ParchLinux Forum – Terms of Service
Last Updated: August 2025
Welcome to the ParchLinux Community Forum. The following Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the forum at http://forum.parchlinux.com (“Forum”), operated by ParchLinux (“Company”).
By using the Forum, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Forum.
Table of Contents
- Important Terms
- Your Permission to Use the Forum
- Conditions for Use of the Forum
- Acceptable Use
- Content Standards
- Enforcement
- Your Account
- Your Content
- Your Responsibility
- Disclaimers
- Feedback
- Termination
- Disputes
- General Terms
- Contact
- Changes
Important Terms
Please read carefully:
These Terms contain provisions that affect your rights, such as the disclaimers in Disclaimers, your agreement to indemnify ParchLinux in Your Responsibility, and the arbitration clause in Disputes.
Your Permission to Use the Forum
ParchLinux grants you a limited, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Forum, subject to these Terms. All users must accept these Terms before using the Forum.
Conditions for Use of the Forum
Your permission to use the Forum is subject to the following:
- You must be at least 13 years old.
- ParchLinux may revoke your access at any time, for any reason.
- You must follow Acceptable Use and Content Standards.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
- Access another user’s account without permission.
- Buy, sell, or trade usernames or unique identifiers.
- Send spam, advertisements, or solicitations through the Forum.
- Use bots, scrapers, or automation tools without permission.
- Use the Forum to send bulk e-mail or messages to distribution lists.
- Imply affiliation with ParchLinux without authorization.
- Embed Forum content elsewhere via
<iframe>without permission. - Remove ownership notices from materials downloaded from the Forum.
- Circumvent security measures.
- Overload or disrupt Forum infrastructure.
- Impersonate other people or entities.
- Encourage or assist violations of these Terms.
Content Standards
You agree not to submit content that:
- Is illegal, harassing, abusive, hateful, or harmful.
- Violates intellectual property or privacy rights.
- Contains malware or malicious code.
- Is used solely to reserve a username or identifier.
- Reveals confidential or personal information without permission.
Enforcement
ParchLinux may investigate and take action against violations, including content removal, account suspension, and cooperation with law enforcement.
If you believe content violates these Terms, contact us immediately.
Your Account
- Some Forum features require an account.
- You must provide a valid e-mail address and keep it updated.
- You are responsible for all activities under your account.
- Choose a secure password and keep it confidential.
- Notify us immediately if you suspect account compromise.
- ParchLinux may suspend or terminate accounts for violations.
Your Content
- You retain ownership of content you submit.
- You grant ParchLinux a license to host, display, and distribute your content to other Forum users.
- The license ends when your content is fully removed from backups and systems.
- You may apply additional licenses (e.g., Creative Commons), which may continue after removal.
- ParchLinux is not responsible for misuse of your content by others.
Your Responsibility
You agree to indemnify ParchLinux against legal claims arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Forum. ParchLinux will notify you of such claims and allow you to participate in the defense.
Disclaimers
- Use at your own risk. The Forum is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
- ParchLinux is not responsible for third-party services linked from the Forum.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback. By submitting it, you grant ParchLinux permission to use it without obligation or compensation.
Termination
- Either you or ParchLinux may terminate this agreement at any time.
- Upon termination, your permission to use the Forum ends.
- The following sections survive termination: Your Content, Feedback, Your Responsibility, Disclaimers, Limits on Liability, and General Terms.
Disputes
- Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of [INSERT COUNTRY/STATE].
- Jurisdiction: Disputes will be resolved in the courts of [INSERT CITY/STATE].
- Arbitration: Except for certain claims, disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration under AAA rules, in [INSERT CITY/STATE], on an individual basis.
General Terms
- If any part of these Terms is unenforceable, it will be modified to be enforceable or removed.
- You may not assign your rights under these Terms without permission.
- These Terms are the complete agreement between you and ParchLinux regarding Forum use.
Contact
For questions or legal notices:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://parchlinux.com
Changes
ParchLinux may update these Terms at any time. Substantial changes will be announced on the Forum and by e-mail (if provided). Continued use of the Forum after updates means you accept the new Terms.