Terms of Service

Acceptance

By downloading, installing, or using OpenClient ("the App"), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

What the App Does

OpenClient is a native Apple client that connects to any OpenAI-compatible server you provide — such as Ollama, LiteLLM, or any other self-hosted or third-party backend that implements the OpenAI API. It sends your messages to that server and displays the responses. The App does not host, operate, or control any LLM server or AI model.

Your Responsibilities

• Server & infrastructure: You are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and securing your own server and any upstream LLM providers it connects to.
• API keys & costs: Any API keys you configure in the App or on your server are your responsibility. Costs incurred through LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Ollama, etc.) are entirely your responsibility as the operator. The developer of OpenClient has no involvement in, or liability for, charges from third-party services.
• Content: You are solely responsible for the content you send through the App and the responses you receive. The developer does not monitor, moderate, or store any conversations.
• Compliance: You agree to use the App in compliance with all applicable laws and the terms of service of any LLM provider you connect to.

Open Source License

The App's source code is available under the Apache License 2.0. You may inspect, modify, and redistribute the code under the terms of that license. The open-source nature of the project allows you to verify all claims made in these terms and in the Privacy Policy.

No Warranty

The App is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The developer does not guarantee that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or compatible with every server configuration.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from your use of the App. This includes, without limitation, costs incurred through third-party API providers or data loss resulting from server misconfiguration.

No Affiliation

OpenClient is an independent open-source project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LiteLLM, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, Apple, or any other company mentioned in the App or its documentation.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, you can open an issue on the GitHub repository.