Terms of Service

Last updated: September 8, 2025

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
  • Users can create and share curated lists of repositories
  • The service integrates with GitHub to display public repository information
  • We may introduce sponsored content or advertising in the future

User-Generated Content

When you create lists, titles, descriptions, or other content on our platform:

  • You retain ownership of your content
  • You grant us a license to display, distribute, and modify your content as needed to provide the service
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with applicable laws
  • You must not post content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, or violates others’ rights
  • We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion

GitHub Data Usage

By connecting your GitHub account:

  • Your public GitHub profile information may be displayed publicly on our platform
  • Your starred repositories may be accessed and displayed
  • We may cache repository information for performance purposes
  • You can disconnect your GitHub account at any time, but some cached data may remain

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.

User Content: We are not responsible for user-generated content, including lists, descriptions, or recommendations. Such content represents the views of individual users, not gitpicks.dev.

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 any user-generated content at any time
  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • Take any other action we deem necessary to maintain platform quality and safety

Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon account deletion:

  • Your account data will be removed from our systems
  • Your user-generated content may be anonymized or removed
  • Some cached or backup data may remain for a limited period
  • Disconnecting from GitHub OAuth does not automatically delete your gitpicks.dev account

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].