Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using CopyQ (copyq.net), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not access or use the website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the site in any capacity. Your continued use of CopyQ after any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

These Terms of Service are effective as of March 21, 2026.

2. Description of Service

CopyQ (copyq.net) is an independently operated informational website. We provide information, guides, tutorials, and download links related to the CopyQ clipboard manager software.

We are not the developer, publisher, or official distributor of CopyQ or any other software featured on this site. CopyQ is developed by Lukas Holecek and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

All software referenced on this website belongs to its respective developers and owners. We do not host software files on our servers. Instead, we link to official sources such as GitHub Releases and other original distribution channels.

Content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. We aim to help users discover, understand, and get started with CopyQ through accurate descriptions, setup guides, and frequently asked questions.

3. Intellectual Property

All software names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this website — including “CopyQ” — belong to their respective owners. Our use of these names and marks is strictly for identification and informational purposes and does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

Original content published on this site, including articles, guides, page designs, descriptions, and HTML/CSS code, is the property of CopyQ (copyq.net). You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content without prior written permission.

The CopyQ software itself is the intellectual property of its developer and is licensed under the GPLv3 license. We do not claim any ownership over the software or its source code.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the site’s operation, security, or infrastructure
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from this website without express written permission
• Use the site to distribute malware, spam, phishing attempts, or any other malicious content
• Impersonate any person, entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any organization
• Use automated bots, scripts, or tools to access the site at an excessive rate
• Attempt to circumvent any security measures, access restrictions, or protective features
• Use the site’s content to create competing or substantially similar websites

8. External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites and resources, including but not limited to software download pages, developer profiles, documentation, and community forums. These links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes.

We have no control over the content, privacy practices, terms of service, or security measures of any external website. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or approval of that website or its content.

You access external links entirely at your own risk. We recommend that you review the terms of service and privacy policy of any external website before interacting with it or providing personal information.

9. Advertisements

This website may display advertisements served through Google AdSense or similar third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are placed and managed by external ad networks, not by us.

We do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any products or services that appear in advertisements. The content and targeting of ads are determined by the advertising network based on factors like browsing history, location, and site content.

Clicking on advertisements is entirely at your own discretion. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or reliability of advertisements, the products or services they promote, or any transactions resulting from ad interactions.

10. Content Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information about CopyQ, including its features, system requirements, download links, and usage instructions. That said, software evolves rapidly. Version numbers, feature sets, platform support, file sizes, and download URLs may change without notice from the software developer.

We cannot guarantee that every piece of information on this site reflects the current state of the CopyQ software at the moment you read it. Always verify critical details on the official CopyQ GitHub repository.

We reserve the right to modify, update, correct, or remove any content on this site at any time and without prior notice. If you notice inaccurate or outdated information, we welcome you to let us know through our Contact page.

11. DMCA and Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). All content on this site is original or used under fair use for informational and educational purposes.

If you believe that any content on this website infringes on your copyright, please refer to our Disclaimer page for the complete DMCA takedown request process and contact information.

We will review and respond to valid DMCA notices promptly. Content found to be infringing will be removed or modified as appropriate.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using this site, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy in full to understand what data may be collected during your visit and how it is handled.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CopyQ (copyq.net) and its operators from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of this website or any content obtained from it
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content, data, or communications you submit through the contact form or other site features
• Any damage caused by software you downloaded through links on this site

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the website.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation between the parties.

If negotiation does not resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, either party may submit the matter to the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms of Service at any time and at our sole discretion. When changes are made, the updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date at the top.

Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about your rights and obligations.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to this website at any time, without prior notice, and for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, violations of these Terms, abusive behavior, or actions that could harm the site or its users.

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification obligations.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and CopyQ (copyq.net) regarding your use of this website.

This agreement supersedes any prior agreements, understandings, or arrangements between you and us, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of these Terms.

19. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please reach out to us through our Contact page.

We will do our best to respond to inquiries in a timely manner.