Legal
Terms of Service
Effective Date: April 6, 2026
1. Overview
GitScan is a platform that allows users to discover, submit, promote, and track GitHub repositories.
By accessing or using GitScan, you agree to these Terms of Service.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use GitScan.
By using the platform, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
3. Accounts
To access certain features, you must create an account.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Keep your login credentials secure
- Be responsible for all activity under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
4. Repository Listings
- Users can submit GitHub repositories to be listed publicly
- GitScan may reuse existing listings to avoid duplicates
- Listings are based on publicly available GitHub data
We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness of repository data.
5. Claiming Repositories
- Users may claim ownership of a repository listing via GitHub authentication
- Claimed listings can be edited and managed through the dashboard
- GitScan reserves the right to revoke claims in cases of abuse or disputes
6. Rankings & Visibility
GitScan uses internal algorithms to rank repositories based on factors such as:
- Growth and momentum
- User engagement (e.g. boosts)
- Platform activity
We do not guarantee ranking positions or visibility.
7. Promotions & Paid Features
GitScan may offer promotional tools, including:
- Featured placements
- Increased visibility across the platform
- Inclusion in email campaigns
All purchases (when enabled) are subject to separate pricing and terms. We reserve the right to modify or remove promotional features at any time.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Submit false or misleading information
- Manipulate rankings, boosts, or engagement
- Use bots or automation to abuse the platform
- Violate any applicable laws
We may suspend or remove content or accounts that violate these rules.
9. Intellectual Property
- You retain ownership of your content
- By submitting content, you grant GitScan a license to display and distribute it on the platform
- GitScan branding, design, and content are owned by us and may not be copied without permission
10. Email Communications
By creating an account, you agree to receive:
- Weekly trending repository newsletters
- Product updates and platform communications
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
11. Disclaimer
GitScan is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee:
- Accuracy of data
- Availability of the platform
- Specific outcomes from using the service
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GitScan is not liable for:
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Loss of data, revenue, or opportunities
- Any issues arising from use of the platform
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access at any time for violations of these terms.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform means you accept the updated terms.
15. Contact
For support or questions: hello@gitscan.co