Terms of Use

We do not guarantee that access to or use of this website or any services will be uninterrupted or error-free, and The Shekyl Foundation shall not be liable for any feature not being accessible or for any unavailability of its website and services. The website and its features may be expanded, limited, or modified at any time by The Shekyl Foundation to meet the needs of its Users, or for technical or other reasons, without advance notice or reason.

We may also, at our sole discretion and at any time, discontinue providing any or all of the website temporarily or permanently, with or without notice. To access some content or features, Users may need to update their hardware or software. The Shekyl Foundation assumes no responsibility for any failure to access the website or any services, partially or fully, whether due to the User’s system, the Internet network, or any other cause.

We do not provide information or services to minors. If you are under 18, you may only use this site with the active involvement of a parent, guardian, or other supervising adult.

This website does not provide individual or customised legal, tax, financial, or investment services. Since each individual’s situation is unique, a qualified professional should be consulted before making financial decisions.

Shekyl is designed to be used as a medium of exchange. Nothing on this website constitutes investment advice or a solicitation to buy, hold, invest in, own, or use Shekyl.

We make no guarantees as to the accuracy, thoroughness, or quality of the information on this website, which is provided only on an “AS-IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis at the User’s sole risk. Information may be provided by third parties, and The Shekyl Foundation shall not be responsible or liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the website content.

Some information may be relevant only in certain parts of the world, and may not be compliant with the laws, regulations, or other legal requirements of other countries. It is your responsibility to determine whether, how, and to what extent your intended use of the information and services will be technically and legally possible in the areas where you intend to use them. You are advised to verify any information before using it for any personal, financial, or business purpose.

Opinions and views expressed in any forum post on this website are solely those of the author(s) and do not reflect the opinions of The Shekyl Foundation.

Shekyl software is released as open-source under its respective licences. Website content, logos, and branding are the property of The Shekyl Foundation unless otherwise noted. For details, see our Copyright section below.

Any testimonials, opinions, advice, product or service offers, or other information or content made available on or through this website by third parties (“Third Party Content”) are solely those of their respective providers and not of The Shekyl Project. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or usefulness of Third Party Content. It is the responsibility of the User to evaluate Third Party Content, and The Shekyl Foundation shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by reliance on or other use of Third Party Content.

By posting or submitting any material to this website, including on the forum, you will be: (a) granting The Shekyl Foundation a worldwide, fully paid-up, non-exclusive licence to allow your materials to be edited and displayed on its website, and accessed by Users, for the purposes and on the terms in these TOU; (b) agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless The Shekyl Foundation and its Users from any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your materials; and (c) representing that you own or otherwise have the right to post the materials, that the materials are accurate, that use of the materials on this website does not violate any laws, and that the materials will not cause injury to any person.

The Shekyl Foundation takes precautions to ensure the files available for downloading through this website are not tampered with, and where appropriate SHA256 hashes are provided for end users to confirm they have downloaded the correct file. Nonetheless, The Shekyl Project does not guarantee that files available for downloading will be free of infection, viruses, or other code that may have contaminating or destructive properties.

You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for integrity, security, and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to the site for the reconstruction of any lost data. It is advisable to check the SHA256 hashes of files you download, and if in any doubt, consider building Shekyl from source code.

As a convenience to Users, this website may provide links to other sites or resources. Because we do not review or control such sites and resources, The Shekyl Foundation shall not be responsible or liable for the use of, or reliance on, any content, products, services, or information at such sites or resources. Inclusion of any links does not imply endorsement,affiliation, approval, association, or sponsorship by The Shekyl Foundation.

The Shekyl Foundation will not be responsible for any damages, claims, or losses arising from the use of Shekyl, including the actions or inactions or events related to third parties, security problems during the use of any Shekyl-related software or service, technical failures during the use of any Shekyl-related software or service, software or data corruption problems, or user errors during the use of any Shekyl-related software or service.

Some areas of this site are password protected and available only to registered Users. The Shekyl Foundation reserves the right to deny or revoke registration or access for any User. We take reasonable measures to ensure the security of password-protected areas but cannot guarantee the absolute, complete, or total security of information or communications in such areas.

Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their passwords and must notify us if they believe that the security of their password or account has been breached or subject to unauthorised use. Additional account security is available through multi-factor authentication (TOTP, WebAuthn), and all users are encouraged to enable it. The Shekyl Foundation will not be liable for any loss or liability incurred as a result of an unauthorised person using a User’s password.

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Spamming, advertising, soliciting, or political campaigning
• Personal attacks on or abuse of any members, moderators, or administrators
• Postings for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose (including links)
• Posting of personal information (for yourself or anyone else)
• Phishing
• Posting materials containing viruses or other malicious or destructive code
• Posting of offensive content including profanity, obscenity, racist, or pornographic material
• Posting of any materials that are defamatory or infringe any person’s rights

This website may collect voluntarypersonal information from some Users. Because The Shekyl Foundation respects the privacy of its Users, it has established a Privacy Policy to protect your personal information.

The Shekyl Foundation disclaims all warranties, representations, and conditions of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, with respect to the use of this website and its services, or the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or currentness of its content, in any way and for any purpose.

In no event will The Shekyl Foundation, its officers, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or indirect damages arising out of the use of or inability to use this website or any of its services or content, or loss of data, even if The Shekyl Foundation has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and whether based on contract, tort, negligence, product liability, strict liability, or otherwise.

Because some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such jurisdictions The Shekyl Foundation’s liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

These TOU constitute the entire agreement between each User and The Shekyl Foundation governing the User’s access to and use of the website and its services, and supersede all prior agreements regarding its subject matter. The failure by a User or The Shekyl Foundation to exercise any right or to enforce any provision of the TOU shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of the TOU is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the court shall give effect to the intentions reflected in the provision to the degree possible, and the other provisions of the TOU will remain in full force and effect.