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Terms of Service ​

Last Updated: December 26, 2024

Agreement to Terms ​

By accessing or using KubePattern's documentation, software, and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Description of Service ​

KubePattern is an open-source tool for Kubernetes pattern recognition and analysis. We provide:

  • Documentation and guides
  • Open-source software under the Apache 2.0 License
  • Community support through GitHub
  • Pattern registry and examples

License ​

Software License ​

KubePattern software is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. You are free to:

  • Use the software for any purpose
  • Modify the software
  • Distribute the software
  • Sublicense the software

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Apache 2.0 License.

Documentation License ​

Our documentation is provided for educational and informational purposes. You may use and share it with proper attribution.

Acceptable Use ​

You agree to use KubePattern only for lawful purposes. You will not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Transmit malicious code or viruses
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems
  • Use the service to harm others or their systems
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

Disclaimer of Warranties ​

KubePattern is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Limitation of Liability ​

To the maximum extent permitted by law, KubePattern and its contributors shall not be liable for:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Service interruptions or errors
  • Third-party actions or content

User Contributions ​

When you contribute to KubePattern:

  • You grant us a license to use your contributions under the Apache 2.0 License
  • You represent that you have the right to grant such license
  • Your contributions become part of the public open-source project
  • You retain copyright to your contributions

Our documentation may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • Content or practices of third-party sites
  • Availability or accuracy of external resources
  • Damages arising from third-party services

Modifications to Service ​

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the service at any time
  • Update documentation and features
  • Change these Terms of Service with notice

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

Termination ​

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services:

  • For violation of these Terms
  • For illegal or harmful conduct
  • At our discretion with or without notice

Governing Law ​

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution ​

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our services shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation
  2. Mediation if negotiation fails
  3. Arbitration or legal proceedings as a last resort

Intellectual Property ​

All intellectual property rights in KubePattern remain with their respective owners. The Apache 2.0 License governs use of the software.

Contact Information ​

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Severability ​

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement ​

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and KubePattern regarding use of our services.

Acknowledgment ​

By using KubePattern, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.