Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Important: By accessing and using this website (ocms.tech) and the Opossum CMS software, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website or software.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ocms.tech (the "Site") and downloading or using the Opossum CMS software (the "Software"), you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms apply to all users, whether registered, unregistered, contributors, or developers.

If you do not accept these Terms, you may not use the Site or Software. Your continued use implies acceptance of any updates to these Terms.

Definitions

  • "We," "Us," "Our," "oCMS": Opossum CMS, the open-source project
  • "Site": The website at https://ocms.tech/
  • "Software": The Opossum CMS source code and compiled binaries
  • "You," "User," "Your": Any individual or entity accessing the Site or using the Software
  • "Content": All text, images, code, documentation, and other materials on the Site or in the Software

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful purposes, including:

  • Accessing documentation and tutorials
  • Downloading the Software
  • Contributing to the open-source project (subject to contribution guidelines)
  • Reporting bugs and security issues
  • Joining community discussions

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Use the Site for any illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or systems (hacking)
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or security
  • Scrape, crawl, or download content in bulk without permission
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or maintainers
  • Spam or send unsolicited messages
  • Violate any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy)

Account Responsibility

If you create an account on the Site or GitHub, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
  • All activity that occurs under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Software License

Open-Source License

The Opossum CMS Software is provided under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). This means:

You can:
✓ Use the Software for any purpose (commercial or personal)
✓ Study how the Software works and modify it
✓ Distribute copies of the Software
✓ Distribute modified versions of the Software

You must:
✓ Include the original license and copyright notice
✓ State changes you made to the source code
✓ Distribute derivative works under the same GPLv3 license (copyleft)
✓ Make the source code available when distributing binaries

You get:
✓ No warranty (provided "as-is")
✓ No liability (see Limitation of Liability)

You cannot:
✗ Sublicense or change the license of derivative works
✗ Distribute derivative works under a proprietary license

For full license details, see the LICENSE file in the GitHub repository.

No Warranty

The Software is provided "AS-IS" without any warranty of any kind. See Disclaimers for details.

Contributions

If you contribute code, documentation, or other content to the oCMS project:

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your contribution
  • You represent that you own or have the right to contribute the material
  • You agree that your contribution is subject to the GPLv3 License

See our CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution guidelines.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

  • Opossum CMS Software: Licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). Contributors retain copyright.
  • Site Content: Documentation, branding, logos, and website content are the property of the oCMS project or its licensors
  • Third-Party Content: Trademarks, logos, and third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners

Permitted Use

You may use Site Content for:

  • Personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Learning and reference
  • Creating derivative works (respecting the GPLv3 License)

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Remove copyright, trademark, or license notices
  • Use oCMS branding without permission (except for referring to the Software itself)
  • Claim ownership of oCMS code or content
  • Use trademarks (e.g., "Opossum CMS") in a manner that could confuse users

Trademark

The "Opossum CMS" name and logo are used to identify the project. You may not use these trademarks in a way that:

  • Suggests endorsement or affiliation without permission
  • Implies ownership or control
  • Is misleading or deceptive

For trademark usage questions, contact webmaster@ocms.tech.

User-Generated Content

Your Responsibility

If you submit content to the Site or project (e.g., bug reports, code, comments, pull requests), you are responsible for:

  • Ensuring it does not violate any laws or third-party rights
  • Not submitting content that is defamatory, obscene, or abusive
  • Not submitting malicious code or vulnerabilities (except through responsible disclosure)

Our Rights

By submitting content, you grant us:

  • A non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use your content
  • The right to edit, modify, or remove content (especially if it violates these Terms)
  • The right to include your contribution in the Software under the GPLv3 License

No Endorsement

We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted content. We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or flag content that violates these Terms.

Security Reporting

If you discover a security vulnerability, DO NOT post it publicly. Instead, email webmaster@ocms.tech with details. We'll work with you to fix the issue and provide credit.

