Terms of Service

By installing, downloading, accessing, or using Hive Consensus software and related services ("Software"), you ("You" or "Licensee") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, together with our Software License Agreement and Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these terms, do not install or use the Software.

This is a legal agreement between you and HiveTechs Collective LLC, a Florida limited liability company. The Software is licensed, not sold.

Hive Consensus is an AI-powered desktop development environment featuring:

• 4-stage AI consensus pipeline (Generator → Refiner → Validator → Curator)
• Command-line interface with integrated terminal
• Universal memory service shared across AI tools
• VS Code-like editor with Monaco integration
• Deep git integration and automation
• Access to 323+ AI models via OpenRouter

Subscription Requirement: Use of the Software requires an active, paid subscription purchased through hivetechs.io or authorized resellers.

Billing:

• Subscriptions billed monthly or annually in advance
• 14-day unlimited free trial for new users
• Payments processed securely through Paddle

Automatic Renewal (Florida Law Compliance):

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription fee. Renewal fees may change upon thirty (30) days' prior notice.

Cancellation:

• Cancel anytime via your account settings
• Or contact support@hivetechs.io
• Access continues until end of current billing period
• No refunds for partial periods (see Refund Policy)

What You May Do:

Subject to payment and compliance, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software for your personal or internal business purposes on devices you own or control.

What You May NOT Do:

• Copy, modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software
• Rent, lease, sell, redistribute, or transfer the Software
• Remove or modify copyright or proprietary notices
• Use the Software to develop competing products
• Share license keys or accounts
• Use after subscription termination
• Publicly disseminate performance benchmarks

For complete restrictions, see our Software License Agreement.

Our Ownership:

All right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights (patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets), are and shall remain the exclusive property of HiveTechs Collective LLC.

Your Content:

You retain all rights to code, data, and content you create using the Software. We never claim ownership of your work.

Copyright Protection:

This Software is protected by United States copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and international treaty provisions. US Copyright Office Registration pending.

The Software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind.

We Disclaim All Warranties Including:

• Implied warranties of merchantability (Florida § 672.314)
• Fitness for a particular purpose (Florida § 672.315)
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security, accuracy, or reliability of data
• Compatibility with your systems
• Correction of defects or errors
• Prevention of data loss or security breaches

The Software may be subject to limitations and problems inherent in internet and electronic communications. We are not responsible for delays, delivery failures, or damages from such issues.

Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of implied warranties, so these exclusions may not apply to you.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HiveTechs Collective LLC shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Business interruption or cost of substitute services
• Unauthorized access, data breaches, or system failures
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in Software output
• Acts or omissions of third parties (including AI providers)

AGGREGATE LIABILITY CAP:

Our total liability for all claims shall not exceed the fees you paid in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. If you paid no fees, our liability shall not exceed $50.00 USD.

Your Sole Remedy:

If dissatisfied with the Software, your exclusive remedy is to discontinue use and request a refund per our Refund Policy.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages, so these limitations may not fully apply to you.

Automatic Termination:

Your license terminates automatically if you:

• Fail to pay subscription fees
• Breach any term of this agreement
• Engage in fraudulent, illegal, or abusive use
• Attempt reverse engineering or unauthorized distribution

Upon Termination You Must:

• Immediately cease all use of the Software
• Destroy or permanently delete all copies
• Certify destruction in writing if requested

Surviving Provisions:

Sections regarding Intellectual Property, Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Dispute Resolution, and Governing Law survive termination.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Agreement to Arbitrate:

You and HiveTechs Collective LLC agree that any disputes arising from this agreement or your use of the Software shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), rather than in court.

Key Terms:

• Location: Arbitration in Pinellas County, Florida
• Governing Rules: Federal Arbitration Act + AAA Commercial Rules + Florida law
• Discovery: Proportional discovery per Florida Rule 1.280 (2025)
• No Class Actions: Individual arbitration only - no class or representative actions
• Costs: Each party bears own costs; prevailing party may recover attorney's fees

Exceptions:

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property protection, or bring claims in small claims court.

Right to Opt Out:

You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days by emailing legal@hivetechs.io with your name, address, and statement that you opt out.

For complete arbitration terms, see our Software License Agreement.

Florida Law Applies:

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Exclusive Venue:

For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you agree that claims shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in Pinellas County, Florida. You consent to jurisdiction in these courts and waive any objection to venue.

HiveTechs Collective LLC is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and this agreement has a substantial relationship to Florida.

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Software at least thirty (30) days before the effective date.

Your Acceptance:

Continued use of the Software after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. If you don't agree to modifications, your sole remedy is to cancel your subscription and stop using the Software.

We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

Global Privacy Compliance:

We comply with data protection laws worldwide, including GDPR (EU), UK GDPR, CCPA (California), PIPEDA (Canada), and LGPD (Brazil).

Your Privacy Rights:

• EU & UK Users: You have 8 GDPR rights including access, deletion, portability, and more. We notify you of data breaches within 72 hours. Contact privacy@hivetechs.io
• California Users: CCPA rights to know, delete, and opt-out. We do not sell your data.
• Canadian Users: PIPEDA rights to access, correct, and delete your information.
• Brazilian Users: LGPD rights similar to GDPR.

Data Processing:

Your data is processed in the United States and on Cloudflare's global network. We use the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

Data Protection Contact:

For privacy rights requests, data access, deletion, or GDPR inquiries: privacy@hivetechs.io

For complete data protection details, see our Privacy Policy.

Your Local Rights Apply:

While these Terms are governed by Florida law, we recognize that users in certain countries have mandatory consumer protection rights that cannot be waived by contract.

Regional Consumer Protections:

• European Union: EU consumers retain all mandatory rights under the Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU), including the 14-day cooling-off period for distance contracts and protection against unfair terms.
• United Kingdom: UK consumers retain all rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2025, including the 14-day cancellation right and protection against unfair commercial practices.
• Australia: Australian consumers retain all rights and guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), including consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded by contract.
• Canada: Canadian consumers retain rights under federal and provincial consumer protection legislation that may provide additional protections beyond these Terms.

Important:

If any provision of these Terms conflicts with mandatory consumer protection laws in your country, the consumer protection law shall prevail. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit your non-waivable statutory rights.

For complete consumer protection provisions, see our Software License Agreement.

HiveTechs Collective LLC