Terms of Service
The rules for accessing Verana websites, services, and community resources.
Quick Summary
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of websites, documentation, sandbox environments, and community programs operated by Verana Foundation (“Verana”, “we”, “us”). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
Eligibility
You represent that you are at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms on behalf of the organization you represent. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Network Interference
Interfere with, disrupt, or disable any part of the Verana network, infrastructure, or security controls.
Misrepresentation
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when interacting with Verana services, community members, or trust registries.
Malicious Activity
Upload or transmit malicious code, automated scraping, or excessive traffic that could impair service availability.
Unauthorized Access
Reverse engineer or probe systems except to the extent explicitly allowed by an open-source license or written agreement.
Accounts and Credentials
Where services require registration, you must provide accurate information and maintain the confidentiality of account credentials. You are responsible for activities conducted under your account.
Intellectual Property
Verana retains all rights, title, and interest in its trademarks, logos, software, documentation, and other proprietary content. Open-source code is provided under the applicable license noted in the repository.
Feedback
You may provide suggestions or ideas about Verana products. By submitting feedback, you grant Verana a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and create derivative works based on that feedback.
Disclaimers
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Verana shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits or revenue, arising out of or related to your use of the services.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Verana, its directors, employees, and contributors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the services or violation of these Terms.
Changes to the Terms
We may modify these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date will indicate the latest revision. Changes become effective when we post the updated Terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
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Contact
Questions about these Terms may be sent to: