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Terms of Service

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Welcome to IndieTools ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, creating an account, or submitting a product, you agree to these Terms.

1. The Service

IndieTools is a directory platform dedicated to showcasing apps, tools, and courses created by independent makers. We provide a space for discovery, feedback, and community interaction.

2. User Accounts

To submit products, leave comments or access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your login credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Submission Eligibility

We are a curated community. By submitting a product, you represent and warrant that your product adheres to our core Indie Requirements:

  • Indie-Made: The product is built by an individual, a solo founder, or a small, independent team.

  • No VC Funding: The product has not raised capital from Venture Capital firms.

  • Bootstrapped: The product is self-funded or customer-funded.

  • Live & Functional: The product must be live and accessible to the public (e.g., v1.0, MVP, or Public Beta). We do not accept landing pages, "coming soon" pages, or waitlists. Users must be able to use or sign up for the core service immediately.

We reserve the right to reject or remove any listing that we believe violates the spirit of these requirements, even if it technically meets the criteria.

4. Content and Ownership

  • Your Rights: You retain full ownership of the intellectual property regarding the products you submit.

  • Our License: By submitting a product, you grant IndieTools a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your product information, screenshots, and logos for the purpose of operating and promoting the directory.

  • Removal: You may request the removal of your listing at any time by contacting us.

5. Moderation and Removal Rights

We aim to maintain a high-quality directory. We reserve the strict right to remove any listing or suspend any user account at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for reasons including but not limited to:

  • Violation of the "Indie" requirements (e.g., accepting VC funding).

  • Products deemed offensive, hateful, fraudulent, NSFW (Not Safe For Work), pornographic or harmful.

  • Abandonment (products that are no longer functional).

6. Code of Conduct

We thrive on constructive feedback. When leaving comments or interacting with others:

  • Be respectful and kind. Harassment, hate speech, or abuse will result in an immediate ban.

  • No spamming or self-promotion in comment sections.

7. Communication Preferences

By creating an account, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including:

  • Account verification and transactional emails.

  • Status updates regarding your product submissions.

  • Periodic newsletters and platform updates.
    You may opt-out of marketing newsletters at any time via the "Unsubscribe" link, but transactional emails regarding your account status are mandatory.

8. Copyright & DMCA Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our platform infringes your copyright, please notify us immediately at thealexturovski@gmail.com. We will investigate and remove infringing content in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

9. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links to products listed on this site may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the product, IndieTools may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our platform and keep it free for makers.

10. Disclaimers and Liability

  • No Endorsement: We list products for informational purposes. We do not endorse, vet, or guarantee the safety or functionality of any third-party app listed on our site. Users access listed products at their own risk.

  • "As Is" Service: The platform is provided "as is." We do not guarantee the site will be uninterrupted or error-free.