Critiq is an open source code review toolchain. The public CLI (`@critiq/cli`) and rules catalog (`@critiq/rules`) scan your repository locally and return deterministic findings you can use in the terminal or CI.

Does Critiq send my code to the cloud?

The OSS CLI runs locally on your machine or in your CI runner. It analyzes files in your checkout and does not upload your source to Critiq by default. Hosted Critiq Cloud features are optional and separate from the open source CLI.

How is this different from AI review tools?

Critiq findings come from explicit, testable rules, not probabilistic model output. You can inspect each rule, reproduce results, and tune what runs in CI. That makes feedback consistent and auditable.

Is Critiq open source?

Yes. The core engine, public CLI, and OSS rules catalog are open source under the Critiq GitHub organization. Premium rule packs and hosted product features are separate offerings.

Terms

Terms of Service

Last updated June 1, 2026

These Terms of Service apply to your use of critiq.dev and docs.critiq.dev. Critiq Cloud (app.critiq.dev) is in limited private preview; separate product terms will apply when those hosted services are generally available.

Acceptance Of Terms

By accessing or using critiq.dev or docs.critiq.dev, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

In this agreement, "Critiq," "we," and "us" mean the Critiq project team operating the public website, consistent with our Privacy Policy. Full legal entity details will be published when finalized.

Website Purpose

The site is provided to explain Critiq, publish project and documentation content, link to open source repositories, and let visitors learn about the project or reach us through the contact form, email, or GitHub issue trackers.

Critiq Cloud Preview

Critiq is building hosted services at app.critiq.dev (Critiq Cloud). Access today is limited to a private preview. Use of the preview, if you are invited, is subject to separate terms provided with access and will be superseded by general Cloud terms when the product is publicly launched.

Permitted Use

You may use the site for lawful informational, evaluation, and business purposes. You may not misuse the site or attempt to interfere with its normal operation.

Do not probe, scan, or test the site in a way that imposes unreasonable load or bypasses access controls.
Do not use the site to distribute malware, spam, or unlawful content.
Do not scrape or harvest data from the site in violation of applicable law or any machine-readable restrictions we publish.
Do not misrepresent your identity or your affiliation with Critiq.

Open Source And Third-Party Materials

Critiq links to public repositories, package registries, and documentation that may be governed by separate open source licenses, repository terms, or third-party policies. Those external terms control your use of those materials, not these website terms.

Intellectual Property

Unless a page, repository, or asset states otherwise, the Critiq website design, branding, copy, graphics, and compiled site content are owned by Critiq or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

These terms do not grant you any right to use Critiq trademarks, logos, or brand assets except as allowed by law or with our prior written permission.

Feedback

If you send feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the site or the project, Critiq may use that feedback without restriction or compensation to you, unless a separate written agreement says otherwise.

Availability And Changes

We may update, suspend, or remove any part of the site at any time. We are not obligated to keep any page, feature, repository link, or content available indefinitely.

No Warranty

The site is provided on an as-is and as-available basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Critiq disclaims warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and availability.

Content on the site is for general information only. It is not legal advice, security advice, or a commitment that any current or future Critiq feature will be available, suitable, or error-free.

Limitation Of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Critiq and its affiliates, contributors, service providers, and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, goodwill, data, or business opportunities arising from or related to your use of the site.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Critiq total liability arising out of or relating to the public website will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars or the amount you paid, if any, to use the site during the twelve months before the claim arose, whichever is greater.

External Links

The site may link to third-party websites or services such as GitHub, package registries, or documentation platforms. Critiq is not responsible for third-party content, security, availability, or practices.

Termination

We may suspend or block access to the site if we reasonably believe your use violates these terms, harms other users, or creates security or legal risk.

Governing Law And Venue

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict-of-law rules that would apply another jurisdiction.

You agree that disputes relating to these terms or the public website will be brought in the courts of South Africa, and you consent to their jurisdiction, subject to mandatory consumer protections that may apply where you live.

General

If any provision of these terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect (severability).

These terms, together with policies linked from the site (including the Privacy Policy), are the entire agreement between you and Critiq regarding the public website.

Critiq may assign these terms or related rights and obligations in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets. You may not assign your rights under these terms without our prior written consent.

Updates To These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. The updated version becomes effective when posted on this page unless we state a later date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.

Legal inquiries about these terms: legal@critiq.dev