Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By installing and using Gecko Guard ("the extension"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the extension.

These Terms apply to all users of Gecko Guard, regardless of how or where you obtained the extension.

Use License

Open Source License

Gecko Guard is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to:

• Use the extension for personal or commercial purposes
• Modify the source code
• Distribute the extension or modified versions
• Incorporate the code into other projects

Attribution

While not required by the MIT License, we appreciate attribution when you use, modify, or distribute Gecko Guard or its code.

No Warranty

The extension is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. See the MIT License for full terms.

User Responsibilities

Proper Use

You agree to use Gecko Guard responsibly:

• For legitimate privacy protection purposes
• In compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Without attempting to circumvent website security measures
• Without using the extension to engage in illegal activities

Browser Compatibility

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring your browser is compatible with the extension
• Keeping your browser updated to supported versions
• Understanding that some websites may not function properly with privacy protections enabled

Updates and Modifications

You acknowledge that:

• The extension may update automatically through your browser
• Features may change or be removed in updates
• We may discontinue the extension at any time

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the extension to violate any laws or regulations
• Attempt to reverse engineer compiled portions for malicious purposes
• Use the extension to harm others or their computer systems
• Redistribute the extension claiming it as your own original work
• Remove or modify copyright notices in the source code
• Use the extension to circumvent paid services or paywalls in violation of terms of service

Privacy and Data

No Data Collection

We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Local Processing

All extension functionality operates locally on your device. You are responsible for:

• Understanding that privacy protections work within browser limitations
• Recognizing that no privacy tool provides 100% protection
• Using additional privacy measures as appropriate for your needs

Disclaimer of Warranties

As-Is Provision

Gecko Guard is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or completeness
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

No Guarantee of Privacy

While the extension aims to enhance your privacy, we make no guarantees that:

• All tracking will be blocked
• Your identity will be completely anonymous
• Websites cannot detect the extension's use
• Your privacy is completely protected in all circumstances

Limitation of Liability

No Liability for Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the developers and contributors of Gecko Guard shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from website incompatibility
• Issues arising from use or inability to use the extension
• Security breaches or privacy violations

User Responsibility

You acknowledge that you use the extension at your own risk and are solely responsible for any consequences.

Third-Party Services

Browser Stores

If you download the extension from Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, or other browser extension stores, you are also subject to their respective terms of service.

Websites and Services

Your use of the extension on third-party websites does not modify or supersede those websites' terms of service. You remain bound by the terms of websites you visit.

Intellectual Property

Open Source Code

The source code is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file in the project repository for full terms.

Trademarks

The Gecko Guard name and logo are project assets. Use of these marks should include appropriate attribution to the project.

Community Contributions

Code Contributions

By contributing code to the project, you:

• Grant the project rights to use your contribution under the MIT License
• Confirm you have the right to make the contribution
• Agree your contribution may be modified or removed at any time

Bug Reports and Feedback

Feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions you provide may be used to improve the extension without compensation or attribution requirements.

Changes to Terms

Modification Rights

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.

Continued Use

Your continued use of the extension after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Notification

Significant changes may be announced through:

• The extension's update notes
• Project website announcements
• GitHub repository notifications

Termination

Your Rights

You may stop using the extension at any time by uninstalling it from your browser. Uninstalling removes all local data stored by the extension.

Project Rights

We may discontinue the extension or remove it from distribution channels at any time without notice or liability.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to open-source software. Disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation within the open-source community.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

• Email: contact@privacygecko.com
• GitHub: Open an Issue