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These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of LocalLLM.in and all related services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you don't agree with any part of these terms, please don't use our service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing LocalLLM.in, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service. If you are using LocalLLM.in on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Service
LocalLLM.in provides educational content, guides, benchmarks, and resources about Local Large Language Models (LLMs). Our services include but are not limited to:
- Educational articles and guides about local LLM deployment and usage
- Performance benchmarks and hardware requirement information
- Interactive tools and calculators for VRAM and system requirements
- Community-focused content about open-source AI and privacy-preserving technologies
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without prior notice.
3. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use LocalLLM.in only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
- Use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "scrapers" to access the service without our express written permission
- Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the service for commercial purposes without our express written consent
- Impersonate or attempt to impersonate LocalLLM.in, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by LocalLLM.in and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Our Content License
Unless otherwise noted, all articles, guides, and educational content on LocalLLM.in are available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). You are free to share and adapt our content with proper attribution.
Proper Attribution: When using our content, please provide:
- A link back to the original article on LocalLLM.in
- Credit to "LocalLLM.in" as the source
- Indication if you made any modifications to the original content
Our trademarks, logos, and service marks remain our exclusive property and may not be used without our prior written permission.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content to LocalLLM.in (collectively, "User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such User Content.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content
- Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
- Your User Content does not contain any defamatory, obscene, or unlawful material
6. Third-Party Links and Resources
LocalLLM.in may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources, including links to LLM models, software tools, and community resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.
We have no control over the content of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.
7. Disclaimers
Important Notice
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We specifically disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that the information on our website is complete, accurate, or up-to-date
- Availability: We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- Results: We do not warrant that the results obtained from using the service will be accurate or reliable
- Technical Information: Benchmark data, hardware requirements, and technical specifications are provided for informational purposes and may vary based on individual configurations
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LOCALLM.IN, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the service
- Any content obtained from the service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LocalLLM.in and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the service.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the service.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Dispute Resolution
If you have any concern or dispute about the service, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us through our contact page.
We will make good faith efforts to resolve any disputes through informal negotiation. If we are unable to reach a resolution within 60 days, either party may pursue formal dispute resolution.
14. Severability and Waiver
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver: No waiver by us of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and LocalLLM.in regarding the service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the service.
Questions About These Terms
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're committed to transparency and will be happy to clarify any provisions.