Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using vbacode.io (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service. These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including visitors, registered users, and premium subscribers.

2. Description of Service

vbacode.io is an AI-powered code generation service that:

• Generates Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code based on user descriptions
• Provides explanations and setup instructions for generated code
• Offers free and paid usage tiers
• Maintains a history of your generated code

The Service is provided "as-is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account by providing:

• A valid email address
• A secure password
• Acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your email address remains current and accessible

Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in abusive behavior, or for other legitimate business reasons.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

• Generate VBA code for legitimate business and personal use
• Learn and understand VBA programming concepts
• Automate Excel tasks and workflows
• Access and download your generated code

Prohibited Activities

You may NOT use our Service to:

• Generate code for illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes
• Create malware, viruses, or security exploits
• Abuse or circumvent usage limits or restrictions
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our algorithms
• Share account credentials or allow unauthorized access
• Submit requests containing inappropriate or offensive content
• Overload our systems with excessive automated requests
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Usage Limits and Fair Use

Free Tier Limits

Free accounts are limited to 10 VBA code generations per month. Limits reset on the first day of each month.

Fair Use Policy

To ensure service availability for all users:

• Usage limits are strictly enforced
• Excessive use may result in temporary restrictions
• Commercial use may require a paid plan
• We reserve the right to adjust limits as needed

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Generated Code

You retain ownership of the VBA code generated through our Service. However, you acknowledge that: similar code may be generated for other users, and you are responsible for ensuring the code meets your specific needs and requirements.

Service Content

Our Service, including its design, functionality, and algorithms, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our Service without permission.

User Content

By submitting requests to our Service, you grant us a limited license to process your requests and generate code. We do not claim ownership of your requests or use them for purposes other than providing our Service.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive for high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to factors beyond our control.

Code Quality and Accuracy

While we aim to generate high-quality VBA code:

• Generated code is provided "as-is" without warranties
• You are responsible for testing and validating all code
• We do not guarantee code will be error-free or suitable for your specific use case
• Code may require modification to work in your environment

Third-Party Services

Our Service relies on third-party AI providers (OpenAI). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or performance of these third-party services.

8. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement:

• You: By deleting your account or ceasing to use the Service
• We: For violation of these Terms, non-payment, or at our discretion with notice

Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, but these Terms will remain in effect for any outstanding obligations.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction, as determined by applicable law.

13. Contact Information

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