 Open Source Components

While Dropstone incorporates open-source components (including portions derived from Visual Studio Code under the MIT License), the compiled application as a whole constitutes our proprietary work. Your rights to open-source components are governed by their respective licenses.

7.3 Feedback and Improvements

Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide become our property and may be incorporated into future versions of the Service without compensation to you.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms, explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to our privacy practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws. Prohibited uses include:

• Illegal Activities: Using the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of local, state, national, or international law
• Harmful Code: Creating, distributing, or facilitating malware, viruses, or other harmful software
• Security Violations: Attempting to breach security, access unauthorized data, or interfere with Service operation
• Harassment: Using the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Spam: Sending unsolicited communications or content
• Circumvention: Attempting to bypass usage limits, security measures, or licensing restrictions
• Impersonation: Impersonating others or providing false information
• IP Infringement: Violating intellectual property rights of others

10. Service Availability and Updates

10.1 Service Availability

• We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice

10.2 Updates and Modifications

• We may update the Service to improve functionality, security, or compliance
• Major updates will include release notes and migration guides
• You agree to install critical security updates promptly

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using account deletion features in the application. Upon termination, your access to paid features will continue until the end of your current billing period.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• Fail to pay subscription fees
• Engage in fraudulent or harmful activities
• Pose a security risk to our Service or other users

11.3 Effect of Termination

• You must immediately cease using the Service and uninstall the application
• We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• Surviving provisions include intellectual property, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution clauses

12. Disclaimers and Warranties

• Merchantability: The Service is suitable for your particular needs
• Fitness for Purpose: The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Non-Infringement: The Service does not violate third-party rights
• Accuracy: AI-generated code or content is error-free or complete
• Availability: Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security: Complete protection against all security threats

You acknowledge that AI-generated code and suggestions should be reviewed and tested before use in production environments. We recommend following software development best practices including code review, testing, and security audits.

13. Limitation of Liability

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access
• System downtime or business interruption
• Cost of substitute goods or services
• Damage to reputation or goodwill
• Third-party claims or lawsuits

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blankline and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws
• Your User Content or any third-party claims related to it
• Your infringement of third-party intellectual property rights
• Any damage or harm caused by your actions or negligence

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Chennai, India.

15.3 Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing legal action, we encourage you to contact our support team to resolve disputes amicably. For eligible disputes, we may offer mediation or arbitration as alternative resolution methods.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blankline regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

We may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without your consent. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.

16.5 Updates to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes through the Service or via email. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: