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Terms of Use

Review the rules, responsibilities, and safeguards that govern your time on bmad.directory.

Effective: November 1, 2025
Last Updated: November 1, 2025

TERMS OF USE

https://bmad.directory
Last Updated: November 1, 2025


READ THIS CAREFULLY

By using this Service, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, don't use the Service.

This is a community-driven platform where users share and vote on links. It's run by an individual developer, not a company. These Terms protect both you and me and explain how things work here.


1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

You're Agreeing to These Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using https://bmad.directory (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. This acceptance occurs when you:

  • Sign up for an account via Google or GitHub
  • Submit, vote on, or comment on any content
  • Browse or use any feature of the Service

Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.

Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms at any time and for any reason. Changes take effect immediately when posted. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the new Terms.

I'll try to notify you of material changes by email or a notice on the Service, but I'm not required to do so. If you don't agree with changes, stop using the Service immediately.


2. WHAT THIS SERVICE IS

This is a community platform for discovering and sharing curated links. You can:

  • Submit links with descriptions and tags
  • Upvote submissions you find valuable
  • Comment and discuss content
  • Browse monthly archives
  • Create a public profile
  • Report content that violates these Terms

This Service is provided "as is" with no guarantees. I don't promise it will always be available or work perfectly. Features may change or be discontinued at any time without notice.

How Content Gets Ranked

Submissions are ranked using a vote-based algorithm (the "hot board") that considers upvotes, recency, and engagement. Higher scores mean better visibility. This ranking doesn't mean I endorse any content.

Moderation Features

Moderators can edit, remove, or restore content, feature posts, ban users, and access moderation tools. All moderator actions are logged for transparency.


3. YOUR ACCOUNT

Creating an Account

You can only create an account by signing in with Google or GitHub. When you do this:

  • Your account is linked to your Google or GitHub identity
  • You're responsible for keeping your credentials secure
  • All activity under your account is your responsibility

Account Rules

You may not:

  • Create multiple accounts to manipulate votes or evade bans
  • Share your account with others
  • Use an offensive or misleading username
  • Impersonate anyone
  • Transfer or sell your account

You are solely responsible for all activity on your account, whether or not you authorized it.

Your Profile is Public

Your username, submissions, comments, and activity are publicly visible. Consider this before posting.


4. WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT POST

Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

Illegal or Harmful:

  • Violates any law or regulation
  • Infringes intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, etc.)
  • Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Threatens, harasses, or intimidates others
  • Promotes violence or harm
  • Exploits or endangers children (zero tolerance)
  • Constitutes hate speech
  • Violates privacy (doxxing, sharing private info without consent)

Deceptive or Manipulative:

  • Is false, misleading, or fraudulent
  • Impersonates others
  • Manipulates votes through bots, fake accounts, or coordination
  • Contains undisclosed paid promotions
  • Uses deceptive links or phishing

Spam and Abuse:

  • Constitutes spam or excessive self-promotion
  • Uses bots or automation without permission
  • Interferes with the Service's operation
  • Attempts to circumvent security measures
  • Abuses the reporting system

You are fully responsible for everything you post. If you're not sure whether something is allowed, don't post it.

Reporting Violations

Use the Report feature to flag violations. Don't abuse the reporting system with false reports.

Enforcement

I may (but am not obligated to) remove content or suspend accounts that violate these Terms. I have complete discretion in moderation decisions. Violations may result in:

  • Content removal
  • Account warnings
  • Temporary or permanent suspension
  • Reporting to law enforcement (for illegal activity)

I am not liable for any content posted by users or for any moderation decisions.


5. VOTING AND COMMUNITY FEATURES

Voting System

You may upvote submissions. Do not manipulate votes through multiple accounts, coordination with others, bots, payment, or any other means. I may nullify fraudulent votes and suspend accounts without notice.

Comments

Comments must follow the same rules as submissions. Be respectful even when disagreeing. You're responsible for your comments and any consequences they cause.

Tags

Use accurate, relevant tags. Moderators may edit tags for consistency.


6. MODERATION

My Approach

I act as a platform for user expression, not as the publisher of user content. Under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230), I am not liable for content posted by users.

