Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 24, 2025

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

Term

Definition

"Service"

The AI-ERD platform, including all features, tools, APIs, and related services provided through ai-erd.com

"User," "you," or "your"

Any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Service

"Account"

A registered user account created to access the Service

"User Content"

Any data, diagrams, schemas, text, files, or other materials uploaded, created, or stored through the Service

"Company," "we," "us," or "our"

Codelive Inc.

"Third-Party Services"

External services, applications, or platforms that integrate with or are accessed through the Service

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AI-ERD ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Codelive Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company incorporated in the Republic of Korea.

Company Information:

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. Description of Service

AI-ERD is an AI-powered database diagram design tool that allows users to:

5. Beta Service

The Service is currently provided as a beta version. As such:

Beta users acknowledge and accept these conditions as part of the early access experience.

6. Free Services

6.1 Availability

We may offer certain features of the Service free of charge ("Free Services"). Free Services are provided at our sole discretion and may be modified, limited, or discontinued at any time without notice.

6.2 Limitations

Free Services may include limitations on:

6.3 No Guaranteed Availability

We do not guarantee the continued availability of Free Services. We reserve the right to convert Free Services to paid services or discontinue them entirely with reasonable notice where practicable.

7. User Accounts

7.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account using one of our supported sign-in methods (such as Google, GitHub, Microsoft, or email sign-in where available). You agree to provide accurate information during registration.

7.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account.

7.3 Account Restrictions

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

9. Content Policy

9.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the diagrams and data you create using the Service ("User Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing, operating, maintaining, and improving the Service for you.

9.2 Prohibited Content

You agree not to upload, create, or share content that:

9.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws, without prior notice.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by Codelive Inc. and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, logos, or other brand features.

10.2 Your Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of all User Content you create. We claim no intellectual property rights over your diagrams or data.

10.3 License to Provide Service

By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service. This license terminates when you delete your User Content or account.

10.4 Metadata Rights

We may collect and use anonymized, aggregated metadata derived from usage of the Service (such as feature usage statistics, performance metrics, and general usage patterns) to improve the Service and for analytical purposes. This metadata will not identify you or your specific User Content.

10.5 Customer Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Service ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Service without any obligation to you. You acknowledge that we are not obligated to implement any Feedback or compensate you for its use.

11. Publicity

If you use the Service on behalf of an organization and you provide a company name and/or logo, then unless you opt out in writing (to the extent permitted by law), we may use your company name and logo on our website and marketing materials to identify you as a customer of AI-ERD. We will promptly comply with any written request to remove your name or logo.

To opt out, please contact us at [email protected].

12. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

12.1 DMCA Compliance

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar laws.

12.2 Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:

12.3 DMCA Contact

DMCA notices should be sent to:

12.4 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification with the required information under the DMCA.

12.5 Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers.

13. Fees and Payment

13.1 Current Status

The Service is currently offered free of charge during the beta period.

13.2 Future Paid Services

We may introduce paid subscription plans in the future. Any paid services will be subject to additional terms, including pricing, billing cycles, and payment terms, which will be provided at the time of purchase.

13.3 Payment Processing

Payments will be processed by third-party payment providers (e.g., Toss Payments for domestic transactions, PayPal for international transactions). Your use of these payment services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

13.4 Refund Policy

For future paid services:

13.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify pricing for paid services with 30 days' prior notice. Price changes will not affect current subscription periods.

14. Confidentiality

14.1 Confidential Information

"Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by either party that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information.

14.2 Protection of Confidential Information

Each party agrees to:

14.3 Exclusions

Confidential Information does not include information that:

14.4 Required Disclosure

A party may disclose Confidential Information if required by law, provided that the disclosing party gives reasonable notice (where permitted) to allow the other party to seek protective measures.

15. Data and Privacy

15.1 Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information in connection with the Service, and is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

16. Third-Party Services

16.1 Integrations

The Service may interoperate with or link to third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy policies.

16.2 Integrations and Third-Party Tools

If you enable or use integrations or third-party tools (including AI tools), any processing performed within those third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for third-parties’ processing, availability, or outputs.

16.3 No Endorsement

Integration with third-party services does not constitute an endorsement. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third-party services.

