Terms of Service

Effective 3 Aug 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By requesting or using an account on any system operated under the synql.xyz domain (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 years old if you reside in the European Economic Area) to hold an account.
• Users under the applicable age must have a parent or legal guardian create and manage the account on their behalf.
• You represent that you are legally permitted to use the Service under the laws of your jurisdiction.

3. Account Registration

• Sign‑ups may be automated or manually approved at our discretion.
• You will supply a valid email address or Discord ID and an SSH public key; we generate an initial password which you must change on first login.
• You are responsible for keeping credentials confidential. Do not share your login.

4. Resource Limits

The Service provides modest CPU, memory, and disk resources intended for educational and personal experimentation. We may adjust quotas at any time to preserve system stability.

5. Acceptable Use

You must not:

• Run cryptocurrency mining, spam campaigns, denial‑of‑service tools, or any activity that harms others or the network.
• Host or distribute illegal, NSFW, commercial, or otherwise prohibited content.
• Install malicious software or knowingly operate with compromised credentials.

We reserve the right to investigate abuse and will handle incidents on a case‑by‑case basis, including warning, suspension, or termination.

6. Donations & Perks

The Service is funded primarily by its founder. Voluntary donations are welcome; donors may receive small non‑essential perks (e.g., a thank‑you note or slightly larger quota) at our discretion.

7. Backups & Data Retention

Snapshot backups run daily and include user home directories. Backup copies are stored on‑site and off‑site within Texas for up to seven (7) days.

8. Termination & Data Deletion

• You may request account deletion at any time. We strive to remove live data within a few days and from backups within thirty (30) days.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or endanger system stability.

9. Disclaimer of Warranty

The Service is provided as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding uptime, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, synql.xyz and its operators shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Governing Law

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

12. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises, contact us first so we can seek an informal resolution. Because we are a small volunteer project, formal litigation is discouraged; however, any unresolved claim shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Notice of changes will appear in the system MOTD, on the website, and via Discord/Matrix at least fourteen (14) days before they take effect.

Last updated 3 Aug 2025