Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our open-source project.

By accessing our website, downloading KubeRocketCI platform, or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

1.1 Scope of Terms

These terms apply to:

• Website Usage: kuberocketci.io and all subdomains
• Online Services: Community features, newsletters
• Content: Documentation, tutorials, marketing materials
• Community Participation: GitHub discussions, feedback

Note: KubeRocketCI platform software is governed by its Apache 2.0 license.

1.2 Updates to Terms

We may revise these terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page. For significant changes, we'll notify users via email or website banner. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

2. KubeRocketCI Platform Usage

2.1 Apache 2.0 License Rights

The KubeRocketCI platform is released under Apache 2.0 License. Under the Apache 2.0 License, you may:

• Use the software for any purpose, including commercial use
• Modify, distribute, and sublicense the software
• Include the software in proprietary products
• Sell products that include the software

2.2 Platform Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

2.3 User Responsibilities

When using the KubeRocketCI platform, you are responsible for:

• Testing thoroughly before any production deployment
• Implementing appropriate security measures
• Backing up your data and configurations
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Monitoring for security vulnerabilities
• Properly attributing the software per Apache 2.0 license requirements

3. Website Usage Guidelines

3.1 Acceptable Use

You may use our website and services for legitimate purposes. You agree to:

• Provide accurate information in forms and applications
• Respect other users and community members
• Follow GitHub community guidelines when participating in discussions
• Use our resources for learning and legitimate business purposes
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
• Spam our contact forms or community channels
• Scrape our website content for unauthorized purposes
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Impersonate KubeRocketCI team members or affiliates

3.3 Content Guidelines

When submitting content (feedback, discussions, bug reports), you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and display that content for improving our services. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms.

4. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

4.1 Service Disclaimers

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY

Our website and services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including:

• Merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information
• Uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free service
• Results from use of our services or software
• Correction of defects or errors

4.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• This includes damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• These limitations apply whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory
• These limitations apply even if we've been advised of the possibility of such damages

5. Additional Legal Provisions

5.1 Age Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service.

5.2 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the KubeRocketCI team, contributors, and maintainers from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from: (i) your use of the Service; (ii) your violation of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third party right; or (iv) any claim that your use caused damage to a third party.

5.3 Data Backup and Loss

You are solely responsible for backing up any data, configurations, or content you create using our platform. We are not responsible for any data loss, corruption, or deletion that may occur through your use of the Service or platform.

6. Governing Law

These Terms and Your use of the Service shall be governed by applicable laws. Your use of the Service may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

6.1 Disputes Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us through our community channels (GitHub issues). Given the open-source nature of this project, we'll make reasonable efforts to address concerns through community channels, but formal dispute resolution processes may be limited. We prioritize community-based resolution of issues.

7. Contact & Questions

7.1 Questions About This Project?

For questions about these terms or our project:

7.2 Technical Support

For technical questions about the platform, please use our GitHub Issues or community channels. Remember: This is an open-source project with no formal support obligations!

8. Risk Assessment for Users