User agreement
Last Updated: August 17, 2026
Welcome to Starlit Grove Studio (the "Service"). This User Agreement ("Agreement") is between You and Starlit Grove Studio ("We", "Us", or "Our"), the operator of the website at starlitgrovestudio.top. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Service, You agree to be bound by this Agreement, our Terms of Service, and our Privacy Policy. If You do not agree, You may not use the Service.
1. Service Provider
The Service is provided by Starlit Grove Studio, operating the website at starlitgrovestudio.top. The Service is an independent editorial field guide covering AI-assisted software engineering, including articles, tool guides, and related commentary.
2. Age Requirements
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If You are under 18, You represent that Your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to this Agreement on Your behalf. If You are a parent or legal guardian and You permit Your child to use the Service, this Agreement applies to You, and You are responsible for Your child's activity on the Service.
3. Your Relationship With Us
This Agreement defines the relationship between You and Us. We grant You permission to access and use the Service so long as You comply with this Agreement, our Terms of Service, and any additional policies we publish.
What You Can Expect from Us
a. To provide an independent, educational field guide on AI-assisted software engineering, including articles and tool reviews.
b. To develop, improve, and update the Service over time. We may add or remove features, content, or functionality, and we will endeavor to provide reasonable notice of material changes.
c. To maintain editorial independence. Tool mentions are editorial and do not promise performance, availability, or compatibility. Always evaluate a tool against Your own privacy and security requirements.
What We Expect from You
a. Follow this Agreement: The permission We give You to access and use the Service continues only so long as You comply with this Agreement and our related policies.
b. Respect others: You must comply with applicable laws and respect the rights of others, including privacy and intellectual property rights. You must not abuse, harm, harass, defame, bully, or mislead others.
c. Don't abuse the Service: You must not interfere with or disrupt the Service or its systems, including by introducing malware, spamming, hacking, bypassing protective measures, scraping content, or using automated means to access content in violation of our machine-readable instructions (such as robots.txt).
d. Use the Service lawfully: You agree not to use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose and to comply with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to Your use, including export control, sanctions, and anti-spam laws.
4. Your Content and License
Some features of the Service may allow You to submit, post, or otherwise make available content ("User Content"), such as comments or correspondence. You retain all intellectual property rights in Your User Content.
By submitting User Content, You grant Us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, distribute, communicate, publicly display, publicly perform, and modify Your User Content for the limited purpose of operating and improving the Service. This license lasts for as long as Your content is protected by intellectual property rights. If You remove Your User Content, Our systems will stop making it publicly available within a reasonable time.
You represent that You have all necessary rights to submit Your User Content and that it is lawful, non-infringing, and appropriate.
5. Intellectual Property
Our Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality — including text, graphics, logos, article content, and software — are and will remain the exclusive property of Starlit Grove Studio and its licensors. You may read, quote short excerpts with attribution, and link to Our public pages. You may not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, or otherwise exploit any content without Our express written permission. Do not remove, obscure, or alter any branding, logos, or legal notices.
Your Content
User Content remains Yours, as described in Section 4. We will not claim ownership over User Content You generate.
Third-Party Content
The Service may display or link to content belonging to others, including third-party tools and websites. You may not use such content without the owner's permission. The views expressed in third-party content are those of the respective owners and do not necessarily reflect Our views.
6. Using the Service
Account
The Service is designed to be a lightweight editorial site and does not require You to create an account to read Our pages. If account features become available, You are responsible for all activity through Your account and for keeping Your credentials secure.
Service-Related Communications
We may send You service announcements and other information related to the Service. If You give Us feedback, We may act on it without obligation to You.
Network Costs
You are responsible for any cellular, Wi-Fi, or other network connection costs associated with Your use of the Service.
7. Disclaimers
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Our articles are educational commentary and do not constitute professional legal, security, financial, or operational advice. Do not rely on the Service for medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Any content regarding those topics is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.
8. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL STARLIT GROVE STUDIO, NOR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE. THESE TERMS DO NOT LIMIT LIABILITY FOR FRAUD, FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION, DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT TO THE EXTENT SUCH LIMITATION IS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Us harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of or relating to Your use of the Service, Your User Content, or Your breach of this Agreement.
10. Taking Action in Case of Problems
Removing Your Content
If We reasonably believe that any of Your User Content breaches this Agreement, violates applicable law, or could harm Our users, third parties, or Us, We reserve the right to remove some or all of that content. We will endeavor to provide You with notice and an opportunity to clarify the issue when reasonably possible.
Suspending or Terminating Your Access
We may suspend or terminate Your access to the Service if You materially or repeatedly breach this Agreement, if required by law, or if We reasonably believe Your conduct causes harm to users, third parties, or Us. You may stop using the Service at any time.
11. Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, and Courts
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be addressed by good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, it shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, except that small-claims-court claims may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction on an individual basis. The arbitration shall take place in Delaware, United States, in the English language.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any claim shall be the state or federal courts located in Delaware, United States. To the extent applicable local law prevents certain disputes from being resolved in a U.S. court, such disputes may be brought in Your local courts.
12. About This Agreement
a. Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between Us regarding the Service.
b. Severability: If any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
c. Changes: We may update this Agreement to reflect changes in the Service, for legal or regulatory reasons, or to prevent abuse. We will endeavor to provide reasonable advance notice of material changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective means You accept the revised Agreement.
d. No Waiver: If We do not enforce a provision right away, that does not mean We give up any rights We may have, such as taking action in the future.
e. Relationship Only: This Agreement describes the relationship between You and Us and does not create any legal rights for other people or organizations.
13. Contact Us
If You have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Agreement, please contact Us at:
Starlit Grove Studio
Email: [email protected]
Website: starlitgrovestudio.top