Terms of Service

Last updated: February 16, 2026

⚠️ CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: Cadence is a powerful automation tool that executes actions on your computer. YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND ALL RISK for any and all actions performed by Cadence on your device. The developers of Cadence are NOT liable for any damages, data loss, or consequences resulting from your use of this software.

By downloading, installing, or using Cadence, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you don't agree, don't use the software.

1. Acceptance of Terms & User Responsibility

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Cadence, a voice-controlled automation tool for macOS ("Software"). By using Cadence, you accept these Terms in full and acknowledge that:

YOU are solely responsible for all actions Cadence performs on your system
YOU assume all risk associated with using automation software
YOU understand that Cadence executes system-level commands that could potentially cause data loss, system instability, or unintended actions
The developers are NOT responsible for any consequences of Cadence's actions on your machine

2. License

Cadence is distributed under the MIT License. You are granted a free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, and distribute the Software, subject to the terms of the MIT License.

Full MIT License text: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT

What This Means:

✅ You can use Cadence for personal or commercial purposes
✅ You can modify the source code
✅ You can redistribute the software (with attribution)
❌ You cannot hold us liable for damages (see "Disclaimer" below)

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use Cadence responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You may NOT:

Use Cadence to violate any laws or regulations
Use Cadence to automate malicious, harmful, or unauthorized activities
Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract proprietary components (though the source is open)
Use Cadence to spam, harass, or harm others
Circumvent macOS security features or access unauthorized systems

⚠️ USER ASSUMES ALL RISK: By using Cadence, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

You take full responsibility for all automated actions performed by Cadence
You understand the risks of automation, including potential data loss, unintended actions, or system damage
You will test automations carefully before using them in production environments
The developers are NOT liable for any damages whatsoever caused by Cadence

4. macOS Permissions & Security

Cadence requires sensitive macOS permissions to function:

Microphone Access — To capture voice commands
Accessibility Access — To automate system tasks
Screen Recording — To detect context and active windows

You acknowledge that:

These permissions grant Cadence significant control over your system
You are granting these permissions voluntarily and understand the implications
You can revoke permissions anytime via System Settings → Privacy & Security
We process all data locally — nothing is sent to external servers

5. No Warranty (Disclaimer)

Cadence 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
Non-infringement
Accuracy, reliability, or error-free operation

Translation: We built Cadence with care, but software is complex. We don't guarantee it will work perfectly in all scenarios, and we're not liable if something goes wrong.

6. Limitation of Liability & Assumption of Risk

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cadence, its developers, contributors, and affiliates SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES for:

ANY actions performed by Cadence on your system, whether intended or unintended
Data loss, corruption, or deletion caused directly or indirectly by the Software
System damage, crashes, or instability resulting from Cadence's automation capabilities
Unintended automations triggered by misheard voice commands or software errors
Security breaches or unauthorized access resulting from granted permissions
Lost profits, revenue, business opportunities, or productivity
Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages whatsoever
Personal injury, property damage, or any other harm arising from use of the Software

BY USING CADENCE, YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS against the developers for damages of any kind. You acknowledge that you are using automation software AT YOUR OWN RISK and that the developers have NO LIABILITY whatsoever for the Software's actions on your machine.

Your sole and exclusive remedy for any issues or damages is to immediately stop using the Software.

⚠️ YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY: Cadence executes system-level actions based on voice commands. Misheard commands, software bugs, or user error could result in unintended actions. ALWAYS test automations in a safe environment before using them on important data or systems. Back up your data regularly. THE DEVELOPERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING CADENCE DOES ON YOUR MACHINE.

7. Privacy & Data Collection

See our Privacy Policy for details. Key points:

All voice processing happens locally on your device
We don't collect, store, or transmit your voice data
Minimal website analytics (Vercel Analytics, privacy-friendly)

8. Open Source & Contributions

Cadence is open source. If you contribute code, documentation, or other materials:

You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use your contributions
You confirm you have the right to submit the contribution
Your contributions are subject to the MIT License

9. Updates & Modifications

We may update Cadence with new features, bug fixes, or security patches. Updates may:

Add, modify, or remove features
Change system requirements
Require re-granting macOS permissions

You are not required to update, but we recommend staying current for security and stability.

10. Termination

You may stop using Cadence at any time by:

Uninstalling the application
Revoking macOS permissions
Deleting all local data and preferences

We reserve the right to discontinue development or support for Cadence at any time (it's open source, so the community can continue development).

11. Third-Party Software

Cadence uses third-party open-source libraries and components, including:

Whisper.cpp — Local speech recognition (MIT License)
Other dependencies listed in the project repository

These components are governed by their respective licenses. See the project's LICENSE and NOTICE files for details.

12. macOS Compatibility

Cadence is designed for macOS and requires:

macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later recommended
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel Mac
Sufficient disk space for Whisper models (~1-3 GB)

We do not guarantee compatibility with future macOS versions. Updates may be required.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country] (to be updated upon LLC formation), without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Continued use of Cadence after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact & Support

Questions, issues, or feedback? Reach out:

Email: support@cadence.app
GitHub Issues: MaxPrehoda/cadence
Documentation: GitHub README

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cadence regarding use of the Software.

TL;DR: Use Cadence responsibly. Don't break the law. We're not liable if things go wrong (it's free, open-source software). All voice processing is local. Read the full terms above for details.