Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GitSync, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using GitSync. GitSync is a flexible tool for syncing Git repositories between online platforms and local storage, available as both a CLI tool and Node.js integration.

2. License and Use

GitSync is provided as open-source software. Subject to these terms:

• You may use GitSync for personal or commercial purposes.
• You may modify and distribute GitSync in accordance with its open-source license.
• You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with the terms of service of any third-party Git hosting platforms you connect to GitSync.
• You must not use GitSync for any illegal activities or to violate the intellectual property rights of others.

3. User Responsibilities

When using GitSync, you agree to:

• Maintain the security of your authentication credentials and API tokens.
• Use GitSync in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws.
• Respect the terms of service of third-party Git hosting platforms.
• Not use GitSync to transmit malware, viruses, or any malicious code.
• Take full responsibility for any repositories you sync and their content.
• Ensure you have appropriate permissions to sync repositories you do not own.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

GitSync is provided as is and as available without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that GitSync will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. We make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of syncing operations. You use GitSync at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the GitSync developers and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use GitSync. This includes but is not limited to data loss, repository corruption, or unauthorized access to repositories. You are solely responsible for maintaining backups of your data.

6. Third-Party Services

GitSync integrates with third-party Git hosting services including GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, and others. These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, or policies of these third-party services. Any issues with third-party services should be directed to those service providers.

7. Data and Privacy

GitSync operates primarily on your local machine. You are responsible for the security and privacy of your data. We recommend reviewing our Privacy Policy for details on how GitSync handles information. You acknowledge that syncing repositories may involve transmitting data to third-party services based on your configuration.

8. Intellectual Property

GitSync and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by the GitSync project and its contributors. The software is licensed under an open-source license. You agree to respect all copyright, trademark, and intellectual property rights associated with GitSync and any repositories you sync.

9. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue GitSync at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of GitSync after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Material changes will be communicated through our repository or website.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GitSync developers, contributors, and maintainers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of GitSync, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

11. Termination

You may stop using GitSync at any time by uninstalling the software and removing associated configuration files. These Terms of Service remain in effect until terminated. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to GitSync for any reason, including violation of these terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of GitSync shall be resolved in accordance with applicable jurisdiction.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our GitHub repository or designated support channels.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GitSync regarding the use of the software and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.