Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2026

By downloading, installing, or using Shelf ("the software"), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use Shelf.

1. What Shelf is

Shelf is a desktop application that uses AI (via an API key you provide) to generate single-file HTML applications that run locally on your machine. All generated apps and their data are stored on your device.

2. Your API key and AI usage

To use Shelf's app-generation feature, you must supply your own API key from a compatible AI provider (such as DeepSeek). You are responsible for:

• The costs associated with your API usage.
• Complying with your AI provider's terms of service.
• The security of your API key.

Shelf does not proxy, log, or have access to your API calls.

3. License to use the software

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use Shelf on your devices for personal or professional use. You may not:

• Redistribute, sell, or sublicense the Shelf application itself.
• Reverse-engineer or modify the Shelf desktop application binary.
• Use Shelf to generate content that is illegal or violates third-party rights.

4. Your generated apps

You own the apps you generate with Shelf and the data stored within them. Shelf makes no claim to content generated through your use of the software.

5. No warranty

Shelf is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee that the software will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that generated apps will meet your requirements. Use at your own risk.

6. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Shelf's liability for any claim arising from your use of the software is limited to the amount you paid for the software in the twelve months preceding the claim (or £0 if you used the free tier).

We are not liable for any loss of data, loss of profits, or indirect damages arising from your use of Shelf.

7. Acceptable use

You agree not to use Shelf to generate, store, or process content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, or that infringes the rights of others. We reserve the right to revoke your license if you violate these terms.

8. Updates and changes

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of Shelf after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at hello@getshelf.app.