Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Upstream Labs website and participating in our programs, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

Program Participation

Eligibility

To participate in Upstream Labs programs, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Provide accurate and complete information during registration
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Application and Selection

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into our programs. Selection decisions are at our sole discretion based on program criteria and available resources.

Program Requirements

Participants are expected to:

• Attend required training sessions and events
• Actively engage in program activities
• Collaborate respectfully with mentors, peers, and project teams
• Submit required assignments and deliverables on time
• Adhere to open-source principles and community standards

Grants and Funding

Ecosystem grants are subject to:

• Successful completion of program milestones
• Approval by program committee
• Execution of separate grant agreements
• Compliance with fund usage requirements
• Reporting obligations as specified in grant terms

Grants are awarded at our discretion and may be modified or terminated if program requirements are not met.

Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of intellectual property rights in projects and content you create. By participating in our programs, you grant us a license to:

• Feature your projects in our promotional materials
• Share your work as case studies (with your permission)
• Include your project information in our knowledge network

Open Source Commitment

Projects receiving funding or resources from Upstream Labs are expected to:

• Use OSI-approved open source licenses
• Make source code publicly accessible
• Follow open-source community best practices
• Maintain commitment to public good principles

Website Content

All content on the Upstream Labs website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is our property or that of our licensors and is protected by copyright laws.

Code of Conduct

All participants must:

• Treat others with respect and professionalism
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment
• Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior
• Respect diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Contribute constructively to discussions and collaborations

Violations of our code of conduct may result in removal from programs without refund or compensation.

Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend your participation in programs for violations of these terms
• Modify or discontinue programs at any time
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason

Disclaimers

Our programs and website are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Specific outcomes from program participation
• Funding or grant awards
• Placement with project teams or mentors
• Commercial success of projects
• Continuous availability of programs or services

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Upstream Labs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your participation in our programs or use of our website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Upstream Labs, its officers, directors, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these terms or your participation in our programs.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of external sites.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Material changes will be communicated to active program participants.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Upstream Labs
Email: legal@upstreamlabs.org

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.