Installation & Software Notice

Effective date: June 7, 2026 · Last updated: June 7, 2026

Plain-English summary: The Corpify installer downloads and sets up the open-source Hermes engine (by Nous Research) and installs your Corpify team into it, then connects your Google Gemini key so it's ready to use. It does not install hidden software, does not run background services unless you opt in, and sends Corpify no telemetry. You can remove everything at any time.

1. How Installation Works

Corpify is installed with a single downloaded installer you get from your purchase page:

Windows: a double-click installer — Corpify-Standard.exe or Corpify-Pro.exe
macOS: a double-click Install Corpify.command (or a .dmg)

When you run it, the installer downloads the AI engine, installs your Corpify team, connects your Google Gemini key, and builds the desktop app — so you never have to touch a terminal or a config file. On a low-powered machine it warns you before the long first build.

If you already have the Hermes engine configured, the installer will not overwrite your existing setup — it stops and points you to support for a side-by-side install, so your current configuration is never clobbered.

2. The Engine Downloaded During Installation

Corpify runs on Hermes Agent, an open-source AI runtime by Nous Research. The installer downloads it from the official source (hermes-agent.nousresearch.com) — Corpify does not repackage the engine. Hermes bundles its own runtime, so you do not need to install Git, Node.js, VS Code, or any separate developer tools.

Software	Why it's needed	License
Hermes Agent (Nous Research)	The open-source AI runtime that runs your corporation	MIT

Hermes is the property of Nous Research; Corpify is not affiliated with, and does not warrant, third-party software. Your use of Hermes is governed by its own license.

3. Corpify Content Installed

The installer places your Corpify content — the specialist role playbooks, the CEO identity, an initial memory seed, and guides — into the engine's home folder (~/.hermes/ on macOS/Linux, %LOCALAPPDATA%\hermes\ on Windows). This is the product you purchased.

4. Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The installer stores two things on your own computer:

Your Google Gemini API key, written to the engine's .env file and locked to your user account (file mode 600). This is how the AI runs on your own key.
A small license file, ~/.hermes/corpify-license.json, containing your license key and the activation date.

Both files stay on your computer. The current installer stores the license locally as proof of purchase and does not send it anywhere or contact any server to validate it. See our Privacy Policy for how data is handled.

5. What the Installer Does NOT Do

No kernel-level or driver software
No telemetry, tracking, or usage data collection by Corpify
No background services by default — the optional weekly automation (Pro) is opt-in and stays off unless you choose to enable it
No access to your files, accounts, or passwords beyond the Gemini key you provide
It will not overwrite an existing Hermes setup — if one is present, it stops rather than replacing your configuration

6. AI Usage Requires Your Own Account

Corpify's AI agents run through the Hermes engine using your own Google Gemini API key. Corpify does not provide AI compute and does not receive your prompts or AI outputs. Your prompts are processed by Google under Google's terms. You may also configure a different provider (including a local model) in Hermes. See our AI Disclaimer.

7. Removal / Uninstall

You can fully remove Corpify at any time by running the included uninstaller, which:

Backs up your accumulated memory first, then removes only the Corpify layer (roles, identity, and — for Pro — the opt-in automation jobs).
Restores your original engine configuration if you had Hermes before installing Corpify.
Optionally removes the Hermes engine too, if you pass the --remove-engine option.

8. Your Consent

By running the installer, you acknowledge that you have read this notice and authorize it to perform the actions described above on your computer — including downloading the Hermes engine from Nous Research and storing your Gemini key locally. On an underpowered machine the installer warns you before the long first build so you can stop. If you do not wish to proceed, you may request a refund under our Refund Policy.

9. Contact

Email: support@corpify.tech — subject line "Installation Question".