Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 05, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Maddog.Space (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Maddog.Space is a code management and sharing platform that allows users to:

• Create, store, and manage code projects
• Share code publicly or privately
• Fork and remix other users' public projects
• Comment on and discuss code
• Collaborate with other developers

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the code and content you post on the Service. By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

4.2 Content Restrictions

You agree not to post content that:

• Violates any laws or regulations
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains malicious code, viruses, or malware
• Harasses, threatens, or harms others
• Contains spam or unsolicited advertising
• Impersonates others or misrepresents your affiliation
• Violates privacy or data protection laws

4.3 Public Projects

Projects marked as "public" can be viewed, forked, and used by other users according to any license you specify. If no license is specified, other users may view but not use your code commercially.

4.4 Private Projects

Projects marked as "private" are only visible to you and cannot be accessed by other users.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems to scrape or extract data
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Use the Service to store or transmit malicious code
• Engage in any activity that could harm the Service or its users

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Service IP

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Maddog.Space and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 User Code

You retain ownership of your code. When you fork another user's public project, you must respect any license terms they have specified and give appropriate credit.

7. Privacy and Data

7.1 Information Collection

We collect information you provide when registering and using the Service, including:

• Username and email address
• Code projects and content you create
• Comments and interactions
• Usage data and analytics

7.2 Data Use

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations

7.3 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Termination

8.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your public projects may remain visible but will be disassociated from your account.

8.2 By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Harm other users or the Service
• Remain inactive for an extended period

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• Results obtained will be accurate or reliable

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MADDOG.SPACE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Maddog.Space, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you post on the Service

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the new Terms on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Maddog.Space operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact the site administrator.