Terms of Service

Last updated: November 26, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using OpenBuild ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

OpenBuild is a platform that enables users to build software projects in public, gather community feedback through voting systems, manage project roadmaps, and engage with supporters. The Service includes project creation tools, community features, and related functionality.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

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

4. User Content

"User Content" refers to any content you submit, post, or display on the Service, including project descriptions, roadmaps, updates, comments, and feature suggestions. You retain ownership of your User Content, but grant OpenBuild a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, and display your User Content in connection with operating and improving the Service.

You represent that you have all necessary rights to your User Content and that it does not violate any third party's rights or any applicable laws.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringes on others' rights
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other accounts
  • Use automated means to access the Service without our permission
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Spam or send unsolicited communications through the Service
  • Manipulate voting systems or community features

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by OpenBuild and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks may not be used without prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by OpenBuild. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OPENBUILD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OpenBuild and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@openbuild.com

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