Terms of Service

Last updated: January 26, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the cogdb.io website (the "Website") and the CogDB open-source software (the "Software"). By accessing the Website or using the Software, you agree to these Terms.

CogDB Software

License

CogDB is open-source software licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, subject to the conditions of the MIT License.

The full license text is available at: https://github.com/arunprasaad/cogdb/blob/main/LICENSE

No Warranty

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

Website

Permitted Use

You may use the Website to:

  • Access documentation and learn about CogDB
  • Download or install the Software
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Access any tools or services we make available

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Attempt to disrupt or overwhelm our infrastructure
  • Scrape content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Use the Website for any illegal purpose
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with CogDB

Content

Documentation and website content (excluding the Software itself) is provided for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees that all information is complete or current.

Third-Party Services

The Website may integrate with third-party services (analytics, newsletter providers, etc.). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COGDB AND ITS MAINTAINERS 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 RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Website or Software
  • Any bugs, errors, or inaccuracies in the Software
  • Any data loss or corruption
  • Unauthorized access to your data

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CogDB and its maintainers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or Software, or your violation of these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website or Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at hello@cogdb.io.