Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Javaistic ("the Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), an open source educational platform for learning Java programming, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement ("Terms of Service" or "Terms"). If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this platform.

2. Description of Service

Javaistic is a free, open source educational platform designed to teach Java programming through interactive tutorials, documentation, and community resources. Our services include:

• Free educational content and tutorials
• Interactive code examples and documentation
• Community-driven learning resources
• Open source code repository access
• Educational blog posts and articles

Important: Javaistic is provided free of charge and does not require user accounts or collect personal information.

3. Open Source Nature

Javaistic is an open source project released under a dual license model. This means:

• The platform's source code is publicly available
• You are free to view, modify, and distribute the code under the AGPL-3.0 license
• Written content is available under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
• Community contributions are welcome and encouraged
• The platform is maintained by volunteers and contributors

4. User Obligations and Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful educational purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Platform in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scraping tools to access the Platform
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers
• Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Post content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of another's privacy
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

4.2 Educational Use

The Platform is intended for educational purposes. While we strive to provide accurate information, all content is provided "as is" for learning purposes. Users should verify information independently and use proper judgment when applying concepts learned here.

5. Content and Contributions

5.1 Platform Content

All content on Javaistic, including tutorials, documentation, and code examples, is provided for educational purposes. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this content for any particular purpose.

5.2 User Contributions

If you choose to contribute to the open source project (through GitHub, documentation improvements, bug reports, etc.), you agree that:

• Your contributions will be licensed under the same dual licensing terms as the project
• Source code contributions will be licensed under AGPL-3.0
• Content contributions will be licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
• You have the right to make the contribution
• Your contribution does not infringe any third-party rights
• You grant us permission to use, modify, and distribute your contributions

5.3 Content Standards

Contributions to the project must comply with our community standards. Content must not:

• Contain material which is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable
• Promote discrimination, illegal activity, or harm to others
• Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights
• Violate the legal rights of others

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Project Licensing

Javaistic uses a dual licensing model:

• Source Code: Licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)
• Content: Documentation, articles, and written materials are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Please refer to the LICENSE.md file and the respective license files in the licenses/ directory for complete terms.

6.2 Contributor License Agreement

By contributing to the project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same dual licensing terms as the project. Source code contributions will be licensed under AGPL-3.0, and content contributions will be licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

6.3 Third-Party Content

The Platform may reference or link to third-party resources, libraries, or tools. We are not responsible for the licensing or availability of such third-party content.

7. Sponsorship and Donations

Javaistic may accept sponsorships or donations to support development and maintenance. Any sponsorship relationships will be transparently disclosed. Donations are voluntary and do not create any obligation or entitlement to specific features or services.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Availability

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. As an open source project maintained by volunteers, we do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

8.2 Educational Content

While we strive to provide accurate and helpful educational content, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the content for any purpose. The content is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

8.3 Code Examples

Code examples provided on the Platform are for educational purposes. We do not guarantee that the code will work in all environments or that it follows best practices for production use. Users are responsible for testing and validating code before use in real applications.

8.4 Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of such third-party sites.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Javaistic contributors and maintainers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Platform.

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed any amount you may have donated to the project, if applicable.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Javaistic contributors, maintainers, and the project from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of or relating to your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

These Terms are effective until terminated. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Platform at any time. Upon termination of the Platform:

• Your right to use the Platform will cease
• Sections regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law will survive

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, with a focus on open source and educational use principles.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected in our repository and users will be notified through appropriate channels (such as repository updates or announcements).

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Javaistic regarding the use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our GitHub repository or community channels.

17. Age Restrictions

The Platform is intended for users of all ages interested in learning Java programming. However, users under 13 should have parental guidance when accessing technical content.