Sidequery

Terms of Service

Last updated: December 20, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using any Sidequery product or service ("Service"), operated by Sidequery Corporation ("we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Our products include Sidequery (cloud SQL notebooks), pynb (local Python notebooks), and related applications. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these terms.

2. Description of Service

Sidequery Corporation provides notebook and data tools for developers and data professionals:

  • Sidequery — A cloud SQL notebook platform for writing and executing SQL queries against local files and connected databases, creating visualizations, and organizing work in notebooks. Powered by DuckDB for local analytics, with support for federated queries across Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, ClickHouse, and others.
  • pynb — A local-first Python notebook application for macOS. All notebooks and data remain on your device. Uses uv for Python environment management.

Features and availability may vary by product. Product-specific terms are noted where applicable.

3. Account and Access

Cloud products (Sidequery): To use cloud features, you must create an account using a supported authentication method. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and any database connection credentials you store in the Service.

Local products (pynb): No account is required. The application runs entirely on your device. You are responsible for the security of your local files and any credentials stored on your machine.

4. Slack Integration

The Service may integrate with Slack via OAuth 2.0. By connecting Sidequery to your Slack workspace, you authorize us to access certain workspace data as specified during the OAuth consent flow. You acknowledge that:

  • Workspace administrators may need to approve the app installation depending on your workspace settings
  • The app requires specific OAuth scopes to function; removing these permissions will affect functionality
  • You or your workspace administrator can disconnect the integration at any time
  • We are not responsible for Slack's availability, policies, or changes to their platform that may affect the Service

Our use of information received from Slack APIs adheres to Slack's API Terms of Service. Sidequery is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Slack Technologies, LLC.

5. Data Source Connections

You may connect the Service to various data sources. You represent that you have the necessary rights and permissions to access and query the data in these sources. Supported connections include:

  • Local files (CSV, Parquet, JSON, Excel)
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other relational databases
  • Cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, ClickHouse)
  • Google Drive and other cloud storage

Database credentials are encrypted at rest. We strongly recommend connecting with read-only database users where possible. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or security of third-party data sources.

6. Query Execution and Data Processing

The Service executes SQL queries you write against your connected data sources. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for the SQL queries you write and execute
  • Query results may be temporarily cached to improve performance
  • We do not permanently store or have access to your underlying source data
  • Resource-intensive queries may be subject to execution limits
  • We are not liable for any data modifications resulting from queries you execute

7. Notebooks and User Content

Your notebooks, queries, and other content are stored securely and remain your property. We do not claim ownership of your content. You may export or delete your content at any time. We may access your content only as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal requirements, or investigate violations of these terms.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Service
  • Use the Service to process data you do not have rights to access
  • Circumvent usage limits or billing mechanisms
  • Share account access with unauthorized users
  • Use the Service to mine cryptocurrency or perform other resource-abusive operations

9. AI and Agent Features

Our products may include AI-powered features such as query suggestions, natural language to SQL, data analysis assistance, and AI agent integrations (e.g., Codex, Claude). You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated suggestions may contain errors or produce incorrect results
  • You are responsible for reviewing any AI-generated code before execution
  • AI features may send context to third-party AI providers (subject to their terms)
  • Some agent integrations may require your own subscription to the respective AI service
  • We are not liable for decisions made based on AI-generated outputs

10. Pricing and Payment

The Service offers free and paid tiers. Pricing details are available on our website. Pricing is subject to change with 30 days notice. Paid subscriptions are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law.

11. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and underlying technology, is owned by Sidequery Corporation and protected by intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of your notebooks, queries, and data. We do not claim ownership of your content or query results.

12. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to factors beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue features with reasonable notice.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SIDEQUERY CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT QUERY RESULTS WILL BE ACCURATE.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sidequery Corporation from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

16. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access for violation of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You may export your notebooks and data before termination. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

18. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

19. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Informal Resolution: Before initiating formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve any dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute arising from these terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall take place in Delaware or, at your election, via telephone or video conference. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS PART OF A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access. Small claims court actions are also permitted where eligible.

20. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].