Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 12, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Awesome Directories! By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.
Awesome Directories is an open-source project licensed under the Apache 2.0 License. The source code is publicly available and contributions are welcome.
2. Service Description
Awesome Directories provides a curated database of launch directories for SaaS products and startups. Our service includes:
- Searchable directory of 388+ launch platforms
- Quality metrics including Domain Ratings and SEO data
- User authentication via Google and GitHub OAuth
- Community features (submissions, favorites, voting, reviews)
- Export functionality (PDF/CSV)
3. Open Source "As-Is" Disclaimer
THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
As an open-source project, Awesome Directories is provided without warranty of any kind, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy or completeness of directory information
- Availability or uptime of the service
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
4. User Accounts & Authentication
To access certain features, you must create an account using OAuth authentication via Google or GitHub.
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your OAuth provider account
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us of any unauthorized use
5. User Conduct & Community Guidelines
When using Awesome Directories, you agree NOT to:
- Submit false, misleading, or spam directory submissions
- Manipulate voting systems or artificially inflate ratings
- Post abusive, harassing, or inappropriate content
- Scrape or harvest user data without permission
- Use automated tools (bots) without authorization
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
- Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.
6. Directory Submissions & User Content
When you submit directories or content:
- You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license
- You confirm you have the right to submit the content
- You agree your submission doesn't infringe third-party rights
- Approved submissions become part of the public open-source dataset
7. Intellectual Property
The Awesome Directories source code is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License. However:
- The "Awesome Directories" name and branding remain our property
- Directory data is collected from public sources
- User-generated content is publicly accessible
- Third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AWESOME DIRECTORIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
As a free, community-driven open-source project, we provide this service without charge and cannot be held liable for its use or results.
9. Changes to Service & Terms
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service
- Update these Terms of Service with or without notice
- Change our data sources, features, or service providers
- Implement rate limits or usage restrictions
10. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service:
By using Awesome Directories, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Thank you for being part of our open-source community!