# Terms of Service for aShell You

**Effective Date:** September 12, 2026<br>
**Last Updated:** September 12, 2026<br>
**Contact:** [hridayanofficial@gmail.com](mailto:hridayanofficial@gmail.com)

Welcome to **aShell You** (the "App"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the
aShell You Android application developed by DP Hridayan ("we," "us," or "our").

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you explicitly agree to be bound by these Terms. If
you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

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## 1. Nature of the Application & Assumption of Risk

aShell You is a powerful developer tool that provides a privileged interface capable of issuing
low-level Android system commands via Root (libsu), Shizuku (Binder-based shell), and ADB (Android
Debug Bridge).

### 1.1 Irreversible Actions and Device Damage

You acknowledge and agree that executing shell commands can bypass standard Android security
sandboxes. Certain commands can result in:

* Irreversible data loss.
* System instability, boot loops, or operating system corruption.
* Permanent hardware damage ("bricking").
* Voiding of your device manufacturer’s warranty.

### 1.2 Absolute Disclaimer of Liability

**YOU USE THIS APP ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.** We assume **ZERO LIABILITY** for any direct,
indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to
damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your
use of the App or the execution of any commands (whether typed manually, selected from presets, or
generated by the AI Assistant).

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## 2. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

aShell You is intended for legitimate system administration, development, debugging, and
customization. You agree **NOT** to use the App to:

* Develop, test, distribute, or facilitate malware, spyware, ransomware, or any malicious software.
* Attempt to bypass Digital Rights Management (DRM), software licensing, or security controls.
* Engage in illegal hacking, cracking, or unauthorized penetration testing.
* Connect to, exploit, or sideload files onto any device that you do not own or do not have
  explicit, lawful authorization to access.
* Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

We reserve the right to report abusive behavior to relevant authorities if we become aware of
illegal activity.

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## 3. AI Assistant & Autonomous Tool Execution

*Note: This section applies only to the GitHub build of the App. The F-Droid (FOSS) build does not
include AI capabilities.*

The AI Assistant in aShell You is powered by third-party Large Language Models (e.g., Google Gemini)
and is equipped with programmable "AI Skills" (Tools) that can interact deeply with your device.

### 3.1 Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)

You must provide your own API key to use the AI Assistant. You are strictly and solely responsible
for:

* All API quotas, usage limits, and billing costs associated with your key.
* Adherence to the [Google Gemini API Terms of Service](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms) (or
  the terms of the respective provider you configure).

### 3.2 Granular Consent and AI Skill Toggles

The AI's capabilities are grouped into modular "AI Skills" (e.g., Command Execution, Device
Diagnostics, Packages). These can be individually toggled in the App's settings.

* **Explicit Consent:** By enabling a specific AI Skill, you actively consent to the AI accessing
  those privileged systems.
* **Revocation:** If you do not want the AI to have access to these capabilities, you must disable
  the respective skill toggles in the settings.

### 3.3 AI Autonomy and Liability

If you grant the AI "auto-execute" permissions for commands, or if you leave the Command Execution
skill enabled, **you assume 100% of the risk for any action the AI takes.** We do not guarantee the
safety, correctness, or intent of AI-generated actions. AI models can hallucinate or produce
destructive commands. You must review commands before execution whenever prompted.

### 3.4 Sensitive Data Exposure via Logcat

Enabling the "Device Diagnostics" AI skill allows the AI to use the `GetStructuredLogcatTool` to
read your system-wide logs (Logcat).

* **Warning:** Logcat frequently contains highly sensitive personal information, authentication
  tokens, session IDs, and private data emitted by *other* apps on your device.
* **Data Transmission:** If the AI reads this data, it is transmitted to your configured AI
  provider (e.g., Google's Gemini servers) for processing.
* We are not responsible for the leakage, transmission, or mishandling of third-party app data
  resulting from your use of this tool. Disable this skill if you require strict privacy.

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## 4. Third-Party Integrations & Cloud Services

*Note: This section applies only to the GitHub build of the App.*

### 4.1 Google Drive Backups

The App offers cloud backups via Google Drive. We do not guarantee the uptime, reliability, or
security of Google Drive. If a cloud backup is corrupted, lost, or inaccessible, we are not liable.
You are encouraged to maintain local backups. Your use of this feature is subject
to [Google's Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms).

### 4.2 GitHub API

The App utilizes the GitHub API to check for updates. We do not guarantee the availability of this
service.

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## 5. Local Network Security

The App uses mDNS to broadcast its presence and connects via TCP/IP for Wireless ADB and
sideloading.

* **Your Responsibility:** You are responsible for ensuring you are on a secure, trusted local
  network (and not public Wi-Fi) when utilizing Wireless ADB.
* We are not liable for any interception, unauthorized access, or man-in-the-middle attacks if you
  connect on an insecure or compromised network.

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## 6. Open Source Licensing (GPLv3)

The source code of aShell You is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3).

* These Terms of Service govern your use of the compiled application as a service/tool provided by
  DP Hridayan, specifically regarding liability, external APIs, and cloud integrations.
* Your rights to view, modify, and distribute the *source code* itself remain fully protected under
  the GPLv3.
* As stated in the GPLv3, the software is provided **"AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND**,
  express or implied.

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## 7. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice.
When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use
of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

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## 8. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
**Email:** [hridayanofficial@gmail.com](mailto:hridayanofficial@gmail.com)