Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of CodeStorm Hub services and participation in our community. Please read them carefully.
Last updated: January 15, 2024
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using CodeStorm Hub services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our services.
Our Services
What CodeStorm Hub provides to the community
CodeStorm Hub provides an open-source community platform that includes:
Platform Services
- • Project hosting and showcase
- • Community discussion forums
- • Documentation and resources
- • Event management and announcements
Community Features
- • Collaboration tools and workflows
- • Learning resources and guides
- • Newsletter and blog content
- • Support and mentorship programs
User Accounts and Responsibilities
Account Registration
- • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
- • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
- • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- • One person may not maintain more than one account
Account Responsibilities
- • You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
- • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- • You must not share your account credentials with others
- • You must comply with our Code of Conduct and community guidelines
Acceptable Use Policy
Guidelines for appropriate use of our services
Permitted Uses
- • Contributing to open-source projects
- • Participating in community discussions
- • Sharing knowledge and resources
- • Collaborating on projects and initiatives
- • Learning and skill development
Prohibited Uses
- • Violating laws or regulations
- • Infringing on intellectual property rights
- • Harassing or threatening other users
- • Distributing malware or harmful content
- • Spamming or unsolicited commercial activities
- • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems
- • Interfering with the normal operation of services
Content and Contributions
Your Content
You retain ownership of content you create and contribute to CodeStorm Hub, but you grant us certain rights:
- • Right to display your contributions on our platform
- • Right to make your contributions available to other community members
- • Right to modify formatting for display purposes
- • Right to remove content that violates our terms
Open Source Contributions
Contributions to open-source projects are governed by the respective project licenses:
- • Code contributions are subject to the project's open-source license
- • You represent that you have the right to make contributions
- • You agree to comply with the project's contribution guidelines
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.
Read Privacy PolicyDisclaimers and Limitations
Service Availability
We strive to keep our services available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
Content Accuracy
While we moderate content, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content. Users are responsible for verifying information independently.
Third-Party Services
Our platform may integrate with third-party services (like GitHub). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of these external services.
Termination
By You
You may stop using our services at any time. You can request account deletion by contacting us through our support channels.
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to our services if you violate these terms, our Code of Conduct, or engage in harmful activities. We will provide notice when possible.
Changes to Terms
We may modify these terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms and updating the "last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international open-source community standards and practices. Any disputes will be resolved through good faith discussion and community mediation where possible.
Questions About These Terms?
We're here to help clarify any questions you may have
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us. We're committed to maintaining transparency and open communication with our community.