These Terms of Service (this "Agreement") are a binding contract between you ("Customer," "you," or "your") and Verdict.run ("Verdict," "we," or "us"). This Agreement governs your access to and use of the Verdict platform and services.

Agreement Acceptance#

THIS AGREEMENT TAKES EFFECT WHEN YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS DURING SIGN-UP OR BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES (the "Effective Date"). BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS DURING SIGN-UP OR BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES YOU:

ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT;
REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, POWER, AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT;
ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE LEGALLY BOUND BY ITS TERMS.

IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.

1. Definitions#

"Authorized User" means your employees, consultants, contractors, and agents who are authorized by you to access and use the Services under the rights granted pursuant to this Agreement.

"Customer Data" means information, data, and other content, in any form or medium, that is submitted, posted, or otherwise transmitted by or on behalf of you through the Services.

"Services" means Verdict's proprietary hosted software platform, including the web application, browser extension, and related tools for competitive programming.

"Documentation" means Verdict's end user documentation relating to the Services available at verdict.run.

"Third-Party Products" means any third-party products provided with, integrated with, or incorporated into the Services, including but not limited to Codeforces integration.

2. Access and Use#

a. Provision of Access

Subject to and conditioned on your compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Verdict will make available to you during the Subscription Period, on a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable basis, access to and use of the Services, solely for use by Authorized Users.

b. Use Restrictions

You shall not at any time, directly or indirectly:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Services
Rent, lease, lend, sell, license, or distribute the Services to any third party
Reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile any part of the Services
Use the Services for competitive analysis or to develop competing products
Bypass any security measures or access the Services through unauthorized means
Upload or transmit any malicious code or harmful content
Use the Services in violation of any applicable law

c. Suspension

Verdict may temporarily suspend your access to the Services if we reasonably determine that there is a threat or attack on our systems, your use disrupts the Services for other users, you are using the Services for fraudulent or illegal activities, or your provision of Services is prohibited by applicable law.

3. Customer Responsibilities#

You are responsible and liable for all uses of the Services resulting from access provided by you, directly or indirectly. You are responsible for:

All Customer Data, including its content and use
Your information technology infrastructure and systems
The security and use of your access credentials
All access to and use of the Services through your account
Ensuring compliance with Codeforces' terms of service when using our submission features

4. Data Collection and Storage#

a. Data We Collect and Store

When you use the Services, we collect and store certain data on our servers to provide and improve the platform experience. This includes:

AI Chat Messages: Conversations with the AI assistant, including your questions, code snippets shared in context, and AI-generated responses, are stored on our servers to enable chat history, multi-tab conversations, and continued sessions across devices.
User Profile Data: Your email address (encrypted at rest), Codeforces handle, account preferences, and authentication identifiers.
Problem Sheets and Workspace State: Your saved problem sheets, open tabs, and workspace configuration are stored to synchronize your session across devices.
Video Scripts: AI-generated video explainer scripts and any shared videos are stored on our servers.
Usage Metadata: Problem view history and submission activity for analytics and caching purposes.

b. Data We Do NOT Store on Our Servers

Your API Keys are never stored on our servers. When you configure an AI provider (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google), the API key you provide is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage (localStorage). It is sent directly from your browser to the AI provider's API and is never transmitted to, logged by, or persisted on Verdict's servers.

This means if you clear your browser data or switch devices, you will need to re-enter your API key. We recommend keeping a secure backup of your keys.

c. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Cookies and Local Storage#

Verdict uses cookies and browser local storage to operate the platform:

Authentication Cookies: We use secure, HTTP-only cookies to maintain your login session. These are essential for the Services to function and cannot be disabled while using the platform.
Supabase Auth Cookies: Our authentication provider (Supabase) sets cookies to manage OAuth sessions with Google and GitHub.
Local Storage: We use browser local storage to persist your AI provider API keys, editor preferences, theme settings, and other client-side configuration. This data never leaves your browser.
Verdict Helper Browser Extension: When you use the Verdict Helper browser extension to submit solutions to Codeforces, the extension reads your Codeforces session cookies solely to authenticate the submission on your behalf. These cookies are transmitted to our server for the duration of the submission request only and are never stored, logged, or persisted on our servers.

We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies. By using the Services, you consent to the use of essential cookies and local storage as described above.

6. Fees and Payment#

Where paid services are agreed between Verdict and Customer, you shall pay Verdict the fees identified without offset or deduction. Fees paid are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

All fees are exclusive of taxes. You are responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties, and charges imposed by any governmental authority.

7. Intellectual Property#

Verdict IP: You acknowledge that Verdict owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Services, Documentation, and all related technology.

Customer Data: You retain all right, title, and interest in your Customer Data. You grant Verdict a non-exclusive license to use your Customer Data solely to provide the Services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties#

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND VERDICT HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. VERDICT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. VERDICT MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, BE SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR ERROR FREE.

9. Limitation of Liability#

IN NO EVENT WILL VERDICT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, OR BUSINESS; LOSS OF DATA; OR COST OF REPLACEMENT SERVICES. VERDICT'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID TO VERDICT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Third-Party Platform Risks

Verdict integrates with third-party platforms such as Codeforces. Verdict is not responsible for any account restrictions, suspensions, bans, rate limiting, or other actions taken by Codeforces or any third-party platform against your account as a result of using the Services, including but not limited to the Verdict Helper browser extension. You use these integration features at your own risk and acknowledge that third-party platforms may enforce their own policies independently of Verdict.

10. Termination#

Either party may terminate this Agreement if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and such breach remains uncured thirty (30) days after written notice.

Upon termination, you shall immediately discontinue use of the Services. No termination will affect your obligation to pay any fees that became due before termination.

11. Governing Law#

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration, and you waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

12. Changes to Terms#

Verdict may modify this Agreement from time to time. We will provide reasonable notice of any material changes. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Agreement.

Contact#

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@verdict.run.