Short, practical terms for using Sero. The software is provided under the Apache License 2.0 and is designed for local-first AI workflows.
Sero is provided as is, without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the software will be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for every use case.
Use Sero at your own discretion and keep backups of important files and workflows.
Sero may use local AI models to generate summaries, answers, citations, classifications, or other outputs. AI-generated output can be incorrect, incomplete, misleading, or unsuitable for important decisions.
You are responsible for verifying AI-generated output before relying on it.
You are responsible for the files, folders, prompts, models, and outputs you use with Sero.
Sero is a tool. You remain responsible for how you configure it, what you process with it, and how you use its output.
Sero is distributed under the Apache License 2.0 unless otherwise stated. Some parts of the software may use third-party open-source libraries, tools, models, or integrations governed by their own licenses.
Apache 2.0 permits commercial use, modification, redistribution, and private use while also including patent protection and clear contributor-friendly terms.
Sero is designed around local-first processing. Most document indexing, retrieval, embedding, and AI workflows occur locally on the user's machine.
Review the Privacy Policy for more detail on how Sero approaches local processing and privacy.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for damages, losses, claims, or issues arising from your use of Sero.
Always verify important results independently and keep backups of critical data.
Redistribution, modification, contribution, and reuse of Sero are governed by the Apache License 2.0.
If there is any conflict between this summary and the Apache License 2.0, the Apache License 2.0 controls.
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