Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using RTFM.guide (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our Service.Definitions
“Service”: RTFM.guide website and all related features “User”, “You”, “Your”: Person accessing or using the Service “Content”: Guides, comments, and any material posted on the Service “We”, “Us”, “Our”: RTFM.guide and its operatorsEligibility
To use this Service, you must:- Be at least 13 years old
- Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
- Provide accurate registration information
Account Registration
Creating an Account
Requirements:- Valid email address
- Unique password
- Accurate information
- Email verification
- Keep your password secure
- Notify us of unauthorized access
- Maintain accurate account information
- Not share your account with others
- You may delete your account anytime
- We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations
- Termination doesn’t affect these Terms’ survival provisions
Acceptable Use
You May
✅ Create and share original guides ✅ Comment constructively on content ✅ Use content for personal learning ✅ Share links to guides ✅ Report violationsYou May NOT
- ❌ Post spam or promotional content
- ❌ Harass or threaten others
- ❌ Share malicious code
- ❌ Plagiarize or infringe copyright
- ❌ Impersonate others
- ❌ Attempt to hack or exploit the Service
- ❌ Use automated tools to scrape content (without permission)
- ❌ Violate any laws
Content Ownership and License
Your Content
Perpetual License Grant: By posting content to RTFM.guide, you grant us:- Worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable license: Content submitted becomes our property
- Right to use, reproduce, and distribute: We can host, display, modify, and share your content
- Right to create derivative works: For Service operation and improvement
- Right to sublicense: To other users and third parties
- Commercial use: Including but not limited to advertising, promotional materials, and partnerships
- Always attribute guides to you, the original author
- Link to your profile and provided social channels
- Display your name prominently on your content
- Maintain attribution even if content is shared or adapted
- Your social channels violate our Community Guidelines
- Your profile contains prohibited content
- Legal requirements mandate removal
- You are banned for serious violations
- Viewed by anyone
- Linked to freely
- Used for personal learning
- Shared with attribution (as displayed on the Service)
- You retain the right to post your content elsewhere
- You can request content removal (but license remains)
- You can update attribution information
Our Content
The Service itself (design, code, trademarks) is owned by RTFM.guide:- Protected by copyright and trademark law
- Not licensed to you except as necessary to use the Service
- May not be copied, modified, or distributed
Content Guidelines
All content must comply with our Community Guidelines.Prohibited Content
- Illegal content
- Malware or harmful code
- Explicit sexual content
- Hate speech or harassment
- Spam or deceptive content
- Copyright violations
- Private information (doxxing)
Enforcement
We may:- Remove violating content
- Suspend or ban accounts
- Report illegal activity to authorities
- Preserve evidence for legal proceedings
Intellectual Property
Copyright Policy
We respect copyright law and expect users to do the same. Infringement Reports: If you believe content infringes your copyright:- Email: dmca@rtfm.guide
- Include:
- Description of copyrighted work
- Location of infringing content
- Your contact information
- Good faith statement
- Statement of accuracy
- Electronic signature
Disclaimers
Service “As Is”
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING:- No warranty of accuracy, completeness, or currentness
- No warranty of uninterrupted or error-free service
- No warranty regarding security or data loss
- No warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
Beta Status
During beta:- Features may change without notice
- Data may be lost or reset
- Service may be interrupted
- Bugs and errors are expected
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: We Are Not Liable For:- Lost profits or data
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Errors in user-generated content
- Third-party actions
- Service interruptions
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Death or personal injury from negligence
- Violations of consumer protection laws
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RTFM.guide from claims arising from:- Your use of the Service
- Your content
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of others’ rights
Content Accuracy
User-Generated Content: Guides are created by users, not us. We don’t:- Verify technical accuracy
- Test code examples
- Endorse any particular approach
- Guarantee security or best practices
- Test code in safe environments
- Verify information from multiple sources
- Use your professional judgment
- Keep backups before making changes
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using the Service, you also agree to the Privacy Policy.Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to:- Modify or discontinue features
- Change pricing (if we introduce paid features)
- Update these Terms
- Suspend service for maintenance
Termination
By You
- Delete your account anytime
- Stop using the Service
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:- Violate these Terms
- Engage in harmful behavior
- Are inactive for extended periods
- For legal or safety reasons
Effect of Termination
- Access immediately revoked
- Content may be deleted after grace period
- Some provisions survive (liability, indemnification)
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by United Kingdom law, without regard to conflict of law provisions.Informal Resolution
Before filing a claim:- Contact us at legal@rtfm.guide
- Describe the issue
- Propose a solution
- Allow 30 days for response
Exceptions
You may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify.General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement.Severability
If any provision is invalid, the rest remains in effect.No Waiver
Failure to enforce a right doesn’t waive it.Assignment
You can’t transfer these Terms. We may assign them to a successor.Force Majeure
We’re not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our control.Headings
Section headings are for convenience only.Beta-Specific Terms
During beta testing: Data Loss: We may reset or lose data without notice Downtime: Extended outages may occur Feature Changes: Features may change or be removed No SLA: No service level agreement or uptime guarantee Feedback: We may use your feedback without compensation Your Acceptance: By using the beta, you accept these limitations.Export Control
You agree not to export or re-export the Service in violation of export control laws.Contact Information
General Inquiries: support@rtfm.guide Legal Matters: legal@rtfm.guide Copyright/DMCA: dmca@rtfm.guide Privacy: privacy@rtfm.guide Security: security@rtfm.guideChanges to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time: Notice:- Posted on website 30 days before effective
- Email to registered users for material changes
- Notification banner on Service
- Continue using (acceptance)
- Delete account before effective date (rejection)
Questions? Contact legal@rtfm.guide Download PDF: Terms of Service PDF (coming soon) By using RTFM.guide, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.