Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Scalebend ("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.

2. Description of Service

Scalebend provides a platform for Shopify merchants to create, configure, and deploy ChatGPT apps that enable product discovery through conversational AI. The Service includes:

  • App configuration and customization tools
  • Store analysis and metadata generation
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) server hosting
  • Integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT platform
  • Widget generation and deployment

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

You must create an account to use the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use this Service. You represent that you are a Shopify merchant or authorized to act on behalf of one.

4. Shopify Integration

4.1 Access Credentials

You grant us permission to access your Shopify store using the Admin API access token you provide. You are responsible for ensuring you have proper authorization to provide this access.

4.2 Data Usage

We will access only the product data necessary to provide the Service (product titles, descriptions, images, prices, and inventory levels). We do not access customer data, order information, or payment details.

4.3 API Limits

We implement rate limiting to comply with Shopify's API usage policies. You acknowledge that excessive API usage may result in service interruptions.

5. OpenAI Integration

Your use of apps created through our Service is subject to OpenAI's terms and policies. You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring your app complies with OpenAI's App Developer Guidelines
  • Providing accurate privacy policy and support contact information
  • Maintaining your own privacy policy and terms of service for your app
  • Submitting your app to OpenAI for approval (when the directory opens)

6. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Use the Service to distribute malware or harmful content
  • Scrape, data mine, or extract data from the Service using automated means
  • Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you provide to the Service (product data, app names, descriptions, etc.). You grant us a license to use this content solely to provide the Service.

7.2 Our Platform

We retain all rights to the Scalebend platform, including but not limited to software, design, trademarks, and documentation.

7.3 Generated Code

The apps and code generated through our Service are provided to you for your use in connection with your Shopify store and ChatGPT integration.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you agree to our privacy practices.

9. Fees and Payment

The Service is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce fees in the future with advance notice to users.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service Availability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE OPERATION.

10.2 Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or policies of third-party services (Shopify, OpenAI, etc.) that integrate with our Service.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Content you provide through the Service

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your apps and contacting us to close your account.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or extended periods of inactivity.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Your deployed apps will be deactivated, and your data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

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

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, 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 be considered a waiver of those rights.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@chatgptappstudio.com