Terms of Service
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Welcome to Voquill. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Voquill open source software application ("Software"). By downloading, installing, or using the Software, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Open Source License
Voquill is open source software. The Software's source code is available under the terms of its open source license (as specified in the repository). These Terms supplement, but do not replace, the applicable open source license.
2. No Account Required
Voquill does not require account registration. You can download and use the Software freely without providing any personal information.
3. Local Installation & Use
The Software runs locally on your device. You are responsible for:
- Ensuring your device meets the Software's system requirements
- Maintaining the security of your local installation
- Managing any data you create or store using the Software
- Backing up your local data as needed
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Optional Groq API
If you choose to use the Groq API integration:
- You are responsible for obtaining your own Groq API credentials
- Your use of Groq services is subject to Groq's terms of service and privacy policy
- We are not responsible for Groq's service availability, performance, or practices
- API keys and credentials are stored locally on your device
4.2 Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your use of any third-party services integrated with the Software.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Software:
- In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- In a manner that respects the rights of others
- Without attempting to misuse, exploit, or reverse engineer the Software for malicious purposes
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Open Source Software
The Software is provided under an open source license. You have the rights granted by that license, including the right to use, modify, and distribute the Software as permitted.
6.2 Trademarks
The "Voquill" name and associated trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Use of the Software does not grant you rights to use these trademarks except as permitted by the open source license.
6.3 Your Content
You retain all rights to any audio, transcriptions, or other content you create using the Software. The Software does not claim any ownership of your content.
7. Contributions
If you contribute code, documentation, or other materials to the Voquill project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same open source license as the Software.
8. Disclaimers
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee that:
- The Software will be error-free or uninterrupted
- Defects will be corrected
- The Software is free from viruses or other harmful components
- Results obtained from using the Software will be accurate or reliable
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE VOQUILL DEVELOPERS AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Software
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data
- Damages resulting from third-party services (including Groq API)
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Voquill developers and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Software
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your use of third-party services
11. No Service Level Agreement
Since the Software runs locally and we do not operate centralized services, there is no service level agreement, uptime guarantee, or technical support obligation.
12. Community Support
Support for the Software is provided on a voluntary, community basis through:
- GitHub issues and discussions
- Community forums and channels
- Documentation and guides
There is no guarantee of response time or resolution.
13. Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the applicable open source license, constitute the entire agreement between you and Voquill regarding the Software.
17. Contact
For questions about these Terms, you can:
- Open an issue on our GitHub repository
- Contact us at legal@voquill.com