Terms of Use

1. Welcome

The Rust toolchain is an open-source software development project that allows you to compile and run Rust code on multiple platform. By using this toolchain, you agree to comply with these terms of service.

  • Use our tools responsibly
  • Follow our usage policies
  • Contact support if issues arise

Important

By accessing and using any of our public repositories, services, or software, you agree to these terms in their entirety. This includes the Rust compiler (rustc), Cargo package manager, and all related tools in the toolchain.

2. Licensing and Usage Policy

Open Source License

All Rust core components are open source and available under the Apache 2.0 license with some exceptions. This includes:

  • Core language compiler (rustc)
  • Cargo package manager
  • Standard library components
  • Clippy and rustfmt utilities

Commercial users must obtain enterprise license for commercial closed-source applications.

Allowed Commercial Use

For commercial usage, you must comply with the following terms:

  • Must not modify source code without approval
  • Cannot resell software without explicit license agreement
  • Must provide attribution in source documentation
  • Must include license notices with all distributed software packages

Contact legal@toolchains.org for enterprise licensing.

3. Prohibited Use

Unauthorized Access

You agree to use the Rust toolchain lawfully and only for development and research purposes. This includes (but is not limited to):

  • Not using the toolchain for illegal activities
  • Not distributing modified versions that claim to be official
  • Not using our tools for spam propagation
  • Not reverse-engineering core engine components without explicit license

Security Violations

It is your responsibility to ensure your use of our tools complies with all local laws. This includes:

  • No bypassing authentication mechanisms
  • No attacking or testing production systems
  • No distribution of malware components
  • No unauthorized use of sandboxed environments

4. Limitations and Warranties

Use at Your Own Risk

We make no warranties about the toolchain and its usage. By using it, you accept any risks:

  • No warranties for commercial usage
  • No warranties for production environments
  • No warranties for long-term compatibility
  • No warranties for source code correctness

Important

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our toolchain signifies agreement to new terms.