Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using OpenSourceProjects.cc ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

OpenSourceProjects.cc is a discovery platform that aggregates publicly available information about open source projects from GitHub and other public sources. We provide curated listings, AI-generated summaries, categorization, and links to project repositories and websites.

3. Content and Accuracy

The information on the Site is compiled from public sources including the GitHub API. While we strive to keep project data accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of project information
• The quality, security, or suitability of any listed software
• The availability or functionality of third-party projects or websites

AI-generated descriptions are provided for informational purposes and may contain inaccuracies. Always refer to the official project documentation for authoritative information.

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Site at a rate that degrades service for other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
• Submit false, misleading, or spam content through project submissions or other forms
• Use the Site to distribute malware or engage in any malicious activity

5. Intellectual Property

The Site's design, layout, and original content (including AI-generated descriptions and editorial text) are owned by OpenSourceProjects.cc.

Project names, logos, descriptions, and other metadata displayed on the Site belong to their respective owners. We display this information under fair use for the purpose of commentary, categorization, and discovery. If you are a project owner and wish to update or remove your project's listing, please contact us.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including GitHub repositories, project homepages, and hosting providers. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Some links may be affiliate links — see our About page for full disclosure.

7. Project Submissions

By submitting a project to the Site, you represent that the project is publicly available on GitHub and that you have the right to submit it. We reserve the right to accept, reject, or remove any submission at our discretion. Submission does not guarantee listing or any particular placement on the Site.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OpenSourceProjects.cc shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, any listed software, or any third-party services linked from the Site.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@opensourceprojects.cc.