Terms of Service

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Matebot is self-hosted open source software, not a hosted product. The Apache License 2.0 in this repository governs your use of the code, and the person or organization operating the server you connect to is responsible for that deployment and for its own terms.

Open-source software

The Matebot source code is available under the Apache License 2.0. That license, not this page, governs your use of the code. Matebot is a fork of the Apache-2.0 Rakazo project by Inbox Zero Inc., and the upstream license and notices carry over unchanged. A third party that operates a self-hosted Matebot deployment is responsible for that deployment and its own terms.

Your account

Accounts are created on the server you connect to, and that server's operator decides who may sign up. You must be at least 13 years old, and old enough to form a binding contract where you live, to use the software. Keep your sign-in details and connected credentials secure. You are responsible for activity in your account.

Bots and AI output

Bots act with the instructions, permissions, and connected accounts you give them, including when you are not watching, such as in scheduled routines. Actions your bots take, such as sending messages, changing data, making purchases, or running commands, are taken on your behalf and are your responsibility. Give bots only the access they need, and require approval for actions that are hard to undo.

AI output can be inaccurate or incomplete. Review it before you rely on it. Do not use Matebot where an error could cause death, injury, or serious harm, or to make decisions with legal, medical, or financial consequences for others without qualified human review.

Acceptable use

Do not use Matebot to break the law, to attack or overload systems you do not own, to send spam, or to violate the terms of the model, computer, or integration providers you connect. Operators may limit or stop access to their deployment for misuse.

No warranty

The software is provided "as is", without warranties or conditions of any kind, as set out in the Apache License 2.0. To the extent permitted by law, the authors and contributors are not liable for any loss arising from your use of the software.

Changes

This repository's terms page may change as the project does. Changes to the software itself are recorded in the repository.

Hosted Rakazo service

If you use the hosted service the upstream project operates rather than a self-hosted Matebot, that service has its own terms and privacy policy. They describe that service, not this one.

Contact

Open an issue in the Matebot repository.