Last updated: January 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of ARI.Software ("ARI", "we", "us", or "our"), operated by Panthera Ventures Inc., an Ontario, Canada corporation.
By accessing or using ARI, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.
1. The Service
ARI is a software platform that may include hosted services, downloadable software, open source components, self hosted deployments, and optional cloud connected features.
For purposes of these Terms, "ARI" and "Software" refer collectively to the ARI.Software platform and all related components.
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of ARI at any time, with or without notice. We are not obligated to provide updates, support, or continued availability unless expressly agreed in writing.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to purchase or use ARI.
By using ARI, you represent that:
- You are legally capable of entering a binding agreement
- You will use ARI only for lawful purposes
- Information you provide is accurate and current
3. Accounts
Some features require an account.
You are responsible for:
- Safeguarding login credentials
- All activity under your account
- Promptly notifying us of unauthorized access
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Violate applicable laws or regulations
- Disrupt or interfere with systems or infrastructure
- Access systems or data without authorization
- Distribute malware or harmful code
- Reverse engineer or exploit ARI except where permitted by law
- Infringe intellectual property or privacy rights
We may investigate and take action for violations.
5. Open Source and Self Hosting
ARI is released under the Apache License 2.0. The full license text is available in the LICENSE file in the root of the repository.
When you self host ARI:
- You are solely responsible for infrastructure, security, and compliance
- We are not responsible for misconfiguration, downtime, data loss, or security incidents
- Optional cloud connections may require valid licenses or keys
- Third party components may be governed by their own licenses
6. Assumption of Risk and Security Responsibility
You install and use the Software entirely at your own risk. The Software is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding reliability, security, availability, or fitness for any purpose.
You are solely responsible for securing the Software and any environment in which it runs. This includes server security, access controls, encryption, patching, monitoring, backups, and compliance with applicable laws.
We have no obligation to provide security updates, patches, or support. We disclaim all liability for damages arising from use of the Software, including data loss, security breaches, unauthorized access, system failures, or business interruption.
You are strongly advised to implement and regularly test backup procedures. We are not responsible for any data loss.
7. Subscriptions, Payments, and Billing
Certain features require payment.
Payments are processed by Polar.sh, acting as Merchant of Record. We do not store full payment details.
Fees:
- Are billed in advance unless stated otherwise
- May change with reasonable notice
- Non payment may result in suspension or termination
We have no obligation to provide support, maintenance, or service level commitments unless expressly agreed in writing.
8. Refunds & Our Full Guarantee
Consumers may cancel their initial purchase within 14 days without giving a reason for a full refund.
Subscription cancellations take effect immediately for future billing periods. Fees paid after the 14-day period are non-refundable, except where required by law or where a refund is approved by our Merchant of Record, Polar.sh.
Payments are processed by Polar.sh and are subject to Polar.sh buyer terms and applicable law.
9. Intellectual Property and License
ARI and all related software, trademarks, branding, and content are owned by Panthera Ventures Inc. or its licensors. You receive a limited, non exclusive, non transferable, revocable license to use ARI under these Terms, and no ownership rights are transferred.
10. User Content
You retain ownership of any content you upload, submit, or generate using ARI.
You grant us a limited, non exclusive right to host, process, and display this content solely to operate and improve the service. We do not claim ownership of your data and do not use it for advertising.
11. No Professional Advice
ARI may generate outputs related to business, finance, legal, technical, or operational topics. All outputs are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice, and you remain solely responsible for verifying information and making decisions based on your own judgment or qualified advisors.
12. Third Party Services
ARI may integrate with or link to third party services, tools, APIs, or websites. We do not control and are not responsible for third party services, their availability, security, content, or data handling once content is transmitted to those services, and your use of third party services is governed by their own terms and policies.
13. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to ARI at any time if you violate these Terms, fail to pay applicable fees, or if required by law.
Upon termination, your right to use the service ends immediately and we may delete associated accounts or data where legally permitted. We may retain certain data as required by law, billing, dispute resolution, or internal compliance.
14. Disclaimers
ARI is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non infringement. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error free.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Panthera Ventures Inc. shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
Our total liability for any claim related to the service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.
This limitation applies to claims arising from automated, AI generated, or user prompted outputs.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Panthera Ventures Inc. from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of ARI, your content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
17. Export Controls
You agree not to use or export ARI in violation of applicable export control or sanctions laws, represent that you are not located in, under control of, or a national of any restricted jurisdiction, and are responsible for ensuring your use complies with all applicable import, export, and sanctions laws.
18. Force Majeure
We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, internet outages, government actions, labor disputes, or infrastructure failures.
19. Assignment
We may assign or transfer these Terms as part of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or corporate restructuring, and you may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.
20. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time, and continued use of ARI after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
21. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
22. Affiliate Program Terms
Participation in any ARI affiliate or referral program is subject to separate Affiliate Program Terms. The affiliate program is hosted and managed by a third party platform, Affonso (https://affonso.io/). We are not responsible for the availability, operation, tracking accuracy, or payments handled by the affiliate platform, and by participating you agree to comply with the affiliate platform's terms, policies, and payout rules in addition to these Terms.
23. Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect, and any failure by us to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to enforce it later.
24. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Panthera Ventures Inc. regarding ARI and supersede any prior agreements or understandings related to the service.
25. Contact Information
Panthera Ventures Inc.
Operating as ARI.Software
Ontario, Canada
Email: hello@ari.software