Terms & Conditions

Introduction

These terms explain what you're agreeing to when you use Orient, the open-source AI agent platform. Orient is developed and maintained by the Orient project team and distributed freely under the MIT License.

By downloading, installing, running, or otherwise using Orient, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use Orient.

MIT License

Orient is licensed under the MIT License. The full legal text is available in our GitHub repository. Here's what that means in plain language:

• You can use Orient: For personal projects, commercial products, or anything else
• You can modify Orient: Change it, extend it, customize it however you want
• You can distribute Orient: Share it, fork it, include it in your own projects
• You must include the license: If you distribute Orient, include a copy of the MIT License

The MIT License is permissive and business-friendly. You don't need to ask permission or notify us when you use Orient, though we always appreciate hearing about interesting use cases!

No Warranty

Orient is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In plain English, this means:

• We don't guarantee Orient will work perfectly: We've tested it and use it ourselves, but bugs happen and edge cases exist
• We don't guarantee Orient will meet your needs: It might not work for your specific use case or environment
• We don't guarantee uninterrupted operation: Updates, dependencies, or external APIs can cause issues
• We don't guarantee security: While we follow security best practices, no software is perfectly secure

This doesn't mean Orient is unreliable! It means we're being legally honest that software is complex and we can't make absolute guarantees. We work hard to make Orient stable and secure, but you should test it in your environment and use appropriate safeguards.

Limitation of Liability

The Orient developers and contributors are not liable for any damages arising from your use of Orient. This includes (but isn't limited to):

• Data loss or corruption
• Service interruptions or downtime
• Security breaches or unauthorized access
• Errors in AI-generated content or actions
• Integration failures with third-party services
• Financial losses or business damages
• Any other direct or indirect damages

In other words: we're providing Orient as a free, open-source tool, and we can't be held responsible if something goes wrong when you use it. This is standard for open-source software.

Use at Your Own Risk

Orient is powerful software that integrates with external services and can take actions on your behalf. When you deploy and use Orient, you're responsible for:

• Testing before production: Try Orient in a safe environment before using it with real data or production systems
• Securing your deployment: Use appropriate authentication, access controls, and network security
• Monitoring AI actions: Review what Orient does, especially when it has access to sensitive data or systems
• Backing up your data: Maintain backups of important data before letting Orient modify it
• Reviewing integrations: Understand what permissions you're granting to Orient for external services
• Compliance with laws: Ensure your use of Orient complies with applicable laws, regulations, and terms of service

AI-Generated Content

Orient uses AI models (currently Claude from Anthropic) to generate responses and take actions. You should be aware that:

• AI-generated content can be incorrect, misleading, or inappropriate
• AI models can make mistakes, especially with complex or ambiguous requests
• You should review and verify important outputs before relying on them
• You're responsible for the content and actions generated through your Orient deployment

Orient includes safety measures and responsible AI practices, but no AI system is perfect. Use good judgment and appropriate oversight.

Third-Party Services

Orient integrates with external services (Anthropic, Google, Slack, GitHub, etc.). When you use these integrations:

• You must comply with each service's terms of service and acceptable use policies
• You're responsible for any costs incurred with those services
• The Orient team is not responsible for issues with third-party services
• Changes to third-party APIs may break Orient functionality until we update it

Community and Contributions

Orient is a community project, and we welcome contributions! If you contribute code, documentation, or other materials to Orient:

• You agree to license your contributions under the MIT License
• You represent that you have the right to make those contributions
• You understand that contributions may be modified or rejected by maintainers

See our Contributing Guidelines for more information about contributing to Orient.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in the project or legal requirements. We'll update the "Last Updated" date when we make changes. Since Orient is self-hosted, terms changes don't retroactively affect your existing deployment.

No Legal Advice

Nothing in these terms or our documentation constitutes legal advice. If you have legal questions about using Orient in your specific situation (compliance, licensing, liability, etc.), consult with a qualified attorney.

Questions and Support

These terms are about legal responsibilities and disclaimers. For technical support or questions about using Orient:

• Read the documentation
• Search existing GitHub issues
• Ask questions in GitHub Discussions
• Join our Discord community

Remember: the Orient project team provides the software but doesn't provide legal advice, commercial support guarantees, or liability coverage. We're developers sharing a tool we built, not a company providing a commercial service.

Acknowledgment

By using Orient, you acknowledge that you've read and understood these terms, and you agree to use Orient responsibly and at your own risk. Thanks for being part of the Orient community!