Terms of Service

Effective Date: 05.12.2025

Welcome to freesoftware.free (the “Site”). The following Terms of Service (“TOS”) govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site in any way, you agree to be bound by these TOS. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you affirm that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Site on behalf of an entity, you represent that you are authorized to act on behalf of that entity and to bind it to these TOS.

2. Description of Service

freesoftware.free is an international blog dedicated to covering Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The Site provides articles, news, reviews, guides, and official download links to FOSS projects. We do not host software files ourselves unless explicitly stated; instead, we supply links directing users to the official download sources provided by each software’s original maintainer. We do not provide ad-supported installers, cracked or modified versions of software, or any form of adware / malware.

3. Content and License Compliance

3.1 Respect for Open-Source Licenses

  • We strive to respect and comply with all applicable open-source and free-software licenses (e.g., GPL, MIT, Apache, BSD, etc.).
  • When we refer to or reproduce content, code snippets, or documentation from other projects, we ensure compliance with the original project’s license terms.
  • We encourage users of the Site to verify license terms for any software before downloading and using it.

3.2 Accuracy of Information

  • We aim to provide accurate, up-to-date information. However, we do not guarantee completeness, reliability, or suitability of content for any particular purpose.
  • Links to external sites are provided solely for convenience. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or functionality of external websites.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

By using the Site, you agree that you will not:

  • Use the Site to infringe upon any intellectual property rights, violate laws, or facilitate illegal activity.
  • Upload or submit content that is abusive, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Attempt to compromise the security or functionality of the Site (e.g., through hacking, injecting malicious code, denial-of-service attacks).
  • Use any automated system (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or index Site content without our prior written permission.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

  • The content on the Site (articles, design, layout, graphics, logos) is the property of freesoftware.free or its licensors, unless otherwise noted. All rights are reserved.
  • You may read, view, and share links to Site content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use (reproduction, distribution, modification, republication) requires our prior express written permission.
  • If you believe your content is used unlawfully on the Site, please contact us — see Section 10 below for contact instructions.

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

6.1 No Warranty

  • The Site and all information, content, and services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind (express or implied), including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy.
  • We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any defects will be corrected.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

  • To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, freesoftware.free (including its owners, authors, and affiliates) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, including loss of data, lost profits, or business interruption, arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you have paid us in the last 12 months, if any — in most cases, you owe us nothing.

7. External Links & Third-Party Sites

  • The Site may include links to external websites (e.g., official download pages, project homepages, documentation). These links are provided solely for your convenience.
  • We do NOT endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, security, or accuracy of any external site.
  • Visiting external sites is at your own risk. We recommend you review the terms and privacy policies of any site you visit.

8. Privacy & Data

  • This TOS refers only to your use of the Site; it does not constitute a privacy policy. Our privacy practices are governed by a separate Privacy Policy (or will be — you should draft one).
  • By using the Site, you agree that we may collect and process certain information about your visit (e.g., log data, cookies) as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Modification of Terms

  • We reserve the right to change, modify, or replace any part of these TOS at any time.
  • We will post changes on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top.
  • Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new TOS.

10. Reporting Abuse / Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to report abuse (e.g., copyright violations, malicious content, or misuse of the Site), you may contact us at:
contact@freesoftware.org

Please include relevant details (e.g., URL(s), description of issue, screenshots if applicable) so we can investigate and respond.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These TOS and any disputes arising from them or your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction — e.g., Germany, if you are based there, or another appropriate jurisdiction].
  • You and we consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts located in [Insert Jurisdiction / Court District], unless applicable law requires otherwise.

12. Severability & Waiver

  • If any provision of these TOS is held invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
  • Failure to enforce any right or provision under these TOS is not a waiver of such right or provision.

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