Terms of Service
Terms and conditions for using LOSL-C community services
Last updated: January 2025
By accessing or using LOSL-C community services, including our website, events, forums, and other platforms, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.
LOSL-C provides the following services to promote Linux and Open-Source software education:
- Educational workshops and technical training sessions
- Community forums and discussion platforms
- Open-source project collaboration opportunities
- Networking events and meetups
- Technical resources and documentation
- Mentorship and career guidance programs
Account Creation
To access certain services, you may need to create an account. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated.
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.
Eligibility
Our services are open to individuals of all skill levels who are interested in Linux and Open-Source technologies. Users under 18 must have parental consent to participate in community activities.
Permitted Uses
You may use our services for educational, collaborative, and professional development purposes related to Linux and Open-Source technologies.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Harass, abuse, or harm other community members
- Post spam, malware, or malicious content
- Violate intellectual property rights of others
- Share inappropriate, offensive, or discriminatory content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our services
- Use our services for commercial purposes without prior written consent
User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of content you create and share in our community. By posting content, you grant LOSL-C a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content for community purposes.
LOSL-C Content
Educational materials, documentation, and resources created by LOSL-C are generally available under open-source licenses. Specific licensing terms will be clearly indicated for each resource.
Respect for IP Rights
You must respect the intellectual property rights of others. Do not share copyrighted materials without proper authorization or attribution.
Registration and Attendance
Event registration may be required for certain workshops and meetups. We reserve the right to limit attendance based on capacity and other factors.
Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified as soon as possible of any changes.
Code of Conduct
All event participants must adhere to our Community Code of Conduct. Violations may result in removal from events and community services.
Educational Purpose
Our services are provided for educational and community building purposes. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties about the completeness or accuracy of the content.
Service Availability
We provide our services on a voluntary basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services and may modify or discontinue services at any time.
Limitation of Liability
LOSL-C shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the community.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Togo. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved through good faith negotiation.
If disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, they may be submitted to mediation or arbitration as appropriate under Togolese law.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@loslc.tech
General Contact: support@loslc.tech
Address: LOSL-C Community, Lomé, Togo