Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using OpenQX ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

OpenQX is a platform that connects QA professionals with open source projects, provides interactive testing playgrounds, and helps build QA portfolios. Our service includes but is not limited to issue discovery, testing tools, community features, and portfolio management.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must be at least 13 years old to use our service
• One person may not maintain multiple accounts

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• You may not share your account credentials with others
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

• Contributing to open source projects through our platform
• Using our testing playgrounds for learning and practice
• Building and maintaining your QA portfolio
• Participating in our community features
• Accessing educational content and resources

Prohibited Uses

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using automated tools to scrape or harvest data
• Spamming or sending unsolicited communications
• Uploading malicious code or harmful content

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create and share on our platform. By using our service, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide our services.

Our Content

The OpenQX platform, including its design, functionality, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Payment and Billing

• Some features may require a paid subscription
• Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
• You can cancel your subscription at any time
• Refunds are provided according to our refund policy
• We may change pricing with 30 days' notice

8. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance, updates, or other reasons. We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OpenQX shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OpenQX and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our service or violation of these terms.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the service will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and data
• Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through our platform. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Contact Information

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