Terms of Service for “Ruby” Slack Chatbot
Effective Date: July 25th, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By installing, accessing, or using Ruby (the “Service”), you (“User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Definitions
“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” – ion design and engineering, inc.
“Design Output” – text, images, files, or other materials Ruby generates in response to your prompts.
“User Content” – prompts, messages, files, data, and any other content you submit to Ruby (including via Slack).
3. Eligibility & Account Security
You represent that you are at least 18 years old, have authority to bind any organization on whose behalf you use Ruby, and will keep credentials (e.g., Slack tokens) secure.
4. Service Description
Ruby is an AI‑powered Slack chatbot that assists with design ideation, drafts, and related resources. Ruby relies on third‑party large‑language models and APIs, which may evolve or be replaced at our discretion.
5. License to Use the Service
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and use Ruby within Slack solely for internal business or personal design‑related purposes.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
Violate Slack’s own policies or any applicable law.
Upload or request content that is infringing, obscene, hateful, harassing, deceptive, or illegal.
Attempt to reverse‑engineer, decompile, or otherwise derive source code or model weights.
Use Ruby to create or disseminate disinformation, spam, or malware.
Misrepresent Design Output as created entirely by a human if disclosure is required by law or professional code.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 User Content
You retain whatever rights you had in User Content. You grant Company a worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable license to process, store, transmit, and display User Content as necessary to operate Ruby and improve its underlying models (unless you opt out where offered).
7.2 Design Output
Ownership. As between Company and User, and to the extent permitted by law, we assign to you any copyrights we may have in the Design Output.
Third‑Party Rights. Ruby may inadvertently generate content similar to existing works. You are solely responsible for running clearance searches, obtaining permissions, and ensuring that use of the Design Output does not infringe third‑party IP.
7.3 Company Materials
All trademarks, service marks, logos, and software components of Ruby (excluding User Content and Design Output) are and remain the property of Company or its licensors.
8. Privacy & Data Security
We handle personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that communications over Slack pass through third‑party infrastructure; 100% security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Confidentiality
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you should not submit proprietary or highly confidential information to Ruby. We are not liable for any disclosure resulting from such submissions.
10. Third‑Party Services
Ruby integrates with Slack and may link to or pull data from additional services. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of those third parties.
11. Feedback
If you provide suggestions or feedback about Ruby, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty‑free right to use and incorporate it without obligation to you.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
RUBY AND ALL DESIGN OUTPUT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee that Ruby is error‑free, uninterrupted, or that Design Output will meet your requirements.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED US $300 OR THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
14. Indemnification
You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of Ruby; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your infringement of any third‑party right.
15. Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to Ruby immediately if you breach these Terms, if required by law, or if continuing to provide the Service could create legal or security risk. Upon termination, Sections 6–15, 17‑22 survive.
16. Modifications to the Service or Terms
We may modify Ruby or these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced via Slack or email. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, without regard to its conflict‑of‑laws rules. All disputes arising under or relating to these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Delaware or through binding arbitration at Company’s election. YOU AND COMPANY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
18. Export & Sanctions Compliance
You may not use Ruby if you are located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country subject to U.S. embargo or sanctions, or if you are on any U.S. government restricted parties list.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect, and an enforceable term will be substituted to reflect the original intent as closely as possible.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any supplemental policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Company concerning Ruby and supersede any prior agreements.
21. No Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision will not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.
22. Assignment
Company may assign these Terms without restriction. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.
23. Contact
Questions about these Terms or Ruby? Contact us at **support@ion.design**
Terms of Service for “Ruby” Slack Chatbot
Effective Date: July 25th, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By installing, accessing, or using Ruby (the “Service”), you (“User”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Definitions
“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” – ion design and engineering, inc.
“Design Output” – text, images, files, or other materials Ruby generates in response to your prompts.
“User Content” – prompts, messages, files, data, and any other content you submit to Ruby (including via Slack).
3. Eligibility & Account Security
You represent that you are at least 18 years old, have authority to bind any organization on whose behalf you use Ruby, and will keep credentials (e.g., Slack tokens) secure.
4. Service Description
Ruby is an AI‑powered Slack chatbot that assists with design ideation, drafts, and related resources. Ruby relies on third‑party large‑language models and APIs, which may evolve or be replaced at our discretion.
5. License to Use the Service
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and use Ruby within Slack solely for internal business or personal design‑related purposes.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
Violate Slack’s own policies or any applicable law.
Upload or request content that is infringing, obscene, hateful, harassing, deceptive, or illegal.
Attempt to reverse‑engineer, decompile, or otherwise derive source code or model weights.
Use Ruby to create or disseminate disinformation, spam, or malware.
Misrepresent Design Output as created entirely by a human if disclosure is required by law or professional code.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 User Content
You retain whatever rights you had in User Content. You grant Company a worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable license to process, store, transmit, and display User Content as necessary to operate Ruby and improve its underlying models (unless you opt out where offered).
7.2 Design Output
Ownership. As between Company and User, and to the extent permitted by law, we assign to you any copyrights we may have in the Design Output.
Third‑Party Rights. Ruby may inadvertently generate content similar to existing works. You are solely responsible for running clearance searches, obtaining permissions, and ensuring that use of the Design Output does not infringe third‑party IP.
7.3 Company Materials
All trademarks, service marks, logos, and software components of Ruby (excluding User Content and Design Output) are and remain the property of Company or its licensors.
8. Privacy & Data Security
We handle personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that communications over Slack pass through third‑party infrastructure; 100% security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Confidentiality
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you should not submit proprietary or highly confidential information to Ruby. We are not liable for any disclosure resulting from such submissions.
10. Third‑Party Services
Ruby integrates with Slack and may link to or pull data from additional services. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of those third parties.
11. Feedback
If you provide suggestions or feedback about Ruby, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty‑free right to use and incorporate it without obligation to you.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
RUBY AND ALL DESIGN OUTPUT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee that Ruby is error‑free, uninterrupted, or that Design Output will meet your requirements.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED US $300 OR THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
14. Indemnification
You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of Ruby; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your infringement of any third‑party right.
15. Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to Ruby immediately if you breach these Terms, if required by law, or if continuing to provide the Service could create legal or security risk. Upon termination, Sections 6–15, 17‑22 survive.
16. Modifications to the Service or Terms
We may modify Ruby or these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced via Slack or email. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, without regard to its conflict‑of‑laws rules. All disputes arising under or relating to these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Delaware or through binding arbitration at Company’s election. YOU AND COMPANY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
18. Export & Sanctions Compliance
You may not use Ruby if you are located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country subject to U.S. embargo or sanctions, or if you are on any U.S. government restricted parties list.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect, and an enforceable term will be substituted to reflect the original intent as closely as possible.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any supplemental policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Company concerning Ruby and supersede any prior agreements.
21. No Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision will not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.
22. Assignment
Company may assign these Terms without restriction. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations without our prior written consent.
23. Contact
Questions about these Terms or Ruby? Contact us at **support@ion.design**
