Terms of Service
The rules, disclaimers, and liabilities that apply when you use FossTool.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
1. Acceptance
By using FossTool (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
2. Nature of the Service
FossTool is a directory of free and open-source software, services, and resources. We act as an index or search aid only. We do not operate, control, or endorse any of the external websites or services linked from this directory.
3. No Affiliation, No Endorsement
Listed resources are provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not imply an affiliation, partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement by FossTool. All trademarks, logos, and brand names belong to their respective owners.
4. Content Accuracy
We strive to keep listings accurate and up-to-date, but we make no guarantees that every entry is correct, accessible, legal in your jurisdiction, or still actively maintained. Links may break, services may change, or descriptions may become outdated.
5. Your Use of Third-Party Services
When you access an external link from FossTool, you do so at your own risk. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms, privacy policies, and laws that apply to those third-party services. FossTool shall not be liable for any content, products, services, or materials obtained from third parties.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to misuse the Service, including but not limited to:
- Attempting to circumvent any technical protection on the site
- Using automated scraping or crawlers in a way that harms the site
- Interfering with or disrupting the Service
- Violating any applicable laws while using the Service
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is 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, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of malicious components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, FossTool and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact the site administrator through the repository or contact information listed on the project.