Terms of Service

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Welcome to gitpicks.dev

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of gitpicks.dev, a platform for discovering and curating GitHub repositories. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Service Description

gitpicks.dev is currently provided free of charge as an informational and entertainment platform. The service is provided “as-is” without warranties of any kind.

  • We help developers discover interesting GitHub repositories
  • We publish curated lists of repositories
  • The service integrates with GitHub to display public repository information
  • We may introduce sponsored content or advertising in the future

Curated Content

Lists, titles, descriptions, and recommendations are selected by gitpicks.dev's curators and automated workflows from public sources. When using this content:

  • Repository information remains subject to its source and applicable licenses
  • We may update or remove curated entries as the underlying information changes
  • We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion

GitHub Data Usage

The service uses publicly available GitHub information:

  • Public repository and curator profile information may be displayed
  • We may cache repository information for performance purposes
  • gitpicks.dev does not offer visitor accounts or connect visitors' GitHub accounts

Disclaimers and Liability

No Warranties: The service is provided “as-is” without any warranties, express or implied. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for public repository information supplied by GitHub or repository maintainers.

Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Review, modify, or remove curated entries and displayed repository information at any time
  • Take any other action we deem necessary to maintain platform quality and safety

Future Changes and Monetization

We reserve the right to:

  • Introduce advertising, sponsored content, or premium features in the future
  • Modify or discontinue any aspect of the service
  • Update these Terms with reasonable notice to users
  • Change our pricing model from free to paid (with advance notice)

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • Transmit viruses, worms, or any malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Spam, harass, or abuse other users

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Germany.

For users outside Germany, we will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes amicably before pursuing formal legal action.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to users via email or through prominent notices on the service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].