17. AI-Generated Content

17.1 Nature of AI Content

The Service may include features powered by artificial intelligence that generate or suggest content (such as diagram structures, SQL code, or schema recommendations).

17.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

AI-generated content is provided "as is" without any guarantee of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. You are solely responsible for reviewing, validating, and testing any AI-generated content before use.

17.3 Your Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

18. Sharing and Collaboration

18.1 Sharing Features

The Service may allow you to share diagrams with others via links or collaboration features.

18.2 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for managing access to your shared content. We are not liable for unauthorized access resulting from your sharing settings.

18.3 Shared Content Visibility

Content you share may be accessible to anyone with the shared link unless you configure access restrictions.

19. Export Restrictions and Sanctions

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and economic sanctions, including those of the Republic of Korea, the United States, and other relevant jurisdictions. You may not use the Service if you are located in, or a resident of, a country subject to comprehensive sanctions, or if you are on any government prohibited party list.

20. Disclaimer of Warranties

20.1 "As Is" Basis

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

20.2 No Guarantee

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

20.3 Beta Disclaimer

AS A BETA SERVICE, THE SERVICE MAY CONTAIN BUGS, ERRORS, AND OTHER PROBLEMS. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF BETA SOFTWARE.

20.4 Consumer Rights

NOTHING IN THESE TERMS SHALL AFFECT ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED OR LIMITED BY CONTRACT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION. IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, AUSTRALIA, OR OTHER JURISDICTIONS WITH MANDATORY CONSUMER PROTECTIONS, YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS REMAIN UNAFFECTED.

21. Limitation of Liability

21.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CODELIVE INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

21.2 Liability Cap

FOR FREE SERVICES: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $0 (ZERO DOLLARS).

FOR PAID SERVICES: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

21.3 Exceptions

THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM:

22. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Codelive Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

23. Dispute Resolution

23.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute proceeding, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

23.2 Binding Arbitration

If the dispute is not resolved informally, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be finally settled by arbitration in Seoul, Republic of Korea in accordance with the International Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) and under the laws of the Republic of Korea.

23.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND CODELIVE INC. AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than arbitration, both parties waive any right to a jury trial.

23.4 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the above, either party may:

23.5 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions by sending written notice to [email protected] within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, email address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, you and Codelive Inc. may pursue disputes in accordance with Section 26.2 (Jurisdiction).

23.6 Consumer Protection Exceptions

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING ARBITRATION PROVISIONS:

(a) European Union, United Kingdom, and European Economic Area Consumers: If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, United Kingdom, or European Economic Area, nothing in this arbitration agreement shall deprive you of mandatory consumer protections under the laws of your country of residence, including but not limited to your right to bring claims in your local courts. You may choose to bring proceedings before the competent courts of your country of residence.

(b) Republic of Korea Consumers: If you are a consumer in the Republic of Korea using the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, this arbitration clause shall not prevent you from:

(c) Other Jurisdictions: If you are a consumer in any jurisdiction where mandatory consumer protection laws prohibit pre-dispute arbitration agreements, this arbitration clause shall not apply to the extent prohibited by such laws.

23.7 Severability of Arbitration Provisions

If any portion of this Section 23 is found to be unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. If the class action waiver (Section 23.3) is found to be unenforceable as to a particular claim, then the entirety of this Section 23 shall be null and void as to that claim only, and the dispute shall proceed in court subject to Section 26.2.

24. Service Modifications and Termination

24.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice.

24.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature (when available).

24.3 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if:

24.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

24.5 Service Discontinuation Notice

If we permanently discontinue the Service, we will provide at least 30 days' notice where practicable and allow you to export your data.

25. Changes to Terms

25.1 Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or through the Service at least 30 days before they take effect.

25.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

25.3 Notification

We will notify you of material changes by:

26. General Provisions

26.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

26.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to Section 23 (Dispute Resolution), any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

26.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

26.4 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

26.5 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Codelive Inc. regarding the Service.

26.6 Assignment

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

26.7 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, or internet service failures.

26.8 Language

These Terms are provided in English. If there is any conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

26.9 Notices

Notices to you may be sent to the email address associated with your account. Notices to us should be sent to [email protected].

27. Contact Us

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

Codelive Inc.


Last Updated: December 24, 2025