Terms of Service
Last updated: September 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Opensyte. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and waitlist signup for our open-source business management platform. By accessing our website or joining our waitlist, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. Description of Service
Opensyte is an open-source business management platform designed for startups and small businesses. We are currently in pre-launch phase, operating a waitlist to notify interested users when our platform becomes available.
Our waitlist service allows you to:
- Sign up to receive launch notifications
- Receive product updates and development progress
- Participate in beta testing opportunities
- Provide feedback for product development
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use our services. By using our website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
If you are using our services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
4. Waitlist Terms
By joining our waitlist, you understand and agree that:
- The waitlist does not guarantee access to our platform
- We may limit the number of users who receive early access
- Launch dates and availability are subject to change
- We may prioritize access based on various factors including signup date, user profile, and business needs
- You can unsubscribe from the waitlist at any time
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Provide false or misleading information
- Use automated means to access our website (bots, scrapers, etc.)
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the operation of our website
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on the rights of others
6. Intellectual Property
Our website and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by Opensyte and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Our open-source platform, when released, will be governed by its respective open-source license. The website and marketing materials remain proprietary to Opensyte.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our website content without our written permission.
7. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
8. Communications
By joining our waitlist, you consent to receive communications from us, including:
- Launch notifications and product updates
- Beta testing invitations
- Surveys and feedback requests
- Important service announcements
You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
9. Disclaimers
Our website and waitlist service are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not warrant that:
- Our website will be available without interruption
- Our platform will launch on any specific date
- All waitlist members will receive access
- Our services will meet your specific requirements
- Any information provided is accurate or complete
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Opensyte 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.
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall not exceed $100.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Opensyte and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of our website or services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and remove you from our waitlist at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to our business, other users, or third parties.
You may terminate your participation in our waitlist at any time by unsubscribing from our communications or contacting us directly.
Upon termination, your right to use our website ceases immediately, and we may delete your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your Jurisdiction].
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top
- Notify active waitlist members via email if changes are material
- Post a notice on our website
Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Opensyte Legal Team
Email: dagermohamed@opensyte.org
Subject Line: Terms of Service Inquiry
Response Time: Within 5 business days
17. Effective Date
These Terms of Service are effective as of September 1, 2025 and apply to all users of our website and services.