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        <h1>Terms of Service</h1>
        <p class="updated">Last updated: January 7, 2026</p>

        <h2>1. Acceptance of Terms</h2>
        <p>By installing, accessing, or using the NODUS browser extension ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.</p>

        <h2>2. Description of Service</h2>
        <p>NODUS is a browser extension that captures and organizes AI conversations locally on your device. The Service includes:</p>
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            <li><strong>Free Tier:</strong> Core capture functionality, local storage, basic organization features</li>
            <li><strong>Pro Tier:</strong> Advanced features including chain injection, enhanced exports, and encrypted backups</li>
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        <h2>3. Privacy and Data</h2>
        <p>NODUS is designed with privacy as a core principle:</p>
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            <li>All captured data is stored locally on your device</li>
            <li>We do not collect, transmit, or store your conversation data on external servers</li>
            <li>Optional anonymized telemetry (if enabled) uses k-anonymity and collects only aggregate usage statistics</li>
            <li>You maintain full ownership and control of your data</li>
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        <p>For complete details, see our <a href="/privacy">Privacy Policy</a>.</p>

        <h2>4. User Responsibilities</h2>
        <p>You agree to:</p>
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            <li>Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws</li>
            <li>Not attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or redistribute Pro features without authorization</li>
            <li>Not use the Service to capture content you do not have rights to access</li>
            <li>Respect the terms of service of third-party AI platforms you interact with</li>
        </ul>

        <h2>5. Intellectual Property</h2>
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            <li><strong>Open Source Core:</strong> The core capture engines and storage system are licensed under AGPL-3.0</li>
            <li><strong>Pro Features:</strong> Proprietary features are protected by commercial license</li>
            <li><strong>Your Content:</strong> You retain all rights to the conversations and data you capture</li>
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        <h2>6. Open Source License (AGPL-3.0)</h2>
        <p>The NODUS Core is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.0 (AGPL-3.0). <strong>Nothing in these Terms of Service restricts your rights under that license</strong>, including but not limited to:</p>
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            <li>The right to view and audit the source code</li>
            <li>The right to modify the open source components</li>
            <li>The right to redistribute the open source components under the same license</li>
            <li>The right to use the open source components for any purpose</li>
        </ul>
        <p>The AGPL-3.0 license applies to the following components:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>Platform capture engines (src/engines/)</li>
            <li>Storage system (src/content/all_modules.js)</li>
            <li>Dashboard UI (src/content/dashboard_*.js)</li>
            <li>Telemetry system (src/telemetry/)</li>
            <li>Ethical gate (src/telemetry/ethical-gate.js)</li>
            <li>Popup interface (src/ui/)</li>
        </ul>
        <p>Full license text: <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.txt" target="_blank">gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.txt</a></p>
        <p>Source code: <a href="https://github.com/mmcarvalhodev/nodus" target="_blank">github.com/mmcarvalhodev/nodus</a></p>

        <h2>7. Pro Subscription</h2>
        <p>For Pro tier subscribers:</p>
        <ul>
            <li>Subscriptions are billed monthly ($4.50/month) or annually ($30/year)</li>
            <li>Payments are processed securely through our payment provider (Paddle)</li>
            <li>You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the billing period</li>
            <li>Refunds are available within 14 days of purchase if you're unsatisfied</li>
        </ul>
        <p>See our <a href="/refund">Refund Policy</a> for details.</p>

        <h2>8. Disclaimer of Warranties</h2>
        <p>The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:</p>
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            <li>Uninterrupted or error-free operation</li>
            <li>Compatibility with all browser versions or AI platforms</li>
            <li>That the Service will meet your specific requirements</li>
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        <h2>9. Limitation of Liability</h2>
        <p>To the maximum extent permitted by law, NODUS and its developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, arising from your use of the Service.</p>

        <h2>10. Changes to Terms</h2>
        <p>We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the extension or our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.</p>

        <h2>11. Termination</h2>
        <p>You may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the extension. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.</p>

        <h2>12. Contact</h2>
        <p>For questions about these Terms, contact us at:</p>
        <p>Email: <a href="mailto:mmcarvalho.dev@gmail.com">mmcarvalho.dev@gmail.com</a></p>

        <h2>13. Governing Law</h2>
        <p>These Terms are governed by the laws of Brazil. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</p>
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