I may, but am not required to, review, remove, or modify content at any time for any reason, including:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Violation of law
  • Infringement of third-party rights
  • Content I determine to be harmful or objectionable
  • To protect my rights or safety, or that of users or the public

No Obligation to Monitor

I have no obligation to monitor, review, or screen content before or after it's posted. The absence of moderation action doesn't constitute approval or endorsement of any content.

Moderator Actions

Moderators may edit, remove, restore, feature, or unfeature content, and suspend or ban users. All actions are logged. Moderator decisions are final and made in good faith.

DMCA Copyright Policy

If you believe content infringes your copyright, send a DMCA notice to bmad.directory@gmail.com with:

  1. Your signature (electronic or physical)
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work
  3. Identification of the infringing material and its location
  4. Your contact information
  5. A good faith statement that use is unauthorized
  6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate

I will remove allegedly infringing content promptly upon receipt of a valid notice. I may terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

If your content was removed and you believe it was a mistake, you may file a counter-notification.


7. YOUR CONTENT RIGHTS AND OUR LICENSE

You Own Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit.

License You Grant

By posting content, you grant me a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to:

  • Use, copy, reproduce, store, and host your content
  • Modify, adapt, and create derivative works from your content
  • Distribute, display, and transmit your content
  • Use your content for any purpose, including to improve the Service, develop features, train AI models, or for commercial purposes

This license continues even after you delete your content or close your account, except for content that has been fully deleted and is not stored in backups or archives.

Your Warranties

By posting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have rights to post the content
  • Your content doesn't infringe any third-party rights
  • You have all necessary permissions for any third-party content included
  • Your content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws

You are solely responsible for your content and any consequences of posting it.


8. EXTERNAL LINKS

Third-Party Content

Users can post links to external websites. I don't control, endorse, or take responsibility for any third-party content. Links don't imply approval or endorsement.

You access third-party links at your own risk. I'm not responsible for:

  • Content, accuracy, or legality of third-party sites
  • Malware, scams, or harm from third-party sites
  • Privacy practices or terms of third-party sites

Malicious Links

Don't post links to sites with malware, phishing, scams, or illegal content. I may remove such links and suspend your account.


9. PRIVACY

Data Collection

When you sign in with Google or GitHub, I receive basic information from those providers. I may collect:

  • Your email address and username from your authentication provider
  • Usage data (IP address, device information, pages viewed, actions taken)
  • Content you submit

I won't sell or share your personal information with third parties except as necessary to operate the Service or as required by law.

Your Profile is Public

Your username, submissions, comments, and activity are publicly visible. Don't share sensitive personal information in public areas.

Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data (access, correction, deletion, etc.). Contact me at bmad.directory@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

International Users

This Service operates from United States. If you're located elsewhere, your information will be transferred to and processed in United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.


10. FEES AND PAYMENTS

Current Status

The Service is currently free to use. I reserve the right to introduce fees, subscriptions, or paid features at any time.

Future Monetization

If I introduce paid features:

  • You'll be notified of pricing before you're charged
  • Subscriptions may auto-renew unless you cancel
  • Fees are non-refundable once services are provided
  • I may change pricing at any time (changes apply at your next renewal)
  • You're responsible for all taxes associated with your purchase

No Refunds

Due to the immediate nature of digital services and the costs of operating the Service, I don't offer refunds unless required by law.


11. TERMINATION

Your Right to Stop Using the Service

You may stop using the Service at any time. To delete your account, contact me at bmad.directory@gmail.com. Upon deletion:

  • Your access will be disabled
  • Your content may remain publicly visible unless you separately delete it
  • Content in monthly archives remains as part of the historical record
  • I may retain backups and data as required by law or for legitimate purposes

My Right to Suspend or Terminate

I may suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice. This includes but isn't limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal activity
  • Fraudulent or abusive behavior
  • Inactivity
  • Any other reason I deem appropriate in my sole discretion

I'm not liable for any consequences of suspension or termination.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service immediately ends
  • Provisions that should survive (license grants, disclaimers, indemnification, liability limitations, disputes) remain in effect
  • I may retain your content and data indefinitely

12. DISCLAIMERS

⚠️ READ THIS CAREFULLY

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, I DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT
  • THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
  • THAT ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED
  • THAT THE SERVICE IS FREE FROM VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS

I DON'T WARRANT THAT:

  • The Service will meet your requirements
  • Results from the Service will be accurate
  • User content is accurate, legal, or non-infringing
  • Third-party links are safe or functional

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM ME OR THROUGH THE SERVICE CREATES ANY WARRANTY.

