Terms of Service

Last updated: July 25, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Vyges platform, website, and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Vyges services, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you are using our services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

Vyges provides a platform for:

• Discovering, publishing, and managing hardware IP blocks
• Metadata validation and compliance checking
• Developer tools and CLI utilities
• IP catalog and marketplace services
• Community collaboration and documentation

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of our platform, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your account credentials secure
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. User Content and Submissions

IP Block Submissions

When you submit IP blocks or metadata to our platform, you:

• Grant us a license to host, display, and distribute your content
• Represent that you have the right to submit such content
• Agree that your submissions comply with applicable licenses
• Understand that your content may be publicly accessible

Content Standards

You agree not to submit content that:

• Violates intellectual property rights
• Contains malicious code or security vulnerabilities
• Is illegal, harmful, or objectionable
• Infringes on privacy or data protection rights

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

Vyges and its licensors retain all rights, title, and interest in:

• The Vyges platform and website
• Our proprietary software and tools
• Vyges trademarks, logos, and branding
• Platform documentation and specifications

Your Rights

You retain ownership of your IP blocks and content. By submitting content, you grant Vyges a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our services.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Use our services to distribute malware or harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable services but cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Compatibility with all hardware or software
• Accuracy of IP block validation or compliance checks
• Availability of specific features or functionality

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vyges shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vyges, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated. You may terminate your account at any time. We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].

12. Changes to Terms

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. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: