Terms of Service

1. Scope of the Terms of Service

1.1. Definitions

These Terms of Service govern the use of the CachyOS platform and associated services, including the forums, wiki, bug reporting tool, and other collaborative tools (“Services”). CachyOS (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the platform accessible at cachyos.org and related subdomains. Users (“you,” “your”) must accept these terms to use the Services.

1.2. Use of the Services

Only natural persons of legal age and with full legal capacity are permitted to use the Services. Minors may use the Services with parental or legal guardian consent.

1.3. Access to Terms of Service

The latest version of the Terms of Service can be accessed at any time on our website: https://cachyos.org/terms.

2. Registration, Conclusion of Contract, and Subject Matter

2.1. Requirements

To use our Interactive Services (e.g., forums, package contributions), you must register via our online form, provide accurate contact information, and agree to these Terms of Service. Activation of your account signifies the conclusion of the contract. There is no entitlement to activation or participation.

2.2. Change of the Platform

We reserve the right to change or expand the Services and structure of the platform. Changes that significantly affect the purpose of these Terms of Service will be communicated to users.

3. Duties as a User of the Interactive Services

3.1. Completeness of Information

You must provide complete and accurate contact information and update it as necessary.

3.2. Account Use

Your account is personal and must be protected from unauthorized use. You are responsible for any misuse of your account.

3.3. Conduct

Users must interact respectfully and lawfully, adhering to our General Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

3.4. Content and Conduct

You are responsible for any content you contribute, ensuring it does not violate these terms or applicable laws.

3.5. Violations

You must not publish content that is insulting, false, malicious, or violates any laws, including copyright and trademark laws.

3.6. Permanent Entries

Contributions may be indexed by search engines and remain accessible worldwide. You cannot claim deletion or correction of such entries.

3.7. Content Discretion

We reserve the right to refuse, delete, modify, or remove any content at our discretion and to impose sanctions for violations of these terms.

4. Liability of the Users; Indemnification

You agree to indemnify us against all costs incurred from third-party claims due to your violations of these Terms of Service.

5. Transfer of Rights of Use

5.1. Copyright

By posting content, you grant us the rights needed to provide our Services. You must ensure you have the rights to any content you upload.

5.2. Contribution Licenses

Software contributions must be licensed under the project’s license or the GNU General Public License version 3.

5.3. Continuation of Rights

Rights of use remain in effect even after account termination.

6. Availability of the Platform

We strive to keep the platform available but cannot guarantee 100% uptime.

7. Liability of CachyOS

7.1. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for user content or any damages resulting from its use. Users must take precautions against harmful content.

7.2. Content Review

We do not review all content posted by users and are not responsible for it. Unlawful content will be removed upon discovery.

7.3. Limitation of Damage Claims

We exclude liability for damages except in cases of gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or violation of essential contractual obligations.

7.4. Further Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for the content of external linked sites.

8. Amendment of the Terms of Service

8.1. Amendments

We may amend these Terms of Service as necessary. Users will be notified of changes by email. Failure to object to changes within two weeks signifies acceptance.

8.2. Objections to Amendments

If you object to changes, the contract will continue under the previous terms, but we may terminate the agreement at the next possible date.

9. Term and Termination of the Agreement

9.1. Period of Terms of Service

These Terms of Service are concluded for an indefinite period.

9.2. Termination

Either party can terminate these Terms of Service without cause at any time.

9.3. Account Deletion

Public statements and contributions may remain visible even after account deletion.

10. Miscellaneous

10.1. Applicable Law

These Terms of Service are governed exclusively by the laws of the relevant jurisdiction, excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

10.2. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

10.3. Disputes

The European Commission’s online dispute resolution platform can be accessed at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are not obligated to participate in dispute resolution procedures before a consumer arbitration board.