Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to MyAltBox! By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Service Description

MyAltBox is an open-source self-hosted services directory platform that helps users discover, explore, and deploy self-hosted solutions and alternative services.

Acceptance of Terms

By using our service, you confirm that:

  • You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

User Accounts

Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete registration information
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • You may not create accounts for others
  • Each person may register only one account

Account Responsibility

  • You are responsible for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
  • You may not share or transfer your account

User Conduct

Permitted Use

  • Search and browse self-hosted services
  • Create favorites and ratings
  • Submit service information and improvement suggestions
  • Participate in community discussions and comments

Prohibited Conduct

  • Post false, misleading, or harmful information
  • Infringe on others' intellectual property rights
  • Conduct malicious attacks or destructive activities
  • Abuse or interfere with service functionality
  • Post spam or unsolicited advertisements
  • Use automated tools for abnormal access

Content Policy

User-Generated Content

  • You retain ownership of content you submit
  • You grant us a license to use your content
  • You ensure your content doesn't infringe others' rights
  • We may review and remove inappropriate content

Content Guidelines

  • Content should be accurate, useful, and relevant
  • Prohibited illegal, harmful, or offensive content
  • Respect others' opinions and privacy
  • Follow community standards and values

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

  • MyAltBox brand and trademarks belong to us
  • Platform code and design are copyright protected
  • Users may not copy or distribute our content without authorization

User Rights

  • You retain intellectual property rights to your content
  • You grant us rights to display and distribute your content
  • You may delete your content at any time

Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee:

  • 100% service availability
  • Uninterrupted service
  • No data loss
  • Completely error-free service

Disclaimer

MyAltBox provides services "as is", we do not warrant:

  • Accuracy or completeness of service information
  • Quality or security of third-party services
  • Reliability of user-generated content
  • Services fit for particular purposes

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to fees you paid
  • You use third-party services at your own risk

Service Termination

User Termination

  • You may delete your account at any time
  • Some data may be retained for backup after deletion

Our Termination Rights

  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations
  • We may terminate service with notice
  • Important data will be provided reasonable export time

Dispute Resolution

In case of disputes, we recommend:

  • First attempt friendly negotiation
  • Contact through our customer support channels
  • Governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China

Terms Modification

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time:

  • Major changes will be notified to users in advance
  • Continued use indicates acceptance of new terms
  • If you don't accept new terms, please stop using the service

Contact Us

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