Terms of Service

Last updated: November 7, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") are a contract between you and LessStrict ("LessStrict", "we", "us") governing your use of lessstrict.com, the LessStrict chat application, the LessStrict API and related services (the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, which are part of these Terms.

1. The Service

LessStrict gives you access to AI language models through a web chat interface and an OpenAI-compatible API. Models are served by third-party providers under names chosen by LessStrict. We may add, rename, change the underlying provider of, or retire models at any time. We will try to give notice before retiring a model that you have used in the last 30 days.

2. Accounts

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. You are responsible for keeping your password and API keys confidential and for all activity under your account. Tell us immediately at [email protected] if you believe your account has been compromised. One person may not maintain multiple free accounts to obtain additional free allowances.

3. Plans, wallet and pay-as-you-go

Free plan. The Free plan includes limited monthly and daily allowances for selected models. Allowances reset on the first day of each calendar month (UTC) and, for daily limits, at 00:00 UTC.

Paid plans. Paid plans are billed in advance, monthly or yearly, through Stripe. Your plan renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel at any time from Dashboard > Billing; the plan stays active until the end of the paid period. Plan allowances are per model and are described on the Pricing page and in your dashboard. Unused allowances do not roll over.

Wallet and pay-as-you-go. You may add funds to a prepaid wallet. Usage beyond your plan allowances, and usage of models not included in your plan, is charged against the wallet at the per-token rates shown on each model's page at the time of the request. Rates may change; we will update the Pricing page before changes take effect. Wallet funds do not expire while your account is active and are not redeemable for cash except as described in the Refund Policy. Included monthly credits granted by a plan expire if unused at the end of the plan period in which they were granted.

Price changes. We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days' notice by email. The new price applies at your next renewal after the notice period.

Taxes. Prices exclude VAT, GST and sales taxes, which are added where required.

4. API use

API keys are personal to your account. You may build products on top of the API, including products for your own customers, provided you comply with the Acceptable Use Policy and do not resell raw access to the API as a competing model gateway. You are responsible for your users' use of your product. Rate limits apply per plan. We may throttle or suspend keys that cause instability.

5. Your content

You own the prompts you submit and the outputs generated for you, to the extent permitted by law. You grant LessStrict a licence to store, process and transmit your content as needed to provide the Service. We do not use your content to train models. Outputs are generated by statistical models and may be inaccurate, incomplete or offensive; you are responsible for reviewing outputs before relying on them, and for how you use them.

6. Acceptable use

Our models are intentionally less restrictive than many alternatives. That does not make the Service a place for illegal activity. The Acceptable Use Policy lists prohibited uses, including child sexual abuse material, content that facilitates serious harm to people, malware intended for deployment, fraud, harassment and unlawful data collection. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate it, with or without notice depending on severity.

7. Availability

We aim for high availability but the Service is provided "as is" and "as available". Upstream providers may have outages that we cannot control. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when practical. Wallet funds are never deducted for requests that fail before a model starts generating a response.

8. Intellectual property

The Service, including its design, code, model names and branding, is owned by LessStrict and its licensors. These Terms do not grant you any right to use LessStrict trademarks. Feedback you send us may be used without obligation.

9. Termination

You can close your account at any time from Dashboard > Settings. We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms, for non-payment, if required by law, or if we discontinue the Service (with at least 30 days' notice and a refund of unused prepaid amounts). On termination your right to use the Service ends and we may delete your data after a reasonable period, subject to legal retention obligations.

10. Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LessStrict disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy and non-infringement. AI outputs are not professional advice. Do not rely on them for medical, legal, financial or safety-critical decisions without independent verification.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LessStrict will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for lost profits, data or goodwill. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Service is limited to the greater of USD 100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations, in which case they apply to the maximum extent permitted.

12. Indemnity

You will indemnify LessStrict against claims, damages and costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your content, your products built on the API, or your breach of these Terms.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be announced by email or in the app at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use after the effective date means you accept the new Terms.

14. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which LessStrict is established, excluding conflict-of-law rules. Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and try to resolve the dispute informally for 30 days. Nothing in these Terms limits consumer rights that cannot be waived under the law of your country of residence.

15. Contact

LessStrict, [email protected]