1. Overview

These terms govern your use of the Empirica framework, the getempirica.com website, and related services provided by David S. L. Van Assche ("we", "us", "our"). By using Empirica, you agree to these terms.

2. Open-Source License

The Empirica framework is released under the MIT License. You are free to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the software, subject to the conditions of that license.

The full license text is included in the LICENSE file in the repository.

3. No Warranty

The Empirica framework is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.

4. Website Use

The getempirica.com website is provided for informational purposes. We make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and up to date, but do not guarantee completeness or accuracy.

You may not use the website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the site or interfere with other users' access.

5. Research Data

The Empirica research dataset published on Zenodo is licensed under CC-BY-4.0. You may use this data for research, analysis, and derivative works provided you give appropriate credit.

6. Third-Party Services

Empirica integrates with third-party AI platforms (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, etc.) and optional services (embedding providers, Qdrant). Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms. We are not responsible for third-party services or their availability.

7. Intellectual Property

The Empirica name, logo, and branding are the property of David S. L. Van Assche. The MIT license grants rights to the software code, not to the trademarks. You may not use our branding in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without prior written permission.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of Empirica after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].