Terms of use

Last updated: Septempber 2025

Welcome to Vern! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Vern ("Service"), a generic web automation platform, available at vern.so.

By using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using Vern.

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

Vish Varma
Email: vish@vern.so

1. Definitions

  • "Vern", "we", "us", and "our" refer to the operator of the Service, Vish Varma.

  • "You" and "User" refer to the person or entity using the Service.

  • "Third-Party Services" refers to any website, application, or service not owned or operated by Vern.

2. Service Description

Vern provides a subscription-based generic web automation platform that enables users to automate interactions with web applications that they own, control, or have explicit permission to automate. The Service is designed for legitimate business automation purposes only.

IMPORTANT: Vern is a generic tool intended solely for automating your own applications or applications where you have explicit written permission from the service provider to use automation tools.

3. Prohibited Uses and Legal Compliance

Prohibition on Unauthorized Automation

You are prohibited from using Vern to:

  • Bypass, circumvent, or disable any security measures, access controls, rate limiting, CAPTCHAs, or technical protection measures

  • Violate any website's Terms of Service, robots.txt file, or acceptable use policies

  • Perform any action that could constitute unauthorized access under computer fraud laws

User Responsibility for Compliance

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of Vern complies with all applicable laws and third-party terms of service

  • You will not use Vern for any purpose that violates intellectual property rights, privacy laws, or computer fraud statutes

  • You will obtain all necessary permissions and licenses before automating any third-party service

  • You understand that unauthorized automation may violate laws including but not limited to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and similar international laws

4. User Accounts and Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years old and have legal capacity to enter into contracts

  • You must represent a legitimate business entity or individual with lawful automation needs

  • You represent that you will use Vern only for authorized, lawful purposes

Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

  • You agree not to share your account or grant access to others

  • You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to immediately suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate these Terms

  • Engage in unauthorized automation

  • Attempt to circumvent technical protection measures

  • Receive complaints from third-party service providers

5. Subscription and Payment Terms

Pricing

  • All prices are listed in USD and are subject to applicable taxes

Payment Processing

  • Payments are securely processed by Stripe

  • You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge your payment method

Refund Policy

  • All payments are non-refundable, except where required by law

  • No refunds will be provided for account terminations due to Terms violations

Failure to Pay

  • If payment fails, your account access may be suspended or terminated until the issue is resolved

6. Intellectual Property and DMCA Compliance

Ownership

  • All content, features, and functionality of Vern are the exclusive property of Vern

  • We grant you a limited, non-transferable license to use the Service for authorized purposes only

User Content and Data

  • You retain ownership of content you submit to Vern

  • You grant us a license to process your content solely for providing the Service

  • You represent that you have all necessary rights to any data you process through Vern

DMCA and Anti-Circumvention

  • You agree not to use Vern to circumvent technological protection measures as defined under DMCA Section 1201

  • You will not use Vern to access copyrighted content without authorization

  • We will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices and may terminate accounts of repeat infringers

7. Data Handling and Privacy

Privacy Policy

  • Our Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and store your data. Please review it here

Third-Party Providers

  • We use third-party services including Supabase, Browserbase, Browser-Use, LangChain, OpenAI API, and Stripe

  • We disclaim liability for these third-party services but ensure they comply with industry standards

  • You acknowledge that your use of Vern may involve data processing by these providers

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

Service Provided "As Is"

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

No Warranty of Compliance

  • We make no representations that your use of Vern will comply with third-party terms of service

  • We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

  • We disclaim all warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of automation results

User Responsibility for Legal Compliance

  • You acknowledge that determining the legality of your automation activities is your sole responsibility

  • We provide no legal advice regarding the permissibility of automating specific services

  • You agree to consult with legal counsel regarding compliance with applicable laws and third-party terms

9. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Vern's total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the last 12 months

  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

  • We are not liable for any damages arising from your violation of third-party terms of service or applicable laws

User Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vern from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

  • Your use of the Service in violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any third-party rights or terms of service

  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

  • Any unauthorized automation or data access performed using Vern

  • Any claims by third parties regarding your use of Vern

10. Monitoring and Enforcement

Right to Monitor

  • We reserve the right to monitor usage patterns to ensure compliance with these Terms

  • We may investigate suspected violations and cooperate with law enforcement

  • We may implement technical measures to prevent prohibited uses

Enforcement Actions

  • We will terminate accounts upon receiving valid complaints from third-party service providers

  • We may report suspected illegal activity to appropriate authorities

  • We reserve the right to seek legal remedies for Terms violations

11. Termination

Termination by User

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time via your account settings

Termination by Vern

We may immediately terminate your account for:

  • Any violation of these Terms

  • Unauthorized automation activities

  • Complaints from third-party service providers

  • Non-payment of subscription fees

Effect of Termination

  • Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately

  • You remain liable for any violations that occurred before termination

  • Sections relating to liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution survive termination

12. Legal and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

  • Disputes will be resolved under the exclusive jurisdiction of Australian courts

  • You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits

  • You agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration if required by applicable law

Compliance with Laws

  • These Terms are subject to applicable laws and regulations

  • If any provision conflicts with mandatory law, the law takes precedence

  • Invalid provisions do not affect the enforceability of remaining Terms

13. Modifications and Updates

Changes to Terms

  • We may update these Terms to reflect legal requirements or service changes

  • Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notifications

  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of updated Terms

Changes to Service

  • We may modify or discontinue features to ensure legal compliance

  • We may implement additional restrictions based on legal developments

  • No compensation will be provided for feature modifications or restrictions

14. Miscellaneous

Force Majeure

  • Vern is not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our control

Severability

  • If any provision is found invalid, remaining provisions remain enforceable

  • Invalid provisions will be modified to the minimum extent necessary for enforceability

Entire Agreement

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Vern

  • No oral modifications or additional terms are binding unless in writing

No Agency

  • These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship

  • You are an independent user of the Service

15. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, contact:

Vish Varma
Email: vish@vern.so

IMPORTANT NOTICE: By using Vern, you acknowledge that you understand the legal risks associated with web automation and agree to use the Service only for authorized, lawful purposes. Vern is designed as a generic tool for legitimate business automation and must not be used to violate any third-party rights or terms of service.