Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2, 2026

      Summary: FranzAI Bridge is open-source software (MIT License). Use it freely, but you're responsible for your own API keys and how you use the extension.
    

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing or using FranzAI Bridge ("the Extension"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Extension.

2. License

FranzAI Bridge is open-source software released under the MIT License:

You may use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the software.
The software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind.
The full license text is available in our GitHub repository.

3. Description of Service

FranzAI Bridge is a Chrome extension that provides:

CORS Bypass: Allows web pages to make cross-origin requests through the extension.
API Key Injection: Securely stores and injects API keys into requests.
Google OAuth Integration: Enables authentication with Google services (Search Console, Analytics, etc.).
Request Inspection: Logs and displays API requests for debugging.

4. Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

API Keys: Keeping your API keys secure. Never share them publicly.
Compliance: Using the Extension in compliance with all applicable laws and the terms of service of any APIs you access.
Google OAuth: When using Google authentication features, you agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Costs: Any charges incurred from API usage. The Extension does not monitor or limit your API spending.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use FranzAI Bridge to:

Violate any laws or regulations
Bypass security measures or access systems without authorization
Scrape websites in violation of their terms of service
Conduct any activity that could harm the Extension, its users, or third-party services
Redistribute API keys or authentication tokens

6. Third-Party Services

FranzAI Bridge integrates with third-party services including:

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral: AI provider APIs
Google OAuth: For authentication with Google services
Any custom API: Endpoints you configure

Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms of service. We are not responsible for third-party service availability, pricing, or policies.

7. Google OAuth Specific Terms

When using the Google authentication feature (franzai.google.*):

You authorize the Extension to request OAuth tokens on your behalf
Tokens are stored locally and used only to authenticate your API requests
You can revoke access at any time via Google Account Permissions
We access only the scopes you explicitly authorize (e.g., Search Console, Analytics)

8. No Warranty

THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Security or accuracy of data

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE EXTENSION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Lost data or API keys
Charges from API providers
Unauthorized access to your accounts
Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Termination

You may stop using the Extension at any time by uninstalling it. Upon uninstallation, all locally stored data (API keys, settings, OAuth tokens) will be deleted.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Open an issue on GitHub
Email: [email protected]

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Austria, without regard to conflict of law provisions.