Terms of Service

Introduction:

We are signal.fyi, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). The following terms and conditions (collectively, these "Terms of Service") apply to your use of signal.fyi (the “Website”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or the Website and the signal.fyi app (the “App”).

Acknowledgment

Please read the Terms of Service carefully because your access to and use of the Website and the App are conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These Terms of Service apply to all visitors to the Website and users of the App.

BY ACCESSING THE WEBSITE OR USING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DISAGREE WITH ANY PART OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS THE WEBSITE OR USE THE APP.

Changes to the Terms of Service and the App

The Company reserves the right to update the App and these Terms of Service from time to time, at our discretion. Please refer to the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms of Service for the effective date. By continuing to access or use the Website or the App after a revision becomes effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the revised terms, in whole or in part, then you must immediately stop using the Website and the App.

Representations and Warranties

As a precondition to your use of the App and/or the Website, you represent and warrant that to the Company that:

• you are over the age of 18;
• you are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a “terrorist supporting” country; and
• you are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

If any of the representations or warranties above are false, you are prohibited from using the App or accessing the Website.

Accessing the App

The Company cannot and does not guarantee that your access to the App or the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free.

To access the App, you must install the signal.fyi app via the GitHub marketplace. Upon installation, you will be required to grant specific permissions for the App to function correctly, as outlined in the GitHub App Permissions section below.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your accounts. You agree to notify the Company immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

We employ a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, but no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. The Company uses commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information but does not guarantee its absolute security.

GitHub App Permissions

In order to provide and improve its services, the Company requires certain permissions when the App is installed on your GitHub repositories. These permissions are essential for the functionality of the App and are used in accordance with our commitment to privacy and security. The specific permissions required are:

• Contents (Read and Write): This permission allows the App to access and interact with the content of your repositories and is required to create Pull Requests. This includes the ability to read and modify Dockerfiles and commit changes.
• Pull Requests (Read and Write): This permission enables the App to create and manage Pull Requests in your repositories.
• Metadata (Read Only; Mandatory): This permission is a default/mandatory configuration which enables the App to read metadata.
• Webhooks (Read and Write): This permission is required for the App to handle post receive webhooks associated with the Pull Requests it creates.

These permissions are used solely for the intended functionality of the App.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content, code, design, graphics, and other materials related to www.signal.fyi are protected under intellectual property law. signal.fyi owns all rights to our web content, including but not limited to text, images, software, and logos. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution of any content from this App is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. Our policy is to investigate and respond to any claim alleging that use of the App infringes on owned intellectual property. If you are an intellectual property owner and you believe that infringement on your intellectual property is taking place through or using the App, you must submit your notice in writing to our Support email and include a detailed description of the alleged infringement. You may be held accountable for damages (including reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees) for misrepresenting your ownership of such intellectual property or that infringement on your intellectual property is taking place through or using the App.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company. The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Limitation on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR THE APP, OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE), EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY IN ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE IS LIMITED TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE OR THE APP DURING THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY OR, IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID ANYTHING FOR ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE OR THE APP, FIFTY DOLLARS AND 00/100 CENTS ($50.00) USD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these jurisdictions, each party's liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or disputes arising out of or in connection with your use of the App or Website, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company at its Support email.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements between you and the Company shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without reference to its choice-of-law provisions. Any disputes related to these Terms of Service will be resolved in the state or federal courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and you expressly consent to the jurisdiction of these courts.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the App will cease immediately.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish its objectives to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

The Company’s failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms of Service shall not affect its ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Contact Us:

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

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how signal.fyi, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), the author and provider of the signal.fyi app (the “App”), may collect, use, and share your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant U.S. privacy legislation, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

The Company reserves the right to change or modify this Policy without notice by posting any changes or modifications to this page. All revisions are effective immediately upon posting. You are advised to review this Policy periodically for any changes.

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data.

1. Data Controller

SIGNAL.FYI, INC.

contact@signal.fyi

2. Data We May Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• GitHub Profile Information: Username, email address, and other profile details that you provide to GitHub.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App.
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.

3. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through:

• Direct Interactions: When you contact us directly.
• Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive personal data about you from third parties, such as GitHub, when you engage with the App.

4. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

• Performance of a Contract: To provide the services you have requested.
• Legitimate Interests: To manage our relationship with you, improve the App, and enhance user experience.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with any legal or regulatory requirements.
• Consent: Where you have provided consent for us to process your data.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with the following third parties:

• Service Providers: Who provide IT and system administration services.
• Professional Advisers: Including lawyers, bankers, auditors, and insurers who provide consultancy, banking, legal, insurance, and accounting services.
• Regulators: Where we are required to do so by law.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer your personal data to the involved parties.

