Terms of Service for Beta version of Gist
Last Updated: October 23, 2025
TL;DR: This is beta software. It might break. We might change everything. We might shut it down. You're here to help us test and improve. Don't scrape anything illegal. Don't be a jerk. We own everything we create. You own your content but give us broad rights to use it during beta. If you sue us, the most you can get is what you paid us (probably nothing).
1. Welcome to the Beta
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Beta version of Gist, a Chrome browser extension operated by Mireles & Co, LLC, dba Transcendence, Inc. ("we," "us," "our").
By installing or using the Beta version of Gist, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, don't use it. Simple.
2. What Gist Beta Does
Gist is a browser extension that:
- Scrapes articles from websites you visit
- Generates AI-powered summaries at multiple depths
- Stores your content library
- Lets you share summaries (eventually)
Beta Disclaimer: This is the beta version of our software. That means:
- Features will change without notice
- Things will break
- We might delete everything and start over
- We might shut down entirely
- There's no guaranteed uptime or reliability
- You're essentially a guinea pig (thanks for that!)
3. Your Account
Eligibility
- You must be at least 16 years old
- You must provide accurate information
- One account per person (don't be greedy)
- You're responsible for your account security
Account Termination
We can terminate your account at any time for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violating these Terms
- Being abusive to our team
- Using the service for illegal purposes
- Because it's Tuesday and we feel like it (kidding, but we do have broad discretion during the beta period)
4. Acceptable Use
Do These Things:
- Use Gist to summarize content you have the right to access
- Provide feedback to help us improve
- Report bugs when you find them
- Be patient with beta software
Don't Do These Things:
- Scrape copyrighted content you don't have access to
- Use Gist for illegal purposes
- Reverse engineer our extension or backend
- Attempt to overwhelm our servers
- Resell or commercialize our service
- Use automated tools or bots with our service
- Violate any website's terms of service while using Gist
- Scrape sensitive personal information
- Be a jerk to other users or our team
Violation = Instant Ban. No warnings during the beta period.
5. Content Ownership
Your Content
You retain ownership of the content you scrape. However, during beta, you grant us an unlimited, irrevocable, worldwide license to:
- Store and process your content
- Generate summaries and derivatives
- Use it to train AI models
- Analyze it for product improvement
- Share it with third-party services as needed
- Keep it forever (or until we decide otherwise)
This license continues even if you stop using Gist. Why? Because we need consistent training data during the beta period.
Our Content
We own:
- All summaries generated by our AI
- The Gist extension and all its code
- Our backend infrastructure and APIs
- Our website and branding
- Any improvements we make based on your feedback
Feedback
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide become our property. We can use them without compensation or attribution. Don't share ideas you want to keep secret.
6. Payment Terms
Beta Pricing
- Currently free or pay-what-you-want
- We might charge you later
- We might offer bribes to skip waitlists
- All payments are final (no refunds during the beta period)
Future Pricing
When we exit the beta period, we'll implement real pricing. Early beta users might get a discount. Or not. We haven't decided yet.
7. Privacy and Data
See our [Privacy Policy](https://gist.is/privacy-policy) for details. The short version:
- We collect everything you scrape
- We look at it
- We might use it to train AI
- We keep it indefinitely during the beta period
- Deal with it or don't use the service
8. Third-Party Services
Gist integrates with various third-party services:
- Firebase (authentication)
- Google Gemini (AI summaries)
- Cloudflare (hosting)
- Stripe (payments)
- Others as we add them
Each has their own terms and privacy policies. We're not responsible for what they do.
9. Disclaimers (The Legal CYA Section)
GIST BETA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, OR ACCURACY
Specifically:
- We don't guarantee the extension will work
- We don't guarantee summaries will be accurate
- We don't guarantee your data won't be lost
- We don't guarantee we won't get hacked
- We don't guarantee anything, really
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
10. Limitation of Liability
OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY TO YOU IS THE AMOUNT YOU'VE PAID US (PROBABLY $0).
We're not liable for:
- Lost data
- Lost profits
- Inaccurate summaries
- Service interruptions
- Your boss finding out you read Reddit at work
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Anything, really
If you're not comfortable with this risk, don't use Gist Beta.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from:
- Your use of Gist
- Content you scrape
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any website's terms
- Your illegal activities
- Basically anything you do
If someone sues us because of you, you pay our legal bills.
12. DMCA and Copyright
If you believe Gist is being used to infringe your copyright:
Contact: legal@gist.is
We'll respond as required by law. During beta, we might just delete everything related to the claim to avoid hassle.
13. Modifications to Terms
We can change these Terms anytime. During the beta period, we might not even notify you. By continuing to use Gist after changes, you accept the new Terms.
After the beta period, we'll give reasonable notice of material changes.
14. Termination
You Can Leave Anytime
Just uninstall the extension. We'll miss you, but we'll keep your data (see Privacy Policy).
We Can Kick You Out Anytime
We reserve the right to:
- Terminate your account
- Block your access
- Delete your data
- Refuse service
- All without notice or reason during the beta period
15. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by California law, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Venue
Any disputes must be resolved in California courts. You consent to personal jurisdiction in California.
No Class Actions
You agree to only bring claims in your individual capacity. No class actions, class arbitrations, or representative actions.
Time Limit
Any claim must be brought within one year of when it arose.
16. Beta-Specific Terms
During the beta period:
- No SLA or uptime guarantees
- Features may be added or removed without notice
- We may reset all user data
- We may invite or remove users at our discretion
- We may end the beta at any time
- You're helping us test - thank you!
17. Contact Information
General Questions: hello@gist.is
Legal Issues: legal@gist.is
Privacy Concerns: privacy@gist.is
Mailing Address:
Mireles & Co, LLC dba Transcendence, Inc.
[Insert your actual mailing address]
California, USA
18. Miscellaneous Legal Stuff
Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between us.
Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision isn't a waiver of our right to do so later.
Assignment
We can assign these Terms to anyone. You can't.
Force Majeure
We're not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our control (acts of God, war, pandemic, alien invasion, etc.).
Survival
Sections that should logically survive termination (like indemnification) do survive.
Export Control
Don't use Gist in violation of U.S. export laws.
Government Users
If you're a government user, sorry, Gist is only for commercial use. We don't meet government procurement requirements.
19. Special Beta Thank You
Seriously, thank you for being a beta tester. You're helping us build something awesome. We know beta software can be frustrating. We appreciate your patience and feedback.
When we launch the full version, we'll remember the beta users who helped us get there. Maybe we'll give you a discount. Maybe we'll send you a t-shirt. Maybe we'll just send you good vibes. TBD.
20. The Bottom Line
This is beta software from a small team. We're doing our best, but we make no promises. If you need reliability, wait for our full launch. If you're willing to help us improve while accepting the risks, welcome aboard!
By using the Beta version of Gist, you acknowledge that you've read these Terms, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you don't agree, please uninstall the extension.
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Remember: These Terms apply to the Beta version of Gist only. Everything will change when we launch the full product. For now, embrace the chaos of beta life!
Last Updated: October 23, 2025
Version: Beta Terms v1.0 - "The Honest Edition"