Terms of use

Version 0.1-draft. Last updated: [DATE].

These terms are between you and [ENTITY NAME] (“we”, “us”), the operator of buildyourbutler.com and the Build Your Butler course (the “Course”). By choosing to continue in the Butler setup on your Mac, where these terms are linked, or by using the Course, you agree to these terms. The setup records the version of these terms you accepted and when. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Course.

1. What the Course is

The Course is educational material: written lessons, videos and guides that show you how to set up and run the open-source Butler software (the “Software”) on your own computer, with the help of third-party AI tools. The Course teaches; it doesn’t operate anything for you. We don’t run, host or have access to your installation of the Software.

2. You set up and run Butler yourself

You choose whether to follow each step. You install, configure and operate the Software on your own computer, with your own accounts. You’re responsible for:

• your computer, its security, its backups and its settings;
• the accounts you create or connect, including Claude, the Claude API, Google, Lunch Money, Tailscale and your banks, and for following their terms;
• all costs charged by third parties, including AI usage, subscriptions and any charges from your bank or card provider;
• the information you put into the Software and share with third-party services;
• keeping your passwords, keys and tokens secret;
• checking the Software’s output, including calendar entries, reminders, emails and financial figures, before relying on it; and
• the emails the Software sends on your instruction, and who receives them.

3. No advice

Nothing in the Course is financial, investment, tax, legal, medical, immigration or other professional advice. Budget figures, summaries and suggestions produced by the Software or by AI tools are informational only and may be wrong. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions.

4. AI output can be wrong

The Software and the Course use AI models that can produce inaccurate, incomplete or inappropriate output. You agree to review AI output and not to rely on it where errors could cause harm.

5. Third-party services

The Course refers to services we don’t control, including Anthropic (Claude), Apple, Google, Lunch Money, Tailscale and GitHub. Their availability, prices, features and terms can change at any time. We aren’t responsible for them, and their terms govern your use of them. Some links are affiliate links; see section 11.

6. The Software’s licence

The Software is licensed separately under the MIT License, which includes its own disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability. Nothing in these terms changes that licence.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

THE COURSE, THE WEBSITE AND ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, SECURITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DON’T WARRANT THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE COMPLETE, CURRENT OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT FOLLOWING THEM WILL PRODUCE ANY PARTICULAR RESULT.

8. Assumption of risk and release

You understand that setting up software, connecting accounts and automating email and financial information carries risks, including data loss, unauthorised access, incorrect information, missed or wrong emails, unexpected charges and service interruptions. You voluntarily assume these risks, whether or not you follow the Course’s directions exactly. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release [ENTITY NAME] and its owners, employees and contributors from claims arising from your use of the Course or the Software, including where you followed the directions as written.

9. Limitation of liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, [ENTITY NAME] WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, FUNDS, OPPORTUNITIES OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM THE COURSE OR THE SOFTWARE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE COURSE IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE COURSE IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, OR [AMOUNT].

Some jurisdictions don’t allow certain exclusions or limitations, including for gross negligence, wilful misconduct, or personal injury, or under consumer protection laws. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the smallest extent the law allows, and nothing in these terms limits rights you have that can’t be waived.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify [ENTITY NAME] against claims by third parties arising from your use of the Software, including emails it sends on your behalf and your use of third-party accounts, except to the extent caused by our wilful misconduct.

11. Affiliate links and paid content

Some links, including our Lunch Money link, are affiliate links: we may receive a fee if you become a paying customer. This doesn’t change what you pay. Paid modules, if offered, will have their own price and terms shown before purchase.

12. Our content

The Course’s text, videos and design belong to [ENTITY NAME]. You may use them for your own household. Please don’t republish or sell them. The Software remains under its MIT licence.

13. Your submissions

If you send us feedback or problem reports, you allow us to use them to improve the Course, without payment to you. Please don’t include passwords, ID numbers or other private information in them.

14. Changes

We may update these terms. The version number at the top changes when we do. Material changes apply to you after we tell you, for example by email or at the start of the Course.

15. Law and disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION]. Disputes go to the courts of [VENUE], unless the law where you live gives you the right to bring them elsewhere.

16. Contact

[ENTITY NAME], [ADDRESS]. support@buildyourbutler.com.