Terms of Service

Last updated: 5/17/2026

Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 17, 2026

Welcome to Code Catch. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Code Catch ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Code Catch is an AI-powered code review platform that integrates with GitHub to provide:

  • Automated Code Analysis — AI-driven detection of bugs, security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and maintainability concerns in pull requests.
  • Multi-Provider AI — Analysis powered by leading AI providers including OpenAI, Google Gemini, Groq, and Hugging Face.
  • Team Collaboration — Shared workspaces, team-based reviews, and collaborative feedback tools.
  • Analytics & Insights — Dashboards tracking code quality trends, review metrics, and team performance over time.
  • Automatic Diagram Generation — ERD, Class, and Use-Case diagrams generated from your codebase.
  • Real-time Notifications — Live updates on review status, team activity, and system events.

3. Account Registration & Eligibility

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use the Service. By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3.2 Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • One person or legal entity may not maintain more than one free account.

3.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use the Service solely for legitimate software development and code review activities.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Service.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, performance, or availability of the Service or its infrastructure.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Service.
  • Use the Service to transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content.
  • Exceed published rate limits or abuse API access in a manner that degrades the Service for other users.
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without our express written permission.
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute access to the Service without authorization.
  • Use the Service to develop a competing product or service.
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users of the Service.

4.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates this section, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting violations to law enforcement.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to your code, repositories, pull requests, and any other content you submit through the Service ("Your Content"). We do not claim any intellectual property rights over Your Content.

5.2 Limited License to Us

By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to access, process, and analyze Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. This license terminates when you delete Your Content or close your account.

5.3 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, and underlying technology, is and remains the exclusive property of Code Catch and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.4 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.

6. AI-Generated Content

6.1 Nature of AI Output

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate code review suggestions, analysis reports, and recommendations. These outputs are generated algorithmically and should be treated as suggestions, not definitive assessments.

6.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of AI-generated feedback. AI outputs may contain errors, miss issues, or provide suggestions that are not appropriate for your specific context.

6.3 Human Oversight Required

AI-generated reviews are intended to supplement, not replace, professional human code review. You are solely responsible for evaluating and acting upon any AI-generated suggestions. Critical decisions about code quality, security, and deployment should always involve human judgment.

6.4 AI Provider Terms

Your use of AI-generated features is also subject to the terms and policies of our underlying AI providers. We are not responsible for changes in AI provider capabilities or availability.

7. Payment & Billing

7.1 Pricing

The Service offers both free and paid subscription plans. Current pricing is available on our pricing page. All prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise stated.

7.2 Billing Cycle

Paid plans are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your selected plan. Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period unless cancelled.

7.3 Payment Method

You must provide a valid payment method for paid plans. You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred under your account.

7.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time. We will provide at least 30 days' advance notice of any price increase. Price changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle following the notice period.

7.5 Refunds

All fees are non-refundable except:

  • As required by applicable law.
  • As explicitly stated in a promotional offer.
  • At our sole discretion in cases of Service failure attributable to us.

7.6 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes. If we are required to collect taxes, they will be added to your invoice.

7.7 Failure to Pay

If payment fails, we will attempt to notify you. Continued failure to pay may result in downgrade to the free plan or suspension of your account.

8. Service Availability & Support

8.1 Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance (we will provide advance notice when possible).
  • Unscheduled emergency maintenance.
  • Factors beyond our reasonable control (force majeure events, third-party service outages, etc.).

8.2 Service Level

We do not offer a formal Service Level Agreement (SLA) for free plans. Paid plans may include SLA terms as specified in the applicable plan documentation.

8.3 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes.

9. Data Handling

9.1 Code Processing

Your code is transmitted to third-party AI providers for analysis. We do not permanently store your source code beyond the duration necessary to complete the review. Code snippets included in review results are retained as part of the review record.

9.2 Data Retention

Review results, analytics data, and account information are retained for the lifetime of your account unless you request deletion. See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data handling.

9.3 Data Export

You may export your review data at any time through the Service's export functionality or by contacting support.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Integrations

The Service integrates with third-party services including GitHub, AI providers, and infrastructure partners. Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective third-party terms of service.

10.2 No Endorsement

Integration with or reference to third-party services does not constitute endorsement. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third-party services.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Upon termination:

  • Your right to access the Service ceases immediately.
  • We will delete your account data within 30 days.
  • No refund will be issued for the remaining portion of any prepaid billing period.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if:

  • You breach any provision of these Terms.
  • Your account is used for prohibited activities.
  • We are required to do so by law.
  • We discontinue the Service.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all licenses granted to you under these Terms immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive (including Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnification).

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Service will meet your specific requirements.
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  • The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable.
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CODE CATCH, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
  • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill.
  • Any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.
  • Any damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Code Catch and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the Service.
  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any third-party rights.
  • Your Content.

15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Code Catch is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes:

  • We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
  • We will notify you via email or through a prominent notice within the Service.
  • We will provide at least 14 days' notice before changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Code Catch regarding the Service.

17.2 Severability

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

17.3 Waiver

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

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

These Terms of Service were last updated on May 17, 2026.