Last Updated: January 12, 2026
By accessing or using GiftOS (the "Service"), operated by GiftOS ("we", "us", or "our"), a company registered in France, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
GiftOS is a platform that enables developers to distribute monetary donations to open-source software maintainers based on their project's dependency tree. The Service analyzes package dependencies and calculates distribution weights using proprietary algorithms.
3.1 Transaction Fees: GiftOS charges a service fee of 3% on all donation transactions processed through the platform. This fee covers payment processing costs (including Stripe fees of approximately 1.5% + €0.25 for EU transactions and 2.5% + €0.25 for UK transactions) and platform operational costs.
3.2 Fee Disclosure: All applicable fees will be clearly displayed before you complete any transaction. By proceeding with a donation, you acknowledge and accept these fees.
3.3 Fee Changes: We reserve the right to modify our fee structure with 30 days' notice via email or platform announcement. Continued use after fee changes constitutes acceptance.
4.1 Account Creation: You must create an account to use the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information as necessary.
4.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
4.3 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding contracts to use the Service.
5.1 Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a donation, you agree to Stripe's terms of service and authorize us to charge your selected payment method.
5.2 Non-Refundable Donations: All donations are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law or in cases of proven unauthorized transactions. Once distributed to maintainers, donations cannot be reversed.
5.3 Chargebacks and Disputes: If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account. Frivolous disputes may result in permanent account closure and potential legal action to recover costs.
5.4 Currency: All transactions are processed in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise specified. Currency conversion rates are determined by your payment provider.
6.1 Best Effort Basis: The Service uses algorithms to analyze dependency trees and calculate distribution weights. These calculations are provided on a "best effort" basis and may contain errors or inaccuracies.
6.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy: WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES, OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR CORRECTNESS OF DEPENDENCY ANALYSIS OR DISTRIBUTION CALCULATIONS. Users acknowledge that the Service relies on third-party data sources (npm, GitHub, etc.) which may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect.
6.3 User Responsibility: You are responsible for reviewing distribution calculations before finalizing donations. We recommend verifying critical distributions independently.
6.4 Algorithm Changes: We reserve the right to modify, improve, or change our distribution algorithms at any time without prior notice. Such changes may affect future calculations but will not retroactively modify completed distributions.
7.1 Holding Period: If a designated maintainer cannot be reached or fails to claim their allocated donation within 90 days of distribution initiation, the funds enter a holding period.
7.2 Resolution Options: After the 90-day holding period, you may choose to:
(a) Redistribute the unclaimed funds proportionally to other maintainers in the original distribution; or
(b) Request a refund of the unclaimed portion, minus applicable processing fees.
7.3 Default Action: If you do not respond within 30 days of notification regarding unclaimed funds, we will automatically redistribute them proportionally to other maintainers in the original distribution.
7.4 Administrative Costs: Refunds for unclaimed donations may be subject to administrative fees to cover processing costs.
8.1 Platform Ownership: The Service, including all software, algorithms, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other content, is owned by GiftOS or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8.2 Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for its intended purpose. This license does not include any right to resell, redistribute, or create derivative works.
8.3 User Content: You retain ownership of any data or content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process such content solely to provide and improve the Service.
You agree not to:
10.1 Maximum Liability Cap: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF: (A) THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (B) TEN THOUSAND EUROS (€10,000).
10.2 Exclusion of Consequential Damages: IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.
10.3 Specific Exclusions: We are not liable for:
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in dependency analysis or distribution calculations
• Delays, failures, or interruptions in service delivery
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Actions or omissions of third parties, including payment processors, maintainers, or data providers
• Deletion, corruption, or failure to store any content or communications
• Tax liabilities arising from donations made or received through the Service
10.4 Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
11.1 "AS IS" Service: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
11.2 No Service Level Agreement: We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not provide any Service Level Agreement (SLA) or uptime guarantees.
11.3 No Warranty on Results: We make no warranty regarding the results that may be obtained from the use of the Service or the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through the Service.
11.4 Third-Party Services: The Service relies on third-party data providers and services (npm, GitHub, Stripe, etc.). We make no warranties regarding the availability, accuracy, or reliability of these third-party services.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GiftOS, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, costs, claims, and liabilities, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to: (a) your use or misuse of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
13.1 Privacy Policy: Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
13.2 GDPR Compliance: As a French company serving EU users, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have rights regarding your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.
13.3 Data Retention: We retain transaction and financial records for 7 years to comply with French tax and accounting laws. User account data may be deleted upon request, subject to legal retention requirements.
14.1 Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features in the Service. Termination does not entitle you to refunds for donations already processed.
14.2 Termination by Us: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Grounds for termination include violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or disruptive behavior.
14.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including payment obligations, liability limitations, indemnification, and dispute resolution) shall survive.
15.1 Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Contact us at [your contact email] with a detailed description of the dispute.
15.2 Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15.3 Jurisdiction: Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts of France. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
15.4 Class Action Waiver: To the extent permitted by law, all disputes must be brought in the parties' individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative proceeding.
16.1 Right to Modify: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on the Service at least 30 days before the effective date.
16.2 Acceptance of Changes: Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.
16.3 Version History: Previous versions of these Terms may be available upon request for your reference.
17.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GiftOS regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.
17.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17.3 Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
17.4 Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
17.5 No Agency: Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and GiftOS.
17.6 Language: These Terms are drafted in English. Any translation is provided for convenience only. In case of conflict, the English version shall prevail.
For questions about these Terms or the Service, please contact us at:
GiftOS
Email: [your contact email]
Address: [your registered business address in France]
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