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Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of GitWatchman and constitute a legally binding agreement between you and our service.

Effective Date: December 14, 2025
Last Updated: August 29, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using GitWatchman, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our service.

These terms apply to all users, visitors, and others who access or use the service.

2. Service Description

GitWatchman is an independent monitoring service that allows users to track new releases from GitHub repositories and receive email notifications when updates are available.

Our service is designed to help developers stay informed about the latest releases from their favorite open-source projects.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To use our service, you must create an account by authenticating through GitHub or Google. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. Acceptable Use

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

  • Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Use the service to monitor private repositories without permission
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

For complete details, please review our Acceptable Use Policy.

5. Service Limitations

Our service is subject to the following limitations:

  • Maximum of 5 repositories per user account
  • Monitoring limited to public GitHub repositories
  • Service availability subject to GitHub API limitations
  • Email notifications sent only for new releases
  • Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance
  • GitHub API rate limits may affect monitoring frequency

6. 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.

By using our service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by GitWatchman and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our service, but grant us a license to use it for service provision.

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

  • Service code, design, and user interface
  • Branding, logos, and trademarks
  • Documentation and technical specifications
  • Proprietary algorithms and monitoring systems

7.2 Your Content

  • Repository monitoring preferences
  • Notification settings and email preferences
  • Account profile information
  • Feedback and suggestions for improvements

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Our service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Accuracy of release information
  • Timeliness of notifications
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers
  • 100% uptime or availability
  • Real-time monitoring accuracy

In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

8.1 Service Availability

Service availability depends on various factors including GitHub API status, internet connectivity, and our infrastructure. We strive for high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.

8.2 Data Accuracy

All repository data comes from GitHub's public APIs. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information.

9. User Responsibilities

As a user of our service, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account
  • Providing accurate and up-to-date information
  • Complying with GitHub's terms of service
  • Not exceeding the 5 repository limit
  • Using the service for lawful purposes only
  • Reporting any security concerns immediately
  • Keeping your email address current for notifications

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately, and we may delete your account and data.

10.1 Account Deletion

  • All monitored repositories will be removed
  • Account data will be permanently deleted
  • Email notifications will stop immediately
  • No refunds for terminated accounts

10.2 Data Retention After Termination

  • Account data deleted within 30 days
  • Backup data retained for 90 days
  • Anonymized analytics data may be retained

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved in the courts of Italy.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

12.1 Notification of Changes

  • Email notification for material changes
  • Dashboard notification for all changes
  • Updated terms posted on our website
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance

12.2 Material Changes

  • Changes to service limitations
  • Modifications to user rights
  • Updates to data handling practices
  • Changes to pricing or features

13. Third-Party Trademarks and Disclaimers

GitWatchman is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected with GitHub, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates.

GitHub Trademark Notice

"GitHub", the GitHub logo (including the Octocat and Invertocat marks), and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are registered trademarks of GitHub, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Nominative Fair Use

Our use of the term "GitHub" throughout this website and service is solely for the purpose of accurately describing the functionality of GitWatchman (i.e., monitoring releases from GitHub repositories). This constitutes nominative fair use and does not imply any endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship by GitHub, Inc.

API Usage and Compliance

GitWatchman accesses GitHub's public API in accordance with GitHub's Terms of Service and API Terms of Service. We make no warranties regarding GitHub's services, data availability, or API functionality. Any changes to GitHub's API or terms may affect the functionality of our service.

Other Trademarks

"Git" is a registered trademark of Software Freedom Conservancy, Inc. "Google" is a registered trademark of Google LLC. All other trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos mentioned on this website are the property of their respective owners. Use of these marks does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

14. Contact Information

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

Email: contact@gitwatchman.com
Contact Page: www.gitwatchman.com/contact
Response Time: Within 5 business days