Baro

Last updated: February 16, 2026

This English version is a translation of the Korean original. In case of any discrepancy, the Korean version shall prevail.

Terms of Service

Chapter 1. General Provisions

Article 1 [Purpose]

These Terms govern the rights and obligations between Branch and Bound Inc. (hereinafter “Company”) and users in connection with the AI product marketplace service (hereinafter “Service”) provided through https://baro-sync.com (hereinafter “Website”) and the baro command-line interface (hereinafter “CLI”).

Article 2 [Definitions]

The terms used in these Terms are defined as follows:

  1. “User” means any member or non-member who accesses the Website or CLI and uses the Service provided by the Company.
  2. “Member” means a User who has agreed to these Terms, completed registration, and been assigned an account.
  3. “Product” means a software package including source code, documentation, and configuration files published by a Member through the Service.
  4. “Publisher” means a Member who has published a Product on the Service.
  5. “Clone” means the act of downloading the source code of a Product registered on the Service to a local environment.
  6. “Fork (Remix)” means the act of cloning another Publisher’s Product, modifying it, and publishing it as a new Product.
  7. “CLI” means the command-line interface tool (baro) provided by the Company.

Terms not defined herein shall be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws and customary practice.

Article 3 [Effectiveness and Amendment of Terms]

  1. These Terms take effect when a User agrees to them and completes registration, and the Company approves the application.
  2. The Company may amend these Terms for reasonable cause within the scope permitted by applicable laws.
  3. When amending these Terms, the Company shall post notice on the Website at least 7 days before the effective date. For changes unfavorable to Users, at least 30 days’ advance notice shall be given, with individual notification via email or other electronic means.
  4. If a User does not expressly object within 7 days (or 30 days for unfavorable or material changes) after notice, the User shall be deemed to have consented to the amended Terms.
  5. If a Member does not agree to the amended Terms, either the Company or the Member may request withdrawal of membership.

Article 4 [Supplementary Rules]

Matters not stipulated in these Terms and interpretation thereof shall be governed by applicable Korean laws including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, and the Regulation of Standardized Contracts Act.

Chapter 2. Registration and Account Management

Article 5 [Registration]

  1. Registration is completed when a User agrees to these Terms, applies for membership, and the Company approves the application.
  2. When registering via GitHub account integration, the User must consent to these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and the Company’s access to external account information.
  3. When registering via email, the User must provide the information requested by the Company including email address and password.
  4. The Company shall approve registration applications in principle. However, the Company may reject applications that:
    1. Contain false or inaccurate information
    2. Are from persons whose Service use has been previously restricted
    3. Are made for improper purposes
    4. Are otherwise deemed inappropriate

Article 6 [Changes to Member Information]

  1. Members must update their information through the Website or notify the Company via email when their personal information changes.
  2. The Company is not responsible for any disadvantages arising from a Member’s failure to notify the Company of changes.

Chapter 3. Service Provision and Use

Article 7 [Service Description]

The Service provided by the Company includes:

  1. Product search and browsing (Website and CLI)
  2. Product cloning (source code download)
  3. Product publishing (source code upload and publication)
  4. Fork (remix) tracking and attribution
  5. Product reviews and ratings
  6. Other services developed and provided by the Company

Article 8 [Service Hours]

  1. The Service operates 24 hours a day, year-round, unless there are technical or operational issues.
  2. The Company may suspend the Service for a specified period with advance notice for maintenance. In urgent cases, notice may be given afterward.
  3. The Company may modify, suspend, or change any or all of the free Service for operational reasons, without separate compensation to Members unless required by applicable law.

Article 9 [Suspension and Restriction of Service]

  1. The Company may suspend or restrict the Service in the following cases:
    1. System maintenance or equipment repair
    2. Recovery from service disruptions such as DDoS attacks
    3. Suspension of telecommunications services by telecommunications operators
    4. National emergencies or force majeure events
    5. Other reasonable causes
  2. The Company shall notify Members before or after any suspension or restriction under the preceding paragraph.

Article 10 [Usage Limits]

  1. The Service is provided free of charge by default. However, the Company may convert certain features or services to paid offerings, or introduce separate paid plans (such as Team Plan) in the future.
  2. The Company applies the following usage limits for stable operation:
    1. Total storage: 500 MB per Member (default; individually adjustable by the Company)
    2. Maximum per Product: 50 MB (default; individually adjustable by the Company)
    3. Download limits: 20 per hour, 100 per day
  3. Members who need higher limits may contact the Company for individual adjustments.
  4. The Company may change usage limits in accordance with policy changes, with advance notice.

