Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 31, 2025
Last Updated: January 31, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, accessing, or using the Claude Code Chat extension ("Extension"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the Extension.

2. Description of Service

Claude Code Chat is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides a chat interface for interacting with Claude AI through the Claude Code CLI. The Extension includes features such as:

• • Chat interface for Claude AI interactions
• • Conversation history and session management
• • File context integration and image support
• • Checkpoint and backup system using Git
• • Tool execution with permission controls
• • Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support

3. Prerequisites and Dependencies

To use this Extension, you must have:

• • Visual Studio Code 1.80 or later
• • Claude Code CLI installed and configured
• • Active Claude API key or Anthropic subscription (Pro/Max plan)
• • Internet connection for Claude AI service

4. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• • Maintaining the security of your Claude API credentials
• • Complying with Anthropic's Terms of Service and Usage Policies
• • Using the Extension in accordance with your organization's policies
• • Reviewing and approving tool execution permissions
• • Backing up important data before using experimental features
• • Monitoring API usage and associated costs

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Extension to:

• • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• • Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• • Generate malicious code or security exploits
• • Bypass security measures or access controls
• • Share or expose sensitive or confidential information
• • Abuse or overload the Claude AI service

6. Intellectual Property

The Extension is licensed under the MIT License. You retain ownership of your code and data. Claude AI responses are subject to Anthropic's terms. The Extension's source code is available on GitHub.

7. Data and Privacy

All conversation data is stored locally on your machine within your VS Code workspace. We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal data. However, your interactions with Claude AI are subject to Anthropic's Privacy Policy. See our Privacy Policy for detailed information.

8. Third-Party Services

The Extension integrates with Claude AI (Anthropic) and requires the Claude Code CLI. Your use of these services is governed by Anthropic's terms and policies. We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or policies of third-party services.

9. Disclaimers

THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE EXTENSION WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DATA LOSS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE EXTENSION, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11. Refund Policy

Our refund policy varies based on your subscription plan:

Free Plan

The free version of Claude Code Chat requires no payment and therefore no refunds are applicable. You maintain full control over your Claude API costs through your direct relationship with Anthropic.

Pro Plan (2.5% Markup Service)

For our Pro plan with managed API access:

• • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Full refund available within 30 days of first subscription
• • Usage-Based Refunds: Refunds calculated based on actual API usage minus our service fee
• • Service Issues: Full refund for documented service outages exceeding 24 hours
• • Billing Errors: Immediate correction and refund of any billing mistakes

Enterprise Plan

Enterprise refund terms are defined in your custom service agreement and may include:

• • Custom refund periods based on contract terms
• • SLA-based refund provisions
• • Prorated refunds for contract modifications

Refund Process

All refunds are processed through Paddle's self-service portal:

• • Instant Processing: Use Paddle's self-service refund portal for immediate refunds
• • Access: Available through your Paddle account dashboard or payment confirmation email
• • Eligibility: Automatic approval for refunds within policy terms
• • Processing Time: 3-5 business days back to original payment method
• • Support: Paddle provides 24/7 customer support for any payment-related issues

Non-Refundable Items

• • API usage costs already incurred with third-party providers
• • Setup fees for custom enterprise configurations
• • Charges for services used beyond the refund period
• • Refunds requested due to violation of these Terms

12. Updates and Modifications

We may update the Extension and these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Extension after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically.

13. Termination

You may stop using the Extension at any time by uninstalling it from VS Code. These Terms remain in effect until terminated. We may discontinue the Extension at any time without notice.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the Extension developer is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through:

• • GitHub Issues: Claude Code Chat Issues
• • VS Code Marketplace: Extension Page