I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Any user content
  • Actions or conduct of other users
  • Third-party websites, content, or services
  • Any harm caused by your use of the Service
  • Any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.


13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

⚠️ THIS IS IMPORTANT

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

I WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING:

  • Lost profits or revenue
  • Loss of data or information
  • Loss of business opportunity
  • Business interruption
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Any other losses or damages

THIS APPLIES EVEN IF I'VE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE).

MY TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE SERVICE IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF:

  • $100 USD, OR
  • THE AMOUNT YOU PAID ME IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any content on the Service (including user content)
  • Conduct of other users
  • Third-party websites or services
  • Unauthorized access to your account or data
  • Any other matter relating to the Service

I'M NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Any action or inaction by me regarding content or accounts
  • Reliance you place on the Service or content
  • Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
  • Personal injury or property damage from your use
  • Unauthorized access to servers or data
  • Interruption or cessation of the Service
  • Bugs, viruses, or harmful code
  • User content, conduct, or submissions
  • Decisions to remove, not remove, feature, or not feature content
  • Technical failures, system unavailability, or data loss

THESE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO OUR AGREEMENT. WITHOUT THEM, I WOULDN'T PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.

Some jurisdictions don't allow limitation of certain damages, so some limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, my liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.


14. INDEMNIFICATION

You Agree to Protect Me

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold me harmless (including any moderators, contractors, or service providers acting on my behalf) from any and all:

  • Claims, demands, lawsuits, or proceedings
  • Liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees)

Arising from or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your content (including claims that it infringes rights, is defamatory, violates privacy, or causes harm)
  • Your violation of these Terms or any law or regulation
  • Your violation of any third-party rights (intellectual property, privacy, publicity, contract, etc.)
  • Your conduct on the Service (including interactions with other users)
  • Any breach of your representations or warranties
  • Any consequences resulting from your account (whether or not you authorized the activity)
  • Any claim by another user or third party related to your use of the Service

Your Responsibilities

You will:

  • Cooperate fully in the defense of any claim
  • Not settle any claim without my prior written consent
  • Pay all costs, damages, and attorneys' fees awarded against me

I reserve the right to:

  • Assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification
  • Require you to cooperate in my defense
  • Settle claims in my sole discretion

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.


15. DISPUTES

Try to Resolve Disputes First

Before filing any legal action, you must contact me at bmad.directory@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days. This is mandatory.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Venue

You agree that any legal action must be brought exclusively in the courts of California, USA, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

Time Limit on Claims

Any claim must be filed within one (1) year after it arises, or it's forever barred, regardless of any law to the contrary.

Waiver of Jury Trial

YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL for any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service.


16. GENERAL

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and me regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary, and the rest of the Terms remain in full effect.

No Waiver

My failure to enforce any right doesn't waive that right. Any waiver must be in writing.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. I may assign them at any time without restriction or notice.

No Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, employment, agency, or joint venture.

Force Majeure

I'm not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond my reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, pandemics, strikes, internet failures, server failures, or any other cause beyond my control.

Survival

Sections that by their nature should survive (license grants, disclaimers, indemnification, liability limitations, disputes) survive termination.

Changes to These Terms (Repeated for Emphasis)

I may change these Terms at any time, for any reason, without notice. Changes take effect immediately when posted. You're responsible for checking these Terms regularly. Continued use means acceptance of changes.

Contact

For questions or concerns:
Email: bmad.directory@gmail.com


ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using this Service, you acknowledge that:

  • You've read and understood these Terms
  • You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You're at least 13 years old
  • You accept all risks associated with using the Service
  • I'm not liable for any harm, loss, or damage arising from your use
  • You're solely responsible for your content and conduct
  • Your use is at your own risk

Last Updated: November 1, 2025
This is an independently operated service. These Terms may change at any time.