6. Data Security

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. Access to your personal data is limited to our employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a business need to know.

7. Data Rentention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and U.S. privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

A. GDPR Rights

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: You have the right to request correction of the personal data we hold about you.
• Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another party.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where we are relying on a legitimate interest.

B. CCPA Rights

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

C. VCDPA Rights

• Access: You have the right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data and to access such data.
• Correction: You have the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Data Portability: You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable and readily usable format.
• Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

Contact Us:

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Support.

End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE

This End User License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and signal.fyi, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), the author and provider of the signal.fyi app (the “App”), which includes computer software, and may include associated media, printed materials, and online or electronic documentation.

By installing, copying, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using the App, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and our Terms of Service. If you do not accept our terms, do not install or use the App.

The Company reserves the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement without notice. All revisions are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to and continued use of the App.

1. Grant of License

The Company grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use the App solely for your personal or internal business purposes under the terms of this Agreement.

Nothing in this Agreement should be interpreted to restrict third-party terms, including GitHub Marketplace’s Terms of Service. You must ensure that you comply with applicable third-party terms and conditions.

You acknowledge and agree that the App is provided under license, and not sold, to you. You do not acquire any ownership interest in the App under this Agreement, or any other rights other than to use the App, subject to all terms, conditions, and restrictions of this Agreement.

2. License Restrictions

You shall not:

• copy the App, except as expressly permitted by this Agreement;
• modify, translate, adapt, or otherwise create derivative works or improvements, whether or not patentable, of the App;
• reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to the source code of the App or any part thereof; or
• rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the App, or any features or functionality of the App, to any third party for any reason.

3. App Updates

The App may receive updates, including but not limited to bug fixes, patches, enhanced functions, missing plugins, and new versions, via GitHub. By accepting this Agreement, you consent to receive such updates automatically. The Company does not guarantee that the App will be updated on any regular schedule, but it will endeavor to provide updates as it sees fit.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The App is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Company or its licensors own all right, title, and interest in and to the App, including all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property rights therein.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APP IS PROVIDED TO YOU “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE APP, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE. WITHOUT LIMITATION TO THE FOREGOING, THE COMPANY PROVIDES NO WARRANTY OR UNDERTAKING, AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND THAT THE APP WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULTS, BE COMPATIBLE OR WORK WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE, APPLICATIONS, SYSTEMS OR SERVICES, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, MEET ANY PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY STANDARDS OR BE ERROR FREE OR THAT ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED.

6. Limitation on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE), EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF THE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY IN ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED THE APP IS LIMITED TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR ACCESS TO THE APP DURING THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY OR, IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID ANYTHING FOR ACCESS TO THE APP, FIFTY DOLLARS AND 00/100 CENTS ($50.00) USD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these jurisdictions, each party's liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors and assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating to your use or misuse of the App or your breach of this Agreement.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements between you and the Company shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without reference to its choice-of-law provisions. Any disputes related to these Terms of Service will be resolved in the state or federal courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and you expressly consent to the jurisdiction of these courts.

9. Termination

The term of this Agreement begins when you install or begin use of the App and continues in effect until terminated as provided herein. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by uninstalling the App and destroying all copies of the App in your possession. The Agreement will also terminate immediately without notice from the Company if you fail to comply with any of its provisions. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under this Agreement will also terminate and you must cease all use of the App and destroy all copies of the App in your possession. Termination will not limit any of the Company’s rights or remedies at law or in equity.

10. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish its objectives to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

11. Waiver

The Company’s failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under this Agreement shall not affect its ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

12. User Data Handling

The App is designed to search repositories for Dockerfiles within source code. To perform this function, the App requires read and write access to create pull requests from these files. The Company commits to accessing only the necessary files for the stated purpose and will not use this access to collect, store, or distribute personal information or proprietary data without user consent. Users concerned about privacy and data handling are encouraged to review the Company’s Privacy Policy for detailed information on its data practices.

13. Customer Support

Customer support for the App is provided through GitHub. You are encouraged to report issues, ask questions, and contribute to the community knowledge base. The Company monitors this repository and may provide support directly. This public support model is designed to enable community learning and sharing of solutions.

If you have any other questions or comments about this End User License Agreement, please contact us at Support.