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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 17, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Mermaid Diagram Renderer service ("Service") provided through mermaid-app.com and the associated ChatGPT application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Service provides a diagram rendering tool that integrates with OpenAI's ChatGPT platform. It allows users to create and visualize Mermaid diagrams including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and other diagram types supported by the Mermaid.js library. The Service renders diagrams client-side in your browser and does not store any user-generated content.

3. Eligibility

You must have a valid ChatGPT account and comply with OpenAI's terms of service to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet any age or eligibility requirements set by OpenAI for ChatGPT usage.

4. User Responsibilities

When using the Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Not use the Service to create content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
  • Not attempt to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Not use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain all rights to the diagrams and content you create using the Service. We do not claim any ownership over your diagrams or the underlying code you generate.

Our Service: The Service, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our express written permission.

Third-Party Libraries: The Service uses open-source libraries including Mermaid.js, which are subject to their own licenses. Your use of these libraries through our Service is subject to their respective terms.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE SERVICE OR ANY CONTENT RENDERED THROUGH IT.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) any content you create using the Service.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service operates within and alongside third-party platforms, including OpenAI's ChatGPT. Your use of ChatGPT is governed by OpenAI's terms of service. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of ChatGPT or any other third-party services. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any third-party content or services.

10. Service Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service. We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or in all locations.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral, regarding the Service.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: pallavmac@gmail.com

See also: Privacy Policy