Terms of Service

Version 3.0.0 — Last updated 2026-07-09

These are the same terms presented in the Lantern app on first launch.

1. Agreement and AcceptanceKey term

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") are a binding agreement between you and Mindpool, Inc., a New Jersey corporation with offices at 21 Clyde Rd, Suite 200, Somerset, NJ 08873 ("Mindpool", "we", "us", or "our"), governing your use of the Lantern desktop application, including any bundled components, models, updates, and documentation (collectively, the "Software"). By clicking "Accept", or by downloading, installing, or using the Software, you (a) acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms, (b) represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into a contract, and (c) agree to be bound by these Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE. Decline this agreement, close the application, and uninstall the Software.

2. Free Beta Software; No SupportKey term

The Software is provided to you FREE OF CHARGE as a public beta release. Beta software is by its nature unfinished: it may contain defects, may behave unpredictably, and may cause loss of data. You should not rely on it for anything important without independent safeguards and backups. NO SUPPORT. Mindpool has no obligation to provide you with any support, maintenance, bug fixes, updates, upgrades, or new versions of the Software, or to respond to any inquiry, report, or communication regarding the Software. Any support, fix, or update that Mindpool chooses to provide is at its sole discretion and does not create any ongoing obligation. NO AVAILABILITY COMMITMENT. Mindpool may modify, suspend, limit, or permanently discontinue the Software, any of its features, or any related services (including download hosting and update feeds) at any time, without notice and without liability to you. UPDATES. After you accept these Terms, the Software contacts Mindpool's update service at launch to check whether a newer version is available. This check transmits no documents, conversations, or personal information. Updates download and install only with your consent at the time of the update prompt.

3. License Grant and Restrictions

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Mindpool grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to install and use the Software on Apple hardware that you own or control, for your personal or internal purposes. You may not, and may not permit any third party to: (a) copy the Software except as reasonably necessary for installation and backup; (b) distribute, sell, resell, rent, lease, lend, or otherwise transfer the Software; (c) modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Software; (d) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law; (e) remove or alter any proprietary notices; or (f) use the Software to develop a competing product. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Mindpool.

4. Privacy; Local ProcessingKey term

The Software is designed to keep your documents and data on your Mac by default. EXECUTION BEHAVIOR DEPENDS ON YOUR SETTINGS. - The default policy is offline plus this-device-only. - When enabled, trusted-local-network allows approved paired-sidecar traffic on your local network. - When enabled, internet-enabled allows model downloads and other approved network features. - Future paired-sidecar execution requires an explicit approval flow and remains denied by default until you approve that target. UPDATE CHECK. After you accept these Terms, the Software checks Mindpool's update service at launch for a newer version (see Section 2). This request transmits no documents, conversations, or personal information. ZERO TELEMETRY. Mindpool collects no telemetry, analytics, usage data, or personal information through the Software in this release. Mindpool operates no user accounts for the Software. YOUR KEYS ARE YOURS. Your local database is encrypted with keys only you hold. There is no cloud copy, no server-side backup, and no recovery mechanism controlled by Mindpool. If you lose your passphrase, your data cannot be recovered by us or anyone else.

5. Your Data and Backups

The Software stores all data locally on your device, using SQLCipher-encrypted storage (AES-256) for its database. Documents and downloaded model files are stored in your application data directory. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DATA. There are no automatic cloud backups. If your device fails, is lost or stolen, or your data becomes corrupted, your documents and history may be permanently lost unless you maintain your own backups. We strongly recommend regular backups using macOS Time Machine or an equivalent backup system, with copies kept on separate media.

6. AI Output Disclaimer

The Software uses locally executed AI models for document analysis, chat, and related features. AI OUTPUT MAY BE WRONG. AI-generated content, including summaries, answers, extractions, and classifications, may be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or misleading, and may misinterpret complex documents, poor scans, or specialized terminology. You must independently verify all AI output before relying on it or acting on it. NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. The Software and its output do not constitute legal, medical, financial, tax, accounting, or other professional advice, and are not a substitute for consulting a qualified professional. Do not make legal, medical, financial, or compliance decisions based solely on AI output. MODEL LICENSES. Bundled and downloadable model weights are third-party open-source works licensed under their own terms. You are responsible for complying with those licenses.

7. Intellectual Property

YOUR CONTENT. You retain all rights to the documents and data you process with the Software. Mindpool claims no ownership of, and receives no copy of, your content. OUR SOFTWARE. The Software, including its code, design, user interface, and documentation, is the proprietary property of Mindpool, Inc. and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. OPEN-SOURCE COMPONENTS. The Software incorporates open-source libraries and AI models; their respective licenses are available in the application's acknowledgements and govern those components.

8. AS-IS; Disclaimer of All WarrantiesKey term

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MINDPOOL, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, DATA INTEGRITY, OR UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY MINDPOOL OR ANY OTHER PERSON SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT CASE, ANY WARRANTIES REQUIRED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM SCOPE AND SHORTEST DURATION PERMITTED.

9. Assumption of Risk; Release; High-Risk Uses

YOU USE THE SOFTWARE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. You assume full responsibility for your use of the Software, for the results you obtain from it, and for any loss or damage that results, including loss of data. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you release Mindpool, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, and damages of every kind arising out of or connected with your use of the Software. HIGH-RISK USES PROHIBITED. The Software is not designed, intended, or licensed for use in any situation where its failure or the inaccuracy of its output could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical, property, or environmental damage, including without limitation medical diagnosis or treatment, emergency response, life support, aviation, nuclear facilities, or weapons systems. Any such use is prohibited and entirely at your own risk.

10. Limitation of LiabilityKey term

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MINDPOOL, INC. OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OR THESE TERMS, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF MINDPOOL, INC. FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SOFTWARE, WHICH IS ZERO U.S. DOLLARS (USD $0.00). YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE AND THAT THESE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN: MINDPOOL WOULD NOT MAKE THE SOFTWARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT THEM. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT CASE, MINDPOOL'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mindpool, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your content or your processing of it with the Software; (b) your use or misuse of the Software; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

12. Term and Termination

These Terms are effective from your acceptance and remain in effect until terminated. Your rights under these Terms terminate automatically, without notice, if you breach any of them. You may terminate at any time by uninstalling the Software and destroying all copies. Upon termination you must cease all use of the Software. Sections 5 through 11 and 13 through 15 survive any termination of these Terms.

13. Changes to These Terms

Mindpool may revise these Terms from time to time. When the Terms change materially, the Software will present the new version to you and require your acceptance before continued use. The version number and last-updated date at the top of these Terms identify the current revision. If you do not agree to a revised version, your sole remedy is to stop using and uninstall the Software.

14. Governing Law; Venue; Waivers

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply. EXCLUSIVE VENUE. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Software shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Jersey, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. JURY AND CLASS WAIVERS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND MINDPOOL EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY, AND YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE WILL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

15. General

ENTIRE AGREEMENT. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and Mindpool regarding the Software and supersede all prior understandings on that subject. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, it will be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions remain in full force. NO WAIVER. Mindpool's failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of its right to do so later. ASSIGNMENT. Mindpool may assign these Terms without restriction. You may not assign them, and any attempted assignment is void. EXPORT COMPLIANCE. You may not use or export the Software in violation of United States export-control and sanctions laws, and you represent that you are not located in an embargoed country or on any restricted-party list. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS. The Software is commercial computer software; government use is subject to these standard commercial terms. LEGAL NOTICES. Notices to Mindpool must be sent by mail to: Mindpool, Inc., 21 Clyde Rd, Suite 200, Somerset, NJ 08873, United States. Mindpool provides no support channel for the Software (see Section 2).