Terms of Service
Clear, fair terms that respect your rights while protecting our community and content.
Last updated: August 14, 2025
Welcome to LocalLLM.in
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.
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.
Description of Service
What We Provide
LocalLLM.in is an educational resource that provides:
- Comprehensive guides and tutorials about Local Large Language Models
- Interactive tools for hardware calculation and model comparison
- News and updates about the Local LLM ecosystem
- Best practices for privacy-focused AI deployment
Educational Purpose
Our content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, the rapidly evolving nature of AI technology means that some information may become outdated. Always verify information and test configurations in your specific environment.
User Responsibilities
Acceptable Use
You agree to use LocalLLM.in only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Use automated systems to scrape or harvest content without permission
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
Encouraged Use
We encourage you to:
- Share our content with proper attribution
- Provide feedback to help us improve
- Use our tools and guides to advance Local LLM adoption
- Respect the open-source community and privacy principles we promote
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
The content on LocalLLM.in, including articles, guides, tools, graphics, and code examples, is owned by LocalLLM.in and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Creative Commons License
Most of our educational content is available under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing you to share and adapt the material with proper attribution.
Third-Party Content
We may reference or link to third-party content, including open-source projects, research papers, and other resources. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is subject to their own terms and licenses.
User-Generated Content
If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant LocalLLM.in a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and incorporate such content into our services for the benefit of the community.
Disclaimers and Limitations
No Warranty
LocalLLM.in is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content.
- Information may become outdated due to rapid technological changes
- Hardware recommendations may not work in all configurations
- Software instructions may vary across different systems
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, LocalLLM.in shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to hardware damage, data loss, or business interruption.
Your Responsibility
You are responsible for testing and validating any information, configurations, or recommendations in your own environment before implementation. Always backup your data and systems before making changes.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We are committed to minimal data collection, no tracking, and complete transparency about how we handle any information you provide.
Modifications to Terms
We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website
- Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms
- If you don't agree with the changes, you should stop using the service
Termination
These Terms remain in effect while you use LocalLLM.in. You may stop using our service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately, but the provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability will survive.
Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of LocalLLM.in will be resolved through good faith negotiation first.
We believe in resolving issues collaboratively and will work with you to address any concerns before pursuing formal legal action.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.
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.