Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to NEB Starter ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the NEB Starter demonstration application, including our website at neb-starter.vercel.app and our mobile application (collectively, the "Service").

NEB Starter is an open-source starter kit and educational demonstration that showcases modern web and mobile development practices using Next.js, Expo, and Better Auth. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Nature of the Service

2.1 Educational and Demonstration Purpose

NEB Starter is provided primarily for educational, demonstration, and development purposes. It serves as:

• A showcase of modern web and mobile development practices
• A starting point for developers building similar applications
• A demonstration of authentication, database integration, and cross-platform development
• An educational resource for learning React, Next.js, Expo, and related technologies

2.2 Open Source Project

NEB Starter is distributed as open-source software under the MIT License. The source code is publicly available on GitHub athttps://github.com/iosazee/neb-starter. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code according to the terms of the MIT License.

2.3 No Commercial Guarantee

While we strive to maintain the Service's availability and functionality, NEB Starter is provided as a demonstration and educational tool without commercial guarantees or service level agreements.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

You may create an account using supported authentication methods:

• Google OAuth
• GitHub OAuth
• Apple Sign-In (mobile app only)
• Passkey authentication (mobile app)

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Providing accurate and current information during registration

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the application settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for maintenance purposes.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

• Explore and test the demonstration features
• Learn about modern web and mobile development practices
• Evaluate the starter kit for your own projects
• Provide feedback and contribute to the open-source project

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or data
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service (except as permitted by law)
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Impersonate others or create false accounts
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without explicit permission

4.3 Rate Limiting

We may impose rate limits on API usage and user actions to ensure fair access and maintain Service performance.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Open Source License

NEB Starter is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the software, subject to the terms of the MIT License.

5.2 Third-Party Components

The Service incorporates various open-source libraries and components, each governed by their respective licenses. These include but are not limited to:

• Next.js (MIT License)
• React (MIT License)
• Expo SDK (MIT License)
• Better Auth (MIT License)
• Prisma (Apache 2.0 License)
• Tailwind CSS (MIT License)

5.3 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

5.4 Trademarks

"NEB Starter" and related logos are trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned in the Service are the property of their respective owners.

6. Service Availability and Modifications

6.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Service's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties or server issues
• Third-party service dependencies
• Force majeure events

6.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. As an open-source project, significant changes will typically be announced through our GitHub repository.

6.3 Third-Party Dependencies

The Service relies on third-party services including but not limited to hosting providers (Vercel), database services (Neon), and authentication providers (Google, GitHub, Apple). We are not responsible for the availability or performance of these third-party services.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by ourPrivacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key points include:

• We collect minimal necessary information for authentication and service operation
• We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes
• You have rights to access, correct, and delete your personal information
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 "As Is" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 Educational Purpose Disclaimer

NEB Starter is provided primarily for educational and demonstration purposes. While we implement security best practices, this demonstration application should not be used as-is for production applications without proper security review and modifications.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, WHETHER ARISING FROM CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8.4 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to use the Service (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Service

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitrations.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time and delete your account through the application settings.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
• Technical or security reasons
• Discontinuation of the Service

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and associated data according to our data retention policies outlined in our Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing notice through the Service or via email (if applicable)
• Announcing changes in our GitHub repository

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

13.4 Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent.

13.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, or internet service provider failures.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

For technical questions or contributions, please use our GitHub repository. For legal or privacy matters, please use the email address above.