Chapter 4. Rights and Obligations

Article 11 [Account Management Obligations]

  1. Members are solely responsible for managing their accounts.
  2. Members bear responsibility for all consequences arising from negligent or unauthorized use of their accounts, except where the Company is at fault due to willful misconduct or gross negligence.
  3. Members must notify the Company immediately if they discover unauthorized use of their accounts.

Article 12 [Member Obligations]

  1. Members shall not engage in the following activities when using the Service:
    1. Unauthorized use of another Member’s account
    2. Allowing others to use, selling, or renting one’s account
    3. Intentionally publishing Products containing malware, viruses, or security vulnerabilities
    4. Using another’s Product in violation of its license terms
    5. Using information obtained from the Service for commercial purposes outside the Service without prior consent of the Company, or providing it to third parties
    6. Infringing on the intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties
    7. Placing excessive load on servers through automated mass access to the Service
    8. Interfering with other Users’ use of the Service or the Company’s operations
    9. Distributing content that violates public order or social norms
    10. Other activities that violate applicable laws
  2. The Company may terminate membership or restrict Service use without prior notice if a Member violates the preceding paragraph.

Article 13 [Products and Posts]

  1. Publishers must create Products in good faith based on accurate information, and are solely responsible for all content of their Products.
  2. The Company may delete or restrict Products or posts that:
    1. Contain malware, security vulnerabilities, or other harmful content
    2. Infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
    3. Contain sensitive information such as secret keys or credentials
    4. Violate public order or social norms
    5. Violate applicable laws or Company regulations
  3. The Company is not obligated to conduct a pre-publication review of Products. However, the Company may monitor Products to ensure compliance with applicable laws and these Terms, and may immediately delete or restrict Products upon discovering violations.

Article 14 [Copyright and Licensing]

  1. Copyright in Products published by Publishers belongs to the respective Publishers.
  2. By publishing a Product without specifying a separate license, the Publisher is deemed to consent to the MIT License being applied by default. The MIT License permits free use, modification, and distribution, including commercial use.
  3. Members may use Products (clone, fork, remix, etc.) in accordance with the applicable license terms.
  4. Publishers grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license (including reproduction, distribution, transmission, display, performance, and creation of derivative works) to use Products for the operation, improvement, promotion of the Service, and the development of new features (including paid services).
  5. Copyright in the Website, CLI, and service interfaces created by the Company belongs to the Company.
  6. The Company assumes no responsibility for the reliability, accuracy, or legality of third-party posts not created by Publishers.

Chapter 5. Withdrawal and Disqualification

Article 15 [Membership Withdrawal]

  1. Members who wish to withdraw may apply via email or other means provided by the Company.
  2. The Company shall process withdrawal requests promptly and destroy personal information without delay upon completion, except where retention is required by law or the Privacy Policy.
  3. Products published by a Member may not be immediately deleted upon withdrawal. Members may request product deletion prior to withdrawal.

Article 16 [Restriction and Loss of Membership]

  1. The Company may restrict or suspend membership for Members who violate Article 12.
  2. If the same violation is repeated or not remedied within 30 days after restriction or suspension, membership may be revoked.
  3. When revoking membership, the Company shall notify the Member and provide at least 30 days to respond before account deletion.

Chapter 6. Miscellaneous

Article 17 [Liability for Damages]

If a User causes damage to the Company or a third party by violating these Terms, the User shall be liable to compensate the Company and the third party for such damages.

Article 18 [Disclaimers]

  1. The Company is exempt from liability when the Service cannot be provided due to force majeure including natural disasters.
  2. The Company is not liable for Service disruptions caused by the User’s fault.
  3. The Company is not liable for the reliability, accuracy, or other aspects of Products and posts published by Users on the Service.
  4. The Company is not liable for any expected revenue that Users fail to earn or lose through use of the Service.
  5. The Company is not liable for damages arising from the use of Products or materials obtained through the Service, and makes no warranties regarding the quality, performance, or fitness for a particular purpose of any Product.
  6. The Company has no obligation to intervene in disputes between Users, or between Users and third parties, arising through the Service, and bears no liability for damages therefrom.
  7. The Company is not liable for any damages related to the use of the Service provided free of charge.

Article 19 [Dispute Resolution]

  1. The Company shall take appropriate and prompt action on legitimate opinions or complaints raised by Users in the event of a dispute.
  2. These Terms and matters related to the use of the Service shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
  3. Any lawsuit arising from the use of the Service shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the Company’s principal office.

Addendum

These Terms are effective as of February 16, 2026.