Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using Elgg's social networking platform.

1. Introduction

Elgg is an open-source platform provided by the Elgg Foundation. By accessing or using our services, you agree to these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

2. License

The Elgg software is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPL). This means you can:

  • Use, modify, and distribute the software freely
  • Access the complete source code
  • Contribute improvements back to the community

3. Community Standards

All users must conduct themselves with:

  • Respect and professionalism
  • Zero tolerance for hate speech
  • Anti-harassment policies

4. Intellectual Property

Content you post remains your intellectual property. You grant Elgg a non-exclusive license to distribute and display content through our platform. We do not claim ownership of user-generated content.

5. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Delete content violating these terms
  • Suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations
  • Modify or discontinue services at any time

6. Liability

Elgg is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. The Elgg Foundation shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the platform, including but not limited to data loss or operational disruptions.