Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DistroDB at https://distrodb.xyz (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please stop using the Site immediately.

The Site is operated by NSWEB OÜ (Reg. 17522369), a company registered in the European Union ("we", "us", "our").

2. Description of Service

DistroDB is an independent informational catalog of Linux distributions. We provide descriptions, technical specifications, screenshots, and links to official download sources maintained by third parties. We do not host, distribute, or modify any Linux distribution software ourselves.

3. Accuracy of Information

The information on the Site — including version numbers, package managers, release models, desktop environments, and download links — is provided for general informational purposes and is maintained on a best-effort basis.

Linux distributions change frequently. Information on the Site may be incomplete, out of date, or contain typographical or technical errors. We make no representation or warranty that any information is accurate, complete, or current at any given time. We reserve the right to update or remove any content without notice.

You should always verify critical information directly with the official website of the distribution before making decisions based on it.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT AND LINKS PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement;
• that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components;
• that any download link on the Site points to software that is safe, functional, complete, or free from defects;
• that any information on the Site is accurate, reliable, or up to date.

All software accessible via links on this Site is provided by its respective third-party developers under their own licenses and terms. You download and use such software entirely at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NSWEB OÜ (Reg. 17522369) AND ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT OR LINKS PROVIDED THROUGH IT.

This includes, without limitation, any loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, hardware damage, or any other loss or damage arising from:

• downloading, installing, or using any software linked from this Site;
• reliance on any information, specification, or data displayed on the Site;
• any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content of the Site;
• any unauthorised access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein.

Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed EUR 100.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including official distribution download pages and mirrors. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We do not endorse any third-party site, product, or service.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on the Site — including the DistroDB name, logo, design, and curated text — is owned by NSWEB OÜ (Reg. 17522369) and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

All Linux distribution names, logos, and trademarks displayed on this Site — including but not limited to Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch Linux, openSUSE, and others — are the property of their respective owners (e.g., Canonical Ltd., Red Hat Inc., the Debian Project). Their appearance on the Site is for identification and informational purposes only.

DistroDB is an independent catalog and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Canonical Ltd., Red Hat Inc., or any other Linux distribution creator or maintainer, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

8. User Submissions

When you submit a suggestion, correction, or contact message through the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and incorporate that submission into the Site's content for the purpose of improving the accuracy of the database. You confirm that your submission does not infringe any third-party rights.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
• scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site in a manner that places excessive load on our servers or circumvents rate limits;
• transmit unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or spam through our contact forms;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia and applicable European Union law. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Estonia, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights you may have under the law of your country of residence.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.

12. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, contact us at hello@distrodb.xyz or through the contact page.