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Terms of Use

Last updated: 24 April 2026

FileGPT.dev is an engineering consultancy for private AI systems for document workflows. These Terms govern the use of our services — from the initial enquiry through the assessment to the implementation and operation of a RAG pilot system.

1. Scope of services

These Terms apply to all services provided by FileGPT.dev, including:

  • Sovereign AI Assessments (analysis of requirements, data structure, and infrastructure);
  • design and implementation of private RAG systems (on-premise, private cloud, or isolated environment);
  • pilot projects with defined scope, timeline, and acceptance criteria;
  • technical consulting and documentation within agreed projects.

Legal operator details are set out in the Impressum.

2. Contract formation and eligibility

An engagement is formed by a written proposal and its acceptance by the customer — typically via email or signed project order. Enquiries submitted via the contact form do not constitute a contractual relationship.

You confirm that you are authorised to enter into binding contracts on behalf of your organisation, and that all information provided is accurate.

3. Acceptable use

You may not use our services to:

  • process unlawful material or content that infringes third-party rights;
  • process malware, exploit code, or abusive payloads;
  • attempt unauthorised access, probing, scraping, or disruption of systems;
  • engage in unlawful surveillance, fraud, or rights violations;
  • conduct load, security, or penetration testing without prior written authorisation.

4. Customer documents and responsibility

The customer retains all rights to documents and content provided within a project ("Customer Data"). FileGPT.dev is granted a limited right to process Customer Data exclusively to deliver the agreed service.

The customer is responsible for ensuring that the provision and processing of Customer Data is lawful — in particular where personal data, confidential information, or regulated material is involved.

5. AI outputs and citation model

Implemented RAG systems generate AI outputs based on approved document passages. Outputs may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Source references are a verification aid — not a guarantee of correctness.

The customer is responsible for reviewing and validating outputs before relying on them for legal, financial, safety-critical, or other high-impact decisions.

6. Privacy and data processing terms

Use of our services is subject to our Privacy Policy. Where personal data of third parties is processed within a project, our Data Processing Agreement (DPA) applies as part of these Terms — unless a signed individual DPA takes precedence.

7. Project changes and availability

Changes to project scope, deadlines, or technical architecture are agreed in writing. We aim for reliable service delivery but cannot guarantee against force majeure, third-party infrastructure failures, or similar events.

8. Fees and payment terms

Fees, payment deadlines, and due dates are specified in the respective project order or proposal. Unless otherwise agreed, invoices are due net within 14 days of the invoice date. Statutory interest on late payment remains unaffected.

Assessments are typically billed at a flat rate. Pilot projects may be agreed on a fixed-price or time-and-materials basis — the exact billing model is specified in the proposal.

9. Intellectual property

Customer Data and customer-provided content remain the property of the customer. Project-specific deliverables (documentation, configurations, system architecture) transfer to the customer upon full payment, unless otherwise agreed in the project order.

General methods, tools, and reusable components not developed specifically for the customer project remain the property of FileGPT.dev.

10. Warranty disclaimer

To the extent permitted by law, services are provided without warranties of uninterrupted operation, fitness for a particular purpose, or guaranteed output accuracy. Mandatory statutory warranty rights remain unaffected.

11. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect damages, lost profits, or data loss. Our aggregate liability for claims arising under these Terms is limited to the greater of (a) fees paid by the customer in the 12 months before the event giving rise to liability or (b) EUR 1,000.

Mandatory statutory liability remains unaffected, including liability for wilful misconduct, gross negligence, injury to life, body, or health, and liability under mandatory product liability law.

12. Termination and project end

Either party may terminate the project for good cause. Services already rendered are compensated on a pro-rata basis. Provisions that by their nature survive termination — including liability, governing law, and data protection commitments — remain in effect.

13. Governing law and dispute venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany, excluding conflict-of-law rules and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). For merchants and legal entities under public law, venue is Greven, Germany. Mandatory consumer protections remain unaffected.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to info@filegpt.dev. Technical safeguards and limitations are described on the Security page.