Disclaimers

AS-IS Disclaimer

The Site and Software are provided "AS-IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights
  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
IMPORTANT: You use the Site and Software at your own risk. The Software is provided free of charge, and we make no guarantees about its functionality or suitability for your needs.

Third-Party Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or availability of external sites
  • Your interactions with third parties
  • Third-party privacy policies or terms

Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms.

Limitation of Documentation

While we strive to keep documentation accurate, we make no warranty that documentation is:

  • Complete or up-to-date
  • Suitable for your use case
  • Free from errors or omissions

You should verify documentation and test the Software before deploying in production.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are NOT liable for:

  • Indirect Damages: Lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, lost opportunities, business interruption
  • Consequential Damages: Any damage that arises indirectly from your use of the Site or Software
  • Punitive Damages: Any penalty damages

Direct Damage Cap: Even if we are found liable for direct damages, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (which is likely $0, since the Software is free).

EXAMPLE: If the Software causes a data loss, we are not liable for the lost data, lost revenue from downtime, or the cost to recover that data. You should maintain your own backups and insurance.

Essential Service Limitation

If you're using oCMS for a critical or essential service, you are solely responsible for:

  • Implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms
  • Maintaining backups
  • Testing disaster recovery procedures
  • Obtaining appropriate insurance coverage

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the oCMS project, its contributors, maintainers, and operators from any claims, damages, or costs arising from:

  • Your use of the Site or Software
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights
  • Content you submitted or generated
  • Your modifications to the Software

This includes attorney fees, court costs, and settlement amounts (reasonable and proportional to your violations).

Termination

Right to Terminate

We may, at our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to the Site if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in illegal activity
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten others
  • Post malware or malicious content

Termination may be immediate and without notice for severe violations.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Site is immediately revoked
  • Your account and content may be deleted
  • Our licenses and obligations cease
  • Limitation of Liability and Indemnification survive termination

Software Use After Termination

If your Site account is terminated, you may still use the Software under the GPLv3 License (unless the termination is for license violation).

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the primary oCMS maintainers are located, without regard to conflict of law principles. Since oCMS is an international open-source project, disputes may be resolved through:

  • Negotiation: First, try to resolve disputes directly via email
  • Informal Dispute Resolution: If negotiation fails, consider mediation
  • Binding Arbitration: For disputes that cannot be resolved informally, either party may pursue binding arbitration (see Dispute Resolution)

Jurisdiction Note

Because oCMS operates internationally and you may be in any jurisdiction, we prefer to resolve disputes outside formal courts when possible. However, either party may pursue legal action in the courts of their respective jurisdictions.

International Project: oCMS is used globally. These Terms attempt to be fair to users in all jurisdictions while respecting the GPLv3 License and open-source principles.

Dispute Resolution

Steps for Resolving Disputes

  1. Contact Us: Email webmaster@ocms.tech with your concern. Include detailed information about the dispute.
  2. Negotiation: We'll work with you in good faith to resolve the issue (typically 30 days).
  3. Escalation: If unresolved, either party may escalate to formal mediation or arbitration.
  4. Arbitration: Binding arbitration will be conducted according to rules agreed upon by both parties.

No Class Actions

You agree that any arbitration or legal action is on an individual basis. You may not pursue class action claims or consolidate multiple claims. This protects both users and the oCMS project from frivolous lawsuits.

Injunctive Relief

Notwithstanding arbitration, either party may seek injunctive relief (cease-and-desist) in court for violations of intellectual property rights or confidentiality.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when posted to this page. Material changes will be announced via:

  • A prominent notice on the Site
  • Email notification (if you're subscribed to updates)
  • A new version number with date

Your continued use of the Site or Software after changes implies acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms regularly (at least annually).

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Contact Us

For questions, disputes, or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:

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These Terms & Conditions are effective as of March 24, 2026. By using ocms.tech and the Opossum CMS Software, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.