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Terms of Service

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Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 24, 2026
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using OpsCurb ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

OpsCurb is an AWS cost optimization platform that:

  • Scans your AWS infrastructure for cost-saving opportunities
  • Provides recommendations for reducing cloud spending
  • Sends alerts and reports about wasteful resources
  • Offers AI-powered explanations and fix instructions

Important: OpsCurb is a read-only service. We do not modify your AWS resources.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You must be authorized to bind your organization (if applicable)

3.2 Account Security

  • You're responsible for maintaining account security
  • You must use a strong password and enable MFA
  • You must notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • You're responsible for all activities under your account

3.3 Account Types

  • Individual: Personal use only
  • Business: Commercial use with team members
  • Enterprise: Custom agreements available

4. AWS Account Connection

4.1 IAM Role Setup

You must create an IAM role in your AWS account that grants OpsCurb read-only access. You can use:

  • Our Terraform template (recommended)
  • Our CloudFormation template
  • Manual IAM role creation

4.2 External ID

You must use a unique External ID for security. Never share your External ID with anyone except OpsCurb.

4.3 Permissions

The IAM role must have only the permissions specified in our documentation. Do not grant additional permissions.

4.4 Your Responsibilities

  • You're responsible for the accuracy of your AWS configuration
  • You must keep your IAM role active for scanning to work
  • You must notify us if you revoke access
  • You're responsible for implementing our recommendations

5. Subscription Plans and Billing

5.1 Plans

  • Free: Limited features, 90-day data retention
  • Starter: $29/month, basic AI features
  • Pro: $99/month, advanced AI, custom models
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing, dedicated support

See PRICING.md for detailed pricing.

5.2 Payment

  • Payments processed via Stripe
  • Subscriptions renew automatically
  • Prices subject to change with 30 days notice
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law

5.3 Free Trial

  • 14-day free trial for paid plans
  • No credit card required for Free plan
  • Trial converts to paid plan unless cancelled

5.4 Cancellation

  • Cancel anytime from your account settings
  • Access continues until end of billing period
  • Data retained for 30 days after cancellation
  • No refunds for partial months

6. Acceptable Use

6.1 Permitted Use

  • Scan your own AWS accounts
  • Scan customer accounts with proper authorization
  • Use recommendations to optimize costs
  • Share reports within your organization

6.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • ❌ Violate any laws or regulations
  • ❌ Scan AWS accounts without authorization
  • ❌ Reverse engineer or copy our service
  • ❌ Resell or redistribute our service
  • ❌ Use the service to harm others
  • ❌ Attempt to bypass security measures
  • ❌ Overload our systems (rate limits apply)
  • ❌ Share your account credentials

6.3 Rate Limits

  • API: 1000 requests/hour (Free), 10,000/hour (Paid)
  • Scans: 10/day (Free), unlimited (Paid)
  • AI Explanations: 50/month (Starter), 500/month (Pro), unlimited (Enterprise)

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our IP

  • OpsCurb owns all rights to the Service
  • Our code, algorithms, and UI are proprietary
  • Our trademarks and logos are protected
  • You may not use our IP without permission

7.2 Your Data

  • You retain all rights to your AWS data
  • You grant us a license to process your data to provide the Service
  • We may use anonymized, aggregated data for analytics
  • You can export or delete your data anytime

7.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions, we may use them without obligation or compensation.

8. Service Availability

8.1 Uptime

  • We target 99.9% uptime for paid plans
  • See SLA.md for details
  • Free plan has no uptime guarantee

8.2 Maintenance

  • Scheduled maintenance announced 48 hours in advance
  • Emergency maintenance may occur without notice
  • We'll minimize disruption whenever possible

8.3 Service Changes

  • We may modify features at any time
  • We'll notify you of significant changes
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance

9. Data and Privacy

9.1 Data Collection

We collect data as described in our Privacy Policy.

9.2 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures. See SECURITY.md.

9.3 Data Retention

  • Scan results: 90 days (Free), 1 year (Paid)
  • Account data: Until deletion
  • Backups: 30 days

9.4 Data Deletion

You can request data deletion at any time. We'll delete within 30 days.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers

10.1 Service "AS IS"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

10.2 No Guarantee of Savings

  • We provide recommendations, not guarantees
  • Actual savings may vary
  • You're responsible for implementing recommendations
  • We're not liable for AWS charges

10.3 Accuracy

  • We strive for accuracy but don't guarantee it
  • AWS data may be delayed or incomplete
  • You should verify recommendations before implementing

10.4 Third-Party Services

  • We're not responsible for AWS, Stripe, or other third-party services
  • Third-party terms apply to their services

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 Maximum Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11.2 Excluded Damages

WE'RE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Lost profits or revenue
  • Data loss (you should backup your data)
  • Service interruptions
  • Third-party actions

11.3 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions don't allow liability limitations. In those cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of third-party rights
  • Your AWS account or data

13. Termination

13.1 By You

  • Cancel anytime from account settings
  • Data retained for 30 days after cancellation

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You don't pay fees
  • You engage in fraudulent activity
  • Required by law

13.3 Effect of Termination

  • Access to Service ends immediately
  • Outstanding fees remain due
  • Data deleted after retention period
  • These Terms survive termination where applicable

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Arbitration

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except:

  • Small claims court disputes
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Injunctive relief

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and OpsCurb.

15.2 Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. We'll notify you of material changes. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

15.3 Severability

If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

15.4 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce a right doesn't waive that right.

15.5 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign to a successor or affiliate.

15.6 Force Majeure

We're not liable for delays due to circumstances beyond our control.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

17. Compliance

17.1 Export Control

You agree to comply with all export control laws.

17.2 GDPR

EU users have additional rights under GDPR. See Privacy Policy.

17.3 CCPA

California users have additional rights under CCPA. See Privacy Policy.


Version: 1.0
Effective: February 24, 2026

By using OpsCurb, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.