Last updated: April 2026
These terms govern your use of Gist, a macOS application developed by Nathan ("we", "us", "our"). By downloading or using Gist, you agree to these terms.
Gist is a macOS menu bar utility that lets you run AI commands on selected text. It is a tool — we provide the interface, not the AI models. AI processing is handled either by third-party providers you configure (using your own API keys) or by local models running on your Mac.
When you purchase Gist, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the app on any Mac you own. One purchase covers all your personal Macs. This license is perpetual — it does not expire.
Gist includes a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial period, a one-time purchase is required to continue using the app.
If Gist doesn't work for you, email us at support@gistapp.io within 30 days of purchase and we'll issue a full refund — no questions asked.
You are responsible for your own API keys. Gist stores them locally in your macOS Keychain and sends them only to the provider you've configured. We do not have access to your keys. Keep them secure and do not share them.
We do not own, access, store, or claim any rights to the text you process through Gist. Your content is yours.
AI-generated results may contain errors, inaccuracies, or biased content. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying any AI output before using it. Do not rely on AI output for medical, legal, financial, or safety-critical decisions without independent verification.
Gist connects to third-party AI providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter) when you configure an API key. Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms of service. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of third-party services.
The local AI feature downloads and installs Ollama and open-source AI models on your Mac. These models are provided by their respective creators under their own licenses. We are not responsible for the output quality or behaviour of third-party models.
Do not use Gist to generate content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, or violates the rights of others. Do not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the app.
We may release updates to Gist at our discretion. We do not guarantee any specific features, update schedule, or compatibility with future versions of macOS.
Gist is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the app, including but not limited to data loss, incorrect AI output, or incompatibility with your system.
We reserve the right to revoke your license if you violate these terms. You may stop using Gist at any time by deleting the app.
We may update these terms. Continued use of Gist after changes constitutes acceptance. We will update the date at the top of this page when changes are made.
Questions about these terms? Email us at support@gistapp.io.